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Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

Ashley Walmsley

Peter Bol has become the first Australian since 1968 to reach the men's 800m final. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day nine: Bol on the verge of history; Italian crowned world's fastest man

Caden Helmers

Emma McKeon is on the cusp of creating Australian Olympic history.

McKeon on the cusp of record medal haul

John Salvado and Steve Larkin

More Australians are concerned about how much electricity they use and with good reason.

COVID changing home trends, living costs

John Kidman

West Australian seniors are eligible to receive a one-off cash payment from the state government. Photo from Shutterstock.

Seniors set to receive one-off payment

Adam, Scott and Raymond Jones from Bunbury Kia outside Dot's Place, Bunbury. Photo is supplied.

Kia Cerato donation to see continued support of patients at Dot's Place in Bunbury

Pip Waller

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

Ashley Walmsley

Record day for Australian team in Tokyo as COVID battle heats up at home

GET UP TO DATERecord day for Australian team in Tokyo as COVID battle heats up at home

54m ago

SUPPORTED: Maree and Lisa are feeling safe and stable living in Salvation Army accommodation after escaping abuse and violence into homelessness. Pictures: Adam Trafford

'The whole system is blocked up': Wait times for crisis housing blow out

16m ago

Gladys Berejiklian wants to see record vaccinations in NSW in August as the state's 'way forward'.

ADF joins NSW police on Sydney streets

28m ago

Shane Warne, coach of the new London Spirit franchise, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Shane Warne tests positive for COVID-19

Record day for Australian team in Tokyo as COVID battle heats up at home

GET UP TO DATERecord day for Australian team in Tokyo as COVID battle heats up at home

54m ago

Sydney man Ian Charles Draper, 37, disappeared 20 years ago and is presumed dead.

Reward for clue over Sydney man's fate

1hr ago

Professor Gail Matthews. Picture: UNSW

EXPLAINERWhat is 'long Covid' and who can get it?

Steve Evans
2hrs ago

A cricket looked extremely out of place as it braved the snow on Mount Gingera in Namadgi National Park on Saturday, July 24. Picture: Jordon Murray

WATCHWhat is it? Mystery cricket species spotted in the snow at Namadgi

Shivé Prema
2hrs ago

Queenslanders are being implored to seek COVID-19 testing after fewer than 12,000 tests on Saturday.

Virus concern spreads beyond SE Qld

NSW health official Jeremy McAnulty says more than 25,000 coronavirus tests were needed each day.

FREE'We can do better': NSW records 239 COVID cases in Sunday numbers

The Australian bronze-winning 4x100m mixed medley relay team - Kaylee McKeown, Zac Stubblety-Cook, Matthew Temple and Emma McKeon. Picture: AAP

DIGESTWonder women at the Olympics and more Covid

Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

Weekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

DIGESTWeekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

NSW has asked to use ADF personnel during Sydney's lockdown. Australia's golden guy Zac Stubblety-Cook (inset). Photos: AAP

DIGESTHow to clean up our 'world-class mess

Janine Graham

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

Janine Graham

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Finn McHugh

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Harley Dennett
Karen Barlow

Melbourne will face Gold Coast in the AFL at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

AFL flees Qld lockdown, NRL pushes on

Ed Jackson and Anna Harrington

BIG IMPACT: Laurie Daley says that Craig Bellamy is the chief reason why the Storm is such a heavyweight in the NRL. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONIs Craig Bellamy the greatest NRL coach of all time?

Laurie Daley

Like the Hawks, this year's Kangaroos have shown more than a hint of promise. Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

OPINIONNot your typical wooden spooners

Rohan Connolly

Melbourne will face Gold Coast in the AFL at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

AFL flees Qld lockdown, NRL pushes on

FOCUSED: Australia's Mary Fowler (right) chases after US opponent Kelley O'Hara during their draw at Kashima Stadium on Tuesday night. Picture: Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images

Matildas share points with US, likely to progress to next stage

Joshua Bartlett

'Shake-a-leg': Boxer goes viral but misses out on Olympic medal

'Shake-a-leg': Boxer goes viral but misses out on Olympic medal

Daniela Cooper

Belarus Olympic athletes being addressed by President Alexander Lukashenko before coming to Tokyo.

