Paralympians eye Brisbane Games
Aussie athletes lauded at Sydney homecoming but low medal tally prompts plea for better funding.
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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.
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.
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.
Paris Olympics: Mollie O’Callaghan, Australian swim star, on anxiety attack after winning gold
Mollie O’Callaghan has sometimes struggled in the spotlight as an Australian swimming superstar. Now, she has revealed what really happened at the Paris Olympics – and the anxiety that overwhelmed her.
Five Pure-Gold Paris Moments
Among all the inspirational achievements at the 2024 Paralympic Games, a handful proved truly mesmerising.
Ben Hance honours late father with gold after inspiring message of support from mate Kyle Chalmers
Inspired by a heartwarming message of support from Kyle Chalmers while ‘the King’ was holidaying in Las Vegas, Australian Paralympic swimmer Ben Hance delivered on his promise to honour his late father by winning gold at the Paris Paralympics.
