Celine Dion stole the show and saved the opening ceremony.
Olympics
Harry Grigson

Celine Dion brings Paris to tears in Opening Ceremony

One of the world’s most powerful and captivating voices ushered in the Paris Olympics Games as Celine Dion delivered an outstanding vocal performance, complemented by an equally striking all-white costume.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington (AP PHOTO)
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A new poll has shown that Vice President Kamala Harris begins her sprint for the presidency in a virtual tie with former President Donald Trump.
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The New York Times

New polls reveal gap between Harris and Trump

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US President Joe Biden pressed Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu for a Gaza ceasefire. (EPA PHOTO)
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Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock.
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The Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower, Paris.
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Jan Moir

Harry’s most outrageous and sanctimonious claim to date

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The New York Times

New polls reveal gap between Harris and Trump

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Rupert Murdoch is locked in a secret battle with three of his children.
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The New York Times

The secret battle for the succession of the Murdoch empire

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THE NEW YORK TIMES: Does Beyoncé granting Kamala Harris permission to use her song mean something more?
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The New York Times

Will Beyoncé endorse Harris? She let her use her song

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Culture

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Culture
Staff Writers

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Spilt Milk will not go ahead in 2024.
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Shock as major Australian festival pulls pin for 2024

No reason was given for the decision.

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Taylor Swift performs on stage during the The Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium.
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Society

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AMA president Professor Steve Robson warned supply concerns could have bigger implications than COVID restrictions.
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Fear surgeries will be cancelled over ‘unprecedented’ IV fluid shortage

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Australia
David Johns

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Olympics

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Celine Dion stole the show and saved the opening ceremony.
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Harry Grigson

Celine Dion brings Paris to tears in Opening Ceremony

One of the world’s most powerful and captivating voices ushered in the Paris Olympics Games as Celine Dion delivered an outstanding vocal performance, complemented by an equally striking all-white costume.

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The Olympics flag was upside down when officials hoisted it up the flagpole.
Olympics
Cameron Noakes

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Torch bearers French Athlete Marie-Jose Perec and French Judo Practitioner Teddy Riner light the Olympic Cauldron at the Gardens of the Tuileries.
Olympics
Matt Shrivell

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Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden, Flagbearers of Team Australia, poses for a photo with the illuminated Eiffel Tower while cruising on the River Seine during the athletes’ parade during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris.
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Celine Dion stole the show and saved the opening ceremony.
Olympics
Harry Grigson

Celine Dion brings Paris to tears in Opening Ceremony

One of the world’s most powerful and captivating voices ushered in the Paris Olympics Games as Celine Dion delivered an outstanding vocal performance, complemented by an equally striking all-white costume.

Read more (1 min) →
Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden, Flagbearers of Team Australia, poses for a photo with the illuminated Eiffel Tower while cruising on the River Seine during the athletes’ parade during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris.
Olympics
Harry Grigson

Aussies go loud and proud in Paris opening ceremony

Australia looked pumped up and ready to go as our team took part in a new-look Opening Ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with dozens of boats cruising down the Seine. 

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 03: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend a National Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul's Cathedral on June 3, 2022 in London, England. The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated from June 2 to June 5, 2022, in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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Georgie Kearney

Prince Harry confirms Meghan will not return to the UK

‘I won’t bring my wife back to this country.’

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Anthony Albanese, Justin Trudeau and Christopher Luxon are urging Israel to listen to concerns. (EPA PHOTO)
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Holly Hales

Australia, Canada and NZ urge immediate Gaza ceasefire

Australia's Prime Minister has released a joint statement with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand to call for an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington (AP PHOTO)
Politics
Steve Holland and Jeff Mason

‘I will not be silent’: Harris warns Netanyahu over Gaza

US Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a fierce stance against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telling him ‘it is time for this war to end’.

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The Best Australian Yarn

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Best Australian Yarn competition event at WA Museum. Simon Baronowitz, Miles Hitchcock, Basim Shamaon & Julia Lambo.
The Best Australian Yarn
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Competition celebrates the stories of migrants

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Jacqueline MacDonald.
The Best Australian Yarn
Alison Wakeham

$50,000 gives winner confidence to write on

Top prize gives Tasmanian author the boost and the time she needs to reinvigorate her love of writing.

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Sharleigh Crittenden.
The Best Australian Yarn
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Award renews First Nations writer’s love for storytelling

There was a time when Sharleigh Crittenden lacked confidence in her writing abilities. Now, she’s penning a novel.

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