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Paris 2024
Silver for Stingers; Agonising finish for diver, weightlifter and golfer; Hull soon
Australia will be hoping to add to its record gold medal tally as we head into the penultimate day of competition. Follow here.
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Loading‘We’re so proud of that’: Stingers take home silver
The Stingers are going home with a silver medal after losing the final of the women’s water polo 11-9 to Spain.
‘I love Rachael’: Proud Meares defends ‘Raygun’ against trolls
As Pat Cummins also threw his support behind Rachael Gunn, Australian chef de mission Anna Meares said the breaker had represented the Olympic spirit with courage and enthusiasm.
Rachael Gunn has a PhD in cultural moments. Now she’s in the middle of one
Breaking never wanted to be an Olympic sport. Now Rachael Gunn – the Australian with a PhD “who was there to get funky” – is its unlikely face.
Oceania Mackenzie had a medal within her grasp. But she hit the wall
Briefly, Oceania Mackenzie held the bronze medal position in the sport climbing final. It slipped away, but her resolve did not. LA, Brisbane, here she comes.
Webster in Paris
Sport
Are the Olympics still relevant? Just ask LeBron, Djokovic and Scheffler
The reaction of superstar athletes for which the Olympics are not the pinnacle has been noticeable in Paris.
Former AFP boss hands back honour after Roberts-Smith tip-off
Mick Keelty has given up his Order of Australia, almost four years after it was revealed that he had passed confidential information to disgraced war hero Ben Roberts-Smith.
Funding cut leading to ‘preventable’ strokes, heart attacks, GPs say
GPs say vulnerable people are being priced out of important heart health checks. A departmental advisory committee is reviewing the impact of the decision.
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israeli strike on Gaza school kills dozens as regional tensions spiral
The latest attack, along with the recent killing of Hamas’ leader, has brought an increased risk of escalation into a broader war in the Middle East.
Stanmore house fetches $4.01m, more than doubling in price in 16 years
The home was on a small block size, which is unusual for the suburb, but packed a punch with four bedrooms over four levels.
Opinion
Marriage
How to manage mild disgust in your marriage
When your long-term partner reveals a long-time ick, the only sensible thing to do is have a nervous breakdown.
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
Opinion
Defamation
What I wish Linda Reynolds would say, instead of suing Brittany Higgins
It seems that sometimes the most important question is so often forgotten: what is the most decent thing to do?
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Updated
Wallabies
Back to reality for the Wallabies as the Springboks run riot
Up against the world No.1 side in Brisbane, the Wallabies came back to earth with a thud.
Dragons 10 Bulldogs 28
NRL 2024
Flanagan accused of biting Crichton’s nose as Bulldogs march on
TV footage showed Crichton react when laying on top of former Bulldogs player Flanagan. He later appeared with blood on his nose.
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against South Africa
The Wallabies got a reality check against the world champions in Brisbane.
When Ollie took a pill, he didn’t realise it would be a ‘never-ending trip’
From medical trials to magic mushrooms, psychedelics are back in the spotlight. But for those with the little-known condition HPPD, the side effects never end.
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m just divorced. Should I pay off my mortgage or boost my super?
There are two simple things you need to aim for at retirement: enough money to live on and a property to live in. Working out which to prioritise can be hard.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
Opinion
Electric vehicles
Why the EV haters have a point
Driving from Melbourne to Sydney in BYD’s latest plug-in hybrid underscores why electric vehicles sales are slowing down.
David Swan
Technology editor
Confirmed: New Star Wars, Frozen films in the works
Baby Yoda is heading to the big screen and Disney has confirmed a third – and a fourth – Frozen film, among other reveals at the studio’s D23 convention.
How a Zoom spelling bee with friends became a TV comedy hit
During the COVID lockdowns, Guy Montgomery devised a way to keep in touch with comics around the world.
This overlooked foodie haven is finally shining
The Tweed is often overshadowed by its showier neighbours in the Byron Shire and the Gold Coast, but a new food festival aims to change that.
Australia’s Paris star has the right Hollywood story
Saya Sakakibara’s Paris Olympic BMX gold medal performance has all the right ingredients for a Hollywood movie.
Opinion
Paris 2024
The secret about the Olympic city that became a ghost town
This wasn’t Paris as it normally lives and breathes.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
The only Australian boxer to beat Imane Khelif has a message for her detractors
Anja Stridsman, a gold medallist at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, took on the boxer in 2019 and won. She says people debating the issue need to question information in front of them.
Why six more swimming golds could be up for grabs in 2028
Swimming officials and Olympic great Ian Thorpe want to see 50m backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke events in the 2028 Olympic program in Los Angeles.
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WEEKEND READS
From insane growth to brutal downfall: Where it went wrong for brewers
More than 20 craft brewers have fizzed out in the past year. So what’s behind the great boutique brewery bust?
Opinion
Hundreds of words have been added to the dictionary this year. Which ones will last?
Enshittification, this is your moment.
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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.
Exclusive
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
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.
Panthers 36 Eels 34
Cleary-inspired Panthers get out of jail to set up Storm blockbuster
Nathan Cleary orchestrated the most unlikely of comebacks as Penrith scored three tries in three minutes to run down their arch rivals.
Politics
Exclusive
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.
Business
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has died, Google CEO says
Wojcicki, one of the most prominent women in tech, stepped down from her role at YouTube in 2023, a position she held for nine years.
World
From hype to hope: Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump?
The question is whether the newly rebooted Harris can sustain the Kamala-mentum or if it will fizzle out before election day on November 5.
Opinion
In a deepfake election, US is going to the trolls not the polls
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
Exclusive
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.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Three ways to reduce the negative effects of stress
Feeling like you’ll sink if you stop swimming? Try these psychiatrist suggested tips.
Culture
When good guys turn nasty, drama is the winner
In Fake, David Wenham joins the ranks of leading actors turning to the dark side.
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Live
Paris 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates: Day 15 - Silver for Stingers, Green eyes bronze in golf, Meares backs RayGun
Will Australia add to their record tally of gold medals as we head into the penultimate day of action in France? Keep up with all the big moments on our live blog.
Dragons 10 Bulldogs 28
NRL 2024
‘Kyle said he didn’t do it’: Dragons deny claims Dog bitten
TV footage showed Crichton react when laying on top of former Bulldogs player Flanagan. He later appeared with blood on his nose.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
NRL fastest man race highlight of ‘mini Olympics’ on grand final day
Who is the fastest man in rugby league? There are plans to end the age-old debate as part of a “mini-Olympics” on grand final day.
Updated
Wallabies
Back to reality for the Wallabies as world champion Springboks smash hoodoo
Up against the world No.1 side in Brisbane, the Wallabies came back to earth with a thud.
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against South Africa
The Wallabies got a reality check against the world champions in Brisbane.
New Zealand 30 Argentina 38
International rugby
Shock loss to Argentina rocks All Blacks’ Rugby Championship hopes
It was only a third-ever win for the Pumas over New Zealand in 42 meetings as the adventurous spirit of the Argentines prevailed against a ragged-looking All Blacks.
Webster in Paris
Paris 2024
Are the Olympics still relevant? Try telling LeBron, Djokovic and Scheffler they aren’t
The reaction of superstar athletes for which the Olympics are not the pinnacle has been noticeable in Paris.
Have Your Say
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
