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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.

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Olympic kayak champion Jessica Fox has withdrawn from upcoming World Cup events in Europe after revealing she had a tumour removed from her kidney.

Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends

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

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

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.

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Slow start fears in race to build 2032 Olympic venues

Slow start fears in race to build 2032 Olympic venues

Slow start fears in race to build 2032 Olympic venues

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.

Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott

Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott

Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott

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

Heartbreak for Stingers as Greece net late winner

Heartbreak for Stingers as Greece net late winner

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

Powerbrokers cut as 2032 Olympics committee streamlined

Powerbrokers cut as 2032 Olympics committee streamlined

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

Johnson wins first Australian 10km world swim title

Johnson wins first Australian 10km world swim title

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

Billions locked in as deal secures Games' future

Billions locked in as deal secures Games' future

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

'Temu version': opposition lashes visionless budget

'Temu version': opposition lashes visionless budget

'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.

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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.

Debt forecast has alarm bells ringing for Olympic hosts

A state government's debt is set to reach record heights as it plans an Olympics, with the threat of higher borrowing costs for major infrastructure projects.

Funding fires starter's gun for Brisbane 2032 Games

The countdown to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics has begun with a state government allocating almost $150 million to Games infrastructure in a milestone budget.

Dalton's stellar sports career dimmed by back injury

Chloe Dalton, who has played three sports at an elite level and won an Olympic gold in sevens rugby, has been forced to retire from the AFLW due to injury.

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Fox fired up for canoe world titles after rough results

Jessica Fox has had mixed results since her stunning double Olympic triumph, but the canoe great expects to again deliver at the world championships in Penrith.

Storied bridge on starting block for pre-Olympic refit

Australia's biggest council has backed the restoration of an iconic bridge before the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, pledging almost $20 million in its budget.

In a class of her own: Aussie paddling GOAT wins again

Three days after turning 31, Jessica Fox has landed yet another World Cup canoeing gold in France to take her unmatched tally to 35.

Locals want to sink bid for new Olympic whitewater site

Angry locals have slammed a plan to build a new Brisbane Olympic 2032 whitewater facility, saying the Games drawcard event should be held where it is "wanted".

Drug-friendly games enticing, but not for me: Chalmers

One of Australia's biggest sports stars hopes the drug-friendly Enhanced Games will prompt a prize money increase for swimmers.

NRL goes for gold, kicks off 2032 Games inclusion bid

The NRL is punting on talks with Brisbane Olympic organisers to include a rugby league format in the 2032 Games sport program.

Australia's Enhanced Games duo face global swim bans

World Aquatics has an Australian pair in its crosshairs after passing a new law giving it power to ban anyone associated with the drug-friendly Enhanced Games.

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