Brisbane Games turned Dundee: Croc fever takes over launch
Four decades after Dundee put Australia on the map, croc fever has infested the Brisbane Olympic Games launch and become the hot topic of conversation across the globe.
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History as Aussie track star blows minds
Australia has made history at the world championships with Olympics hero Jess Hull joining a medal flurry.
Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
Brondello wants gold: Opals lock in top coach for LA charge
Basketball Australia has rewarded Opals coach Sandy Brondello with another four years in the top job and a chance at back-to-back Olympic podiums, MATT LOGUE with the exclusive details.
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Sport’s legend loses mother hours before Hall of Fame honour
Mick Fanning and Mark Skaife are among Australian Sport’s latest Hall of Fame inductees but another legend had tears flowing for a different reason. Plus, Sally Pearson and Mark Knowles share what it means to take their place among our legends.
Bold new plunge that has left Jess Fox nervous
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Australia’s first Paris gold medallist pulls pin after historic feat
Australia’s first gold medal winner from the Paris Olympics is committed to retirement – despite becoming the first woman to complete the Olympic-world titles time trial golden double.
Masters’ Olympic results proof in the surf lifesaving pudding
It’s the true blue Aussie sport already providing a pipeline of elite athletic talent to Olympic sports. But Olympians from a surf lifesaving background are backing a push for its stand-alone inclusion at future Games.
The $10m medal: Australia’s eye-watering Olympic price tag reveal
Australia’s record-breaking Olympic feats come at a high price, including $100m in high performance funding over the past year alone.
Hobbling Jenneke vows to return to best after Olympic heartbreak
Hurdler Michelle Jenneke looked a sad-sight at Brisbane’s Olympic welcome home parade, yet she’s determined to make it back for the World Championships.
Teenage Ruby Trew headlines Sydney’s athlete celebrations
Sydney schoolgirl Ruby Trew was a crowd favourite when some of our Olympians and Paralympians were treated to a heroes welcome.
Paralympic swim stars call for more funding ahead of Brisbane
After the Dolphins produced one of their best ever nights in the pool, Paralympic swim stars have urged those in power to increase funding in the lead up to a home Games in Brisbane.
Paralympics: What you missed in Paris while you were sleeping
There was another medal rush for the Aussies on day seven of the Paralympic Games — check out what you missed overnight plus the full medal table.
‘Mockery’: Waleed’s brutal Raygun question
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has had her first sit-down interview since her controversial Olympic performance made headlines around the world.
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