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Dramatic medals for Hull, Marschall at world indoors

Dramatic medals for Hull, Marschall at world indoors

Australia's athletes now have three medals at the world indoor championships after Jessica Hull, in the 3000m, and pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall annexed bronze.

World silver for Olyslagers as old rival soars back

World silver for Olyslagers as old rival soars back

World silver for Olyslagers as old rival soars back

World silver for Olyslagers as old rival soars back

Australian high jump ace Nicola Olyslagers has been dethroned as world indoor champion but won silver behind her great Ukrainian rival Yaroslava Mahuchikh.

Home is where the heart is for high-flying Olyslagers

Home is where the heart is for high-flying Olyslagers

Home is where the heart is for high-flying Olyslagers

Home is where the heart is for high-flying Olyslagers

High jumper Nicola Olyslagers is out to make history at the world indoor championships while kicking off Australia's hopes with gold on the very first morning.

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Norwegian prosecutor seeks seven years prison for Hoiby

Norwegian prosecutor seeks seven years prison for Hoiby

Norwegian prosecutors have demanded a jail sentence of seven years and seven months for the son of Norway's crown princess, Marius Borg Hoiby.

Bring on Berlin: Opals go unbeaten in World Cup warm up

Bring on Berlin: Opals go unbeaten in World Cup warm up

Sandy Brondello's Opals showed they will be a force at the women's basketball World Cup after surging through the qualifying tournament unbeaten.

Aussie Baff continues snowboard cross medal blitz

Aussie Baff continues snowboard cross medal blitz

Josie Baff's medal collection continues to grow with Australia's Olympic snowboard cross champion adding a silver medal from the World Cup in Austria.

You won't get that answer: Milton on Paralympics future

You won't get that answer: Milton on Paralympics future

Wrapping up his sixth Paralympics campaign at the Milan-Cortina Games, Australian skiing veteran Michael Milton is remaining non-committal about his future.

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Parker, Pollard to carry flag in Paralympics closing

Parker, Pollard to carry flag in Paralympics closing

Parker, Pollard to carry flag in Paralympics closing

Parker, Pollard to carry flag in Paralympics closing

Sharing the honour at the Milan-Cortina Games with Sean Pollard, Lauren Parker will become the first Australian to carry the flag at a summer and winter event.

Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection

Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection

Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection

Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection

Portsmouth playmaker Adrian Segecic has explained why he turned his back on the Socceroos to seek an international career with Croatia.

Gunew out to add to Australian para-alpine ski history

Gunew out to add to Australian para-alpine ski history

Gunew out to add to Australian para-alpine ski history

Gunew out to add to Australian para-alpine ski history

Eager to follow in the footsteps of Paralympian great Melissa Perrine, rising Australian skier Georgia Gunew has shown her potential at the Milan-Cortina Games.

How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection

How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection

How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection

How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection

Portsmouth attacker Adrian Segecic has turned his back on the Socceroos and switched FIFA association from Australia to Croatia.

Why Paralympics medal shocked Aussie snowboard star

Why Paralympics medal shocked Aussie snowboard star

Why Paralympics medal shocked Aussie snowboard star

Why Paralympics medal shocked Aussie snowboard star

Pushing away memories of a nightmare banked slalom run four years prior, Australia's star winter Paralympian Ben Tudhope has broken through for another medal.

Opals dig deep for gritty comeback win over Japan

Opals dig deep for gritty comeback win over Japan

Opals dig deep for gritty comeback win over Japan

Opals dig deep for gritty comeback win over Japan

The Opals have shown their fighting spirit with a gutsy 10-point win over Japan in their Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying clash in Istanbul.

Pink Australian flag for Peppa Pig-inspired para-skier

Pink Australian flag for Peppa Pig-inspired para-skier

Pink Australian flag for Peppa Pig-inspired para-skier

Pink Australian flag for Peppa Pig-inspired para-skier

Inspired by iconic British cartoon character Peppa Pig, Australia's youngest female winter Paralympian has backed herself as one to watch at future Games.

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Swiss bus blaze kills six as man 'set fire to himself'

Swiss police say a man is believed ⁠to have boarded a bus before dousing himself in flammable material, causing a fire that killed six people.

Olyslagers chasing rare three-peat at world indoors

Nicola Olyslagers, Jessica Hull and Kurtis Marschall are in a stacked 11-strong Australian team for the world indoor championships.

Summer rivalry fuelling new Aussie para-winter star

A summer-turned-winter rivalry is helping Australia's Paralympics golden girl Lauren Parker adjust to competition on the snow at the Milan-Cortina Games.

Brilliant Borlase shines as Opals crush Argentina

WNBL superstar Isobel Borlase blazed brightly from the bench to help the Australian Opals to a comfortable win over Argentina.

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Can Oksana Masters be beaten? Impossible, say rivals

US multi-discipline star Oksana Masters has raised the stakes again, dominating in cross-country to win her third gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Games.

Six dead after bus bursts into flames in Switzerland

A bus fire in Switzerland has killed at least six people with police investigating whether it was started by a person inside.

Grandpa nap, museum relic: Aussie para-star on rebound

A day after shredding his opening Games event as "pathetic", Australia's Michael Milton has revealed what helped him bounce back at the Milan-Cortina Games.

Russia and Ukraine both claim frontline progress

Ukraine claims to be retaking territory and Russia insists it's “advancing rather successfully”, while US-brokered peace talks remain on hold.

'Pathetic': Milton on emotional Paralympics comeback

Competing at the Milan-Cortina Games, Australia's Michael Milton held back tears after racing in his first Paralympics event in 20 years - the men's super G.

'Dreams come true': Tudhope claims first Aussie medal

Ben Tudhope has claimed Australia’s first medal at the Winter Paralympics, winning silver in the snowboard cross at the Milan-Cortina Games.

Australia's Olympic champion bags another moguls trophy

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Jakara Anthony has finished the 2025-26 world cup season as the individual champion, while Matt Graham has finished runner-up.

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