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No need for panic, we've got this: 2032 Games president

No need for panic, we've got this: 2032 Games president

Questions remain over a key piece of Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games infrastructure but an organising committee president has allayed concerns.

Stingers captain wants water polo accessible for all

Stingers captain wants water polo accessible for all

Stingers captain wants water polo accessible for all

Stingers captain wants water polo accessible for all

Now with her long-awaited Olympic medal, Zoe Arancini shifts her focus to growing water polo and inspiring the next generation of players to make a splash.

Aussie legends strike gold in triumphant homecoming

Aussie legends strike gold in triumphant homecoming

Aussie legends strike gold in triumphant homecoming

Aussie legends strike gold in triumphant homecoming

Australia's Paralympians and Olympians have been welcomed home in the best way possible, soaking up the sun and the glory at a reception in Sydney.

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Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Police have charged a man over the theft of four Olympic medals taken from an Oarsome Foursome member's car, but the search for the medals continues.

Powell to remain Hockeyroos coach until 2028 Olympics

Powell to remain Hockeyroos coach until 2028 Olympics

Katrina Powell will remain as Hockeyroos coach until at least the end of the 2028 Olympics after signing a contract extension.

'Really sad': Raygun breaks silence after Olympics saga

'Really sad': Raygun breaks silence after Olympics saga

Aussie Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn says she has needed support after the international fallout from her controversial performance in Paris.

2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election

2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election

The Queensland premier's plan to upgrade an ageing athletics stadium for the 2032 Games may not come to fruition if Labor loses at the October election.

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Bus expansion could solve Olympic-sized commuter issue

Bus expansion could solve Olympic-sized commuter issue

Bus expansion could solve Olympic-sized commuter issue

Bus expansion could solve Olympic-sized commuter issue

A bold plan to expand a bus service could help solve the looming public transport problems for the Brisbane Olympics.

Richardson: I kept defection secret to protect Aussies

Richardson: I kept defection secret to protect Aussies

Richardson: I kept defection secret to protect Aussies

Richardson: I kept defection secret to protect Aussies

Triple Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson says he kept his cycling defection to Great Britain secret to prevent Australians having to carry a burden.

Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain

Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain

Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain

Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain

In a major blow for Australian cycling, triple Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson has announced he will ride for Great Britain at future international events.

Raygun says hate 'devastating' as AOC condemns petition

Raygun says hate 'devastating' as AOC condemns petition

Raygun says hate 'devastating' as AOC condemns petition

Raygun says hate 'devastating' as AOC condemns petition

Rachael Gunn calls for end to harassment as Australian Olympic Committee defends breakdancer against petition claiming she manipulated Olympic qualifying.

Gold rush down under as our Olympians return from Paris

Gold rush down under as our Olympians return from Paris

Gold rush down under as our Olympians return from Paris

Gold rush down under as our Olympians return from Paris

After Australia's best Olympics, the country's athletes have been feted on their return home following an incredible two weeks of competition.

Richardson inspired as he eyes Dutch cycling great

Richardson inspired as he eyes Dutch cycling great

Richardson inspired as he eyes Dutch cycling great

Richardson inspired as he eyes Dutch cycling great

Matt Glaetzer won two Olympic medals after a succession of near misses, an example that will help drive fellow Australian sprint cyclist Matt Richardson.

Caitlin remembered as Sutton's cyclists shine in Paris

Caitlin remembered as Sutton's cyclists shine in Paris

Caitlin remembered as Sutton's cyclists shine in Paris

Caitlin remembered as Sutton's cyclists shine in Paris

Australian cycling coach Gary Sutton is about to end his massively successful tenure in charge of the American women's track endurance program.

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Five-time Olympic diving medallist Daley steps down

British diver Tom Daley, who won a full set of Olympic medals, including silver at the Paris Games, has announced his retirement.

Merci, Paris! Thanks for hosting the greatest Olympics

Paris has hosted an unforgettable Olympic Games, the City of Light delivering a dazzling and uplifting follow-up to COVID-hit Tokyo 2020.

Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show

Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France’s national stadium.

Abseiling Cruise can't steal the Paris Olympics show

Australia's triumphant athletes were left revelling at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony - and marvelling at a daredevil handover to LA by Tom Cruise.

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Tom Cruise performs abseiling stunt to close Olympics

Tom Cruise has abseiled into the Stade de France in a trademark stunt to mark the handover of the Olympic Games from Paris to Los Angeles.

Give Raygun a break, says head judge after backlash

Raygun's 'kangaroo dance' scored zero points in the breaking competition and attracted online vitriol but organisers have leapt to the Australian's defence.

Jackson's fifth Games medal a vivid Paris send-off

Lauren Jackson was happy to sit back, watch and - for once - soak in what it feels like to win an Olympic medal after capping a remarkable comeback with bronze.

Khelif files legal complaint for online harassment

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France for online harassment citing a 'misogynist, racist and sexist campaign' against her.

US women win eighth straight basketball gold medal

A’ja Wilson starred with 21 points as the United States overcame a late scare to extend their run to a record eight straight women's basketball gold medals.

At his last Olympics, Glaetzer finally tastes success

Australian Matt Glaetzer has consigned his Olympic near-misses to history, winning two track cycling bronze medals at the Paris Games.

Australia's Richardson, Glaetzer medal in keirin final

Australian track cyclists Matt Richardson and Matt Glaetzer have finished second and third in the keirin final behind Dutch sprint king Harrie Lavreysen.

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