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Gustavsson seeking Olympics answers for Matildas

Gustavsson seeking Olympics answers for Matildas

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson doesn't like to call it experimentation but that's the phase his side are in, three months before the Olympic Games.

Matildas' injury crisis opens door for Olympic hopefuls

Matildas' injury crisis opens door for Olympic hopefuls

Matildas' injury crisis opens door for Olympic hopefuls

Matildas' injury crisis opens door for Olympic hopefuls

The Matildas' injury crisis has turned an otherwise low-stakes friendly against Mexico into an Olympic audition for the likes of midfielder Clare Wheeler.

'Hate to be in his shoes': Olyroos coach on Irankunda

'Hate to be in his shoes': Olyroos coach on Irankunda

'Hate to be in his shoes': Olyroos coach on Irankunda

'Hate to be in his shoes': Olyroos coach on Irankunda

Tony Vidmar says he's looking after Nestory Irankunda's long-term wellbeing after leaving the teen out of the Olyroos squad.

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Olympic athletes urge Brisbane 2032 stadium rethink

Olympic athletes urge Brisbane 2032 stadium rethink

A group of high-profile Olympic and Paralympic athletes have called on Queensland Premier Steven Miles to reconsider contentious Games infrastructure plans.

Olympic chiefs play down Brisbane Games progress fears

Olympic chiefs play down Brisbane Games progress fears

Time is on the side of organisers for the Brisbane 2032 Games and there is no need to panic over progress, the International Olympic Committee says.

Jackson's presence in Paris would make us giddy: Meares

Jackson's presence in Paris would make us giddy: Meares

Seven weeks after announcing her retirement from international basketball, Lauren Jackson has been named in the extended Opals squad for the Olympic Games.

Olympic champ questions handling of Brisbane Games

Olympic champ questions handling of Brisbane Games

World swimming champ Ariarne Titmus has taken aim at the Queensland government's Brisbane 2032 infrastructure plan, saying it needs to think about its legacy.

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Titmus on track as Paris swim uniform revealed

Titmus on track as Paris swim uniform revealed

Titmus on track as Paris swim uniform revealed

Titmus on track as Paris swim uniform revealed

Defending Olympic freestyle champion Ariarne Titmus is pleased with her progress as Australia's aquatic uniform was revealed ahead of this year's Paris Games.

MPs to skip Paris as Brisbane Olympic venue row rages

MPs to skip Paris as Brisbane Olympic venue row rages

MPs to skip Paris as Brisbane Olympic venue row rages

MPs to skip Paris as Brisbane Olympic venue row rages

Queensland will not send any ministers to the 2024 Olympics after backing a controversial infrastructure plan for the Brisbane Games 2032.

Goorjian's 'Father Time' warning for Ingles, Mills

Goorjian's 'Father Time' warning for Ingles, Mills

Goorjian's 'Father Time' warning for Ingles, Mills

Goorjian's 'Father Time' warning for Ingles, Mills

A straight-faced Brian Goorjian insists Patty Mills isn't an automatic Olympic selection but that his NBA move to Miami had given him a crucial boost.

Brisbane Oly furore not a good look: 2032 Games boss

Brisbane Oly furore not a good look: 2032 Games boss

Brisbane Oly furore not a good look: 2032 Games boss

Brisbane Oly furore not a good look: 2032 Games boss

Brisbane Olympic boss Andrew Liveris says a 2032 venue plan furore is not a good look but the prime minister is convinced the Games will be a "cracker".

Olympic powerbrokers deny lobbying for Brisbane venues

Olympic powerbrokers deny lobbying for Brisbane venues

Olympic powerbrokers deny lobbying for Brisbane venues

Olympic powerbrokers deny lobbying for Brisbane venues

Olympic powerbrokers have contradicted the Queensland premier, saying they had no influence on a controversial Brisbane 2032 infrastructure plan.

Boomers mount defence to prevail in 'all-time' Olympics

Boomers mount defence to prevail in 'all-time' Olympics

Boomers mount defence to prevail in 'all-time' Olympics

Boomers mount defence to prevail in 'all-time' Olympics

Not getting sucked into a European style and holding no fears of their NBA rivals will be key to the Boomers' steep Olympic task in France.

Matildas dealt difficult draw for Paris Olympics

Matildas dealt difficult draw for Paris Olympics

Matildas dealt difficult draw for Paris Olympics

Matildas dealt difficult draw for Paris Olympics

The Matildas will need to get past two top-five teams in the US and Germany plus an African nation to get out of their Paris Games qualifying group.

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Queensland getting on with 2032 Olympics preparations

The Queensland government has been forced to deny it sought advice on cancelling the 2032 Brisbane Olympics amid cost and public support concerns.

Boomers set tough task to repeat Games podium

Australia's Boomers have been drawn in a tough Olympics pool, headed by NBA-stacked Canada, while the Opals' path in Paris has also been revealed.

Sky Blues dealt massive blow with Fenton injury

Sydney FC's 4-2 win over Wellington last round has come at a cost, with powerhouse defender Kirsty Fenton succumbing to an ACL injury.

Garside headlines record Australian Olympic boxing team

Australia has announced a 12-fighter contingent to compete at the Paris Olympics, including the first Indigenous and Muslim women to represent the nation.

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Sydney surfer O'Leary earns Olympic selection for Japan

Australian surfer Connor O'Leary will represent Japan - the country of his mother's birth - at this year's Paris Olympics, which will be contested in Tahiti.

Brothers, mothers headline Games canoe sprint hopes

Three Australian paddlers will line up at their third Olympics while a pair of brothers - one a gold medallist in Tokyo - have also been selected.

Indigenous art takes pride of place on Olympic uniforms

Indigenous artwork is taking pride of place on Australia's uniforms for the Olympic Games in Paris starting in late July.

Paris Olympic ceremony changes a positive: Australia

Australia's Olympic chef de mission Anna Meares says it's a positive that organisers of the Paris Games are changing plans for the opening ceremony.

Kennedy rides with the agony, ecstasy of BMX brutality

Izaac Kennedy was disgusted after poor luck ruined hopes of a home BMX World Cup double, but the Australian knows he's back on track for the Olympics.

Saya's silver lining in BMX Olympic dress rehearsal

Saya Sakakibara will leave Brisbane's BMX World Cup leg with two second-placings and a firm understanding of what's required to better that at the Paris Games.

Heyman, Fowler steer Matildas to win over Uzbekistan

The Matildas have won the away leg of their Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan 3-0 after Michelle Heyman, Mary Fowler and Caitlin Foord struck in Tashkent.

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