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Interested, curious and empathetic, Michael Parkinson helped bridge the gap between Australia and England

Michael Parkinson, who has died at 88, demonstrated the art of the good interview night after night. He practised deep listening, giving his interviewee his full attention, but he was always aware of the audience. While he was asking questions on behalf of the audience and advocating for the audience,…

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2023

Olympian Michael Klim thanks former teammates and rivals for support in fight against neural condition CDIP

Australian swimming great Michael Klim talks about the neural condition that changed his life, the support he's received from former teammates and rivals alike, and calls on Australians to take a charity challenge to raise money and awareness for charity brainwave Australia.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

Ian Thorpe urges sporting bodies to do more for inclusivity awareness

Ian Thorpe says sports organisations have made great strides for LGBTIQ+ inclusivity, but still have a role to play in the wider community.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2023

Cody Simpson’s journey from pop stardom to Commonwealth Games glory

With over four million Instagram followers and a web of high-profile Hollywood connections, Cody Simpson is anything but your typical swimming champion.

The New Daily · Aug 3, 2022

Emma McKeon, Not Done Snatching Medals, Has Smashed The Record For Most Commonwealth Golds Ever

You bloody legend!!!

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 1, 2022

Emma McKeon becomes most successful Commonwealth Games athlete with 11th gold medal

The Australian has surpassed fellow Australian greats Susie O’Neill, Ian Thorpe and Leisel Jones, who are tied on 10 gold medals apiece

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2022

I feel like flying home: Kyle Chalmers

Australian swim star Kyle Chalmers has said he feels like leaving the Commonwealth Games, upset at fake media reports of a love triangle.

AAP · Jul 31, 2022

Emma McKeon nearly quit swimming, now she is on the brink of all-time greatness

Australia’s quiet achiever needs one more Commonwealth Games gold to surpass Susie O’Neill, Leisel Jones and Ian Thorpe

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2022

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: How to watch the opening ceremony and all sports live

After the Opening Ceremong for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, there will be a 11 days of competion with Australia fielding 435 athletes.

The New Daily · Jul 27, 2022

Australian Olympic icon Ian Thorpe reveals what prompted him to come out as gay in 2014

Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe explained on the Australian show This is your Life, why he decided to come as gay during an interview with Sir Michael Parkinson back in 2014

Daily Mirror · Jul 24, 2022