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A tale of two Americas: An empty State Fair, an A-list royal wedding
Is the marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrity obsession or modern mythology? The self-described showgirl marrying the football captain is the story of America.
‘This doesn’t happen to us’: Family’s horror after day care abuser unmasked
Protected by a pseudonym, David James shared photos and perverse fantasies about children on his favourite dark web forum. When he slipped up, police closed in.
Updated
Middle East at war
Iran begins epic funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on opening day of war
Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral Saturday for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The major powers of Europe are struggling. This country is in rude health
The past three decades have delivered faster growth in Poland than in most other countries except China.
Opinion
Property market
Property crash? Unlikely, but if Joe Hockey’s right, watch out Australia
Contemplating a negative wealth effect from falling house prices is a venture into unknown territory for most because it hasn’t happened in Australia for a generation.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Perth billionaire resigns from online casino empire amid ongoing court case
A statement from Laurence Escalante’s Virtual Gaming Worlds was posted late on Friday, with criminal charges levelled against him cited in the announcement of his resignation.
This West Australian wine region is outstanding, even if you don’t drink
From giant wombats and friendly stingrays to natural spas and family-friendly wineries, we explore seven wonders of Margaret River.
Taylor and Travis tie the knot; All the wedding celebrity sightings
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have said ‘I do’ at their Madison Square Garden wedding. The bride and groom wore Dior, and Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony on Friday night, New York time, in front of as many as 1000 guests.
Andy Lee: ‘Who invented the idea that the dad bod was desirable?’
Lee, who rose to fame as one half of comedy duo Hamish & Andy, helms and writes the animated series Do Not Watch This Show.
Analysis
Australian cricket
‘Does no one actually care?’ Why this has been an invisible World Cup
Ask an Australian sporting follower whether they care about this T20 World Cup, and they will invariably tell you they do, but cricket has not made it easy for them to follow it.
Carlton climb to 10th under ‘perfect’ Fraser; winning streak ends for ‘off’ Fremantle
After Melbourne stunned Hawthorn in Launceston and the Giants did likewise to the high-flying Dockers in Canberra, the Pies and Suns played a beauty before Carlton survived a big threat from Richmond.
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
‘I found out when you guys did’: Ryan and Beach didn’t know goalkeeper switch was coming
Andrew Redmayne’s memorable penalty shoot-out cameo in the 2022 World Cup play-off was planned well in advance. This time, Australia’s goalkeepers were kept in the dark until the last moment.
Review
Perth
One of Perth’s best steak sandwiches can be found at a cafe in the Willetton industrial area
With an ex-Meat & Wine Co chef at the helm, long-standing South African cafe Kalahari enters an exciting new era.
Waitress is gone, Beetlejuice too. Where is the next Hamilton?
Three years ago, the musical theatre industry was riding a post-COVID wave of popularity. Now, theatres sit dark and ticket discounting is rife.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
This luxury Kiwi lodge is basically the Flintstones gone posh
Wine-lovers have always flocked to Waiheke Island, once Auckland’s best-kept secret. And this luxury lodge is the cushiest way to experience it.
Opinion
Budgeting
The next financial year could be a tough one. Here’s my plan for it
This new financial year – more so than for a long time – requires a whole new financial strategy.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
Opinion
Financial planners
Our super system has a new blind spot, and it could cost you thousands
ASIC has just released a report that found some serious gaps in the way our major platforms are safeguarding members’ retirement funds.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
Perth property listings hit three-year high as buyer ‘frenzy’ cools
Housing stock has doubled in 12 months, easing competition and giving buyers crucial time to make purchasing decisions.
Western Australia
Laurence Escalante resigns from online casino empire amid ongoing domestic violence, drugs charges
A statement from Escalante’s booming online casino group was posted late on Friday afternoon, with his company citing criminal charges levelled against him by WA police in its announcement of his resignation.
Notorious paedophile Bradley Pen Dragon back behind bars
The 66-year-old allegedly breached his release conditions six times since he was freed from prison a month ago.
