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Paris 2024
Khelif gold brings the house down; relay drama; Raygun goes viral; Opals fall short
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has won the most controversial gold at the Games. The Opals will play for bronze after a loss to Team USA in the semis, while Matt Richardson (track cycling) and Maddison Keeney (diving) won silver medals. Follow live.
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Who is Australia’s greatest Olympian? We have narrowed the field to a top 12, consisting of seven women and five men.
The velodrome’s untouchable king, and the Australian who dared to dethrone him
Sprint gold medallist Harrie Lavreysen has for so long been the velodrome’s untouchable. For the first time in years, he has a genuine threat in the Australian.
The Aussie professor who broke into the Olympics, then broke the internet
Breaking never wanted to be an Olympic sport. Now it’s broken the internet – and an Australian “who was there to get funky” is its unlikely face.
Breaking
Gender equality
Khelif has been caught up in a gender storm. She just emerged with a gold medal
Imane Khelif became Algeria’s first Olympic gold medallist in 12 years and seventh of all-time, defeating China’s Yang Liu at Roland-Garros.
The Opals’ best hope is bronze – yet there are clear silver linings
Australia were defeated by the USA in their semifinal in Paris. But there’s still hope for excitement, beginning with a debutant.
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Housing crisis
We can’t rely on the bank of mum and dad to fix housing, says O’Neil
In her first in-depth interview since becoming housing minister, Clare O’Neil says housing affordability is an “economic failure” that has led to a generational crisis.
Abused, spat on and spied on: What keeps Kate McClymont going?
As journalists we have a duty to stay the course, no matter how long it takes, and even if you are afraid.
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Title Deeds
NSW treasurer takes time out from housing crisis to buy $4 million house
There is no doubt Mookhey grasps the gravity of the current housing crisis, which makes the timing of his recent home upgrade a bit awkward.
More than 20 craft brewers have fizzed out in the past year. What’s happening?
It’s been described as “far more brutal than anyone imagined”. What’s behind the great boutique brewery bust?
From hype to hope: Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump?
Can the rebooted Harris sustain the Kamala-mentum, or will it fizzle out before November 5th?
Opinion
US Votes 2024
In a deepfake election, America is going to the trolls not the polls
Donald Trump is the godfather of the right-wing abuse ring, but his attacks on Kamala Harris risk alienating the centrist voters he needs.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Swans win a thriller against Collingwood to keep premiership hopes alive
Sydney have breathed life back into their season after staging a spectacular fourth-quarter comeback against the Magpies.
Data bump: Comparing Schmidt’s first month with the Wallabies and the Eddie era
The numbers are in - and Schmidt’s first month as Wallabies coach has already seen improvements compared to the final phase of Jones’ short and chaotic reign.
Opinion
Paris 2024
Talk about bringing it in tight: archers belie belief
A mere 5mm the difference between gold and silver? That’s the Olympics Games for you.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
She helped Cambodians confront Khmer Rouge killers. Now, Helen’s on a new mission
Decades on from Pol Pot’s murderous regime, renowned researcher Helen Jarvis is seeking World Heritage listing for the “killing fields”.
Breaking
Air accident
Passenger plane crashes in fiery wreck in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state
A plane with 61 people aboard headed for Sao Paulo’s international airport crashed in the city of Vinhedo.
Something spicy in Denmark: Banned noodles back on sale
Samyang contested the ban, and celebrated the reversal by feeding its noodles to social media influencers on a ferry in Copenhagen’s harbour.
It’s been 70 years in the making, now this Aussie ballet’s time has come
Sydney dancer Simonne Moffitt is finally realising her grandmother’s vision for a work originally condemned for being “too Australian”.
Three ways to reduce the negative effects of stress
Feeling like you’ll sink if you stop swimming? Try these psychiatrist suggested tips.
Traveller Letters: I was downgraded from premium, but I had the last laugh
“I was informed by Emirates that my seat – for which I had checked in online four days earlier – had been given to another passenger.”
Opinion
Olympics
The greatest athlete of the 21st century? Usain Bolt simply runs away with it
ESPN’s American-centric list of the top 100 athletes of this century is a blatant attempt to bait hopeless chumps into pointless arguments – so let’s join in.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Why Gerard Whateley thinks this could be Australia’s best medal to call in Paris
Australia’s pre-eminent sports caller on how he is preparing for the critical commentary of Jessica Hull’s 1500-metre final.
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.
Last Games of summer? IOC boss says heat may force date change
International Olympic President Thomas Bach says rising temperatures may force future Olympics to be held later in the year.
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Dicey Topics
An Australian of the Year has this advice to teen girls
Professor Georgina Long, 2024’s Australian of the Year with fellow melanoma researcher Richard Scolyer, on life, death – and what young women need to know.
