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Paris 2024
Lyles wins thrilling 100m gold; Aussies on high jump podium; Opals’ huge win over France
American sprinter Noah Lyles appeared to have a bit in reserve after the preliminary rounds and so it proved at the Stade de France. Follow all the action as it happens.
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‘He’s done nothing wrong’: Chinese prodigy’s Aussie coach tells doubters to take a closer look
Denis Cotterell is dismayed that aspersions are being cast on China’s newest Olympic champion Pan Zhanle.
IOC was told about boxer’s failed sex test a year ago
Algeria’s Imane Khelif and fellow boxer Lin Yu-ting of Chinese Taipei are assured of medals in Paris after winning quarter-final bouts.
Harris pinches shock silver as Australian women win another relay medal
Australia’s Shayna Jack was hotly favoured for a medal in the women’s 50m freestyle. Her teammate Meg Harris had other ideas.
Opinion
Olympics
These Olympians have shown Aussie girls anything is possible
Girls have been dropping out of sports at record rates once they hit puberty, but this year’s Olympics are giving parents hope.
Shona Hendley
Writer
‘The greatest success of my career’: Djokovic completes golden slam, eyes LA Games
The 37-year-old climbed his last mountain, winding back the clock to overcome Spanish whiz-kid Carlos Alcaraz.
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Courts
The banned greyhound trainer, loan sharks and the missing Porsche
A man trying to stave off an eighth attempt to bankrupt him has power of attorney over a wealthy property developer, a fact that shocked the ageing man’s family.
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Crime
Police wanted 16 people for crimes on Sydney transport. They’ve charged 227
Among them was a pair whose alleged attack on a schoolgirl left her with a torn earlobe and a man who allegedly punched the driver of a moving bus in the face.
Opinion
Workplace culture
I was among political staffers sexually abused. We’ve won change, but work isn’t done
We were women cast aside, but we were underestimated.
Chelsey Potter
Liberal Party member, women's advocate
Opinion
Interest rates
There’s a good case for cutting interest rates ASAP
Data for the two years since the RBA began increasing the cost of money shows a lot more evidence of downturn and pain than you may realise.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Opinion
Political leadership
If this government is forgettable, the PM is counting on you remembering the last one
An already defensive government may be entering an even more defensive phase in the run-up to the federal election.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Like a private jet: Sneak peek inside Qantas’ new first class
At the Airbus factory in Toulouse, we take a look at the new, top-tier seats Qantas will install for its ultra-long-haul non-stop flights to New York and London.
How to (gently) talk to ageing parents about downsizing and decluttering
The biggest mistake that adult children can make is thinking that the subject of their ageing parents downsizing and decluttering is a one-sided conversation.
Scammers set up new WhatsApp group after ASIC arrests
The administrator of a WhatsApp group invited hundreds to join a new stock market manipulation scheme the day after four Australians were arrested for allegedly similar conduct.
The Australian enterprise trying to curb the methane belched by livestock
Methane has 28 times the global warming impact of carbon dioxide, but a start-up with a solution has caught Bill Gates’ eye.
Albanese rules out formal Makarrata commission; Hybrids surge as petrol lags in race for new car buyers
Keep up to date with today’s national news with our live blog.
Australia clinches silver and bronze in the women’s high jump
Nicola Olyslagers matched her second-placed finish from the Tokyo Games, while teammate Eleanor Patterson shared the bronze medal.
Webster in Paris
Paris 2024
The disgusting display from world’s media following Algerian boxer’s victory
Regardless of whether you believe Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting should be competing at these Games, all concerned would do well to remember they are human beings.
Analysis
Paris 2024
Trump, China and doping: Could USA’s power play cost them hosting rights?
The near-Orwellian powers of a US anti-doping act and subsequent protective action by the IOC threaten to disrupt the 2028 and 2034 Games in LA and Salt Lake City.
Forget Eye of the Tiger, these are the songs our athletes use to pump themselves up
Ever wondered what Olympians listen to get in the zone? Shayna Jack loves hip-hop, while one of our Matildas prefers a bit of Troye Sivan.
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Sydney
‘The cracks are starting to show’: Meet the young guns taking on Clover Moore
Labor and the Liberals have both put up 30-somethings for Sydney lord mayor, focusing on housing, vibrancy and bin collections.
