As It Happened:Closing ceremony concludes Paris 2024 Olympics with Tom Cruise,Snoop Dogg,Dr Dre,Billie Eilish
Paris 2024

As It Happened:Closing ceremony concludes Paris 2024 Olympics with Tom Cruise,Snoop Dogg,Dr Dre,Billie Eilish

One of the most spectacular Olympics of the modern era have drawn to a close in Paris with smiling athletes,slick French pop and Snoop Dogg – as the Games head for La La Land in 2028.

  • byClaire Siracusa,Marnie Vinall,Roy Ward,Jordan Baker,Megan Levy andChris Paine

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As it happened – Paris 2024 Olympics,Day 4:Kaylee McKeown wins gold,men’s relay bronze;tough losses for rugby sevens and Boomers
Paris 2024

As it happened – Paris 2024 Olympics,Day 4:Kaylee McKeown wins gold,men’s relay bronze;tough losses for rugby sevens and Boomers

Kaylee McKeown is an Olympic champion once again after a blistering swim in the 100m backstroke on a joyful night of the swimming – after tough Australian losses elsewhere on Day 4 of Paris 2024.

  • byChris Paine,Rob Harris andChloe Saltau
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE:Mollie O’Callaghan defeats Ariarne Titmus in women’s 200m freestyle final;equestrian Chris Burton wins silver on Day 3
Paris 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE:Mollie O’Callaghan defeats Ariarne Titmus in women’s 200m freestyle final;equestrian Chris Burton wins silver on Day 3

Welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 at the Olympics in Paris where the Opals,divers and equestrian are in action ahead of a blockbuster swimming final tomorrow morning. Follow here.

  • byChris Paine,Rob Harris andChloe Saltau
Paris Olympics 2024 – Day 2 as it happened:Jessica Fox wins kayak gold;Matildas defeat Zambia 6-5;Ariarne Titmus qualifies fastest for 200m freestyle final
Paris 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 – Day 2 as it happened:Jessica Fox wins kayak gold;Matildas defeat Zambia 6-5;Ariarne Titmus qualifies fastest for 200m freestyle final

Ariarne Titmus’s swimming program rolls on with a huge clash against Mollie O’Callaghan,while champion canoeist Jess Fox eyes the gold medal that’s always eluded her. Follow live.

  • byChris Paine,Rob Harris andChloe Saltau
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates:Ariarne Titmus wins gold v Katie Ledecky,4x100m freestyle relay gold and Winnington silver
Paris 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates:Ariarne Titmus wins gold v Katie Ledecky,4x100m freestyle relay gold and Winnington silver

In case you needed another reason to get excited,Australia is now leading the Olympics. It’s that magical moment Aussie fans always barrack for. Follow live.

  • byChris Paine,Chloe Saltau andRob Harris
Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony as it happened:Magnificent,outrageous,unique:Celine Dion,floating cauldron cap Paris’s staggering party
Paris 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony as it happened:Magnificent,outrageous,unique:Celine Dion,floating cauldron cap Paris’s staggering party

Welcome to our live coverage of the opening ceremony for the Olympics,where we’ll bring you all the colour,pomp and star power along the banks of the Seine. Follow the action.

  • byChris Paine,Rob Harris,Chloe Saltau andMichael Idato
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As it happened:Matildas lose 3-0 to Germany;Australia’s men’s rugby 7s advance to semi-finals
Paris 2024

As it happened:Matildas lose 3-0 to Germany;Australia’s men’s rugby 7s advance to semi-finals

The Matildas’ Paris Olympics campaign has gotten off to the worst possible start with a 3-0 thrashing by Germany,as Australia’s men’s rugby 7s side advance to the semi-finals against Fiji.

  • byChris Paine andMegan Levy
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Start your morning with the story behind the story

Find out how to hear the story behind the story with the best journalists in the country,each weekday morning from 5am.

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Warne’s road to 708 was paved with dizzying highs and numbing lows
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Warne’s road to 708 was paved with dizzying highs and numbing lows

From a false start in footy to the greatest spin bowler the world’s ever seen,Shane Warne’s career took many,many turns on and off the pitch.

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Australian teen Josh Giddey breaks NBA record of another NBL product
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Australian teen Josh Giddey breaks NBA record of another NBL product

Australian rookie Josh Giddey has become the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double,breaking the record of a fellow NBL export.

  • byChris Paine