Perth doctor arrested thanks to help of ‘vigilante’ paedophile hunter, court told
New information about how paediatrician Chia Saw was arrested and charged with child sex abuse was revealed in court on Friday.
This South Freo crossing is a nightmare for pedestrians. But a fix could see century-old pines removed
The council says the intersection is an accident waiting to happen, but residents say removing the iconic trees is unnecessary.
UNESCO complaint filed amid fallout from Pilbara rock art’s World Heritage listing
Raelene Cooper’s complaint takes aim at the Australian government’s conduct during the process of obtaining World Heritage listing for a WA region home to sacred rock art.
Politics
The numbers shifted and Pocock lost his leverage. He did something politicians rarely admit to
The ACT senator lost the balance of power at the last election. This is what he did next.
Business
Opinion
Housing affordability
Looks like I bought at the peak of the housing market, but that’s OK
My bank balance may disagree, but here’s why I’m not bothered by the fall in house prices.
Millie Muroi
Economics Writer
World
Want proof of how the US is changing? It’s here in Miami
Billionaires, models, social media influencers and digital nomads are flocking to southern Florida, sparking a property frenzy and political shift. But at what cost?
Opinion
Hanson gave clearer voice to what the Coalition has nudged and winked about for 25 years
Waleed Aly
Columnist, author and academic
Explore
Property
Perth property listings hit three-year high as buyer ‘frenzy’ cools
Housing stock has doubled in 12 months, easing competition and giving buyers crucial time to make purchasing decisions.
R-code overhaul could boost WA block values, supercharge density
Under planned changes, blocks of 700 square metres zoned R20 and below would be able to be subdivided, a big drop from the 900 square metres currently required.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Alcohol
Before there was Dry July, there were these dumb ideas
Australia’s always had a complicated history with grog. These genius ideas didn’t help.
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
Dave Hughes is angry. But this one question made him respond with thinly veiled fury
His critics suggest he’s on a similar trajectory to Karl Stefanovic, but the comedian staunchly denies he’s a mouthpiece for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party.
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Analysis
FIFA World Cup
The good news, if you’re ready for that, is these Socceroos will improve
This one hurts. And it hurts because Australia deserved better. They played well against Egypt, they gave it everything, and it wasn’t enough.
Player ratings
FIFA World Cup
Two defensive giants and a crushing blow: How the Socceroos rated against Egypt
Who stood tall and who struggled? The ratings are in for the Socceroos against Mo Salah’s Egypt after their World Cup exit.
Socceroos v Egypt as it happened: Colombia beat Ghana 1-0; Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time; Australia knocked out of World Cup by Egypt after penalties
Colombia, Egypt and Argentina have booked their spots in the round of 16 after eliminating Ghana, Australia and Cape Verde on Saturday morning.
Opinion
Wimbledon
This Australian tennis star was so impressive, even John McEnroe was stunned
As Maya Joint would recount, the dream of playing on centre court at Wimbledon against the best in the business had been with her since she was a little girl.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
Concussion crisis
CTE is a frightening thing. But banning risky sports isn’t the answer
The ABC told the story of Nick Lowden, who at 23 became the youngest AFL footballer diagnosed with CTE. One expert argued children under 18 should be banned from playing the game.
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
Opinion
AFL 2026
‘More harm than good’: The flaw in the AFL’s plan that has Indigenous icons worried
Shaun Burgoyne and Eddie Betts have serious questions about the league’s new First Nations strategy, despite its good intentions.
Caroline Wilson
Football columnist for The Age
Updated
AFL 2026
Curnow’s sensational six-goal haul bullies the Dogs; English moved to full-back as Grundy dominates
The two-time Coleman medallist is now on top of this year’s leaderboard. Meanwhile, an AFL legend says Tim English received “a vote of no confidence” from Luke Beveridge.
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Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed against Ireland
The Wallabies first Test of the season ends in heartbreak against Ireland. Here’s how the players rated.
