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Australian surf great honoured with Hall of Fame award

Australian surf great honoured with Hall of Fame award

Seven-time world champion Layne Beachley has received The Dawn award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Awards for her efforts in improving women's surfing.

'Won't get stabbed': Olympics-mad leader's city sledge

'Won't get stabbed': Olympics-mad leader's city sledge

'Won't get stabbed': Olympics-mad leader's city sledge

'Won't get stabbed': Olympics-mad leader's city sledge

A premier has taken aim at Brisbane's rival state capitals, declaring less crime and congestion will attract its workers to deliver Olympic Games projects.

Dapto gone to the dogs as greyhound venue runs its race

Dapto gone to the dogs as greyhound venue runs its race

Dapto gone to the dogs as greyhound venue runs its race

Dapto gone to the dogs as greyhound venue runs its race

Thousands of people packed the iconic Dapto Dogs racetrack for the final meeting after almost 90 years of racing.

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Sydney Olympians look to spread home Games fever

Sydney Olympians look to spread home Games fever

The Australian Olympic Committee has launched a month-long Olympics Unleashed Roadshow to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Sydney Games.

Slow start fears in race to build 2032 Olympic venues

Slow start fears in race to build 2032 Olympic venues

The clock is ticking for the 2032 Olympics with a report claiming Brisbane Games projects may not be delivered on time by an ailing construction industry.

Powerbrokers cut as 2032 Olympics committee streamlined

Powerbrokers cut as 2032 Olympics committee streamlined

Brisbane's Olympic Games organising committee has cut 10 members, including powerbrokers and Olympians, after a 100-day review said it should be streamlined.

Billions locked in as deal secures Games' future

Billions locked in as deal secures Games' future

Full funding for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is locked and loaded with a deal brokered between the Queensland and federal governments.

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Sport gender parity fails to kick goals in the regions

Sport gender parity fails to kick goals in the regions

Sport gender parity fails to kick goals in the regions

Sport gender parity fails to kick goals in the regions

Women and girls in regional Australia face multiple barriers to participating in sport despite efforts following national events to improve gender parity.

Worker shortage threatens venue deadline for 2032 Games

Worker shortage threatens venue deadline for 2032 Games

Worker shortage threatens venue deadline for 2032 Games

Worker shortage threatens venue deadline for 2032 Games

Labour shortages loom as a major hurdle to venues being completed in time for Brisbane's 2032 Games but Olympic bosses believe they are on the right track.

Upgrades revved up for Australia's F1 Grand Prix venue

Upgrades revved up for Australia's F1 Grand Prix venue

Upgrades revved up for Australia's F1 Grand Prix venue

Upgrades revved up for Australia's F1 Grand Prix venue

Formula One fans in Australia are set to flock to Melbourne for years to come, with upgrades coming to the Albert Park track to meet international standards.

Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

A review is under way at a major Australian stadium where security is being beefed up after two men allegedly smuggled firearms into a football match.

Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle

Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle

Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle

Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle

Flawed costings, hasty decisions and a lack of due diligence have been identified by a scathing report into Victoria's handling of the Commonwealth Games.

'A huge event here': Aussies pack pubs for Super Bowl

'A huge event here': Aussies pack pubs for Super Bowl

'A huge event here': Aussies pack pubs for Super Bowl

'A huge event here': Aussies pack pubs for Super Bowl

Thousands of sports fans have packed Australian pubs and clubs to watch the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

Review to put derailed 2032 Games plans back on track

Review to put derailed 2032 Games plans back on track

Review to put derailed 2032 Games plans back on track

Review to put derailed 2032 Games plans back on track

A multi-billion-dollar transport problem will be tackled by an Olympic infrastructure review as cost blowouts threaten to derail major 2032 rail projects.

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'Stacks up': Fresh hope for spiked Olympics stadium

Analysis of a centrepiece Olympic stadium has come out as a viable option as a 100-day review into venue options is underway.

2032 Olympic Games countdown begins with venue review

The countdown to the Brisbane Olympics has begun with an independent infrastructure review body to deliver a 2032 Games venue blueprint in 100 days.

Cost of big races revealed right at the finish line

Revelations about the price of events such as major motor races are among the dozens of reports released on a parliament's final sitting day.

Lions, Queensland cricket plea for new Brisbane stadium

Queensland Cricket and AFL club Brisbane hope to speak with the premier after sending a letter asking to back a new stadium ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

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Mass crowds expected for AFL grand final 'for the ages'

More than 400,000 people will attend AFL grand final events in Melbourne, despite it being contested by two interstate teams for the first time in two decades.

Sports appeal for inclusion at slimmed-down Comm Games

Commonwealth Games Australia will hold a crucial meeting on Friday amid pleas from sports leaders to remain on the program for the 2026 Glasgow Games.

Crunch time for Commonwealth Games sports facing axe

Australia's Commonwealth Games Association will meet with its member sports, with many set to hear they will be cut from a reduced Glasgow program.

Victorians could bankroll Scotland's Commonwealth Games

Victoria's hefty compensation bill for abandoning the 2026 Commonwealth Games is being touted by the likely new host as enough to largely cover the event.

Promoters win $2.8m over canned Robbie Williams concert

Cancelling a Robbie Williams concert at the last minute will cost the Australian Grand Prix $2.8m after a judge found it misled promoters on health advice.

Leaders dance to aid of under-fire Olympian 'Raygun'

The prime minister has commended Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn for having "a crack" after her eyebrow-raising performance at the Paris Olympics.

'Rubbish in, rubbish out': Comm Games costings slammed

Victoria's doomed bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games was based in part on an economic paper that did not question the costings provided.

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