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Economy barely grows as consumers slash spending
The national economy grew by 0.2 per cent in the three months to June as interest rates forced consumers to slash spending on discretionary goods.
Figures confirm economy was ‘smashed’ by interest rates: Treasurer
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said: “I think the comments I made on Sunday, and I know they’ve attracted a lot of attention … were just a statement of fact.”
Opinion
Federal Reserve
Pressure on the Fed is mounting as sharemarkets spiral again
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Elle Macpherson refused chemotherapy to treat breast cancer despite advice from 32 doctors
Doctors advised the model to undergo a mastectomy with radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and a breast reconstruction.
Scientists make definitive call on whether mobile phones cause brain cancer
A World Health Organisation review of more than 5000 studies, led by Australian scientists, examined the risk of several cancers associated with mobile phone use.
Exclusive
Social media
Facebook, Instagram want parents to block access to its own apps
After calls for Facebook to be blocked for children, top Meta executives will tell politicians the best place to restrict access is as people download an app.
Exclusive
Crime
This man attached devices to ATMs around Sydney. Now he’s paying the ultimate price
Romanian Alexandru Vasile Badaric and his partner landed in Australia aiming to steal card details from ATMs. But US authorities had tipped off local police.
Actor Simon Baker pleads guilty to drink-driving
The Boy Swallows Universe star has pleaded guilty to drink-driving in a northern NSW court.
Exclusive
Building Bad
Setka’s new job raises conflict of interest question after rally appearance
The former CFMEU boss’s appearance is a challenge to federal and state governments as they attempt to reshape the troubled union.
Breaking
NRL 2024
NRL rejects Latrell Mitchell’s bid to serve one-game ban this weekend
Latrell Mitchell was restricted to riding an exercise bike at training on Tuesday, but Souths argued he should have been able to serve his one-game suspension this week.
‘A hug and we’re together’: Sydney FC’s new marquee joins OnlyFans
Douglas Costa has joined a growing number of athletes who share behind-the-scenes content on the subscription-based platform, which is typically known for adult entertainment.
What you may have missed halfway through the Paralympics, and what’s to come
With more than 500 gold medals to be won at the Paralympics, it’s tough keeping up with all the action. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Hamas releases new footage of hostage victims
The terror group’s release of the videos has deepened the sense of grief felt by many Israelis.
Lara Trump’s new ‘Hero’ song met with derision
Here’s an artist whose music Donald Trump may be able to use in his rallies after several big names forbade the use of their tracks.
Opinion
Culture holidays
I’ve eaten awful food overseas, but this was the worst. I couldn’t refuse
It was slimy, pink and webbed with blue veins. It wasn’t something quickly swallowed: it was going to take several bites. But I’d do it all again.
Brian Johnston
Travel writer
Review
Mcmahons Point
If you’ve ever searched ‘harbourside restaurants with a view’ this revamped diner will float your boat
Sails recently had a major renovation, and now feels like a relaxed luxury weekender where you’ll want to linger.
‘If Bono and Springsteen can run around and do their art, why can’t LL Cool J?’
At 56, the rap great is looking to bust hip-hop’s age barrier with his first album in 11 years.
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PARIS PARALYMPICS 2024
‘I can’t help it if I am this way’: The trans sprinter dragged into Paralympics gender war
No Paralympic athlete has faced as much international scrutiny at the Paris Games as the 51-year-old vision-impaired sprinter.
‘Everyone is in disbelief’: Stunning final leg spearheads Australia to relay gold
Three years after almost dying in a horror training accident, Alexa Leary dived in for her final relay leg six seconds behind the Netherlands. Then came a magic Australian Paralympic moment.
Sydney
Top teacher program axed under planned Education Department restructure
More than 240 teaching positions will be cut under a major department reorganisation, including the “best in class” program.
Exclusive
Courts
Star secret: The bombshell casino report we can’t print
A leaked probity report into Star Entertainment’s new casino will stay secret after the company’s partner took legal action to prevent it being published.
Exclusive
Courts
‘I love a cunning plan’: How crime boss cut CFMEU-endorsed and tax-dodging deals
Secret police recordings helped unravel George Alex’s sprawling and corrupt labour hire empire.
