The Paris Olympic Games are officially open with the swimming getting underway and the Boomers kicking off their basketball campaign on the first full day of competition. Follow live.

Hours before the Olympic Games opening ceremony was due to begin, a coordinated arson attack brought down France's rail network. Here's what we know so far. 

Electrical Trades Union members have walked out of the New South Wales Labor Party conference in Sydney as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a speech to party faithful. 

The news headline told of cold-blooded murder, but the face staring back at me was that of my childhood friend, writes Josh Robertson. 

St Kilda has blown Essendon out of the water as the Bombers stare down the prospect of ending the round outside the top eight. Follow live.

Australia’s first opportunities to win gold have arrived just hours after a spectacular opening ceremony in Paris. Follow live.

Parramatta, Erskineville and Lidcombe are some of the Sydney suburbs set to welcome the most number of new homes.

Yet another significant part of Parramatta’s history is at risk of being compromised.

The former Queensland Parole Board boss has been accused of misappropriating funds while a Labor MP was accused of covering it up.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are working to win favour with voters, 100 days out from the US Presidential Election.

Is an office just a bunch of walls and desks? Not according to an up-to-date working trend that is hitting all international markets, including Australia: The Flexible Office. read now...

The $80 million “Watergate” water buyback scandal was central to the creation of the NACC. Now, the Federal Environment Department has spent tens of thousands on a secretive NACC contract. read now...

As he faces trial for unrelated rape charges, Bruce Lehrmann is appealing the Federal Court findings in his defamation action against Network Ten and Senator Reynolds is seeking damages from Brittany Higgins. read now...

Coloratura soprano Dame Joan Sutherland – aptly known as "La Stupenda" – claimed the Sydney Opera House like no other. read now...

Propagandists are trying to punish those who stand with Palestine by sharing what they said about 7 October 2023, implying their posts 'celebrated' Hamas' bloodshed. read now...

Power company Orion says 'all outages were resolved at 8.16.'

The fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Investigators are working to determine the cause and how many people were at the address.

Investigators are working to determine the cause and how many people were at the address.

The fire was reported about 11.45am.

Parramatta, Erskineville and Lidcombe are some of the Sydney suburbs set to welcome the most number of new homes.

The former Queensland Parole Board boss has been accused of misappropriating funds while a Labor MP was accused of covering it up.

Protests met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese when he appeared at the Labor Party's NSW conference to rally support for an eventual election campaign.

Frank O’Neill moved from Olympic swimming to instructing the rich and famous around the world.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appeared at the Labor Party's NSW conference this morning to rally support for an election campaign.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are working to win favour with voters, 100 days out from the US Presidential Election.

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The historical weight of the moment may have been somewhat undercut by the stage management.

The unnamed male officer has been suspended and removed from all duties and is now under investigation for criminal assault.

The FBI’s statement was an attempt to clear up conflicting accounts about what caused the former president’s injuries after a gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania rally.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.