How past athlete abuse claims sparked a new push for AIS oversight Anonymous letter sparks calls for independent review of AIS. The Canberra Times · Sep 23
Australian swimmer Isaac Cooper leaves leadership role after drinking session The gold medal-winner has stepped down from Australian swimming’s leadership group after preferring a drinking session to supporting his teammates in Glasgow The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
Olympic swimming physio's massages queried by police A former Swimming Australia physiotherapist has faced court on multiple child sex abuse charges to determine if there is sufficient evidence to go to trial. AAP · Dec 15, 2025
Swimming Australia moves to shut down Mollie O’Callaghan ‘fake quotes’ about transgender athlete Quote falsely attributed to star swimmer posted on Facebook and X while World Aquatics rules bar Lia Thomas from competing in female category The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2025
Australian swimming's fresh wave face world title test Swimming Australia's head coach says the Dolphins will embark on a fresh era at the world championships starting on Sunday in Singapore. AAP · Jul 26, 2025
Dolphins rookies urged to mine golden generation Lani Pallister has broken a long-standing Commonwealth record moments before Australia named a 40-strong team for the looming world championships. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
Olympic swim champ issues blunt warning to rivals One Australian Olympic gold medallist has delivered a blunt warning to his swimming rivals, while another admits her plan to have fun isn't yet working. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
Australia's swim coach predicts changing of the guard Swimming Australia's head coach expects a changing of the guard in some events at the nation's selection meet for the looming world championships. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
Drug-friendly games enticing, but not for me: Chalmers One of Australia's biggest sports stars hopes the drug-friendly Enhanced Games will prompt a prize money increase for swimmers. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
Nervous swimmers tread water ahead of Games pool reveal An anxious wait for peak sporting bodies will finally end when the 2032 Olympic venue plan is revealed, more than four years after Brisbane was named host city. AAP · Mar 24, 2025
Aquatics, soccer call for new 2032 Olympic venues Aquatic sports and soccer have made their pitch for new venues for the 2032 Olympics to Queensland government's 100-day infrastructure review. AAP · Jan 23, 2025
Master Aussie swim coach Bohl takes job in China Renowned Australian swim coach Michael Bohl has taken a job in China, reversing a decision to take a lengthy break from the sport. AAP · Jan 14, 2025
Aussies' swimming super-coach locked in for 2028 Games Australia's head swimming coach from the Paris Olympics has signed a new deal and is locked in to mentor the squad at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. AAP · Dec 20, 2024
Olympic great McKeown wins top Aussie swimming award Kaylee McKeown is Swimming Australia's Olympic swimmer of the year, capping a standout year for the 23-year-old. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 Australian swimming coach sacked after backing South Korean rival at Olympics Michael Palfrey expressed support for Kim Woo-min and said ‘go Korea’ ahead of the 400m freestyle at Paris 2024
AAP · Sep 6, 2024 Swimming Australia sack coach for Korea barracking Michael Palfrey has been sacked by Swimming Australia, who say the coach's Paris Olympics comments caused 'serious damage' to the governing body's reputation.
The Conversation · Jul 31, 2024 The 3 changes Australian sport must make after Volleyball Australia’s shocking abuse report The Paris Olympics has commenced with much excitement as fans soak in athletic achievements, medal counts and inspiring stories of success and triumph.
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024 Australia investigate Olympic swimming coach over ‘serious error of judgement’ before Paris 2024 Michael Palfrey previously coached South Korean swimmers and suggested he hoped they’d win in Paris
AAP · Jul 25, 2024 Aussie swim coach in Korea furore to stay in Paris An Australian Olympic swimming coach who backed a Korean swimmer to defeat the Dolphins will remain at the Paris Games.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2024 ‘Un-Australian’: Australia swimming coach in hot water for backing Korean rival Michael Palfrey will remain with the team despite comments in Paris that were described as ‘deeply concerning’
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 · Jul 21, 2024 Aussie swim team coach bullish about Paris prospects Swimming Australia head coach Rohan Taylor says the Dolphins are privileged to set a tone for Australia's overall campaign at the Paris Olympics.
AAP · Jun 16, 2024 Australia plot to shake American swimming dominance The nation's 41-strong team to race at the Paris Games could shake US Olympics dominance, Swimming Australia's head coach Rohan Taylor says.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2024 Tears and cheers as Australia locks in 41-strong swim team for 2024 Paris Olympics The final night of Olympic trials was full of emotion as Australia confirmed a squad of 22 rookies aiming to better the historic high of the Tokyo Games
AAP · Jun 15, 2024 China swim doping cases 'waste of energy' for Australia Swimming Australia's head coach Rohan Taylor says it's a waste of energy for the nation's swimmers to get caught up in the doping furore involving China.