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Coach ejected over sexual abuse lawsuit; Hull cruises in 1500m heat; claims ‘worms’ in food

Coach ejected over sexual abuse lawsuit; Hull cruises in 1500m heat; claims ‘worms’ in food

Jessica Hull began her assault at a 1500m medal with a strong showing in her heat, while Chinese Taipei are considering whether to file a lawsuit against the IBA. Follow all the action.

Her hero’s Batman, but she channelled Spider-Man to break two world records

It can be said without demur that the one Olympic sport that is on the up and up is sports climbing. 

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Saffron’s sights were set on Paris. A refugee border dispute wrecked her dream

A young Australian athlete was denied her chance of competing at her first Olympic Games because of a border dispute that ended up in world sport’s highest court.

Former TV host O’Keefe abuses police officers in dramatic arrest footage

Dramatic police bodycam footage has emerged from former TV star Andrew O’Keefe’s arrest in 2021.

Police bodycam footage of the former TV star’s dramatic arrest on domestic violence charges has emerged.

Perrottet admits ‘vaccines saved lives, but mandates were wrong’ during COVID

Perrottet admits ‘vaccines saved lives, but mandates were wrong’ during COVID

The state’s youngest-ever premier on the lessons he has learnt and the mistakes he made during his 13 years on Macquarie Street. 

UN experts slam delay in compensating alleged Afghan war crime victims

The experts also called on the Australian War Memorial in Canberra to stop celebrating disgraced soldier Ben Roberts-Smith after a damning defamation judgment.

More than 20 years after 18-year-old Rose Howell vanished, police are still working to crack the cold case.

‘Her family deserve answers’: Significant developments over teen’s disappearance

Rose Howell vanished on the Mid North Coast days before her 19th birthday. Police have searched a property near where she was last seen alive, 21 years ago.

Crocodile attack victim identified as ‘incredible’ doctor, father of three

Crocodile attack victim David Hogbin and his family.

David Hogbin was on a camping trip with his family when he fell into a river. His wife says he saved her life in his final moments.

‘Who would wear that – in public?’ Why there are no MAGA hats in Paris

American supporters showing their colours at the Olympics in Paris.

Americans fans are strutting their stuff while Team USA takes the biggest sporting stage, but despite the sea of red, white and blue in the grandstands, one item is notably absent.

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Taxpayers will come dead last at the Brisbane Games

Jessica Fox is a gold medal winner. But taxpayers are always the losers from putting on a Games or building a nuclear power plant.

Australia may be sweeping up gold in Paris, but the realities of hosting the Olympic Games in 2032 are proving seriously dire.

Shane Wright
Shane Wright

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Attempt to clarify boxing’s gender row was a shambles. It told us everything

While journalists and IBA officials exchanged verbal jabs, Algerian boxer Roumaysa Boualam, Imane Khelif’s friend, staged a dignified, one-woman protest.

‘Mistake becomes magnified’: How it could quickly go wrong for Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally in Atlanta.

This presidential campaign is playing out in fast-forward. Strategists in both parties say speed is likely to benefit Vice President Kamala Harris.

Adam Nagourney

Everything we know so far about the UK riots

Violence is spreading in Britain’s streets. But who is rampaging and why?

Former director-general of ASIO  Dennis Richardson.

Palestinians’ sympathy for Hamas shouldn’t rule out visas: Former top spy

Dennis Richardson’s intervention comes as the Coalition warns of the risks of offering permanent residency.

Some of the viral stars from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Oh, and Snoop Dogg.

Gold for going viral: Who is winning the internet Olympics?

It’s a photo finish between South Korea’s cyberpunk, the Turkish shooter with his hand in his pocket, and a well-endowed pole vaulter.

The one problem with climbing this landmark peak

Table Mountain covered by its typical cloud table cloth.

While there are undoubtedly spectacular views from the summit of Table Mountain, there’s one landmark you won’t be able to see from there.

Nervous flyers tense with fear during bumps. I know, because I am one

We keep our seatbelts firmly done up over our blankets when asleep. We limit toilet breaks to moments when there is no one waiting so we spend less time standing.

Lee Tulloch
Lee Tulloch

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The Teahupo’o whisperer who catches fish while he surfs, along with eight-metre monsters and Olympic gold

In hindsight, what hope did Australian surfing silver medallist Jack Robinson have against a local champion who knows the world’s scariest wave like the back of his own hand?

Sweden’s Armand Duplantis on his way to breaking the pole vault world record in Paris.

‘That was his plan all along:’ How a champion made a ‘sick’ world record look easy

Up close, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis has a sense of insouciance. For him, pole-vaulting seems as easy as breathing.

