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Olympics live: First gold for Australia as eyes turn to the pool

Grace Brown wins Australia's first gold in the Womens Individual Time Trial at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Picture by Tim de Waele/Getty Images
Karen Hardy, Josh Callinan, Caden Helmers

Seeing clearly: 20/20 vision restored for refugees

Farid Farid
Dr Hessom Razavi is keenly attuned to how the eye health of refugees can fall by the wayside. Photo: HANDOUT/LIONS EYE INSTITUTE
Opinion

How the government is Measuring What Matters

Cressida Gaukroger
Areas like safety, health, sustainability, social connection and prosperity can be improved by MWM data. Picture Shutterstock
Property
Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia
Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Opinion
The unfortunate rise of 'stakeholder capitalism'
Simon Cowan
The rise of 'stakeholder capitalism' has undeniably changed the rhetoric of major business figures - away from advocating for deregulation and lower taxes, and towards social causes. Picture Shutterstock
'Grinding halt': shortage could cause hospital chaos
Hospital surgeries could be cancelled as soon as next week, doctors have warned. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
Rachael Ward
Family remembers the 'strong, beautiful woman' that was Brianna Livermore
Jodie O'Sullivan
Greatly missed ... beloved mum of two Brianna Livermore, 32, has passed away on July 25 after fighting a six-year battle with melanoma. Picture by James Wiltshire

Paramedic dispute unsustainable, Victorian premier says

Paramedics in Victoria say they are sick of working for hours beyond the end of their shifts. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
Caitlin Powell

Experts warn Aussies to limit sexual partners as Mpox cases surge

Carla Mascarenhas
Colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox virus particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue), cultured in the laboratory. Pictures by Universal Images Group/Shutterstock

Homelessness, harm, health risks for refugee women

Farid Farid
Women who entered Australia as refugees have been found to have an increased risk of homelessness. Photo: HANDOUT/UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
SunRice looks to snap up pet food business for a cool $20 million
Talia Pattison
SunRice Group chief executive officer Paul Serra believes the acquisition will complement the business. Picture by Alexandra Bernard.
Real Australia
Too many mums dismiss their birth trauma because the 'baby is okay'
Ange Conn, Ash Barling, Vanessa Wynne, Heather Maleham and Helen Barnett stand outside Dubbo Health Hub. Picture by Amy McIntyre
Birth trauma affects one in three women.
Orlander Ruming
Opinion
Of course we have a baby drought. Here's how to address it
Jenna Price
The government needs to fund a family-friendly society as if the future depends on it. Picture Shutterstock

NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state

Alex Mitchell
Anthony Albanese steered clear of any discussion of Palestine or the CFMEU controversy. Photo: Jeremy Piper/AAP PHOTOS

Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' was set in which US state? Take our quiz

Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images

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Mother seeks answers for 'heinous' crime

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Rebekah Porter holding a photo of her daughter Biddy. Picture supplied
Grace Dudley

Myanmar urged to stop 'unsustainable' conflict by Wong

Rachael Ward
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has issued a direct plea to Myanmar's military rulers at ASEAN. Photo: AP PHOTO

PM under fire as Gaza protesters front Labor conference

Nyk Carnsew
Drummers lead the pro-Palestine rally outside the NSW Labor conference in Sydney on Saturday. Photo: Jeremy Piper/AAP PHOTOS

Heavenly sight: double meteor shower to illuminate Australia's night sky

Anna Houlahan
Canberra stargazers take in the night sky. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong

Dutton fires up faithful in call to unite for election

Callum Godde
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has gone on the offensive at a Liberal Party conference. Photo: Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS

Sport

Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions | July 27

Greyhounds as Pets' 2024 the Winter Adoption Day will be at Gough Whitlam Park in Earlwood on August 18. Picture supplied

Miracle grows fond of name King Can't Win

Greyhound King Can't Win has won six times from 11 starts. Picture supplied

Million Dollar Chase starts August

Michael Cowley
Selena and Mick Zammit after their star Jay Is Jay won the 2023 Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Qualification races for the 2024 series begin August 26. Picture: Lachlan Naidu.
Opinion

It's not the smashed noses and broken jaws of the '80s. But this is still ugly

Jenna Price
I have loved rugby league for decades. But the State of Origin III biff made me gasp. Picture AAP

Tasmania's AFL stadium design world first cricket plans

Melissa Meehan
Concept designs for an AFL stadium in Hobart have been released. (HANDOUT/TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT)
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Buyers snap up land in Berwick Waters on Melbourne's fringe

Extensive parkland and surrounding wetlands give the development a natural appeal. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
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Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia

Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied

Aussies feeling the pinch: Home loan arrears on the rise

Emily Rayner
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Darius Boyd earns $2.95m payday with sale of ultra-luxe Brisbane home
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What's On

Brown dominates for gold in Olympic time trial

Grace Brown scorches to victory in the women's time trial. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
Roger Vaughan • 16m ago

Reid cops plenty of boos in Freo's spiteful derby win

Justin Chadwick • 17m ago
Eagles' Harley Reid was the villain of the piece for a home crowd who relished Dockers' victory. Photo: Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS

Aussie's semi-final horror show as Fiji roll on

Murray Wenzel • 23m ago
Iosefo Baleiwaikiriki scores one of Fiji's four tries in the big semi-final win over Australia. Photo: EPA PHOTO

At least 22 killed in RSF attacks on Sudan's al-Fashir

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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces are responsible for 22 deaths in Sudan's al-Fashir, activists say. Photo: AP PHOTO

Ebden all smiles after avoiding Djokovic 'double bagel'

Ian Chadband • 45m ago
Matt Ebden celebrates winning a game against the great Novak Djokovic at the Olympics. Photo: EPA PHOTO

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The regions need to be rewarded for doing the heavy lifting

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Thunderbolt wind project wins five-year fight, goes ahead despite protest

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Health

What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?

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Tamworth hospital's paediatric ward is getting additional resources to tackle the region's six-year long wait times for care. Will they be enough? Picture by Peter Hardin
Real Australia

An open letter to my daughter this International Women's Day

Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Grace Ryan
.Five-month old Eadie with mum Grace. Picture by Georgie Newton

Dad's bet comes through: 'leapling' Baby Lynch is Wagga's Feb 29 arrival

Emily Anderson
First time father Tom Lynch correctly guessed the birth date of his son - February 29 - at their baby shower. Picture by Emily Anderson

Photos and Video

Third minister steps aside, leaving more options for Labor reshuffle

Labor senator Carol Brown. The Tasmanian senator announced she will step back from her ministerial duties. Picture by Craig George
Connor Pearce
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Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Emma Horn Bec Pridham
LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE
Analysis

How Olympic skateboarding was shaped by 'power and politics'

Dr Indigo Willing
Children skateboarding. File Picture.

Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' was set in which US state? Take our quiz

Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
Music

How To Make Gravy: the tender story behind this Aussie hit

Glen Humphries
December 21 will forever be 'Gravy Day'. Picture copyright Tony Mott

Comment

How Olympic skateboarding was shaped by 'power and politics'

Analysis
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Dr Indigo Willing
Opinion

Harris will need strength to survive the 'misogynoir' of this campaign

Blair Williams
Kamala Harris will need nerves of steel to win this election. Picture Shutterstock
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How the government is Measuring What Matters

Cressida Gaukroger
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We ate our way down Hong Kong's Michelin-star Mile - here's the verdict

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Travel is the number one priority for retirees, says new report

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The right side of history: Raising the 'steaks' in Vegas

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Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia

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The Senior

Businesses don't do enough to protect customers from scammers: Choice

Victims are often given little help after they have been scammed. ACM file picture
The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood

Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike

Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock

Driving force behind new free travel app encourages Aussies to hit road

A new app encourages people to explore Australia via the open road.
Rowan Cowley
The app boasts 30 fully mapped routes and counting. Picture supplied
The Land

Casino all breeds sell to a quality top price

Double K Striker with buyer Graham Ford, Bonalbo, and breeders Karly, Payton and Adam Williamson, Double K Simmentals at Sugarloaf via Stanthorpe, Qld.
Jamie Brown

Sara Park Angus records solid average as correct type attracts old and new clients

Jamie Brown
Top priced Sara Park Tyson T69 with auctioneer Robbie Bloch, AWN Squires; Brad Newsome Nutrien Livestock at Glen Innes with Sara Park principals Herb, Robert and Geoff Duddy. Photo supplied.

'It's all a bit sad': Uralla Historical Society faces uncertainty

Heath Forsyth
Uralla Historical Society President Louis van Ekert outside McCrossins Mill. The UPS has had a number of resignations of key positions recently. Picture Heath Forsyth

Life & Style

Quiet luxury is the low-fuss trend we've been waiting for

Quiet luxury is the low-fuss trend we've been waiting for
Linley Wilkie

The timelessness of a plant-based farmhouse

Cherie Hausler
Quince hummingbird cake with tahini caramel

No more cheap beer and skittles: why a pint will be more expensive

Anna Houlahan
BentSpoke Brewing Cos Tracy Margrain (left) and Richard Watkins employ around 70 people at the brewery and their BrewPub in Braddon, Canberra. Picture supplied