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Open banking
The fight over $1.5 billion ‘game-changer’ that hasn’t lived up to the hype
When former prime minister Scott Morrison outlined his vision for an ambitious banking policy in 2018, he declared it would be a “revolution” for Australian customers.
- by Clancy Yeates
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Political leadership
Labor finally turns around primary vote slide – just
There is a glimmer of hope for the government in the latest Resolve survey. But voters doing it tough want economic solutions.
- by David Crowe
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Paris 2024
The embarrassment of Tokyo triggered a post-mortem. The rebirth was glorious
The last Olympics ended in snapped-handlebars and ignominy. And if the Paris response was emphatic – it could peak in LA.
- by Emma Kemp
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US Votes 2024
The Harris-Walz waltz prompts relief among climate activists
Facing the possibility of a hostile Trump administration, global scientists and analysts are breathing a sigh of relief at the reinvigorated Democratic campaign.
- by Nick O'Malley
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NRL 2024
The storm brewing over Stefano Utoikamanu deal
Wests Tigers made the best offer of the three clubs chasing Utoikamanu’s signature, so they want to understand how they lost him to Melbourne.
- by Danny Weidler
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AFL 2024
Still time if he’s good enough: The ‘different beast’ who can still have an impact for the Bombers
Dylan Shiel has played in big finals and been an All-Australian. Last Sunday he showed his class and proved what a difference he could still be for Essendon.
- by Peter Ryan
Science of Sport
Paris 2024
More than muscle: The hidden physics of javelin
As well as power, it takes a mastery of the wind, aerodynamics and energy to produce a throw worthy of an Olympic medal.
- by Tony Blazevich
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AUKUS
There are two camps on nuclear-powered submarines. Only one of them is based in reality
Critics of the AUKUS pact argue the submarine plan is failing and could collapse at any moment. In the real world, significant progress is being made.
- by Matthew Knott
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AFL 2024
How the Swans can stop the rot against Collingwood
We take a look at the five burning questions for John Longmire’s side ahead of Friday night’s showdown with Collingwood at the SCG.
- by Vince Rugari
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Australian cricket
‘I share an impatience’: The cricket culture wars Nick Hockley couldn’t win
When Nick Hockley secretly agreed to take over as Cricket Australia CEO in June 2020, few expected him to last more than nine months. His decision to exit hinted at the culture war bubbling under an apparently smooth surface.
- by Daniel Brettig
Brazilians tower at the Eiffel, leaving Aussies beached
The beach volleyball stadium will be the defining image of the Paris Olympics, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to play there.
- by Greg Baum