AIS $250m Upgrade: 40-Year-Old Building Demolished
The original AIS athlete accommodation block, home to legends since 1985, will be demolished for a $250 million upgrade. The project includes new high-performance facilities ahead of Brisbane 2032.
Category : Olympics
Aussie BBQ Campaign Launches for Olympic Athletes
Australians are urged to host barbecues to raise funds for emerging athletes facing financial hardship, with 46% living below the poverty line despite representing the nation.
Australia's Largest Winter Olympic Team with Record Women
Australia will send its strongest ever Winter Olympic team to Milan-Cortina, with women making up nearly two-thirds of the 53 athletes. The team includes reigning gold medallist Jakara Anthony and five teenagers.
Perth sailor Matt Wearn targets Olympic history in Paris
Perth's Matt Wearn is aiming for a rare Olympic sailing treble at the Paris 2024 Games. The reigning ILCA 7 champion discusses his preparation and the legacy of Australian sailing greats.
Canberra's Olympic diving pool scrapped from plans
The ACT government has removed a dedicated Olympic-standard diving facility from its $138 million aquatic centre plans, breaking promises and leaving local athletes high and dry. Read more.
SailGP CEO Coutts on Changing Sailing's Image
SailGP co-founder Sir Russell Coutts reveals how the global league is attracting racing fans with high-speed action, moving beyond traditional sailing perceptions. Discover the $19m competition.
SailGP Fremantle: Jensen injury, Spain out before racing
Australia's SailGP team faces a crisis as wing trimmer Iain Jensen battles a knee injury ahead of the Fremantle opener. Spain's team is out with major damage, promising a chaotic weekend.
Snowboard Cross Star Brockhoff Retires Due to Injury
Australian snowboard cross legend Belle Brockhoff ends her career, retiring three weeks before the Winter Olympics following a serious spinal fracture. Read her emotional farewell.
Australian U19 Women's Floorball Team Qualifies for Worlds
Australia's U19 women's floorball team has secured a spot at the World Championships in Italy after a triumphant qualifying event in Mandurah. Read about their journey and the sport's growth.
Crans-Montana, site of fatal bar fire, to host 2038 Olympic skiing
The Swiss resort of Crans-Montana, where a New Year's Eve bar fire killed 40 people in 2024, is slated to host Alpine skiing for the 2038 Winter Olympics. Read the full story on the proposed Swiss Games.
Greenwashing Claims Over Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Stadium
The Queensland Government faces accusations of greenwashing and hiding the environmental impact of a new $3.6bn Olympic stadium at Brisbane's Victoria Park. Critics warn of catastrophic heritage loss. Read the full story.
Athletes Call for Bondi 2026 Royal Commission
Leading Australian athletes are demanding a Royal Commission into the organisation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Bondi, citing major governance and safety concerns. Read the full story.
Brisbane Olympic stadium design team revealed
Queensland's Deputy Premier has labelled stadium critics 'nimbys' as the architecture team for the $3.8bn Brisbane Olympic venue is announced. Discover the plans and the controversy.
Bleijie brands stadium critics 'loopy', design team revealed
Queensland's Deputy Premier has slammed opponents of the Brisbane Olympic Stadium as 'nimbys', while unveiling the architecture firms for the $3.8bn Victoria Park project. Read the latest.
Sporting Legends Demand Bondi Attack Royal Commission
Over 70 Australian sporting legends, including Ian Thorpe and Dawn Fraser, have called on PM Albanese for a royal commission into the Bondi tragedy and rising anti-Semitism. Read their powerful plea.
Townsville's 2032 Olympic plan scaled back, arena axed
Townsville's 2032 Olympic legacy plan has been dramatically scaled back, with a new arena proposal axed. The city will now focus on upgrading existing venues. Read the full story.
Perth's 2026 Sporting Calendar: Six Major Events
Perth is set to host six world-class sporting events in 2026, including the FINA World Swimming Championships and the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Discover the full schedule.
Min River Wins Sydney to Hobart After Protest
Min River creates history as the first female-skippered yacht to win the Sydney to Hobart overall title after a protest upheld for a sail breach. Read the full story.
Olympians to Compete in 2026 Lorne Pier to Pub
Australian Olympic swimmers Mack Horton and Madi Wilson will take on the iconic Lorne Pier to Pub open water swim in 2026. Discover the details of this exciting sporting crossover.
Rowing icon and Olympic figure Robin Poke AM dies aged 77
The Australian rowing community mourns the loss of Robin Poke AM, a giant of the sport as a journalist, administrator and family man. Read about his remarkable life and legacy.
Olympic Biathlete Sivert Bakken Dies at 27
The biathlon world is in mourning after Norwegian Olympic hopeful Sivert Guttorm Bakken died suddenly at a training camp in Italy. The 27-year-old was a reigning European champion.
Jana Pittman: Olympian to Doctor, Chasing Dreams
Dual Olympian Jana Pittman reveals how she traded the track for medicine, becoming an OB-GYN after elite sport. Her inspiring story proves it's never too late to chase your dreams. Read her incredible journey.
Jemima Montag marries, honours heritage after Bondi attack
Australian Olympian Jemima Montag reflects on her Jewish wedding day, a beacon of hope hours before the devastating Bondi attack. Discover her story of resilience and tribute to her Holocaust-surviving grandmother.
Paralympic medallist Nicholas Hum dies aged 32
The Australian sporting community is in mourning after the sudden death of Paralympic long jump bronze medallist Nicholas Hum in Melbourne. Tributes flow for the athlete and family man.
Paralympians Achieve Equal Status for Brisbane 2032
In a landmark decision, Paralympians will receive equal treatment to Olympians for the Brisbane 2032 Games, including identical medals, village access, and opening ceremony participation. Read more on this historic step for inclusion.
Brisbane 2032 Olympic motto unveiled, sparks originality debate
Brisbane's official 2032 Olympic motto is 'Believe. Belong. Become.', but its widespread use by churches and schools has ignited an online debate about its originality. Discover the story.
Olympian campaigns to keep Lambton diving tower open
Olympic diver Sam Fricker is campaigning to keep Lambton Pool's diving facilities open after a safety inspection forced a temporary closure, impacting 70 local athletes. Read more.
Ahmedabad to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
India's Ahmedabad wins the 2030 Commonwealth Games, securing the event's future. Australian officials criticise Victoria's costly withdrawal from hosting duties.
Lauren Parker wins sixth NSW Disability Athlete of Year
Newcastle's Lauren Parker sets a new record with her sixth NSW Athlete of the Year with a Disability award while qualifying for Winter Paralympics in Canada. Discover her inspiring journey.
SA Paralympic Champion Kieran Modra Dies at 28
South Australian Paralympic gold medalist Kieran Modra has tragically died at age 28. The cycling champion's legacy inspires athletes nationwide.
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