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Courts
Why ‘squatter’s rights’ delivered a home to one man
It was a modest fibro cottage in Sydney’s south that eventually sold for an immodest $1.5 million. This is the intriguing story of its former owner.
Man charged over alleged highway rampage
On the Hume Highway on Saturday evening, five vehicles were rammed and five people, including two children, were assaulted, police say.
How an Italian soccer legend’s Sydney visit helped lift the lid on a club scandal
Disquiet over Club Marconi’s handling of the visit of Italian superstar Francesco Totti drew attention to broader concerns over the club and a toothless regulator.
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Education
Top Sydney schools’ futures uncertain amid co-ed push
Options include making Balgowlah Boys co-ed, doing the same with Mackellar Girls, or allowing local students to enrol at Manly Selective until year 9.
NRL 2024
Updated
They haven’t played finals since 2016. Are the Bulldogs about to end that run?
Stephen Crichton proved the difference in his side’s win over Canberra at Belmore, as the Dogs took another step towards a first finals appearance in eight years.
Updated
Cleary late show saves Panthers; Knights’ season on the brink
The game’s best player came up with the decisive play for a third straight week after returning from injury as Newcastle’s faint finals hopes were left on life support.
Politics
Alarm from within as colleges face collapse under Labor’s foreign student crackdown
Local students could be left out of pocket and unable to finish their courses in the event of college closures, the Australian Skills Quality Authority has warned.
Business
ASX set for more heavy losses as jobs data rocks Wall Street
Stocks tumbled on Wall Street on worries the US economy could be cracking under the weight of high interest rates meant to whip inflation.
World
Internet cut off, courts closed as deadly clashes with police leave almost 100 dead
Renewed anti-government protests have swept across Bangladesh, with protesters calling for the prime minister to resign.
Opinion
Trump’s got a women problem, but he’s found the culprits – women
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Property
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Title Deeds
Rich property flipper buys $28m Bellevue Hill house to knock it down
Paula Liveris, whose husband is Olympics boss Andrew Liveris, leads a string of brave flippers including artists, architects and a soft-drinks entrepreneur.
Sydney strata manager appeals 10-year ban for accessing funds without approval
One of Sydney’s highest profile strata managers is accused of failing to act with honesty, fairness and professionalism.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Baby Boomers
Good things come in coloured envelopes, but only Boomers know that
Jo Stubbings
Writer and reviewer
Culture
A deep dive into history to find its driving force
Paul Ham has written an ambitious and stimulating book arguing that history is powered by ideas. Our reviewer is not entirely convinced.
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Video analysis
Paris 2024
Noah Lyles had a 100m problem. In four perfect steps, he solved it
He was desperate to become the world’s fastest man. But Noah Lyles, the suddenly famous Netflix star, had a problem – he wasn’t quick.
‘The greatest success of my career’: Djokovic completes golden slam, eyes LA Olympics
The 37-year-old climbed his last mountain, winding back the clock to overcome Spanish whiz-kid Carlos Alcaraz.
Harris pinches shock silver as Australian women win another relay medal
Australia’s Shayna Jack was hotly favoured for a medal in the women’s 50m freestyle. Her teammate Meg Harris had other ideas.
‘It may be the best’: Opals stun France to stay alive, face Serbia in quarters
The Australian Opals shocked the host nation in their final group game, defeating France 79-72 to advance to the last eight in Paris.
Opinion
Wallabies
Putting Super Rugby Pacific to the South Africa Test
Two Tests against the Springboks, with players who compete against European competition, will gauge the quality of trans-Tasman rugby.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Players want insurance policy reviewed after $1 million case exposes ‘deficiencies’
Ethan Lowe launched a landmark case against the NRL’s insurer following a career-ending injury. After his defeat in the Federal Court, the players’ union insists there are “gaps” in the policy.
Updated
Match report
They haven’t played finals since 2016. Are the Bulldogs about to end that run?
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton proved the difference in his side’s win over Canberra at Belmore, as the Dogs took another step towards a first finals appearance in eight years.
Have Your Say
Trump, China and doping: Could USA’s power play cost them Olympic hosting rights?
The near-Orwellian powers of a US anti-doping act and subsequent protective action by the IOC threaten to disrupt the 2028 and 2034 Games in LA and Salt Lake City.
