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Scotty's halfpipe dream: competing at an Aussie X Games

Scotty's halfpipe dream: competing at an Aussie X Games

Snowboard great Scotty James is chasing an Olympic gold medal but also wants to leave a legacy for his teammates by bringing the Winter X-Games to Australia.

Son-of-a-Wallaby-gun shines for Italy in Six Nations

Son-of-a-Wallaby-gun shines for Italy in Six Nations

Son-of-a-Wallaby-gun shines for Italy in Six Nations

Son-of-a-Wallaby-gun shines for Italy in Six Nations

Louis Lynagh has continued his burgeoning international career for Italy with a starring role for the Azzurri over Scotland.

Victory for Allmen: Swiss downhiller takes marquee gold

Victory for Allmen: Swiss downhiller takes marquee gold

Victory for Allmen: Swiss downhiller takes marquee gold

Victory for Allmen: Swiss downhiller takes marquee gold

The first gold medal in the Winter Olympics has been won by Swiss ski race ace Franjo von Allmen in the blue riband men's downhill in Bormio.

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Aussies on show as Olympics splits athletes parade

Aussies on show as Olympics splits athletes parade

While Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham led an Australian team marching in Livigno, the main Winter Olympics opening ceremony was 250km away in Milan.

Aussie teen skier dealt another cruel Olympics blow

Aussie teen skier dealt another cruel Olympics blow

After working her way back into the Australian Olympic team after recently rupturing her ACL, freeskier Daisy Thomas will miss one event through injury.

'Crazy': Aussie in tears as Olympics start in style

'Crazy': Aussie in tears as Olympics start in style

Australian Valentino Guseli was overcome with emotion after "one of the most amazing moments" of his life, having started the Winter Olympics in stunning style.

Hoiby searched his name and 'rape' before charges

Hoiby searched his name and 'rape' before charges

Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has broken down in tears as he began his testimony during his trial for rape charges.

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Record medal haul on the cards for Aussie Winter team

Record medal haul on the cards for Aussie Winter team

Record medal haul on the cards for Aussie Winter team

Record medal haul on the cards for Aussie Winter team

The Australian team for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics boasts an unprecedented number of medal hopes across a variety of disciplines.

Mamma mia - Milan wrong turn for flag bearer's family

Mamma mia - Milan wrong turn for flag bearer's family

Mamma mia - Milan wrong turn for flag bearer's family

Mamma mia - Milan wrong turn for flag bearer's family

Australian flag bearer Matt Graham's family will be at a Winter Olympics opening ceremony, but not the one the mogul star is marching at.

Star moguls duo given Winter Olympics ceremony honour

Star moguls duo given Winter Olympics ceremony honour

Star moguls duo given Winter Olympics ceremony honour

Star moguls duo given Winter Olympics ceremony honour

Moguls medallists Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham will be Australia's flag bearers at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Woman tells court of 'betrayal' at Hoiby rape trial

Woman tells court of 'betrayal' at Hoiby rape trial

Woman tells court of 'betrayal' at Hoiby rape trial

Woman tells court of 'betrayal' at Hoiby rape trial

The son of Norway’s crown princess has pleaded not guilty to rape charges which could see him spend up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Spain looking at Aussie ban on social media for kids

Spain looking at Aussie ban on social media for kids

Spain looking at Aussie ban on social media for kids

Spain looking at Aussie ban on social media for kids

Spain is joining a growing number of countries, including Australia and France, which have taken or are considering restricting minors' access to social media.

Injured Aussie under cloud ahead of Olympics opening

Injured Aussie under cloud ahead of Olympics opening

Injured Aussie under cloud ahead of Olympics opening

Injured Aussie under cloud ahead of Olympics opening

Superstar Laura Peel can turn to former aerials champion and now Australian chef de mission Alisa Camplin, who made an amazing return from injury to win gold.

Injury casts doubt over Aussie star's Winter Olympics

Injury casts doubt over Aussie star's Winter Olympics

Injury casts doubt over Aussie star's Winter Olympics

Injury casts doubt over Aussie star's Winter Olympics

Australian aerials superstar Laura Peel has suffered an injury on the eve of the winter Games.

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Son of Norway's crown princess denies rape charges

A year-and-a-half after Marius Borg Høiby was arrested over a violent episode at a woman's flat's in Oslo, the son of Norway's crown princess has gone on trial.

'So competitive it's embarrassing': Aussie monobob star

Australian monobob star Bree Walker says the track for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is a pilot's dream.

COVID-19 cases won't cause Aussie Winter Olympics stir

In news not overly concerning the chef de mission, two non-competing members of Australia's Winter Olympics team have tested positive in Italy for COVID-19.

Death toll of Swiss New Year bar blaze rises to 41

An 18-year-old who was injured in the fire that tore through a Swiss bar one month ago has died, authorities say.

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How King James hit career-best high on eve of Olympics

Scotty James will arrive for the Milan-Cortina Olympics as the snowboard halfpipe gold medal favourite after delivering new tricks four years in the making.

Halfpipe rookie Brown surges into Olympic medal mix

Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Australia's teenage freeski star Indra Brown has surprised even herself with her rise through the ranks.

Swiss prosecutors widen fire probe to local authorities

A Swiss probe into a New Year bar fire that killed 40 people has summoned a current and a former local official for questioning.

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen acknowledges a need for increased security in the region because of Russia.

Australian skier defies injuries to earn Olympic start

With Australia's Winter Olympians starting to arrive in Italy for the Games, alpine ace Madison Hoffman has overcome two knee reconstructions to be named.

France pushes Aussie-style ban for kids on social media

President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia's world-first ban on young teenagers and children using social media.

Italy fury at Swiss bar owner release 'understandable'

Swiss President Guy Parmelin says he understands outrage among Italian politicians about the release of the owner of a bar where ‍a deadly fire broke out.

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