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How Aussie swimmer became a Chinese social media star

How Aussie swimmer became a Chinese social media star

Australian swimmer Will Petric is out to live up to his top-tier billing at the inaugural SwimGP after becoming an unexpected Chinese social media sensation.

'All shoulders to the wheel' but Games tensions remain

'All shoulders to the wheel' but Games tensions remain

'All shoulders to the wheel' but Games tensions remain

'All shoulders to the wheel' but Games tensions remain

A federal minister has hosed down any talk of loosening purse strings to help a state government push the 2032 Olympics over the line and on budget.

Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Coates won't chase CEO job

Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Coates won't chase CEO job

Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Coates won't chase CEO job

Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Coates won't chase CEO job

John Coates isn't interested in applying for the CEO post for the 2032 Olympics, also opening up about a divisive venue choice for a sport close to his heart.

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Hot Hauser dominates shark-hit Noosa Triathlon

Hot Hauser dominates shark-hit Noosa Triathlon

Sharks at Noosa Beach forced the cancellation of the swim leg for the first time in the triathlon's history before Matt Hauser dominated in his title defence.

Full-circle emotion as Alcott joins sport Hall Of Fame

Full-circle emotion as Alcott joins sport Hall Of Fame

Next month's Sport Australia Hall Of Fame annual awards dinner will feature seven inductees, including one whose younger self would not comprehend the honour.

Brisbane beckons for Mathews' Australian Olympics goal

Brisbane beckons for Mathews' Australian Olympics goal

After winning two bronze medals at the 1956 Olympics and marching in the opening ceremony at Sydney 2000, Marlene Mathews plans to still be around for Brisbane.

'Not approved': World Rowing stands by 2032 venue claim

'Not approved': World Rowing stands by 2032 venue claim

A claim that a regional river has not been approved as a 2032 Olympic venue has been backed by World Rowing, contradicting a state government's stance.

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Brisbane 2032 CEO set to hand over Games baton

Brisbane 2032 CEO set to hand over Games baton

Brisbane 2032 CEO set to hand over Games baton

Brisbane 2032 CEO set to hand over Games baton

Brisbane 2032 CEO Cindy Hook will depart from her role when her four year contract expires in early 2027, sparking a global search for her replacement.

AFL star-turned triathlete prepares for Hawaii debut

AFL star-turned triathlete prepares for Hawaii debut

AFL star-turned triathlete prepares for Hawaii debut

AFL star-turned triathlete prepares for Hawaii debut

Former Essendon player David Zaharakis will make his debut as an age-grouper this weekend at the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon world championships.

Games bosses put positive spin on emblem blooper

Games bosses put positive spin on emblem blooper

Games bosses put positive spin on emblem blooper

Games bosses put positive spin on emblem blooper

A state minister and a marketing guru have talked up an accidental leak of the official Olympic emblem, suggesting all publicity is good publicity.

Sole bidder in final talks over 2032 stadium build

Sole bidder in final talks over 2032 stadium build

Sole bidder in final talks over 2032 stadium build

Sole bidder in final talks over 2032 stadium build

A joint venture is through to the next stage of talks in a major step on the road to delivering the 63,000-seat, 2032 Olympics' main stadium in Brisbane.

State takes aim at commonwealth over GST 'stitch-up'

State takes aim at commonwealth over GST 'stitch-up'

State takes aim at commonwealth over GST 'stitch-up'

State takes aim at commonwealth over GST 'stitch-up'

Queensland has taken aim at the GST arrangements while also accusing the federal government of shifting costs to states and territories.

Is it a croc? Race to guess Brisbane Olympics emblem

Is it a croc? Race to guess Brisbane Olympics emblem

Is it a croc? Race to guess Brisbane Olympics emblem

Is it a croc? Race to guess Brisbane Olympics emblem

While speculation surrounds the identity of the Olympic 2032 emblem, controversy continues to dog the massive looming infrastructure build.

Hauser sees world triathlon final as LA stepping stone

Hauser sees world triathlon final as LA stepping stone

Hauser sees world triathlon final as LA stepping stone

Hauser sees world triathlon final as LA stepping stone

While Australian triathlete Matt Hauser wants to defend his triathlon world title, he's also looking at the series final as a step towards the LA Olympics.

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Concerns voiced for crocodiles' future at Olympic site

A renowned biologist has raised concerns about endangered turtles at a proposed 2032 rowing site but says he is more worried about the area's crocodiles.

Australian sprint king calls time on career

Rohan Browning, the fourth-fastest Australian man in history, has retirement from athletics at age 28, leaving the sport on a Commonwealth Games high.

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.

What a croc: 2032 rowing report slammed as 'fake news'

A UK report on a regional river selected to host 2032 rowing events has been slammed as fake news amid accusations it used incorrect crocodile footage.

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Gabbatoir to live on with famous deck to be relocated

The famous Gabba wicket is set to be relocated to the 2032 main stadium after the Games in a bold plan to continue the juicy deck's dominance over rivals.

Nation's 'best bathtub' locked in for Olympic rowers

Concerns about floods, currents and crocs will not stop a state government from sending the world’s best rowers to Australia’s subtropics in 2032.

'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

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

Annual $400m debt bomb warning after credit downgrade

With the clock ticking on Olympics infrastructure, one state government has been warned of the likely cost of a rare credit rating downgrade.

'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

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.

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