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Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

A champion Paralympian has hailed the inclusive approach of the 2032 Games, while anxieties persist about the home city's infrastructure needs.

Boddington wins Oppy after paracycling worlds gold haul

Boddington wins Oppy after paracycling worlds gold haul

Boddington wins Oppy after paracycling worlds gold haul

Boddington wins Oppy after paracycling worlds gold haul

Only two years after taking up track racing, Korey Boddington is the second paracyclist to win the Oppy Medal as Australian cyclist of the year.

B-words revealed as Olympic vision splendid

B-words revealed as Olympic vision splendid

B-words revealed as Olympic vision splendid

B-words revealed as Olympic vision splendid

Olympic organisers have unveiled a slogan they promise will define the legacy of its host city long after the 2032 Games are over.

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The Aussie sports pointer in India's Commonwealth Games

The Aussie sports pointer in India's Commonwealth Games

Australian sports axed from the next Commonwealth Games hope to get some clarity from India when Ahmedabad is ratified as the 2030 host city.

Surf star reveals painful injury in Olympic medal win

Surf star reveals painful injury in Olympic medal win

Australia's top-ranked male surfer Jack Robinson has had surgery after struggling with a knee injury during his Paris Olympics silver medal-winning feat.

Dutch master sweeps at track worlds, bronze for Hoffman

Dutch master sweeps at track worlds, bronze for Hoffman

Dutch great Harrie Lavreysen has won an unprecedented four gold medals at the world track cycling championships as Australian Leigh Hoffman impressed again.

Olympic great dives into Brisbane 2032 advisory group

Olympic great dives into Brisbane 2032 advisory group

One of Australia's greatest Olympians will plunge into a key 2032 advisory role, becoming the latest big-name recruit to assist Games organisers.

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'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.

Fruit-picking McEvoy eyes short course, long career

Fruit-picking McEvoy eyes short course, long career

Fruit-picking McEvoy eyes short course, long career

Fruit-picking McEvoy eyes short course, long career

Cam McEvoy thinks he can go even faster in his 30s as the Olympic and world 50m freestyle champion relishes the growing interest in short-course swimming.

Olympic 2032 chiefs throw open billions for business

Olympic 2032 chiefs throw open billions for business

Olympic 2032 chiefs throw open billions for business

Olympic 2032 chiefs throw open billions for business

Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games organisers want the state's firms to hit gold with business opportunities, urging small to medium-sized operators to get involved.

The two big reasons for Sydney's 2000 Olympic success

The two big reasons for Sydney's 2000 Olympic success

The two big reasons for Sydney's 2000 Olympic success

The two big reasons for Sydney's 2000 Olympic success

Australian Olympic Committee president Ian Chesterman says there are two chief reasons why Sydney's 2000 Games were a raging success.

Behind the lens of the Sydney Olympics, 25 years on

Behind the lens of the Sydney Olympics, 25 years on

Behind the lens of the Sydney Olympics, 25 years on

Behind the lens of the Sydney Olympics, 25 years on

Watched by 3.7 billion people, the Sydney Olympics holds iconic status in the Games' history and AAP chief photographer Dean Lewins was there to capture it.

'It will be a disaster': Olympic alarm as rail plan cut

'It will be a disaster': Olympic alarm as rail plan cut

'It will be a disaster': Olympic alarm as rail plan cut

'It will be a disaster': Olympic alarm as rail plan cut

Commuter chaos is on the cards at the Brisbane Olympics, a transport expert says, after government plans for a light rail project were scrapped.

Olympic great undergoes surgery after tumour diagnosis

Olympic great undergoes surgery after tumour diagnosis

Olympic great undergoes surgery after tumour diagnosis

Olympic great undergoes surgery after tumour diagnosis

Olympic kayak champion Jessica Fox has withdrawn from upcoming World Cup events in Europe after revealing she had a tumour removed from her kidney.

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Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends

Sport Australia has marked the 40th anniversary of its Hall of Fame by elevating members Belinda Clark and Andrew Gaze to legend status.

Youthful Boomers add Dash and dare for Asia Cup defence

Dash Daniels represents the fresh new face of the Boomers, who begin their two-time defence of the Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia with bigger things in mind.

Indigenous group in legal bid to stop Olympic park plan

Plans to convert a park into the 2032 Olympic centrepiece are facing legal action from an Indigenous group who say it will damage a significant cultural site.

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.

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Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott

Rebellious Australian athletes who defied a boycott to take part in the controversial Moscow Olympics have finally been recognised in the nation's capital.

Heartbreak for Stingers as Greece net late winner

A goal in the last two seconds has broken Australian hearts as Greece beat the Stingers 8-7 in a thriller at the World Aquatics Championships.

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.

Johnson wins first Australian 10km world swim title

Moesha Johnson has won an historic gold medal and Kyle Lee claimed bronze in the 10km open water events at the world aquatics championships.

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.

'Temu version': opposition lashes visionless budget

A state opposition leader has promised to extend land tax concessions indefinitely after calling the government's budget a cheaper version of his party's ideas.

Dutch marathon legend locked in for Aussie debut

Sifan Hassan, whose sprint to gold was one of the most celebrated moments around the world during the Paris Olympics, has signed up to race the Sydney Marathon.

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