Why Lehrmann’s high-profile lawyer dropped out of men’s rights conference
Colourful barrister Zali Burrows, who says Bruce Lehrmann is “arguably the most hated man in Australia”, skipped a conference hosted by Bettina Arndt.
Analysis
Education
Public schools ‘killing off sport’ as private school facilities grow
As inner west primary schools cancel inter-school sports, some private schools are promoting state-of-the-art equipment.
NRL 2024
Opinion
What really happened between Bennett and the Newcastle Knights
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Royce Hunt called Corey Horsburgh a ‘weak-gutted dog’. Now he hopes they become teammates
Cronulla prop Hunt has signed a three-year deal with Wests Tigers from 2025. And he hopes to be joined at Concord next season by his former nemesis.
Four torn hamstrings in a year: Why Sam Hughes’ story is stranger than fiction
Bulldogs prop says Phil Gould was barking up the wrong tree when he suggested he’d injured himself at a rock concert. But he did fear a rare condition could end his career before it started.
Politics
The number of pet cats per household could be capped and curfews rolled out
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is preparing to release a nationwide scheme to cut the feral cat population and protect wildlife.
Business
Wall Street darling suffers record $416 billion meltdown in one day
The value of AI powerhouse Nvidia just fell by the equivalent of the total value of energy giant Chevron in a single session.
World
French man who ‘drugged wife, invited dozens of men to rape her’ goes on trial
A husband is accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating her rape and sexual abuse for a decade in a case which has appalled France.
Opinion
Netanyahu’s disregard for hostage deaths is turning Israel against him
Rodger Shanahan
Middle East and security analyst
Why Kamala Harris has said the c-word only twice on the campaign trail
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
‘Cost of living is so much cheaper’: Regional towns with the smallest house price increases
Buyers looking for falls in prices will be disappointed, but a full and rewarding lifestyle is on offer in the areas where rises in house price weren’t extreme.
Father buys $6.95 million North Bondi house at auction for his daughter
The buyer had to fend off another family relocating from overseas to nab the home. The agent remarked that it was “not a bad present” for the woman and her family.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Public and permanent: The women honouring their miscarriages with tattoos
While it was once taboo to discuss pregnancy loss, people are now choosing to commemorate their grief openly.
Opinion
Family
If you loved me, you wouldn’t leave me, Dad said. But I had no choice
Neil Orford
Intensive care specialist and writer
Culture
Opinion
WordPlay
The slurs you’ve been using without even knowing it
Most rude words are obvious, but some are hiding in plain sight.
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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NRL 2024
NRL rejects Latrell Mitchell’s bid to serve one-game ban this weekend
Latrell Mitchell was restricted to riding an exercise bike at training on Tuesday, but Souths argued he should have been able to serve his one-game suspension this week.
‘A hug and we’re together’: Sydney FC’s new marquee Douglas Costa joins OnlyFans
The former Brazilian international has joined a growing number of athletes who have begun sharing behind-the-scenes content on platform, which is known for adult entertainment.
‘I felt the lightning through my body’: Aussie sailor’s near-miss in America’s Cup electrical storm
Racing had to be abandoned after yachts were caught in the middle of a fierce storm in Barcelona.
Opinion
NRL 2024
What really happened between Wayne Bennett and the Newcastle Knights
As the master coach brings his Dolphins to Newcastle for a last-eight shoot-out against his former club, there remains lingering resentment in the Hunter over his three years at the helm.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
What you may have missed at the halfway mark of the Paralympics ... and what to look forward to
With more than 500 gold medals to be won at the Paralympics, it’s tough keeping up with all the action. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Royce Hunt called Corey Horsburgh a ‘weak-gutted dog’. Now he hopes they become teammates
Cronulla prop Hunt has signed a three-year deal with Wests Tigers from 2025. And he hopes to be joined at Concord next season by his former nemesis.
How this Paralympian rebounded from glandular fever to break a world record
Australian athletics star James Turner was down and out a few months ago. On Tuesday, he smashed the world record.
Have Your Say
‘Worst two minutes of my life’: Walker reveals agony of season-ending injury
The Roosters halfback has spoken about the moment he knew his season was over after a serious knee injury. And why there is also a silver lining.
