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Cash splash to boost canoe slalom world championships

Cash splash to boost canoe slalom world championships

Two levels of government have invested in hosting the canoe slalom world championships in Australia after the sport's success at the Paris Olympics.

Carlton coach tackles car thief during his coffee run

Carlton coach tackles car thief during his coffee run

Carlton coach tackles car thief during his coffee run

Carlton coach tackles car thief during his coffee run

A teenager is in custody after Carlton coach Michael Voss chased him down and performed a citizen's arrest while on his morning coffee run in Melbourne.

New home for heritage railway shed at stadium site

New home for heritage railway shed at stadium site

New home for heritage railway shed at stadium site

New home for heritage railway shed at stadium site

Renders of Hobart's planned AFL stadium have shown how a heritage-listed railway shed will be incorporated into the project.

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Sprinter leaps to world stage after love at first sight

Sprinter leaps to world stage after love at first sight

An inspiring young athlete whose family fled war for a better life is preparing to represent Australia on the world stage.

Gold rush down under as our Olympians return from Paris

Gold rush down under as our Olympians return from Paris

After Australia's best Olympics, the country's athletes have been feted on their return home following an incredible two weeks of competition.

Racism class action told to clarify case against AFL

Racism class action told to clarify case against AFL

A Supreme Court judge has told a landmark racism class action against the AFL to clear-up their claims.

All Rosehill housing facts not yet out, premier warns

All Rosehill housing facts not yet out, premier warns

The racing community has been urged to hold judgment on a plan to rip up a historic track as the NSW premier defends his friendship with the plan's instigator.

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Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show

Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show

Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show

Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show

Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France’s national stadium.

Tom Cruise performs abseiling stunt to close Olympics

Tom Cruise performs abseiling stunt to close Olympics

Tom Cruise performs abseiling stunt to close Olympics

Tom Cruise performs abseiling stunt to close Olympics

Tom Cruise has abseiled into the Stade de France in a trademark stunt to mark the handover of the Olympic Games from Paris to Los Angeles.

Skateboard ace Palmer out to fend off the kids - at 21

Skateboard ace Palmer out to fend off the kids - at 21

Skateboard ace Palmer out to fend off the kids - at 21

Skateboard ace Palmer out to fend off the kids - at 21

He's only 21 and has two Olympic skateboarding golds already, but Keegan Palmer knows a generation of prodigious teens is out to ambush him.

Palmer pulls off golden skateboard double for Australia

Palmer pulls off golden skateboard double for Australia

Palmer pulls off golden skateboard double for Australia

Palmer pulls off golden skateboard double for Australia

Keegan Palmer says winning his second Olympic gold medal is a crazy feeling after the skateboard ace saluted in Paris, following teammate Arisa Trew's triumph.

Skateboarder Trew, 14, wins historic Olympic gold medal

Skateboarder Trew, 14, wins historic Olympic gold medal

Skateboarder Trew, 14, wins historic Olympic gold medal

Skateboarder Trew, 14, wins historic Olympic gold medal

Teen skateboard sensation Arisa Trew has won the women's park in Paris to become the nation's youngest Olympic gold medallist.

Greek tests positive for doping, leaves Olympic village

Greek tests positive for doping, leaves Olympic village

Greek tests positive for doping, leaves Olympic village

Greek tests positive for doping, leaves Olympic village

In the latest black mark for athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics, an unidentified Greek has tested positive for banned substances.

Axed NRL star accused of spitting on woman in pub

Axed NRL star accused of spitting on woman in pub

Axed NRL star accused of spitting on woman in pub

Axed NRL star accused of spitting on woman in pub

Banned NRL player Talatau Junior Amone has been held in custody overnight after allegedly spitting on a woman during an argument at a pub.

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Police investigate death threats after opening ceremony

Paris prosecutors say an investigation into hate speech online has been launched after a complaint by Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly.

Ex-NRL star loses bid for $1m spinal injury payout

A former professional rugby league player has lost a court bid to claim a sizeable insurance payout after suffering a career-ending spinal injury in a tackle.

Biles edges Andrade for Olympic all-around title

A mighty floor routine from Simone Biles featuring Taylor Swift and Beyonce powered the iconic American gymnast to gold in the all-around final.

Horigome snares street gold again with late heroics

Japan's Yuto Horigome has successfully defended his Olympic street skateboard title, dramatically securing gold in the last round of the final.

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Covell's bid for Olympic history ends in tears

Australian teenager Chloe Covell struggled in the medal round of the street skateboarding event at the Paris Olympics, finishing last in the final.

Olympic street skateboarding postponed for two days

The men's street skateboarding competition at the Paris Olympics has been postponed for two days.

Celine Dion serenades Paris in sodden start to Olympics

More than 300,000 spectators have braved the rain to line the Seine and bear witness to the first-ever Olympic opening ceremony to be held outside a stadium.

French rail arson attacks paralyse Olympic-ready Paris

France's national rail company SNCF says it will ensure transport for all Olympic delegations after arson attacks paralysed train travel to Paris.

Oztag referee a victim of player's 'blind explosion'

An Oztag player who punched a referee in the jaw, leaving him with a brain bleed, has apologised to his victim in court after pleading guilty to the assault.

China to challenge US for gold medal bragging rights

China will again challenge the US for top spot on the medals table at the Paris Olympics.

At 14, Covell could make Olympic history in Paris

Chloe Covell is a 14-year-old with an uncommon teenager's mindset that has helped to make her a street skateboarding Olympic medal contender.

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