Australia’s Shadow Minister for Science, Arts, Government Services and the Digital Economy stressed the urgent need for a more “tech-friendly government” during a keynote address at the TechLeaders 2024 Press Conference over the weekend. It came as Paul Fletcher highlighted the critical role that technology plays in improving the country’s prosperity and quality of life, while also...
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Inside the ‘hell no’ moment and stunning redemption act that sealed Aussie history
Three years ago in Tokyo, Australia’s Nina Kennedy endured an Olympics nightmare. American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks tested positive for Covid-19. The pair had trained at the same venue, so Kennedy was forced to leave the Olympic village and sent into isolation in a hotel. Badly hampered by injuries in the run-up to those Games,...
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Opals move on and avoid early meeting with the US, as Kookaburras exit and Stingers win again
Olympics essentials The Opals have advanced to the women’s basketball knockouts and avoided the USA after a dramatic win over France, Meanwhile, the Kookaburras crashed out against old foes the Netherlands, while the Aussie Stingers have kept Australian water polo’s hot streak in the pool going. Here’s everything you need to know about how Australia...
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77,000 security guards, Lady Gaga and a 6km boat ride: Olympics Opening Ceremony Guide
Plans for the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics — the first time a Summer Games will start outside a stadium — have been a closely guarded secret. Here is what we know about the concept, the artists and music! – WHEN IS IT? – The opening ceremony begins on Saturday morning (27 July) at...
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Aussie horror show as Purcell drops six match points and Saville creates unwanted history at Roland Garros
In short: Australians Max Purcell and Daria Saville lost their opening round matches at the French Open. Purcell failed to capitalise on six match points, while Saville’s loss means Australia is without a representative in the women’s singles draw for the first time in 26 years. What’s next? Alex de Minaur will play American Alex Michelsen his opening round match in...
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‘Truly enormous’ Aussie loss as NBL icon, Corey ‘Homicide’ Williams, 46, loses cancer battle
Beloved Australian basketball figure Corey ‘Homicide’ Williams has died at the age of 46. Tributes began flowing on Friday for the media personality and former MVP of Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL), who had been fighting stage four colon cancer. Williams revealed last year he was suffering from stage four colon cancer and returned to...