Reid seals back-to-back para-cycling gold medals
Amanda Reid has followed up on her Tokyo success by picking up her second straight gold medal in the C1-3 500m time trial at the Paris Paralympics.
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Rowing gold one of 10 Aussie medals amid phone scandal
Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager have claimed Australia's first gold in Paralympic rowing, one of 10 Australian medals on Sunday in Paris.
Petricola stars as Aussie clinch velodrome medals
Emily Petricola is a back-to-back Paralympic gold medallist after leading Australia's dominance at the velodrome alongside Korey Boddington.
From near-deadly pancreatitis to Paris Paralympics gold
Tom Gallagher has claimed Australia's first gold medal of the Paralympics after bouncing back from a near-deadly tussle with pancreatitis.
Paris’s cobbles to test de Rozario’s marathon defence
Flagbearer Madison de Rozario said she felt her heart sinking when she came face to face with the cobbled streets she must conquer to defend her marathon gold.
Patterson eyeing third Paralympic medal in Paris pool
After enjoying the sights of Paris with his long-time coach Andrew Howard, Grant 'Scooter' Patterson is excited to get into the pool for his third Paralympics.
‘Worst nightmare’: Injury fuels Parker’s Paris dream
Lauren Parker has detailed a horrific training ride accident that has forced Australia's highly-rated para-triathlete into a change of style.
McGrath to spearhead Australia’s Paralympic medal hunt
Curtis McGrath wants to pick up where he left off in Tokyo and lead from the front as co-captain of Australia's Paralympic team in Paris.
Vernon eyes Paralympic medal on top of bush footy flags
After breaking his neck and becoming a premiership-winning bush footy coach, Beau Vernon has found a purpose in wheelchair rugby.
Adam Hills flags para-standing tennis for grand slams
Comedian Adam Hills wants para-standing tennis played at grand slam tournaments and also the Paralympics.
De Rozario, Hall named Paralympics flagbearers
Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario and swimmer Brenden Hall have been named Australia's flagbearers for the Paralympics opening ceremony.
Record funding boost for Australia’s Olympic hopefuls
Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share in $283 million of additional funding as Australia lifts its ambitions ahead of the 2032 Games in Brisbane.
‘Superhuman’ para-athletes look to bounce back in Paris
After falling down the medal tally at the 2021 Games in Tokyo, the Australian Paralympic team believes they are "one of the strongest" to represent the country.
Hall to equal Paralympic swim benchmark in Paris
Australia will send 30 swimmers to the Paralympic Games in Paris, with Brenden Hall to race at his fifth Games.
‘Decaying’ sport institute gets $250m Olympic makeover
The ageing Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra and receive a major facilities upgrade ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.
Paddlers lead the way for Australia’s Paralympic team
Para-canoeists Dylan Littlehales, Curtis McGrath and Susan Seipel have become the first athletes confirmed for Australia's Paralympic team for Paris.
Olympic athletes urge Brisbane 2032 stadium rethink
A group of high-profile Olympic and Paralympic athletes have called on Queensland Premier Steven Miles to reconsider contentious Games infrastructure plans.
Pistorius gets parole 10 years after killing girlfriend
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend at his home in South Africa.
Leary surges to unlikely Para swimming world gold
Alexa Leary's gold medal at the Para Swimming World Championships has capped a remarkable two-year turnaround for the youngster after a traumatic brain injury.
Aussie swim coach, hockey boss shock at Games call
A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Aussie swim coach, hockey boss blast Comm Games call
A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Gabba funding for Olympic makeover unclear
The Queensland government says it's still working on a funding deal for Olympic infrastructure amid reports the Commonwealth no longer wants to fund the Gabba.
Recent reviews spark new Olympic strategy
Australia's Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games teams have made a collective pledge to "win well" in the wake of independent reviews into various sports.
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Webb, Webber among Hall of Fame inductees
Football stars Brad Fittler and Chris Judd, golfer Karrie Webb and F1 champion Mark Webber have been inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Plea for peace as Beijing Paralympics end
The Beijing Winter Paralympics, inescapably tied to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, have closed with IPC president Andrew Parsons reiterating his calls for peace.
COVID-19 blamed for 34-year Para medal low
Australia have delivered just one medal at the Beijing Winter Paralympics, the lowest haul in 34 years after a build-up smashed by COVID-19 restrictions.
Tudhope to be Aussie closing flag bearer
Para snowboard cross bronze medallist Ben Tudhope will be Australia's flag bearer at the Beijing Winter Paralympics closing ceremony.
Hanlon impressive in Winter Paras debut
Josh Hanlon has made an impressive Winter Paralympics debut but Australia remains without a para alpine skiing medal in Beijing after Mitch Gourley missed out.
Ex-ruck Hanlon relishing para slalom ride
Once a promising ruckman in the GWS academy, Winter Paralympian Josh Hanlon now relishes the physicality of slalom and giant slalom.
Tudhope wins para snowboard cross bronze
Para snowboarding star Ben Tudhope has claimed bronze in the snowboard cross to snare Australia's first medal of the Beijing Winter Paralympics.
Tudhope puts rivalry aside in Games bid
Australia will share a physiotherapist with Ben Tudhope's closest rivals as part of its plan to help the star para snowboarder win gold at the Paralympic Games.