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Corruption watchdog raids Bruce Lehrmann’s home
Search warrants seen by this masthead show officers were authorised under the Crimes Act to search for “documents concerning any submarine deal”.
‘Doesn’t take a genius’: Bureaucrats missed ‘basic’ Comm Games cost factors
Bureaucrats and consultants who pulled together the original business case for the doomed 2026 Commonwealth Games missed basic cost factors, a Victorian inquiry has heard.
Analysis
Naked City
A car thief drives down the Monash at 140km/h. He’s 16 years old
Police slowly approach, then the car roars to life, racing away from us at speeds of up to 140km/h. Police know the driver, 16, is one of their five most active offenders.
Webster in Paris
Paris 2024
This is Australia’s greatest performance at an Olympics – thanks to our women
My enormous head bursts with patriotic pride when I look at the medal ladder.
Opinion
Olympics
It’s one thing to cheer our Olympians, but don’t abandon them now
Why are so many of you waking up at 3am to support our athletes during the Olympics, but then forgetting about them for the next four years?
Kieren Perkins
Contributor
Analysis
Australian cricket
‘I share an impatience’: The cricket culture wars Nick Hockley couldn’t win
When Nick Hockley secretly agreed to take over as Cricket Australia CEO in June 2020, few expected him to last more than nine months.
The ‘unacceptable failure’ that left ANZ red-faced
Investors are assessing the financial implications of probes into ANZ’s markets division, amid allegations of misconduct by traders.
Analysis
AUKUS
There are two camps on nuclear subs. Only one of them is based in reality
Critics of the AUKUS pact argue the submarine plan is failing and could collapse at any moment. In the real world, significant progress is being made.
Opinion
Road rage
The man in front of me was cracking it at the cashier. Five minutes later I lost it myself
Rude behaviour is contagious and on the rise. I’ve been guilty of it myself. Are we losing touch with civility?
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Opinion
Food and wine
Rice fatigue: How a mediocre burger became the best meal of my life
You can absolutely adore Asia’s various cuisines, but there still comes a point where you just want to eat something that doesn’t come with rice.
David Whitley
Travel writer
Donald Trump, rattled by Kamala Harris’ poll rise, commits to September debate
When asked what assets Harris possessed, Trump said: “She’s a woman. She represents certain groups of people.”
Opinion
Political unrest
The spirit of the London Games has gone up in flames. Brace for Paris to torch the legacy
As we saw in London and Sydney, the celebratory multicultural and liberal triumphs of the Games are quickly followed by illiberal kickbacks.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Opinion
Sharemarket
The biggest issue facing the Australian economy
Why didn’t the central bank care when panic swept across financial markets earlier this week?
Millie Muroi
Economics Writer
‘Absolute joke’: Unauthorised car park spa makes waves
It was supposed to offer serenity and wellness, but neighbours of a South Melbourne wellness centre say an outdoor spa was built without a permit.
If you hate Henry VIII, then this is the musical for you
It would appear that & Juliet has been pipped at the post by Six the Musical for the poppiest show ever inspired by the 16th century.
The staggering 200m upset, the wheelchair and the secret illness
Earlier this week, Noah Lyles left the Stade de France with an Olympic gold medal. On Thursday, he departed in a wheelchair wearing a mask.
Brazilians tower at the Eiffel, leaving Aussies beached
The beach volleyball stadium will be the defining image of the Paris Olympics, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to play there.
Paris Olympics 2024: Day 13 in pictures
All the highs and lows of day 13 at the Paris Olympic Games captured in images.
Super Stingers stun the States to set up a golden final
Twenty–four years on from one of the defining moments of the Sydney Games, Australia’s women’s water polo team won through to their own gold medal final.
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See & Do
Meet the artist capturing what it really means to be a Melburnian
In his biggest exhibition yet, Rob McHaffie captures the quiet spirit of the everyday – and the title of each work is a short story of its own.
These characters could have sprung from a steampunk Agatha Christie
Sarah Brooks’ fantasy debut is set on the Trans-Siberian Express.
Victoria
Exclusive
Schools
Why most Victorian teachers want to quit the profession
A statewide survey found just three-in-10 educators envisage staying in the public school system until retirement, with 40 per cent already eyeing the exit.
Updated
Healthcare
Hunger Games hospitals: Victoria’s radical health shake-up sparks fears
Victoria’s health system is ‘no longer fit for purpose’, as the government announces an overhaul that will avoid mergers but centralise staff and services.
