Brothers, mothers headline Games canoe sprint hopes
Three Australian paddlers will line up at their third Olympics while a pair of brothers - one a gold medallist in Tokyo - have also been selected.
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Indigenous art takes pride of place on Olympic uniforms
Indigenous artwork is taking pride of place on Australia's uniforms for the Olympic Games in Paris starting in late July.
Kennedy rides with the agony, ecstasy of BMX brutality
Izaac Kennedy was disgusted after poor luck ruined hopes of a home BMX World Cup double, but the Australian knows he's back on track for the Olympics.
Saya’s silver lining in BMX Olympic dress rehearsal
Saya Sakakibara will leave Brisbane's BMX World Cup leg with two second-placings and a firm understanding of what's required to better that at the Paris Games.
Heyman, Fowler steer Matildas to win over Uzbekistan
The Matildas have won the away leg of their Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan 3-0 after Michelle Heyman, Mary Fowler and Caitlin Foord struck in Tashkent.
Matildas dynamo Cooney-Cross ready to unlock Uzbekistan
Matildas dynamo Kyra Cooney-Cross believes she can be the creative spark to help unlock Uzbekistan's defence and seal qualification for the Paris Olympics.
IOC won’t change age limit to let Pacquiao box in Paris
It seems time has caught up with Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao, with the IOC not willing to change its rules on age limits to let him compete in Paris.
Premier plays for Australian Institute of Sport shift
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced his support for the Australian Institute of Sport to be relocated to Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
Call to cancel Gabba rebuild, abolish 2032 Olympics
A crossbench call for Queensland to scrap a planned Gabba rebuild for the Olympics comes amid hot debate over the stadium's future.
Browning in top shape heading into Olympic year
The Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne is an important part of Australian sprint star Rohan Browning's preparation for the Paris Olympics.
McEvoy wins butterfly bronze at world champs
Cameron McEvoy has powered to bronze in the 50m butterfly at the world championships in Doha, on a night of near misses for the Australian team.
Opals coach happy to leave door open for Jackson
Lauren Jackson shocked the basketball world with her retirement announcement, but Opals coach Sandy Brondello hasn't ruled out a fifth Olympics for the legend.
Jackson retires from Opals after Olympic qualification
Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has announced she will not take part at the Paris Olympics, after the Opals clinched their place at the Games.
Radical McEvoy ‘thesis’ opens audacious 2032 Games bid
Barely a year ago Cameron McEvoy was done with the sport, but the 29-year-old swimmer is now a world champion with ambitions to race at Brisbane's 2032 Games.
Powerbrokers weigh in on Gabba’s rebuild, future
Members of the organising committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have indicated a rebuild of the Gabba may not be the best way forward.
Shock Matildas call makes veteran Heyman feel 21 again
Michelle Heyman has capped an impressive A-League Women season for Canberra United with her first Matildas call-up in six years.
Rippon’s coaching first offers Stingers an Olympic edge
Rebecca Rippon, set to be just the second woman to coach a water polo team at an Olympics, has named her squad for next month's World Championships.
Game might be over for Gabba’s $2.7b Olympic rebuild
An expensive rebuild of the Gabba could have already run its race only months after being announced as a review of the 2032 Olympic venues gets under way.
Mexico withdraws bid to host 2036 Olympic Games
As the Paris 2024 Olympics moves ever closer, Mexico has announced it has pulled out of the race to host the 2036 Games.
Pre-Games transport options being stalled by train deal
Public transport options to and from Brisbane Airport will be prioritised as the government continues to navigate an aging, monopolised train contract.
Hooper’s Olympic sevens tilt hits snag as debut delayed
Michael Hooper's Olympic ambitions have hit a speed bump, with the former Wallabies captain's rugby sevens debut put on hold until at least late February.
Fitzgibbons’ Games path opened after shock call-up
She fell victim to the World Surf League's mid-season cut but Sally Fitzgibbons still has a chance to ride the waves for Australia at this year's Olympic Games.
Hauser heeds Brownlee’s tried and tested Games advice
Matt Hauser is aware of the history and says it's time the Australian men did their bit as he chases gold in the triathlon at this year's Paris Olympics.
New Year’s Eve party over, now what’s in store for 2024
New Year's festivities over, another year of uncertainty has dawned with hangovers from 2023 but some predictions for 2024 suggest better times ahead.
‘Divisive’ Oly portfolio axed in new-look state cabinet
The revamped Queensland cabinet does not feature an Olympics portfolio, with new state premier Steven Miles saying it had become "divisive".
Paris peak the target for world-beating Aussie sevens
Two wins to begin the world rugby sevens series has led Australia's women to go "back to the drawing board" in an effort to peak for the Paris Olympics.
Key Olympic projects, Gabba rebuild to be reviewed
Key Brisbane Olympic infrastructure projects like the controversial Gabba rebuild will be reconsidered by a new-look Queensland government.
Rippon promoted in historic Stingers water polo move
Two-time Olympian Rebecca Rippon will be the first female to coach the Australian women's water polo team.
Opals great Jackson in frame for Olympics comeback
Lauren Jackson has been included in the Opals' extended squad for February's Olympic Games qualifying tournament in Brazil.
Brisbane mayor quits ‘dysfunctional’ Olympic ‘talkfest’
Brisbane's Lord Mayor has resigned from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games advisory body and criticised the Palaszczuk government's Gabba redevelopment plan.
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
The Queensland government has been warned its major relocation project for AFL and cricket teams in Brisbane is "not a done deal" after a funding row erupted.