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McKeown v Fox v Titmus: the three-way race to become Australia’s greatest Olympian

In more than a century of Games history, just eight Australians have won three individual golds – but a trio of women are poised to break ahead at Paris 2024

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024

Family wants new probe into aid worker deaths in Israel

An Australian aid worker's family wants more answers after a report into her death and that of six colleagues found the attack was "not deliberately directed".

AAP · Aug 2, 2024

Why are Australians in denial about how cold our homes really are? ‘Winter stoicism’ is partly to blame

I work from home with a hot-water bottle on my lap, wearing a dressing gown over my many layers of clothes. We do what we’ve got to do

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024

New Andy Griffiths, Korean slow food and a frontier war epic: the best Australian books out in August

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024

Australian surfing judge removed from Olympics over photo with Ethan Ewing

Image shows official posing with Australia surfer and national coach, as the surf events in Teahupo’o come down to the last eight

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024

Indigenous Australians want a seat at the table when it comes to conservation. Here’s how we might get there

Globally, many Indigenous people want to help protect their traditional lands and waters, drawing on knowledge stretching back millenia. Indigenous people have an obligation to look after species and habitats that are culturally important to them.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024

We found opposition to the Voice is linked to poorer Indigenous health. And in some regions, the link is striking

A majority of Australians voted “no” to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. But if we dig deeper into the data from the 2023 referendum, there is more to learn, especially about the health of Indigenous Australians living in communities with strong opposition to the Voice.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024

Aussie swimmer Pallister feared missing a golden chance

Australian swimmer Lani Pallister has endured a rugged path to become an Olympic gold medallist.

AAP · Aug 1, 2024

Olympic Games: Australians in action on day seven in Paris

Full schedule of Australia’s hopes on the seventh day at Paris 2024 including swimming, athletics, basketball, hockey and golf

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024

USA have ruled the Olympic pool for 68 years. Now Australia are coming for their crown

America have finished top of the swimming medal table at every Olympics since Melbourne 1956, discounting some suspicious East German wins in the 1980s. But Australia lead the gold count with two night to go

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024