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Olympic rowers v crocs and currents: no Plan B for site

Olympic rowers v crocs and currents: no Plan B for site

A state government is sticking by a controversial site slated to host the Olympic rowing in 2032 ahead of an inspection by the sport's world body.

Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

Athletics great Cathy Freeman has taken up a key 2032 Olympic advisory role, becoming the latest high-profile star to help Brisbane Games organisers.

Croc and elephant fears lurk over Olympic rowing venue

Croc and elephant fears lurk over Olympic rowing venue

Croc and elephant fears lurk over Olympic rowing venue

Croc and elephant fears lurk over Olympic rowing venue

A government has been slammed for sticking to its guns to host 2032 rowing at a crocodile habitat, with critics claiming the course will be a white elephant.

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Transgender women banned from Olympic female events

Transgender women banned from Olympic female events

Olympic chiefs have agreed a new eligibility policy in which transgender women athletes will be banned from competing in the female category at the Games.

'No other venues': croc habitat to host Olympic rowing

'No other venues': croc habitat to host Olympic rowing

Plans to hold the 2032 Brisbane Olympic rowing at a crocodile habitat remain on track for a defiant state government providing a Games venue update.

How Hauser plans to upset Olympic triathlon supremacy

How Hauser plans to upset Olympic triathlon supremacy

Australia's triathlon world champion Matt Hauser hosted Olympic ace and British rival Alex Yee in his own backyard before they resume hostilities.

Aussies central to female sport global meeting of minds

Aussies central to female sport global meeting of minds

A global women's sports alliance will make moves to expand during the Women in Sport Congress in Brisbane, but don't expect members to reveal all their secrets.

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Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected

Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected

Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected

Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected

While the Winter Olympics in Italy are plagued by budget overruns, the Queensland government insists the 2032 Brisbane Games won't cost taxpayers an extra cent.

Aussie sailing mourns death of 1983 America's Cup coach

Aussie sailing mourns death of 1983 America's Cup coach

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.

Wollaston wins first Tour stage, crash hits Australians

Wollaston wins first Tour stage, crash hits Australians

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

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

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".

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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.

'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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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.

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