'Never had a delay that long': patient Aussie into semi Zac Stubblety-Cook hopes to avoid more drama in his Commonwealth Games breaststroke semi-final after a lane rope break caused a delay during the heats. AAP · Jul 24
Labor mulls early parliament sitting after Bondi attack Politicians will be back in Canberra sooner than planned to pass key security reforms after the nation's worst mass shooting in decades. AAP · Jan 4
Valvoline, bourbon and a touching tribute from Russell Crowe: radio star John Laws farewelled at state funeral John Howard, billionaire Lindsay Fox and Dawn Fraser among mourners at service for broadcaster known as ‘the Golden Tonsils’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2025
'Unlikely champion' Titmus an alltime Olympic great While some Australians have won more Olympic medals competing in more Games, Ariarne Titmus will go down as an alltime great for her 400m freestyle triumphs. AAP · Oct 16, 2025
Dawn Fraser ‘not out of the woods’ after serious injuries from fall, daughter says Daughter confirms swimming great broke four ribs and required a hip replacement after accident last week The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024
Aussie swimmer Pallister's message to godmother Fraser Lani Pallister says godmother Dawn Fraser's setback was 'stressful and frightening' news to digest ahead of the 2024 world short course championships. AAP · Dec 10, 2024
RBA governor says board ‘did not consider’ cutting cash rate – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024
Basketball great Jackson reveals Paris knee pain Celebrating winning The Dawn Award over beers with its inspiration Dawn Fraser, basketball great Lauren Jackson has revealed she's undergone a knee replacement. AAP · Nov 18, 2024
Legendary efforts in Hunt for squash's Olympic chance Geoff Hunt's dominance on the squash court will see him elevated to Australian sporting Legend status, but he's equally proud of his contribution off it. AAP · Nov 8, 2024
Civil war bubbling in Paris as Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan clash in Olympic 200m Trained in the same pool under the same coach, the Australian teammates will be rivals when they meet in the Olympics’ ultimate speed-endurance event The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2024
Titmus: I'm just a goofy girl living my Olympic dream Ariarne Titmus struggles to comprehend her lofty swimming status, insisting she's just a goofy girl from Tasmania who is having fun. AAP · Jul 27, 2024
Torrie Lewis: ‘If I can run 100m that fast, I can run a 200 way faster’ Australia’s fastest woman, who broke the 100m national record earlier this year, may not even race the event at the Paris Olympics The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2024
Matildas, 2000 water polo team win Don, Dawn awards The Sport Australia Hall Of Fame has honoured women's sport with its annual awards, recognising the Matildas and the 2000 Olympic water polo gold medallists. AAP · Dec 1, 2023
Plan your trip from Newcastle and the Central Coast to Harry Styles this weekend It's going to be a big weekend in NSW. Plan your trip to avoid getting stuck. Newcastle Herald · Mar 3, 2023
ABC News · May 1, 2022 Lisa Curry was the 'golden girl' of the pool. But there was one thing in life she couldn't control and it's left her at a crossroads Lisa Curry has always lived a life in the public eye — from babies and break-ups to plastic surgery and weddings, her milestones have played out in the pages of magazines. But there was one thing this determined former athlete could not change or control.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022 Emily Seebohm condemns ‘horrific’ transphobic billboard that uses her image without permission Olympic swimmer says election message promoted by rightwing lobby group Advance ‘is just awful to me’
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2022 AOC and Swimming Australia threaten legal action over billboards claiming ‘women’s sport is not for men’ Conservative lobby group uses images of elite swimmers in ads targeting ‘woke politicians’ but Emily Seebohm says Advance acted ‘without my consent’
The Canberra Times · Apr 25, 2022 Dutton warns of war as thousands gather for post-restriction Anzac Day Peter Dutton declared, "the only way you can preserve peace is to prepare for war".