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Pallister, Short make statement with more Pan Pacs gold

Aussie middle-distance stars Sam Short and Lani Pallister claimed their second gold medals of the Pan Pacific championships as they won 400m freestyle titles.

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Thorpe mark falls, swimmers pocket $1.27m in bonuses

Australia's dominance in the Glasgow pool has ended with a record-breaking haul of gold, as Kyle Chalmers seized a Commonwealth Games record held by Ian Thorpe.

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Five days, four gold medals: Aussie swimmer's bold goal

With the addition of the 800m freestyle to this year's Commonwealth Games, Australian swimmer Sam Short is chasing a historic multi-distance sweep in Glasgow.

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It’s years late and millions over budget, now one of Australia’s most beautiful pools is close to reopening

Olympians including Michael Klim and Ian Thorpe given a first look at the heritage-listed North Sydney pool after its mammoth renovation

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Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

Athletics great Cathy Freeman has taken up a key 2032 Olympic advisory role, becoming the latest high-profile star to help Brisbane Games organisers.

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Why Is There Controversy Around A Bondi Royal Commission? The Debate, Explained

Anthony Albanese caved to mounting pressure when announcing a national inquiry into the attacks this week. But what caused the delay?

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More than 60 prominent sportspeople call for federal royal commission after Bondi attack

Tennis figure Lleyton Hewitt, Olympic gold medallists Jessica Fox and Ian Thorpe, and ex-Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke among open letter’s signatories

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Why Ian Thorpe has signed up for Sydney-Hobart race

Olympic legend Ian Thorpe will make his Sydney to Hobart debut in 2025, sailing aboard one of the fleet's most impressive supermaxi yachts.

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Olympic great dives into Brisbane 2032 advisory group

One of Australia's greatest Olympians will plunge into a key 2032 advisory role, becoming the latest big-name recruit to assist Games organisers.

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The two big reasons for Sydney's 2000 Olympic success

Australian Olympic Committee president Ian Chesterman says there are two chief reasons why Sydney's 2000 Games were a raging success.

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Imagine review – profound conversations meet trippy visuals in one-of-a-kind adventure

Taika Waititi, Yael Stone and Ian Thorpe are among the big names lending voices to this ‘chaotically strange’ animation drawing on Indigenous perspectives

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Australia pipped by US at world swimming titles but Dolphins’ golden era endures

Mollie O’Callaghan and Kaylee McKeown were not the only Australians to shine in Singapore, whether individually or collectively

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Swim ace McEvoy hits fresh heights with world title

Australian swimmers Cam McEvoy and Kaylee McKeown have won gold medals at the world titles in Singapore.

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Morning Mail: the mathematics of Gaza starvation, the Coalition’s climate wedge, O’Callaghan’s gold star

How Israel has caused Gaza famine; and one of two remaining metropolitan Liberal MPs says party must take climate policies seriously or lose voters;

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Tired O'Callaghan upset in women's 100m freestyle final

Australia have been forced to settle for silver and bronze on an action-packed night of swimming on day six at the world championships in Singapore.

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It's mind boggling: Ian Thorpe blown away by upset win

Australia have enjoyed a golden first night at the 2025 world championships in Singapore, with the men and women's 4x100m freestyle teams producing upset wins.

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Australian navy ship accidentally blocks wifi across parts of New Zealand – as it happened

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Ian Thorpe Allegedly Robbed Of $150K In Watches, Jewellery & Personal Items

Olympic gold medalist Ian Thorpe has allegedly fallen victim to a $150,000 robbery, with watches, jewellery and other personal items reportedly stolen from his home.

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MAFS’ Cyrell Paule & Ian Thorpe Are Now Feuding Due To An Explosive Fight On The Amazing Race

“You ain’t swimming right now either.”

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The Amazing Race Australia 2024 Trailer Is Here & Cyrell Is Having Trouble Handling Her Sh*t

Television is back, baby!

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Kaylee McKeown makes history on golden night for Australia at Paris Olympics

Kaylee McKeown and Cam McEvoy have both won gold medals in a thrilling 10 minutes in the pool at the Paris Olympics

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‘A perfect storm in Paris’: Australian swimmer Sam Short eyes Olympic treble

The 20-year-old has to juggle a law degree with his sport but is a real chance of winning medals over three distances at the 2024 Games

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Homeless to Olympian: ex-swimmer's remarkable journey

Ex-Australian swimmer Daniel Smith has highlighted the importance of mental health ahead of the Paris Olympics after his own remarkable recovery.

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Interested, curious and empathetic, Michael Parkinson helped bridge the gap between Australia and England

Michael Parkinson, who has died at 88, demonstrated the art of the good interview night after night. He practised deep listening, giving his interviewee his full attention, but he was always aware of the audience. While he was asking questions on behalf of the audience and advocating for the audience,…

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Olympian Michael Klim thanks former teammates and rivals for support in fight against neural condition CDIP

Australian swimming great Michael Klim talks about the neural condition that changed his life, the support he's received from former teammates and rivals alike, and calls on Australians to take a charity challenge to raise money and awareness for charity brainwave Australia.

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