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Croc vision pulled after 2032 rowing coverage complaint

Croc vision pulled after 2032 rowing coverage complaint

A UK broadcaster has pulled crocodile vision after complaints over its coverage of a controversial 2032 Olympic rowing site.

'Arrogant' premier lashed over 2032 rowing venue call

'Arrogant' premier lashed over 2032 rowing venue call

'Arrogant' premier lashed over 2032 rowing venue call

'Arrogant' premier lashed over 2032 rowing venue call

A state government has come under fire for its handling of an Olympic rowing venue announcement, with critics adamant it is not locked in just yet.

Be croc-wise: river snapped up as Olympics rowing site

Be croc-wise: river snapped up as Olympics rowing site

Be croc-wise: river snapped up as Olympics rowing site

Be croc-wise: river snapped up as Olympics rowing site

A crocodile habitat has been approved as the Brisbane 2032 Olympics rowing host venue but an expert says the reptiles should not trouble competitors.

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'Not for turning': premier lashes Rocky naysayers

'Not for turning': premier lashes Rocky naysayers

A controversial proposal to hold Olympic rowing in a regional city is causing headaches, with a rush to build accommodation for athletes and spectators.

'Elites': Olympic rowing site critics cop premier blast

'Elites': Olympic rowing site critics cop premier blast

A premier has hit back at critics of the proposed 2032 rowing venue for the Brisbane Olympics, accusing them of not wanting the event held in a regional area.

Record-breaking race: Aussies on podium in men's eight

Record-breaking race: Aussies on podium in men's eight

Australia have won a rowing world championships medal in the men's eight as they bid to land the nation's first Olympic medal in the event since 2004.

Rowsellas add more medals to world title haul

Rowsellas add more medals to world title haul

The women's four and veteran Para-rower Erik Horrie have bagged silver at the world rowing championships to keep Australia's medal tally ticking over.

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'Just magic': life is but a dream rowing in the outback

'Just magic': life is but a dream rowing in the outback

'Just magic': life is but a dream rowing in the outback

'Just magic': life is but a dream rowing in the outback

With a lack of water and boats, Australia's outback communities have never been at the centre of the elite sport of rowing. Until now.

Australian rowers ride wild weather to clinch medals

Australian rowers ride wild weather to clinch medals

Australian rowers ride wild weather to clinch medals

Australian rowers ride wild weather to clinch medals

Australia has had success at the world rowing championships in Amsterdam in the men's pair and in the PR3 mixed double sculls.

Rowsellas get off to flying start in Spain World Cup

Rowsellas get off to flying start in Spain World Cup

Rowsellas get off to flying start in Spain World Cup

Rowsellas get off to flying start in Spain World Cup

Eyeing a first-ever Olympic medal in the women's eight, Australia's rowers have kicked off the World Cup season in style by winning gold in Spain.

Aussie joy as Oxford end women's Boat Race win drought

Aussie joy as Oxford end women's Boat Race win drought

Aussie joy as Oxford end women's Boat Race win drought

Aussie joy as Oxford end women's Boat Race win drought

Competing for Oxford in the historic women's Boat Race for a fourth time, Australia's Annie Anezakis has finally tasted victory.

Croc and elephant fears lurk over Olympic rowing venue

Croc and elephant fears lurk over Olympic rowing venue

Croc and elephant fears lurk over Olympic rowing venue

Croc and elephant fears lurk over Olympic rowing venue

A government has been slammed for sticking to its guns to host 2032 rowing at a crocodile habitat, with critics claiming the course will be a white elephant.

Aussie rowers continue rebuild as next Olympics looms

Aussie rowers continue rebuild as next Olympics looms

Aussie rowers continue rebuild as next Olympics looms

Aussie rowers continue rebuild as next Olympics looms

Australian rowers, including men's star Angus Dawson, will continue to build towards the Los Angeles Olympics following program changes after Paris.

Aussie rowing on the 'rebuild' after turbulent period

Aussie rowing on the 'rebuild' after turbulent period

Aussie rowing on the 'rebuild' after turbulent period

Aussie rowing on the 'rebuild' after turbulent period

Rowing Australia's boss says "green shoots" are appearing after a disastrous Olympics campaign which triggered a transformative review.

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On the rebound, rowers in strong World Cup performance

Disappointing at last year's Paris Olympics, Australia's rowing team has produced a heartening medal haul in their Swiss World Cup series campaign.

Rowers back among the medals after Paris Olympics flop

Dual Olympic medallist Alex Hill has helped steer Australia's rowers to five World Cup medals as they look to bounce back after their Paris disappointment.

Cyclone-battered rower gets medical treatment

A Lithuanian rower battered by a tropical cyclone while attempting a solo ocean crossing is receiving medical treatment on a navy ship after being rescued.

Olympian who assaulted, threatened ex-wife avoids jail

Olympic rowing silver medal winner Simon Burgess has been given a suspended jail sentence for assaulting his ex-wife and breaching a domestic violence order.

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Olympian slapped, threatened to choke ex-wife

Three-time Olympic rower and silver medallist Simon Burgess entered his ex-wife's home wearing black rubber gloves, and slapped and threatened to choke her.

Coaching overhaul at Rowing Australia after Paris flop

Rowing Australia has lured Great Britain coach James Harris and turned to gold medal-winning mentor Chris O'Brien after a disappointing Paris Olympic campaign.

Review starts into rowers after poor Paris return

Rowing Australia says there will be an independent review into the high performance program after their worst Olympic campaign since Seoul in 1988.

Australian women's pair join elite group with bronze

Jess Morrison and Annabelle McIntyre are in rare rowing air after winning their second Olympic medals, following up Tokyo gold with a Paris bronze.

Men's four unable to maintain Olympic rowing medal run

The men's four are no longer "Oarsome", finishing last in the Olympic final - the first time Australia have missed the podium in the event since 2008.

Women's pair use Tokyo pain in Paris medal push

Australian rowers Annabelle McIntyre and Jess Morrison missed the chance to go for gold in the women's pair in Tokyo but made no mistake in Paris.

Rower Rigney wants matching medal to canoe star Fox

Emma Rigney has had a fan-girl moment by posing with the gold medal won by Australian teammate Jessica Fox, and now she wants her own.

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