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Australia won a record 18 gold medals in Paris.

Why Brisbane has to get the 2032 Games right

Australia had an incredible result at the Paris Olympics, inspiring the next generation of athletes. I can’t wait for the Brisbane Games and let’s hope the Queensland government doesn't stuff it up.

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Megastar Adele commented on Australian breakdancer Raygun's Paris Olympic routine.

Adele stops show to talk about viral Aussie breakdancer

English pop icon Adele halted her concert to discuss one Australian’s bizarre Paris Olympic debut that has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.

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Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, also known as Raygun, during the breaking competition in Paris. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Head judge backs Raygun amid break dance backlash

Raygun's 'kangaroo dance' scored zero points in the breaking competition and attracted online vitriol but organisers have leapt to the Australian's defence as fears grow for her mental health.

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Raygun doubled down on her infamous performance.

Raygun puts infamous moves on show again in beautiful Olympic moment

Australia’s viral breakdancing sensation has doubled down with another performance at the closing ceremony.

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Tom Cruise rides on a Motorbike with the IOC Flag.

Pure Hollywood! Tom Cruise steals Paris show

Paris may be done but the show never stops in Hollywood as Los Angeles provided a glimpse of what the 2028 games could look like with the help of its biggest star.

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Australia has sealed its greatest-ever medal haul at an Olympic Games.

Cash for medals: How much Olympic athletes get for a win

Many countries reward their Olympic athletes with medal bonuses but Aussie athletes are being short-changed. Here’s how we compare.

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The Paris closing ceremony.

‘Seine-sational’: Paris showstopper draws Olympic curtain

It was a party in Paris as the Stade de France brought a spectacular end to the 2024 Summer Olympics as Australia celebrated its most successful games in history.

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A bearded Prince William and a glowing Princess Kate have congratulated athletes as the Olympics comes to an end.

Prince William debuts new look alongside Princess Kate

The Prince of Wales has debuted a new look as he teamed up with Princess Kate and rapper Snoop Dogg in a video tribute to Olympic heroes. 

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Silver medalist Matthew Richardson has had a brilliant Games.

WA support spurred me on to three medals: Richardson

WA-raised track cyclist Matthew Richardson says he has been heartened to feel plenty of support from back home after winning three medals across a brilliant Olympic Games.

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Emma McKeon says she excited about her future after calling time on her Olympic career.

Swim great McKeon leads Australia's Olympic retirees

Swimmer Emma McKeon will retire from the Olympics as Australia's most decorated athlete while Opals legend Lauren Jackson walks away with five Games medals.

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The Opals won the bronze for Australia.

Opals strike bronze as Magbegor unleashes scoring beast

30 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and a bronze medal; Ezi Magbegor has played the game of her life to overcome a Belgian shooting spree and lead the Opals to their first Olympic medal in 12 years.

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Bronze medalist Matthew Glaetzer of Team Australia celebrates with family after the Men's Keirin, Final.

Australia's Richardson, Glaetzer medal in keirin final

Australian track cyclists Matt Richardson and Matt Glaetzer have finished second and third in the keirin final behind Dutch sprint king Harrie Lavreysen.

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Imane Khelif is taking legal action after winning gold.

Controversial Olympic boxer makes bombshell announcement

Almost immediately after winning gold, Imane Khelif has sent her gender eligibility row into overdrive.

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