Games bosses put positive spin on emblem blooper A state minister and a marketing guru have talked up an accidental leak of the official Olympic emblem, suggesting all publicity is good publicity. AAP · Oct 3
Is it a croc? Race to guess Brisbane Olympics emblem While speculation surrounds the identity of the Olympic 2032 emblem, controversy continues to dog the massive looming infrastructure build. AAP · Sep 29
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. AAP · Aug 15
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. AAP · Jul 29
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. AAP · Jul 25
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 The Guardian - AU · Apr 29
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. AAP · Mar 31
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? Pedestrian.tv · Jan 7
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 The Guardian - AU · Jan 4
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. AAP · Dec 5, 2025
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. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
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. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
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 The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2025
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 The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025
AAP · Aug 1, 2025 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.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025 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;
AAP · Jul 31, 2025 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.
AAP · Jul 27, 2025 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.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2025 Australian navy ship accidentally blocks wifi across parts of New Zealand – as it happened This blog is now closed
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 6, 2025 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.
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 17, 2024 MAFS’ Cyrell Paule & Ian Thorpe Are Now Feuding Due To An Explosive Fight On The Amazing Race “You ain’t swimming right now either.”
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 21, 2024 The Amazing Race Australia 2024 Trailer Is Here & Cyrell Is Having Trouble Handling Her Sh*t Television is back, baby!
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024 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
The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2024 ‘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
AAP · Jun 29, 2024 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.