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The IOC handed down its decision on Thursday.

Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics

The International Olympic Committee’s eligibility policy will apply from the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

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Swimmer Cam McEvoy and his wife Maddi pose for as photo with their baby Hartley in Brisbane on Wednesday.

McEvoy ‘dumbfounded’ he received no bonus for breaking world record

The fastest man in history over 50 metres is not happy about the lack of monetary reward for breaking his first world record, while drug-fuelled athletes are being paid millions.

  • Tom Decent
Brisbane Stadium’s planned position within Victoria Park.

Victoria Park to be totally fenced off within 10 weeks for new stadium

Public access to Victoria Park will end on June 1 to make way for the new Brisbane Stadium and National Aquatic Centre, much to the disgust of the projects’ opponents.

  • Cameron Atfield
The interior of the planned Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park, shown in legacy AFL mode.

First look inside new Brisbane Stadium, with construction start-date confirmed

Fresh renders of the Victoria Park venue reveal a three-tier seating bowl and open-ended design, as the state government locks in a June construction start date for the Gabba’s successor.

  • Cameron Atfield
World Rowing boss Jean-Christophe Rolland has written to Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery in support of his council’s Lawnton course plans.

World Rowing throws weight behind Moreton Bay Olympic proposal

The deputy premier has insisted Rockhampton’s “mighty” Fitzroy River will host Olympic rowing, but opponents say Jarrod Bleijie’s description proves their point.

  • Cameron Atfield
Cam McEvoy celebrates his world record in China.

‘Insane’: McEvoy breaks 50m world record in stunning swim

Cam McEvoy is officially the fastest swimmer in history after an extraordinary performance overnight at the China Open.

  • Tom Decent
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Proposed: John McAslan + Partners design proposal for Brisbane Central shows the station opened to the sky and the Anzac Square Building. Image: John McAlsan + Partners. Pic supplied 13/02/2026.

Olympic glow-up proposed for ‘tired’ Central Station

New escalators and open-sky ceilings: How a UK-based firm plans to fix Brisbane Central’s capacity issues before the 2032 Games.

  • Cameron Atfield
“She really gets herself worked up, but she fights that and uses that as motivation,” says O’Callaghan’s coach Dean Boxall.

She nearly quit the pool at 14. Now, Mollie’s the face of a new Australian era

World champion freestyler Mollie O’Callaghan on overcoming panic attacks, social media scares – and proving coach Dean Boxall wrong.

  • Tom Decent
The Gold Coast City Council’s plan to construct a new 12,000-seat indoor arena at Southport.

Gold Coast council gives go-ahead for new Olympic arena

A shortlist of developers has been finalised for the 12,000-seat indoor arena at Southport, which is slated to host Olympic events.

  • Cameron Atfield
The legendary Dennis Cometti died aged 76.

A JFK assassination buff: The quirks and keys to the legendary Dennis Cometti

Cometti’s passing is a moment to reflect on how history is made, not only by athletes, but by those who consecrate and capture the essence of what we have seen, who make it special.

  • Jake Niall