On Bill Shorten’s fridge at home, a magnet on the door declares ‘never, ever give up.’ On Thursday he did and is moving on to a life after politics: bit.ly/4eeZrfn

From a Swiss chateau to an exclusive Paris address and a new resort in the Greek Islands, here are the properties you should book for your next holiday: bit.ly/3TiFHzr

Canadian Marco Arop was in last place halfway through the 800m final – he came in second by just .01 seconds and chopped 1.65 seconds off his personal best. But more surprising was the secret ingredient that Arop credited for helping him: baking soda: bit.ly/3XhdSsr

When the Italian design maestro turned 90 on July 11, he celebrated with a day at work. In this exclusive audience, he shares how the milestone is only fuelling his ambition: bit.ly/3MyQwcP

As she toasts 60, Elle Macpherson reflects on her ‘rock n roll’ years, health battles and mantra for ageing: bit.ly/3wrvyrp

Federal Labor has been warned blue-collar workers could desert the government in an election rebellion over its CFMEU legislation, as a key left-wing union voted to break away from the ACTU. theaustralian.com.au/nation/communi…

RBA governor Michele Bullock has kept rate hikes on the agenda, despite Jim Chalmers’ claim that they were ­’smashing the economy’, saying a failure to get on top of inflation would plunge the nation into recession.

Opinion: As Islamists use hostages to divide western societies against themselves, it’s time to eradicate this evil. Read more: bit.ly/3ThBIDh

The morning routine has ­become croissants, coffee, muffins and more coffee, and then watching Lauren Parker chase her next Paralympic medal, as her tally now stands at two golds and a silver. Read more: bit.ly/4dUhmbw

Former prime minister John Howard is demanding both sides of politics put the Greens last and has vowed to denounce personally any Liberal division that cuts deals with Green candidates for local electoral gain. Read more: bit.ly/3My3VBS

President Vladimir Putin has two secret young sons who are kept under heavy guard at one of his luxurious presidential residences and are not allowed to play with other children: bit.ly/3AOu6S6

Macular oedema is one of the most feared side effects of diabetes, but a growing number of patients are putting it into remission through a new lifestyle: bit.ly/3XhV1gZ

#breaking Olympic swim coach Michael Palfrey has been sacked by Swimming Australia over “un-Australian” comments made at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games: bit.ly/3APXZkZ

Opinion: The outgoing MP’s commitment to Israel as a friend and ally became more pronounced after the brutal Hamas attack of October 7. Here's why Labor will miss him: bit.ly/47ddIa7

The government agency advising Anthony Albanese on climate has suggested Australians make the change, amid revelations the body may not give the Prime Minister crucial advice on a 2035 target until after the election: bit.ly/3z87Ou8

The Australian’s investigative podcast series Bronwyn has generated new leads, reinvigorated the police investigation, and prompted big questions: bit.ly/3TejP8j

Labor elder statesman Wayne Swan has waded into the RBA row, accusing the central bank of ‘hammering households’ and putting economic dogma over practical decisions that would boost an ailing economy: bit.ly/3Za41qZ

A new report from reveals Australian families are being forced to dedicate nearly half their incomes to the mortgage: bit.ly/3Xxt99O

Opinion: Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has laid out a precise explanation for how persistently high inflation is smashing the economy. Read more: bit.ly/4cQpUyx

Star Entertainment’s auditor raised several red flags last year about the ability of the company’s debt-laden Queensland operation to continue as a going concern: bit.ly/4gdYlSM