Melbourne drops out of the running to host the Gay Games in 2030, with one advocate who worked on the bid saying they feel "shattered" by the state government's decision not to commit funds to the venture.
Camel racers reunite to uphold the legacy of one of Australia's toughest endurance events
The Great Australian Camel Race may have happened almost 40 years ago, but the winner's family is determined to make sure the gruelling 3,300km journey isn't forgotten.
Photo shows Woman riding camel in desertNo longer a 'sport of kings', female apprentices are dominating the racing industry
Racing NSW says more women than ever are entering the sport of horse racing, invigorating a historically male-dominated industry.
Photo shows A female jockey smiles after win on horse.Australian-born world downhill skateboarding champion nervously vomits before every race
Sydney-born Harry Clarke has claimed the world title in men's downhill skateboarding less than eight months after a near-death experience. He hopes his win will help get the sport included in the Olympics.
Photo shows A person in a green full-head helmet and full green and yellow body suit crouched on a skateboard going down hillWhat began as a school fundraiser is now attracting gravel cycling's elite to this WA farming town
Ballidu is home to just 58 people, but for several years now the sleepy Wheatbelt town has come alive for Bike it to Ballidu Gravel, attracting hundreds of competitors in a sport that is growing around the world.
Photo shows 4 cyclists in line ride on gravel with tall trees and green fields behind them.Brisbane Olympics boss says ticket revenue a factor in stadium debate
Brisbane 2032 Olympics chief Andrew Liveris says the Queensland capital risks losing major cricket and AFL events to the regions without a "legacy" stadium to meet future demands.
Photo shows the gabba stadiumGlasgow volunteers to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Glasgow has put its hand up to host the 2026 commonwealth games after Victoria pulled out over rising costs.
Photo shows Games go to Glasgow: Members of the military in a line with nations' flags behind them at a ceremony.Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 6 seconds.'Home ground advantage' isn't just sporting superstition. Is it time the AFL even the playing field?
Melbourne has tightly held the rights to hosting the AFL Grand Final for almost every year since the code began. NSW Premier Chris Minns says "let's take it off them".
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Photo shows Swans and Giants fans with an afl ball between themGrowing up, doctors despaired about my future. But finding para swimming taught me to have pride in my disability
The Paralympics was the making of me — being around other strong, disabled bodies showed me that I could be proud of who I was. Now with the Paris Paralympics, it's time to help others realise the same.
Photo shows A smiling woman with a floral dress in the sunshine'Rip my soul into pieces': Harry Garside says poetry helps him grapple with loss, ambition and masculinity
Four weeks on from his shock defeat at the Paris Olympics, Harry Garside tells triple j Hack that he is doing "relatively well".
Photo shows Two boxers wearing blue and red uniforms throw punches.Australian of the Year returns to elite sporting competition after brain cancer nightmare
Richard Scolyer undertook a revolutionary treatment for brain cancer similar to the one he received national recognition for creating. Now he has returned to the world of endurance sports.
Photo shows Man stands with hands on hips and looks at camera.Melbourne shortlisted among seven potential host cities for the 2030 Gay Games
Despite Victoria bailing on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in a move costing taxpayers almost $600 million, the state has been shortlisted to host another major event.
Photo shows A potential logo for the Melbourne Gay Games'Real bummer': Para surfers push to overturn decision not to include sport at LA Games
Past and present world champions including Kelly Slater are pushing for event organisers to reconsider the decision not to include adaptive – or para – surfing at the next Paralympic Games.
Photo shows Mark Stewart surfingAnthony Albanese says all returning athletes 'heroes'
Anthony Albanese welcomes home athletes returning from Olympics
Photo shows Prime Minister smiling, wears green and gold scarf on tarmacHas Video Duration: 2 minutes 55 seconds.Back-to-back powerboat winners smash own time by 18 minutes in Avon Descent victory
Paddling duo Brendan Rice and Josh Kippin have taken out the top honours of the 2024 Avon Descent in under eight hours, with the powercraft title claimed in under two hours.
Photo shows Two men in wetsuits and caps wear medals around their necks while holding beersWhat is the AIN at the Paris Olympics?
Athletes are banned from representing Russia and Belarus at this year's Paris Olympic Games, but they can compete as individuals under the banner of the Athlètes Individuels Neutres, or AIN.
Photo shows The Belarus team walk together behind its flagJess Fox claims gold in Paris Olympics
Jess Fox describes winning gold in Paris after her stellar performance in the women's canoe slalom K1 final.
Photo shows Olympic Medal Results, Paris Olympics: Olympian with wet hair holds gold medal at podium.Has Video Duration: 6 minutes 33 seconds.This woman was treated as an irritation for most of her life. It's thanks to her the Paris Olympics have an equal gender split today
At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, men and women are represented equally for the first time, thanks in part to a French pioneer who helped force the IOC and World Athletics to recognise female athletes.
Photo shows Alice Milliat sits and looks to one sideAustralian athletes in Paris given high security following tourist incident
Australian athletes in Paris for the Olympics have been told the security will be high following the alleged gang rape of an Australian tourist in the French capital.
Photo shows Australia's chef de mission at the Paris Olympics Anna Mears speaking at a media conference.Has Video Duration: 20 seconds.Olympic torch arrives in Paris ahead of 2024 Summer Games
Joining France's Bastille Day military parade, hundreds of people have carried the Olympic torch through Paris ahead of the Olympic Games.
Photo shows A man and woman dressed in white hold two large torches in ParisBig stadiums beckon for shorter WBBL in November
More Women's Big Bash League games will be played in stadiums and third-umpire technology will be greatly increased as part of the 2024 schedule.
Photo shows Two Adelaide WBBL cricketers walk on to the SCG, with an old pavilion behind them and blue sky overhead.