Australia’s Olympics boss Chesterman gets IOC nod
AOC president Ian Chesterman has been voted onto the IOC at a meeting before the Paris Games opening ceremony.
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Independent delivery body forges on for Brisbane 2032
The Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority set to oversee the planning and infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics has been established in law.
Perkins warns of athlete deaths in Enhanced Games
Aussie swimming legend Kieren Perkins says allowing athletes to take drugs will end in disaster, warning someone will die if the Enhanced Games go ahead.
Yezidi refugees have a field day picking up hockey
A regional Queensland town, home to the largest Yezidi community in Australia, is getting young refugees into hockey to lay roots and heal from their traumas.
Gold Coast launch bold bid to host 2026 Com Games
The Gold Coast has launched a bold bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, just three months after Victoria stunned organisers by pulling out.
Gold Coast unveils bold bid to salvage 2026 Comm Games
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has revealed a bold bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, three months after Victoria stunned organisers by pulling out.
NBA star helping Indigenous youth on and off the court
NBA star Patty Mills has partnered with the University of Queensland in a new program aimed at improving the health outcomes of First Nations youths
Qld backs the Gabba as Olympic host site
A Senate inquiry wants a review into the decision to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics at the Gabba, with concerns about plans to revamp the stadium.
Opportunity beckons for Australian sport
Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieren Perkins says a 10-year window of major events is a chance to set the nation up for long-term success.
Sport must reflect Aust society: Perkins
Australian Sports Commission chief executive Kieren Perkins says he will have failed if the country's Olympic team is not more diverse at the 2032 Games.