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Aussie pacesetters slump on tough day at Qatar Masters

Aussie pacesetters slump on tough day at Qatar Masters

Haydn Barron's big moving day proved a journey in quite the wrong direction as Australia's double-pronged challenge at the Qatar Masters slumped.

Radical McEvoy 'thesis' opens audacious 2032 Games bid

Radical McEvoy 'thesis' opens audacious 2032 Games bid

Radical McEvoy 'thesis' opens audacious 2032 Games bid

Radical McEvoy 'thesis' opens audacious 2032 Games bid

Barely a year ago Cameron McEvoy was done with the sport, but the 29-year-old swimmer is now a world champion with ambitions to race at Brisbane's 2032 Games.

Israel prepares assault on Rafah amid 'bloodbath' fears

Israel prepares assault on Rafah amid 'bloodbath' fears

Israel prepares assault on Rafah amid 'bloodbath' fears

Israel prepares assault on Rafah amid 'bloodbath' fears

Israel's military is coming up with a plan to evacuate the southern Gaza city of Rafah but aid agencies warn a ground attack could lead to mass civilian deaths.

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Keeney misses out on third diving medal at Doha worlds

Keeney misses out on third diving medal at Doha worlds

Maddison Keeney has had to settle for fourth place in the 3m springboard as she missed out on a third diving medal at the Doha world aquatic championships.

Aussie world No.806 Barron leads in Qatar Masters

Aussie world No.806 Barron leads in Qatar Masters

The Australian duo of Haydn Barron and Harrison Endycott are in command at halfway in the Qatar Masters, leading in the race for the $A650,000 first prize.

Japan win a platform for world honour for Aussie diver

Japan win a platform for world honour for Aussie diver

Australian Cassiel Rousseau says it was an unexpected surprise to be named the 2023 World Aquatics Diving Athlete of the Year.

'Over the top': Biden says of Israel's military action

'Over the top': Biden says of Israel's military action

Israel appears to be targeting the southern city of Rafah where up to 1.4 million Gazans are seeking refuge, a day after rejecting a proposed ceasefire.

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Aussies Endycott and Barron shine in Qatar Masters

Aussies Endycott and Barron shine in Qatar Masters

Aussies Endycott and Barron shine in Qatar Masters

Aussies Endycott and Barron shine in Qatar Masters

Haydn Barron and Harrison Endycott have made impressive starts to their bid to win the Qatar Masters on the European tour.

Lee passes another exam in Doha to grab last-gasp gold

Lee passes another exam in Doha to grab last-gasp gold

Lee passes another exam in Doha to grab last-gasp gold

Lee passes another exam in Doha to grab last-gasp gold

Swimmer Kyle Lee has earned a last-gasp gold for Australia in the open water relay at the world championships - a day after sitting an accountancy exam.

Aussies win first swimming gold at Doha worlds

Aussies win first swimming gold at Doha worlds

Aussies win first swimming gold at Doha worlds

Aussies win first swimming gold at Doha worlds

Australia have won their second gold medal of the aquatic world championships in Doha after taking out the 4x1500m mixed open-water race.

Willett wins shooting bronze, aiming for third Olympics

Willett wins shooting bronze, aiming for third Olympics

Willett wins shooting bronze, aiming for third Olympics

Willett wins shooting bronze, aiming for third Olympics

Australian shooter James Willett has shown his campaign for a third Olympics is on target after winning bronze in the Morocco round of the trap World Cup.

Gaza ceasefire hopes alive with more talks planned

Gaza ceasefire hopes alive with more talks planned

Gaza ceasefire hopes alive with more talks planned

Gaza ceasefire hopes alive with more talks planned

Israel has rejected Hamas demands in a proposed four-and-a-half-month ceasefire plan, calling them "delusional", but the United States remains hopeful.

Aussies making splash in world diving with fourth medal

Aussies making splash in world diving with fourth medal

Aussies making splash in world diving with fourth medal

Aussies making splash in world diving with fourth medal

The Australian synchro diving duo of Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney have won silver medals but couldn't challenge the mighty Chinese world champs in Doha.

Aussie Gubecka out to drive herself in Seine for gold

Aussie Gubecka out to drive herself in Seine for gold

Aussie Gubecka out to drive herself in Seine for gold

Aussie Gubecka out to drive herself in Seine for gold

Australia's Chelsea Gubecka has won a world championship open water 5km silver - and believes she's getting better as she dreams of Olympic gold in the Seine.

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Israel presses Gaza onslaught as US pursues ceasefire

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid hopes for a truce in Gaza.

Aussie diver Wu suffers tough world 10m platform final

Melissa Wu, Australia's perennially successful diver, has suffered a rare off day at the world championships, finishing last in the 10m platform final.

Socceroo Souttar turns focus to stuttering club career

After playing every minute of the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign, Harry Souttar hopes to force his way back into club calculations at Leicester City.

Arnold switches focus to World Cup qualifiers, Olyroos

After Australia were knocked out of the Asian Cup, coach Graham Arnold will need to turn his focus to coming World Cup qualifiers and the Olyroos.

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No Sloman medal but Aussies book Olympic swim berths

Australia will have a full complement of open water swimmers at the Olympics after Nick Sloman finished fifth in the world championships 10km slog in Doha.

Yemen's Houthis vow response after US, UK strikes

The United States says its forces have targeted 13 locations across Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen following the rebels' attacks on commercial ships.

Hamas hounds Israeli forces in main Gaza cities

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told a cabinet meeting that 17 of Hamas' 24 combat battalions have been dismantled.

Yates claims AlUla Tour with win on final stage

British cycling star Simon Yates has narrowly won the AlUla Tour in a welcome boost for the Australian-based Jayco AlUla team.

US, Britain carry out fresh missile strikes in Yemen

US and British forces have hit buried weapons storage facilities and missile systems and launchers in a fresh round of strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Socceroo Joe Gauci raring for Premier League move

With an eye to taking Mat Ryan's mantle as Socceroos No.1, new Aston Villa goalkeeper Joe Gauci is preparing for a life-changing move to the Premier League.

Veteran Li dives to another Australian medal at worlds

The 35-year-old Li Shixin, once a double world champion for China, has earned another medal for his adopted home of Australia in Doha.

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