From left: Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-ting and Angela Carini.

Doctor defends IBA bans at chaotic press conference

The IBA detailed tests that had been carried out on boxers who are in the middle of an Olympics controversy.

The photo that helped Janet Nixon decide the men’s 100m champion.

The world’s two fastest men had no idea who’d won the 100m. Janet from Sydney did

Kishane Thompson had his head over the line, but Noah Lyles had the torso. An engineer split the difference.

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Police at the University of Sydney and, inset, CCTV captures an image of a person matching the description of the alleged attacker.

Counter-terrorism officers charge teen over Sydney uni stabbing

The 14-year-old boy’s intent to murder charges came a day after the national terrorism threat level was raised from “possible” to “probable”.

Not ‘a girl’ or ‘a secretary’: The Harbour Bridge engineer who has been recognised at last

Kathleen Butler onboard SS Ormonde, 30 April 1924. Image courtesy

Despite doing the work of civil engineer and project manager from the age of 21, Kathleen Butler was never described as one.

‘Will not be popular’: Unions slam premier over work from home call

NSW public servants have been ordered back to the office.

The state’s top union leader says public servants have “had the rug pulled from under them” by a push to get them back in the office.

Staff urge ABC to stop ‘racking up costs’ and drop Lattouf case

The ABC’s union house committee is calling on management to drop its case against Antoinette Lattouf.

ABC union staff have called on management to settle with the sacked stand-in radio host.

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The parents, the son and the taxi driver: Inside a family-run Sydney cocaine ring

The parents, the son and the taxi driver: Inside a family-run Sydney cocaine ring. Pulling the strings of the operation was Omar Mahfouz, now 33, with the help of his parents, 57-year-old Gladiss Mahfouz and 62-year-old Fawaz Mahfouz.In early 2019, they supplied cocaine to Abdul Arnaout, a father and taxi driver of two decades who moonlighted as their drug delivery driver.

When police began intercepting the phone of a taxi driver, they discovered a cocaine ring that they weren’t expecting.

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North Sydney Bears coach Pat Weisner.
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Coach betting scandal rocks rugby league

The career of a coach who allegedly wagered on rugby league games, in contravention of NRL rules, will go on the line on Wednesday night.

Canberra Raiders drummer Simon Tayoun harrassed by Bulldogs fans in Belmore.

Accosted Canberra drummer meets Bulldogs chief

A Raiders fan who feared serious injury after a run-in with Bulldogs fans on Sunday night has met Canterbury CEO Aaron Warburton to discuss the incident.

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North Sydney Bears coach Pat Weisner.
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Coach betting scandal rocks rugby league

The career of a coach who allegedly wagered on rugby league games, in contravention of NRL rules, will go on the line on Wednesday night.

Manly forward Haumole Olakau’atu is back from his Origin ban.

‘It wasn’t the wisest decision’: Why Olakau’atu regrets Origin fight night

The Manly back-rower said he was “helping a brother out” in a melee in Origin III – but admits that, in hindsight, it wasn’t the best course of action.

Jessica Hull was impressive in her 1500m heat.

Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates: Day 11 - Hull cruises into 1500m semis with impressive run; Boomers in quarters against Serbia, water polo quarters and cycling finals

Melissa Wu, Matt Wearn, Jess Hull and Zoe Thomson will be the main Australian medal chances “early” on day 11 before attention turns to team sports.

Zac Stubblety-Cook wins silver in the men’s 200m breaststroke final.

Stubblety-Cook broke his neck before winning Olympic silver medal

Zac Stubblety-Cook suffered a horrible injury late last year before knocking off a Chinese rival who he feels sorry for.

A flyer for the ‘Tom Papley and Nick Blakey’ night at Norths Cammeray.

Stand-up guys: Swans duo take to the stage in midst of club crisis

As Sydney prepare for Friday night’s blockbuster against Collingwood, star duo Tom Papley and Nick Blakey will be appearing “like you’ve never seen them before” at Norths leagues club on Wednesday night.

Canberra Raiders drummer Simon Tayoun harrassed by Bulldogs fans in Belmore.

Accosted Canberra drummer meets Bulldogs chief

A Raiders fan who feared serious injury after a run-in with Bulldogs fans on Sunday night has met Canterbury CEO Aaron Warburton to discuss the incident.

Seine of the times … Australian swimmers, Gina Rinehart and golden boots
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Inside Gina Rinehart’s exclusive Seine cruise for Australia’s medal winners

It was party time for those who won medals – but the event was not attended by all athletes who made the podium.

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