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Premier hits back at Olympic rowing criticism
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (33+ words) SMH.com.au Queensland Premier David Crisafuli has fired back at criticism of holding the rowing at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics in Rockhampton. September 8, 2026 — 7:10pm...
Rocky rowing critics think they’re ‘too good for regional Queensland’: premier
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (759+ words) September 8, 2026 — 12:11pm Premier David Crisafulli has dismissed ongoing criticism of his government’s controversial decision to pursue Olympic rowing at Rockhampton as complaints from elites “too good for regional Queensland”, after a succession of global rowing officials voiced their concerns to Brisbane…...
Remember that medal mistake? Abby’s made it to Munich
2+ week, 1+ day ago (32+ words) SMH.com.au Runners have reached Allianz Stadium, which was accidentally knocked off this year’s medals by a German arena. August 30, 2026 — 12:11pm...
Kaylee McKeown had one of her world records broken. It could be a blessing in disguise
2+ week, 5+ day ago (749+ words) August 26, 2026 — 3:49pm Olympic great Kaylee McKeown has revealed she won’t race internationally for the remainder of the year and says losing her 50-metre backstroke world record has lit a fire inside her ahead of a historic quest for glory at the…...
In the shadow of a palace, Beijing’s uncles defy a swimming ban to cool off
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (798+ words) August 24, 2026 — 11:45am Beijing: It’s just gone past 2.30pm on a sweltering August afternoon, and Wang Jianbao is gingerly descending the steps to the canal that runs past the Summer Palace. The 92-year-old comes here every day from crisp March through to chilly…...
The Dolphins exceeded expectations at the Pan Pacs. There’s even better to come in LA 2028
4+ week, 10+ hour ago (909+ words) August 17, 2026 — 3:30pm Los Angeles: When half a dozen of Australia’s top swimmers decided not to compete at the Pan Pacific Championships, there were fears of an American bloodbath at the quadrennial event in Irvine, California. The reality could not have been…...
Inside the futuristic LA ‘Colosseum’ where Dolphins and USA will do battle in the pool
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1074+ words) August 18, 2026 — 3:30pm Los Angeles: Australian swimmer Lani Pallister and her coach, Dean Boxall, crane their necks to look at a 110-metre infinity screen – longer than a football field – that weighs about one million kilograms and hangs 37 metres above the ground. The…...
Australian swimmers tour NFL stadium that will host 2028 Olympics swimming
3+ week, 6+ day ago (35+ words) SMH.com.au After starring at the Pan Pacific Championships, Lani Pallister was impressed by what she saw at SoFi Stadium. August 18, 2026 — 12:17pm...
How grief made this Sydney leader get wise about the water
3+ week, 6+ day ago (534+ words) August 18, 2026 — 5:00am When everyone else celebrates New Year’s Eve, former Nepalese Australian Association president Rishi Acharya prays to Buddha that someone in his community won’t die in the water. “I always pray because in last few years it’s repeatedly happened.” After…...
Pallister makes history by beating Ledecky as Short beats Hackett’s 1500m record
4+ week, 1+ day ago (371+ words) August 16, 2026 — 2:56pm Irvine: Australian swimming is celebrating a remarkable final day at the Pan Pacific Championships in California, with Lani Pallister beating American legend Katie Ledecky in the women’s 800m freestyle and Sam Short lowering Grant Hackett’s Australian record in the men’s…...