Though she only tried the sport for the first time this year, the 18-year-old nursing student was one of several Australians taking home gold after competing in coastal rowing in Barbados, ahead of the sport's 2028 Olympic debut.
South-east Queensland braces for rising house prices ahead of 2032 Games
Homelessness advocates fear housing affordability and availability will fall short of the finish line come the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
World's oldest Olympic gold medallist dies, aged 101
Charles Coste, who won Olympic gold in track cycling's team pursuit in London in 1948, left behind a sporting legacy.
Brisbane teen dedicates world triathlon win to dad battling cancer
Nineteen-year-old Sam Fothergill is now racing against time to qualify for the professional circuit and honour his father through the sport they both love.
Births mark conservation success for rare Queensland wombat
Three wild-born northern hairy-nosed wombats born in Powrunna State Forest mark a new chapter in the species' recovery from near extinction.
Titmus labelled a 'living legend' after calling time on swimming career
Olympic teammates and rivals pay tribute to the career of Australian swimming great Ariarne Titmus, who has announced her retirement at the age of 25.
Confidence builds for Toowoomba to host 2032 Olympic events
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee president says he sees "no barriers" to the regional city hosting the equestrian events ahead of final venue approvals.
Country teen's long-shot bid to get shearing at the Olympics
We saw break dancing added to the Olympic program for the Paris Games, and now there is a push for shearing to be included for the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.
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Why this rower got an Olympic rings tattoo over her chemo scar
Making it to the Paris 2024 Olympics was a career highlight for Jean Mitchell — and the brain cancer survivor marked the achievement in a special way.
Sydney Olympics inflatable fish resurfaces, now pride of small town
A Coonabarabran artist made a lucky find at an online auction two years ago when she recognised a Reg Mombassa art piece from the Sydney Olympics mixed in with advertising devices.
Nikki Webster and Sydney Olympics heroes mark 25 years since Games
The first golden group of inductees were honoured at an event that threw back to the Sydney 2000 games with Nikki Webster reproducing her iconic opening ceremony performance.
How the 2000 Olympics changed the face of Sydney
Largely regarded as one of the most successful modern Olympics, years of work went into ensuring Sydney could fully capitalise on its moment in the spotlight.
'It belongs to you': South Korean boxer gives gold medal to man he beat at Seoul Olympics
Roy Jones Jr reveals that the South Korean fighter who won the Olympic gold medal over him in a controversial final in Seoul has given him the medal.
Money, pressure and fame: Why elite athletes step out of retirement
For some it's about money, for others it's regaining fame or relevance. For basketball star Lauren Jackson the decision to step out of retirement had nothing to do with either reason, and instead was all down to a happy accident. Getting back to super star fitness level was no easy task though.
LA Olympics organisers reveal they will break long-standing sponsor rule
Organisers of the 2028 LA Olympics reveal they have received confirmation from the IOC that sponsor names will be allowed on venues, breaking a long-standing policy.
Funding shortfall threatens position as top swimming nation, coaches say
Swimming Queensland says the state government is failing to invest in the next generation of athletes, while planning to spend billions on Olympic infrastructure.
After four decades, Australia acknowledges 1980 Moscow Olympians
After 45 years, the Australians who competed in the 1980 Moscow Olympics will be recognised for their contribution after defying government opposition and copping public backlash.
Queensland premier playing politics over river at centre of Olympic debate
The "mighty Fitzroy", in the words of Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, is slated to host rowing and canoeing at the 2032 Olympic Games but sporting bodies have expressed concerns, writes Alex Brewster.
Transgender athletes effectively banned from US Olympics team
The organisation that runs the US Olympic and Paralympic teams quietly changes its policies around transgender athlete representation.
Report finds 2032 Games could generate $70 billion in economic opportunities
The analysis from Deloitte found south-east Queensland could see growth of almost $40 billion, with a further $31 billion in regional Queensland and Australia.
Diver Ellie Cole on chasing perfection, impostor syndrome and a year of learning
In the last 12 months, teen Ellie Cole has competed at an Olympics and a World Cup, and won a national title. She's now at the World Championships, and tells us the biggest thing she's learnt so far.