Paralympians return home to national acclaim
Australia’s Paralympians have returned home, most of them still stepping out of the “sporting bubble” into a country celebrating their “blueprint for a world of inclusion and belonging”.
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Paralympians eye Brisbane Games
Aussie athletes lauded at Sydney homecoming but low medal tally prompts plea for better funding.
Dutton to take axe to green groups, turbocharge mining
By slashing the power and influence of environmental groups to challenge mining proposals if he wins government, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has anointed himself the resource sector’s best friend.
Australian Paralympic team arrives in Sydney after winning 63 medals at the Paris Games
Family and friends have greeted the Australian Paralympic team after they touched down at Sydney Airport on Wednesday morning. Australia won 63 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games including 18 gold, 17 silver, and 28 bronze. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the country was proud of how this year’s athletes represented Australia.
I’ll be the best friend you ever had, Peter Dutton promises miners
Peter Dutton wants to fast-track more than 420 mining and energy projects if the Coalition wins government. Resources Minister Madeleine King will tell miners there is no time to lose to meet demand for materials for weapons and renewables.
Gina Rinehart issues dire warning on why Australia could be headed straight for disaster – and calls for an Israeli-style ‘Iron Dome’ missile system for one specific part of the country
Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart has called for Israeli-style Iron Dome missile defence systems to protect the country’s mining assets in the nation’s north because of their crucial economic role.
’We haven’t given up’: Coalition remains hopeful after poll show Australians split 50-50
A shock new poll has revealed Labor and the Coalition are neck and neck for the first time in two years – with one Coalition leader making a bold call.
Spectacular Deja Vu
Paris puts on another farewell extravaganza to mark end of Paralympics.
Gold Letter Day
James Turner is lauding the influence of coach Iryna Dvoskina after a raceday letter helped him win the 100m Paralympic final (T36) on top of his 400m crown.
