The Latest Breaking News from Australian Olympic Committee

No prize money, but Olympians to share in $200m bounty

The Australian Olympic Committee is welcoming new grants being made available to all summer and winter Olympic athletes.

AAP · Jun 25

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

Powerbrokers cut as 2032 Olympics committee streamlined

Brisbane's Olympic Games organising committee has cut 10 members, including powerbrokers and Olympians, after a 100-day review said it should be streamlined.

AAP · Jul 19, 2025

AOC chief says Paris Olympics will be 'very special' at coin launch in Canberra

Matt Carroll was in Canberra for the launch of some special coins.

The Canberra Times · May 30, 2024

AOC prepared for disruptive activities at Olympics

Australian Olympic Committee officials have briefed athletes and their families about security and potential disruptions at the Paris Olympics.

AAP · May 4, 2024

Swimming Australia urges reform at emergency meeting

Swimming Australia is urging its member associations to vote for reforms that will stop the sport's governing body taking over operations in this nation.

AAP · Oct 19, 2023

Australia Olympic Committee urges a ‘yes’ vote for Voice

The Australian Olympic Committee executive has thrown its support behind the 'yes' vote ahead of the Indigenous Voice referendum.

The New Daily · May 6, 2023

Russian athletes to compete at Brisbane Olympics

The Australian Olympic Committee maintains Russian athletes will compete at the 2032 Brisbane Games despite calls from the federal government for the opposite.

AAP · Mar 27, 2023

Federal government warned of $2 billion funding black hole ahead of green and gold decade

Australian sport is about to embark on its most critical decade, but unless a $2 billion budget shortfall is met, Australian athletes will struggle to win the medals that will inspire a generation.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2023

Australian government and AOC at odds over Olympic ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes

The Albanese government has joined more than 30 nations opposed to the IOC’s plan to allow athletes to compete as neutrals

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023