Analysis
Healthcare
Labor is hurting under Jacinta Allan. It had to do something about hospitals
The premier’s decision to soften a planned revamp of health services has exposed other problems that will be tougher to fix.
Lawn & order: Council tells resident to rip up his fake grass
The homeowner found himself in trouble when he wanted a lawn option that didn’t need regular mowing or upkeep but still looked nice.
Fake hormone doctor treated patient after chance meeting at the airport
A woman was left in debilitating pain after being prescribed a cocktail of fish oil and amino acids by Keti Cvetkov who claimed to be a doctor.
AFL 2024
The Demons stand at the gates of footy hell. These are the five mistakes that got them there
From the premiership glory of 2021 to scrapping for an unlikely finals berth three years later, the decline of the Dees has been dramatic.
AFL round 22 teams and tips: Brittle Swans make four changes
See the selected teams as they’re announced for AFL round 22 and check out what the expert tipsters think. Collingwood have made one change after losing Jordan De Goey.
Politics
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Gambling
Gambling bosses blocked from speaking to PM, Rowland despite $110,000 ‘platinum’ membership
While bankers seek out the treasurer and miners pursue the resources minister at a Labor fundraising event, sports betting figures will not get access to their key targets.
Business
Updated
World markets
ASX gets tech boost after Wall Street records best day in two years
The Australian sharemarket has bounced with the tech sector leading the gains after a better-than-expected report on unemployment in the United States eased worries about the slowing economy.
World
The ‘magic’ case of the missing Catalonian separatist leader
“They thought they’d be celebrating my arrest,” Carles Puigdemont told a crowd in Barcelona. “Well, they are wrong.”
Opinion
Taxpayers will come dead last at the Brisbane Games
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Why I hang around public toilets watching what you do with your hands
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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Property
Mid-century modern on a budget: Where two Robin Boyd homes cost about $2m
A Robin Boyd enthusiast has snapped up two houses designed by the legendary architect for a similar price to one house in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
Property sellers are dropping their prices – if you know where to look
Asking prices of homes for sale fell over the past month as buyers struggle to keep up, but not all properties fared equally.
Good Food
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Lifestyle
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Women's health
The doctor who took on Goop and the biggest threat to women’s health
Seven years after gynaecologist Dr Jen Gunter wrote a seething open letter to Gwyneth Paltrow, women are still being bombarded with misinformation about their own bodies.
Opinion
Romance & reality
I want what she’s having: One bride’s Mr Darcy makes another woman weep
Anson Cameron
Spectrum columnist, The Age
Culture
If you hate Henry VIII, then this is the musical for you
It would appear that & Juliet has been pipped at the post by Six the Musical for the poppiest show ever inspired by the 16th century.
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Paris 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates: Day 14 - Snoop, Billie Eilish, Tom Cruise to star in closing ceremony; Opals set for US semi-final
The Games are beginning to wind down, but there are still plenty of opportunities for Australia to add to a record haul in Paris. Follow all the action as it happens.
Analysis
Australian cricket
‘I share an impatience’: The cricket culture wars Nick Hockley couldn’t win
When Nick Hockley secretly agreed to take over as Cricket Australia CEO in June 2020, few expected him to last more than nine months. His decision to exit hinted at the culture war bubbling under an apparently smooth surface.
Updated
AFL 2024
All-Australian on Carlton’s radar; High-performance boss to depart
Carlton have met with a veteran Greater Western Sydney defender, who is out of contract and likely to leave the Giants.
The Demons stand at the gates of footy hell. These are the five mistakes that got them there
From the premiership glory of 2021 to scrapping for an unlikely finals berth three years later, the decline of the Dees has been dramatic.
World records are being obliterated at the Olympic velodrome. Here’s why
Paris may have offered up a slow pool, but there is no shortage of speed at the track cycling, with a combination of factors contributing to insanely fast times.
Updated
AFL 2024
Clarkson claims lawyers have hindered Hawthorn racism settlement
Four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson fronted the media, days after three former Hawthorn players lodged a statement of claim in the Federal Court as part of their racism action against the Hawthorn Football Club.
AFL round 22 teams and tips: Brittle Swans make four changes
See the selected teams as they’re announced for AFL round 22 and check out what the expert tipsters think. Collingwood have made one change after losing Jordan De Goey.
Have Your Say
Five-ring circus: A radical plan to modernise the Olympics
Stand still and the Games lose relevance. Stray too far from its ideals, and it loses meaning. I have an idea that can set it free.
Vince Rugari
Reporter
