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England-born Charlie Senior pays tribute to late grandfather after bronze win

The 22-year-old, representing Australia in Paris, was born in Bradford and remains proud of his Yorkshire roots.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

Linda Reynolds defends actions following Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape - as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2024

Clive Hamilton says dreams of a safe climate are ‘wishful thinking’ – but the young and the vulnerable will keep fighting

The deep complexities of climate change raise a myriad of challenges for humanity – not least of which is how best to respond. Should we throw ourselves into slashing carbon emissions and stabilising Earth’s climate as soon as possible? Or accept our fate and go into survival mode?

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024

Parker, Senior gallant in losses to settle for bronze

Charlie Senior and Caitlin Parker have lost their Olympic boxing semi-finals in Paris, but still claimed rare bronze medals for Australia in the sport.

AAP · Aug 8, 2024

Dutch marathon swimmer reveals: I did it for dog

The memory of a beloved pet fuelled Sharon van Rouwendaal to reel in Australia's Moesha Johnson and win Olympic gold in the marathon swim.

AAP · Aug 8, 2024

Stingers stun USA in sudden-death shootout to reach Olympic water polo gold medal match

Australia earned a shot at gold after winning a penalty shootout that went to sudden death against the USA in Paris

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2024

The little athletes believing they can 'take on the world' after Paris

The next generation is readying the javelins.

The Canberra Times · Aug 8, 2024

Richardson wins through to track cycling sprint semis

Australian Matt Richardson is through to the sprint semi-finals at Olympic track cycling, but Kristina Clonan failed to progress in the keirin.

AAP · Aug 8, 2024

Minjee Lee's Olympic bid stutters at Le Golf National

Minjee Lee has struggled to a two-over second round at Le Golf National with Australia's bid for a first golf medal looking ever more of a long shot.

AAP · Aug 8, 2024

How has Olympics Team Pursuit tech changed over the past 20 years?

Analysing Australia’s kit, bikes and positions since their last Olympic Team Pursuit Gold in 2004

Cycling News · Aug 8, 2024