Croc vision pulled after 2032 rowing coverage complaint
A UK broadcaster has pulled crocodile vision after complaints over its coverage of a controversial 2032 Olympic rowing site.
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‘Arrogant’ premier lashed over 2032 rowing venue call
A state government has come under fire for its handling of an Olympic rowing venue announcement, with critics adamant it is not locked in just yet.
Be croc-wise: river snapped up as Olympics rowing site
A crocodile habitat has been approved as the Brisbane 2032 Olympics rowing host venue but an expert says the reptiles should not trouble competitors.
‘Not for turning’: premier lashes Rocky naysayers
A controversial proposal to hold Olympic rowing in a regional city is causing headaches, with a rush to build accommodation for athletes and spectators.
‘Elites’: Olympic rowing site critics cop premier blast
A premier has hit back at critics of the proposed 2032 rowing venue for the Brisbane Olympics, accusing them of not wanting the event held in a regional area.
‘Just magic’: life is but a dream rowing in the outback
With a lack of water and boats, Australia's outback communities have never been at the centre of the elite sport of rowing. Until now.
Croc and elephant fears lurk over Olympic rowing venue
A government has been slammed for sticking to its guns to host 2032 rowing at a crocodile habitat, with critics claiming the course will be a white elephant.
Rowing Australia concerned with current more than crocs
Rowing Australia is concerned that the 2032 Olympic venue won't comply with World Rowing regatta standards due to the currents in Rockhampton's Fitzroy River.
Cyclone-battered rower gets medical treatment
A Lithuanian rower battered by a tropical cyclone while attempting a solo ocean crossing is receiving medical treatment on a navy ship after being rescued.
Olympian who assaulted, threatened ex-wife avoids jail
Olympic rowing silver medal winner Simon Burgess has been given a suspended jail sentence for assaulting his ex-wife and breaching a domestic violence order.
Olympian slapped, threatened to choke ex-wife
Three-time Olympic rower and silver medallist Simon Burgess entered his ex-wife's home wearing black rubber gloves, and slapped and threatened to choke her.
Coaching overhaul at Rowing Australia after Paris flop
Rowing Australia has lured Great Britain coach James Harris and turned to gold medal-winning mentor Chris O'Brien after a disappointing Paris Olympic campaign.
Ayers, Altschwager snatch rowing gold at worlds
Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager have won gold in the PR3 mixed doubles at the world rowing championship in Belgrade to qualify the boat for the Paris Olympics.
One year out, Aussies set sights on Paris Olympics
Australian athletes and officials have the Paris Olympics firmly in their sights as they marked the one-year-to-go milestone in Sydney.
Record-breaking rower to reach home soil
After spending 238 days at sea on a solo row across the Pacific Ocean, Michelle Lee will finally step foot on land, arriving in Cairns.