Tony Wright’s Column
Chasing greatness: The champion and the philosopher
It was one of the greatest partnerships in Australian sport. Percy Cerutty trained Herb Elliott with techniques that were tough, innovative and inspired by history’s great poets and thinkers.
Sydney
Plans to build 3000 new homes in Sydney’s inner south one step closer
The state government wants to build thousands of apartments near a new metro station. One local councillor has lashed it as an “epic fail” to deliver more public housing.
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Unfair dismissal
Paul Kent takes aim at ‘sham’ sacking in broadside at News Corp
The rugby league journalist claims the media company has tolerated and condoned alleged misconduct by other employees and that he was treated differently.
Rosehill ‘megacity’ scheme left hanging by a thread
A parliamentary inquiry has heard Australian Turf Club directors have never been provided with a valuation for the racecourse site showing it was worth $5 billion.
Ugly stoush over dogs on multimillion-dollar stretch of beach
A local council is struggling to keep the peace amid a furious dispute over off-leash dogs on an idyllic NSW beach.
Alienation of middle class from litigation a justice system ‘failure’
One of the country’s most prominent judges has labelled the affordability of litigation as a justice system “failure”, revealing he is troubled by a lack of trust in the courts.
NRL 2024
Panthers 36 Eels 34
Cleary-inspired Panthers get out of jail to set up Storm blockbuster
The night Luke Brooks realised what Manly really wanted from him
When they signed him from Wests Tigers, Manly weren’t merely looking for a sidekick for Daly Cherry-Evans. But it took a while for that to sink in.
Hiding in the grandstand, PlayStations, sprays: How Flanagan revived Dragons
Down to almost his last chance to become an NRL head coach again, Shane Flanagan won the Dragons job by telling some home truths about the squad. This is how he’s helped turn around the Dragons.
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AUKUS
There are two camps on nuclear-powered submarines. 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.
Business
‘It got spooky’: Inside the three days of chaos that rocked Japan
No market was hit as hard as Japan’s as financial turmoil spread around the world this week. There was one reason why.
World
How Elon Musk and Jordan Peterson are lifting the profile of a far-right grifter
Tommy Robinson denies he incited the British riots that swept the country last weekend, but he has whipped up hate for years.
Opinion
Dominic Perrottet for PM? Mike Baird says yes
Bevan Shields
Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald
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Property
How high rates nipped housing market ‘supernova’ in the bud
It’s getting harder to buy a home, but economists have issued a fresh warning that it isn’t as bad as it could be.
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From an elegant home with soaring double-height ceilings, to a designer residence with kitchens inside and out, here are our top picks.
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Lifestyle
Resilience isn’t just for Olympians. Here’s how you can master it
The Olympics are always a masterclass in resilience, but what exactly does it mean to be resilient – and how can we get there ourselves?
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Workplace culture
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Hamilton’s return is spectacular – and exactly what we need right now
In today’s divided political climate, Hamilton’s brilliant story and incredible cast of fan-favourites and newcomers is precisely the antidote we need.
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Paris 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates: Day 14 - Imane Khelif wins boxing gold; drama in the 4x100m relay; Opals fall short; Raygun goes viral
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.
Breaking
Paris 2024
Khelif has been caught up in a gender storm. She just emerged with a gold medal
Imane Khelif became Algeria’s first Olympic gold medallist in 12 years and seventh of all-time, defeating China’s Yang Liu at Roland-Garros.
Data bump: Comparing Schmidt’s first month with the Wallabies and the Eddie era
The numbers are in - and Joe Schmidt’s first month in charge of the Wallabies has already seen improvements compared to the final phase of Eddie Jones’ short and chaotic reign.
Opinion
Paris 2024
Talk about bringing it in tight: Olympic archers belie belief
A mere 5mm the difference between gold and silver? That’s the Olympics for you.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Swans win a thriller against Collingwood to keep their premiership hopes alive
The Sydney Swans have breathed life back into their season by staging a spectacular fourth-quarter comeback against Collingwood.
Hiding in the grandstand, PlayStations and those sprays: How Flanagan revived the Dragons
Down to almost his last chance to become an NRL head coach again, Shane Flanagan won the Dragons job by telling some home truths about the squad. This is how he’s helped turn around the Dragons.
Opinion
Olympics
The greatest athlete of the 21st century? Bolt runs away with it
ESPN’s American-centric list of the top 100 athletes of this century is a blatant attempt to bait hopeless chumps into pointless arguments – so let’s join in.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Have Your Say
Joe’s joeys versus big-time Boks: Ranking the two teams
Rugby isn’t played on paper, but the Springboks are heavy favourites to beat the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday with good reason.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