IOC: Belarus athlete says she feels safe

Belarus Olympic athletes being addressed by President Alexander Lukashenko before coming to Tokyo.

IOC: Belarus athlete says she feels safe

Yulimar Rojas poses with her new triple jump world record of 15.67 metres set in Tokyo.

Triple jumper Rojas provides 'wow' moment

Yulimar Rojas poses with her new triple jump world record of 15.67 metres set in Tokyo.

Triple jumper Rojas provides 'wow' moment

Lamont Marcell Jacobs and Gianmarco Tamberi, draped in the flag, enjoyed an amazing Italian double.

Italians elated by golden athletics double

Lamont Marcell Jacobs and Gianmarco Tamberi, draped in the flag, enjoyed an amazing Italian double.

Italians elated by golden athletics double

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

At least 10 brands including Porsche and Louis Vuitton have broken off endorsements with Kris Wu.

Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu detained

Huizong Wu

A zydeco musician was shot in the back while performing in the US.

Zydeco musician shot while performing

A collage portrait of a teenage artist's sister is among the Young Archie winning entries.

Sibling portraits among young art winners

Tony Magnusson

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

5 Benefits of hiring a private chef for your next dinner party

5 Benefits of hiring a private chef for your next dinner party

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Jack Needham

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

Jack Needham

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Jack Needham

Storm front created a huge swell at Yallingup in May 2020. Photo by Frank Eckler.

Swell expected to hit 10 metres high along WA's coastline in latest storm front

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

Busselton event takes stand against violence and abuse to women and girls

Busselton event takes stand against violence and abuse to women and girls

Emma Kirk

Storm front created a huge swell at Yallingup in May 2020. Photo by Frank Eckler.

Swell expected to hit 10 metres high along WA's coastline in latest storm front

Barrabup Conservation Group are gobsmacked an invasive wattle was planted in a section of old growth forest being rehabilitated. Image supplied.

Wattle 'stuff up' in Nannup's Barrabup Forest

Emma Kirk

REMEMBER: If an investment opportunity is too good to be true, it probably is.

Scamwatch: Romance baiting scams are on the rise

Record day for Australian team in Tokyo as COVID battle heats up at home

GET UP TO DATERecord day for Australian team in Tokyo as COVID battle heats up at home

54m ago

A cricket looked extremely out of place as it braved the snow on Mount Gingera in Namadgi National Park on Saturday, July 24. Picture: Jordon Murray

WATCHWhat is it? Mystery cricket species spotted in the snow at Namadgi

2hrs ago

20 photos of day nine a the Tokyo Olympics

PHOTOS20 photos of day nine a the Tokyo Olympics

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

Ashley Walmsley

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in Jungle Cruise. Picture: Frank Masi.

Buckle up for a new cinematic ride

Ron Cerabona

A scene from Shiva Baby. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSharp, claustrophobic slice of life

Jane Freebury

A scene from Fanny Lye Deliver'd. Picture: Sharmill

Grim and violent Puritan western

Ron Cerabona

Bunbury's rocky point. Photo from Bernhard Bischoff.

Opinion: Is the sea rising something to worry about?

Just Jane

South West Superintendent Geoff Stewart is calling on people to be considerate of others this Easter break.

Have a plan and stick to it over Easter break

Geoff Stewart

Superintendent Geoff Stewart is centre, along with four local officers being trained to be RPAS (drone) pilots. Photo supplied.

Thank you for the response to lockdown

Geoff Stewart

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Green all year round lifestyle at Gingin

Green all year round lifestyle at Gingin

Kojonup development opportunity approved

Kojonup development opportunity approved

Comment: Something for everyone at agricultural shows

COMMENTComment: Something for everyone at agricultural shows

Fleur McDonald

BLUE SKY HOUSE: Innovative design brings light and openness to a once cramped cottage built more than half a century ago. Photos: Ben King Photography.

From quaint and cared for '60s cottage to creative and light-filled 21st century home

Vickii Byram

FIBRE WITH FLAIR: Sian Redgrave incorporates fruit into her table decoration, as it looks vibrant and can be eaten later. Photos: Supplied

Entertain at home in style

SIGNS: Cats with ureteral obstructions can seem 'off colour' to owners. Picture: Shutterstock

A blockage in puss's plumbing is more than a wee problem

Dr Anne Quain