London 2012 – Australia thrash England in final

England’s first Champions Trophy final appearance ended in a 4-0 thrashing by Australia in Moenchengladbach, Germany.

London 2012 Olympics: Australian team plan to topple Britain and 'rain on their parade'

A top Australian Olympic official has said he wants his country to “rain on the parade” of Britain at 2012 Games.

Ian Thorpe ponders 2012 London Olympics comeback

The manager of five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe has not ruled out the prospect of the Australian star returning to action at the 2012 Games in London.

Australia's Ian Thorpe rules out swimming comeback for 2012 London Olympics

Ian Thorpe has ruled out a comeback to qualify for a relay at the 2012 London Games.

Australia's Ian Thorpe considers return to the pool for 2012 London Olympics

Ian Thorpe has hinted that he may return to the pool in a bid to win gold at the 2012 London Olympics.

GB men win silver in team pursuit

Great Britain are edged into second by Australia in the men’s team pursuit at the Track Cycling World Championships in Copenhagen.

Westfield to prioritise Australia

Shopping centre group Westfield restarts development investment in Australia, but remains “cautious” on overseas projects.

Woodward thrilled by GB progress

Sir Clive Woodward tells BBC 5 Live that Britain is overtaking Australia in terms of supporting elite athletes and coaches.

Rawlinson makes Olympic sacrifice

Australia’s double world 400m hurdles champion Jana Rawlinson has her breast implants removed to improve her chances of winning 2012 Olympic gold.

Olympics or bust as Rawlinson removes implants (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Star hurdler Jana Rawlinson has had her breast implants removed to boost her chances of winning a medal for Australia at the 2012 Olympics, a magazine reported on Monday.