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Aussie sailing mourns death of 1983 America's Cup coach

Aussie sailing mourns death of 1983 America's Cup coach

Mike Fletcher, the man who plotted Australia's 1983 America's Cup boilover and inspired generations of Olympic sailors, has died at the age of 92.

Lifesaving Games push as Ali prepares to call it a Day

Lifesaving Games push as Ali prepares to call it a Day

Lifesaving Games push as Ali prepares to call it a Day

Lifesaving Games push as Ali prepares to call it a Day

Ali Day will retire as one of surf lifesaving's most successful athletes, hopeful those who come after him benefit from the profile boost of an Olympic debut.

Sevens sister act resist NRLW lure to re-sign with RA

Sevens sister act resist NRLW lure to re-sign with RA

Sevens sister act resist NRLW lure to re-sign with RA

Sevens sister act resist NRLW lure to re-sign with RA

Turning their back on NRLW, rugby sevens sisters Maddison and Teagan Levi will vie for Olympic glory at the 2028 LA Games after re-signing with Rugby Australia.

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Wollaston wins first Tour stage, crash hits Australians

Wollaston wins first Tour stage, crash hits Australians

New Zealand sprinter Ally Wollaston has won the first stage of the Tour Down Under, after a late crash ruined the hopes of the Australian Liv AlUla Jayco team.

Federal gun reforms ignite fear among shooters

Federal gun reforms ignite fear among shooters

Firearms advocates have raised objections to a planned overhaul of the nation's gun restrictions, although the government insists changes won't impact shooters.

Decision made on bid to stop Brisbane's Olympic stadium

Decision made on bid to stop Brisbane's Olympic stadium

The federal government has rejected an application to stop work on the 2032 Brisbane stadium site but appointed a mediator to "avoid harm to cultural heritage".

Olympic stadium design unveiled for Brisbane Games

Olympic stadium design unveiled for Brisbane Games

The design for Brisbane’s new $3.8 billion Olympic stadium has been unveiled, sparking renewed protests from activists seeking to halt the development.

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'You can do it all': Opal's pregnancy call ahead of Cup

'You can do it all': Opal's pregnancy call ahead of Cup

'You can do it all': Opal's pregnancy call ahead of Cup

'You can do it all': Opal's pregnancy call ahead of Cup

Opal Marianna Tolo isn't making comeback plans post-childbirth, despite admitting she could "technically" make a return in time to play in the World Cup.

Behind the 'Bling', Matthews shows steely resolve

Behind the 'Bling', Matthews shows steely resolve

Behind the 'Bling', Matthews shows steely resolve

Behind the 'Bling', Matthews shows steely resolve

While Michael Matthews embraces his nickname, it only goes some way to explaining one of Australian cycling's biggest stars.

Game changer: AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding

Game changer: AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding

Game changer: AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding

Game changer: AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding

Sporting mums and retiring athletes are key targets of a $50 million Australian Olympic Committee funding package lauded by cycling great Anna Meares.

Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

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.

The Aussie sports pointer in India's Commonwealth Games

The Aussie sports pointer in India's Commonwealth Games

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.

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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 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

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

'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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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