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National security
ASIO raises terror threat level to probable
The country’s top spy agency has raised the national terrorism threat level after eight recent alleged terrorist incidents in Australia.
Israel accuses Wong of ‘misrepresenting’ aid worker deaths report
Tensions between Israel and the federal government have intensified following the release of a report into the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom.
Webster in Paris
Paris 2024
Australia’s swim team is not the best in the world. Who cares?
In the end, the much-hyped battle between Australia and Team USA was a fizzer.
Team USA had the school-carnival swagger but Chinese star had the blistering speed
This is the moment when the world’s best swimmers regress, for one joyous night, into adolescents drunk on school spirit.
‘Just getting started’: US reign again but Dolphins leave Paris with silver linings
The rivalry will continue in the four years to LA 2028, but head coach Rohan Taylor has one eye on the rest of the world after 13 countries won at least one gold.
‘It’s the stuff of nightmares’: NSW man on fishing trip feared taken by crocodile
The man, who was travelling with his wife and children, was fishing from a river bank known for crocodile spotting when he was pulled under the water, police were told.
‘They’re the ibis of the roads’: The Sydney suburb being eaten by taxis
In the southern end of Marrickville, fury over dumped taxis and smashed vehicles led one resident to take things into his own hands by donning a thin disguise.
The train accident that changed Gwen’s life forever
Gwen Hohnke was 17 years old when she found out her fiance had just gone under a train wagon while working at a railway yard.
Opinion
UK politics
Can a rookie PM stop the UK riots without adding fuel to the fires?
Labour has responded judiciously to the recent “far-right thuggery”. But can it fix the UK’s immigration issues without giving Nigel Farage political oxygen?
Tim Soutphommasane
Political philosopher and columnist
Opinion
US election
So what if Kamala is big on TikTok? You don’t have to yuck young voters’ yum
If politicians want Gen Z and Millennials to get excited about politics, they have to meet them where they’re at, and that’s exactly what Harris is doing.
Charlotte Mortlock
Journalist and political advisor
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.
Doctor buys lavish $7.1m Strathfield home with 10-car basement
The home also featured five bedrooms and a pool, and a collection of well-to-do bidders contested the auction.
Exclusive
Babies
The one thing mothers can donate to help save premature babies’ lives
Just seven mothers are booked in to donate breast milk used to protect premature babies from deadly infections, with high rates of cold and flu almost wiping out the regular donor base.
Exclusive
Education
Hundreds of jobs under threat at TAFE amid sector overhaul
The government is revamping the tertiary education provider after an independent review found the organisation’s impact was declining.
Nearly 50 Chinese restaurant closures forces change by next generation
The lazy Susans have ceased spinning at some of Sydney’s best-known Chinese restaurants. But young operators are shunning tradition and charting a new path.
Murder, misinformation and frenzies: the dark side of TikTok
This BBC documentary explores the harmful side of the social media app.
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.
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.
‘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.
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
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Sydney
The two ways NSW Labor is acting to clean up scandal-plagued state CFMEU
The Minns government has taken stronger steps against the state branch of the troubled union.
‘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.
Exclusive
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.
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
Food inflation plummets, bringing cost-of-living relief and a challenge for the RBA
Inflation for some grocery staples climbed above 20 per cent in 2022. But prices are now slowing or even falling, in a positive sign for the Reserve Bank.
Business
Playing whack-a-mole: 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.
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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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 Games
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.
