QAS Athlete Awards to recognise Olympians and Paralympians
Queensland’s finest athletes laud the QAS Athlete Awards being reinstated after 41 finalists were unveiled. FULL LIST HERE
Paralympics
‘Will I ski again?’: Incredible story behind winter Paralympic legend
He’s the six-time Winter Paralympic gold medallist who now dresses up as a Harry Potter character for a day job. Find out the inspiring story behind our greater winter Paralympian.
NQ teen eyes Paralympic glory after smashing national record
A William Ross State High School student has set his sights on representing Australia as a Paralympian after breaking a national long jump record years ahead of his age group.
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.
Sydney provides warm welcome home for Olympic, Paralympic heroes
Sydney’s iconic Tumbalong Park turned it on for the first leg of the Welcome Home Celebration for Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians, with a big attendance on hand to celebrate.
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.
‘Have a go’: Olympian’s message to Aussie kids
Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians are lapping up the plaudits at their first public welcome home event.
Paralympian to fight ‘fatigue’ in bid to defend Sydney Marathon title
Still grieving the death of her father and overcoming jet lag after a successful Paralympics in Paris, powerhouse wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario is now looking to defend her Sydney Marathon title on Sunday.
‘It’s game changing’: de Rozario’s message as Paralympians return
Australia’s Paralympians returned home following a successful Paris campaign, and for five-time veteran Madison de Rozario the public’s support is set to inspire our next generation of stars.
‘Outstanding’: Paralympians welcomed home
Australia’s Paralympians have touched down back home with 63 medals, finishing ninth in the standings, after the Paris Games.
‘Proud cheat’: Athlete at war with JK Rowling
The first openly transgender Paralympian has responded to accusations about their legitimacy, putting the renowned author on blast.
‘Ambitious’ quest for Brisbane 2032 talent
Australians with long-term Olympic or Paralympic dreams are being urged to come forward in an unprecedented talent search.
Athlete stripped of gold over banned flag
A Paralympic athlete has been sensationally stripped of his gold medal after he unfurled a banned flag during his celebrations.
‘Disgusting’: Runner disqualified 2m to go
The Paralympics has ended on a heartbreaking note with a marathon runner disqualified two-metres from the finish line.
Paralympics’ spectacular end shows Brisbane what’s possible
Australia’s Paralympians have been partying like there’s no tomorrow after the curtain came down on a spectacular Paris Games that have given a rude wake-up call to Brisbane’s 2032 organisers.
‘Not the send-off I wanted’: Star misses medal in Paralympics shock
Curtis McGrath was unable to complete his golden double heroics of four years ago when he surprisingly missed out on a medal in his final race at the Paris Paralympics.
Aussie star’s tragic news at Paralympics
Australia’s Paralympic flag-bearer nearly withdrew from this year’s Games after learning of a devastating death in her family.
Star reveals secret tragedy that rocked Paralympics preparation
A raw and honest Madison de Rozario has opened up on the tragedy that rocked her Paralympics, after being informed the morning after the opening ceremony that her father had died.
Farm boy who ‘worked his arse off’ for swimming silver lining
Silver winning swimmer Col Pearce moved away from his home town and sacrificed everything for his shot at Paralympic glory and he is looking to go one better in LA and Brisbane.
‘Conquer America’: The mammoth task at the hands of the IPC
A huge four years are ahead for the International Paralympic Committee as they set out to capture the minds and hearts of the American public to make the LA Games just as special as Paris.
Paralympics: What you missed in Paris while you were sleeping
Our Aussie athletes ensured medals were coming with a rush on the penultimate day of the Paralympic Games — check out what you missed overnight in Paris with full medal tally!
McGrath’s gold for baby Monty recovering from heart surgery
Paralympic legend Curtis McGrath cruised to his third K1 kayaking gold in a row but his thoughts were on home where his newborn son Monty is recovering from heart surgery.
Aussie swimmers break world record – but get beaten for gold
A stunning anchor leg from Rowan Crothers gave Australia’s 4x100m mixed freestyle relay silver at the Paralympics, adding another medal to Alex Leary’s collection.
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.
Hance honours late father after a message of support from Chalmers
Champion Ben Hance has opened up on the pressure he faced coming to Paris and the heartache he had to overcome as he honoured his late father with his second Paralympic gold.
Paralympics day nine: What you missed while you were sleeping
More success in the pool, Curtis McGrath and Li Na Lei close in on medals and more. Here’s everything you missed from day nine in Paris.
The doting dad making men cry through his love for his golden girl
The Leary family have been on one unimaginable journey over the past three years, and as Alexa wins the hearts of the nation, dad Russ opens up on the emotional ride that’s making ‘men cry.’
Tim Hodge’s journey from despair to dual Paralympic golds
Tim Hodge was convinced he would never amount to anything after doctors amputated a foot when he was a kid. Now he’s won a second gold medal in Paris.
Gold-inspired Low aims for a new high
Buoyed by the birth of her son Matteo, Vanessa Low wants to push long jump barriers after her third Paralympic gold medal.
Ballard urges former athletes to be involved with planning Games
Angie Ballard has slammed Paralympic organisers for their treatment of athletes and urges those with first hand experience to get involved with Games planning to better the athlete experience.
Paralympics: What you missed in Paris while you were sleeping
The day eight action of the Paralympic Games started quietly for our Aussies before a big finish — check out what you missed overnight plus full medal tally.
Sexism row erupts in Paris as cycling great slams organisers
Cycling great and 18 time Paralympic gold medallist Sarah Storey has slammed Games organisers for their decision to have females race a significantly shorter distance than their male counterparts.
F-bombs and fortune tellers: Leary steals show at Paralympics
Three years after she cheated death following a horrific bike accident, Alexa Leary has completely stolen the spotlight at the Paris Paralympics with a victory that was written in the stars.
Paralympics star eyes Olympic switch after golden Paris run
Australia’s unstoppable one-armed table tennis sensation Qian Yang has set her sights on crossing over to the Olympic team for Los Angeles.
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.
Turner’s turnaround: from pre-Games fever to Paris gold
After defying all odds to claim his third Olympic title in Paris, James Turner has revealed how he had to build himself from the ground up just months out from the Paralympic Games.
‘So much fun’: Rising Aussie star shows she belongs on world stage
Teenage sensation Telaya Blacksmith made a big impression as she made her international debut in front of tens of thousands of fans in Paris.
Aussie caught up in Paralympic DQ backflip
Aussie Paralympian Ahmed Kelly was dragged through the ringer after a disqualification drama rocked his Paris campaign.
Aussie calls for increased drug testing amid Russian gold rush
Following a second heartbreak at the Paris Paralympics, Australian middle distance runner Jaryd Clifford has called for more drug testing in para sport amid a Russian medal clean-up.
Paralympics: What you missed in Paris while you were sleeping
There was more gold for Australia on day six of the Paris Paralympics — check out what you missed overnight plus the full medal table.
Inside ex-footy young gun’s road to Paralympic glory
Beau Vernon was once a gun junior footballer who played alongside future AFL stars Dale Thomas, Scott Pendlebury and Xavier Ellis. He’s now a Paralympic medallist. This is his story.
Furore erupts over trans Paralympian’s run
History has been made at the Paralympics and it has sparked a heated debate with some commentators left fuming over one athlete’s inclusion.
Thorpe-like finish: Aussie’s stunning relay swim seals gold
Alexa Leary has stunned with an astonishing anchor leg to match some of Australian swimming’s greats and help clinch Paralympics gold in the mixed medley relay.
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