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Australian MP cites Brisbane 2032 Olympics as contributor for Airbnb evictions

  • Brisbane 2032

South Brisbane Greens Member of Parliament Amy MacMahon has expressed concerns for recent landlord evictions of tenants to convert homes into Airbnb accommodation, saying the housing crisis could only worsen the closer it gets to the 2032 Olympic Games.

apartments into short-term rentals was "unfair" during the housing crisis which has saw rent prices across Australia

are long-term renters who have lived in the building for years," said an unnamed tenant to Guardian Australia



Austria win battle for cloth supremacy at World Dodgeball Championships in Edmonton

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Austria won the battle for supremacy against Britain in the cloth discipline after the two nations met in each of the three finals at the World Dodgeball Championships in Edmonton.

bronzes.They dominated hosts Canada, winning 29-3 in the men’s event, as well as triumphing 19-11 against Australia

InstagramA post shared by World Dodgeball Federation (@worlddodgeballfederation)It was not all bad news for Australia

on Malaysia to secure a gold on their home floor.The United States achieved bronze after bettering Australia



Canada hold CGF-supported forum for indigenous sport

  • Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth lək̓ʷəŋən Sport Declaration on Truth, Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples, a document supported by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), has been discussed in the Canadian city of Victoria.

Australia and Canada are two Commonwealth nations who have in recent years, made reconciliation plans


Schurter and Keller earn Swiss overall cross-country double in UCI Mountain Bike World Cup

  • Cycling

Swiss duo Nino Schurter and Alessandra Keller finished safely in the top six of their races at the final International Cycling Union (UCI) Mountain Bike World Cup event of the season in Val di Sole to take the men's and women's overall cross-country titles.

advantage of below-par performances from Anne Terpstra of The Netherlands and Rebecca McConnell of Australia




FISU Oceania sets 20,000km walking target for International Day of University Sport

  • Universiade

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) Oceania is marking International Day of University Sport (IDUS) with a walking challenge planned to map a virtual route encompassing all 12 of its member countries.

it would take to travel through all 12 FISU Oceania member countries.The route starts in Brisbane in Australia


Russian-led ISSF moves 2023 World Championships from Russia to Azerbaijan

  • Shooting

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), which is led by Russian billionaire Vladimir Lisin, has moved next year's World Championships from Russia to Azerbaijan.

magnate Lisin, who Forbes estimates to be Russia's richest individual.Lisin has been sanctioned by Australia


Hatherly and Keller secure short track titles at UCI Mountain Bike World Cup

  • Cycling

South Africa's Alan Hatherly and Switzerland's Alessandra Keller both clinched podium finishes at the final event of the season in Val di Sole to secure the International Cycling Union (UCI) Mountain Bike World Cup cross-country short track titles.

than 100 points over closest challengers Anne Terpstra of The Netherlands and Rebecca McConnell of Australia


IPC new Constitution comes into force after legal ratification by German authorities

  • Paralympics

The new Constitution of the Bonn-based International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has come into force after receiving legal ratification in Germany, paving the way for the establishment of a Nominations Panel and the independence of sports falling under its governance.

vice-chairs.Canada's Josh Dueck was elected as first vice-chair after Beijing 2022, and Gourley of Australia


South Korea advances 2023 AFC Asian Cup bid, but Australia withdraws

  • Football

with the appointment of former players Hwang Sun-hong and Lee Young-pyo as honorary ambassadors, but Australia

South Korea faces rival bids from Qatar and Indonesia for the 2023 Asian Cup, after Australia withdrew

ImagesAustralia has instead turned its attentions to a bid for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, with Football Australia

stage the FIFA Women's World Cup with New Zealand in 2023, and held the 2015 men's Asian Cup.Football Australia



Australian College of Physical Education announces partnership with Judo Australia

  • Universiade

The Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) has partnered with Judo Australia to help students

ACPE is excited to partner with Judo Australia and provide a training environment for their elite athletes

development Gareth Long feels the partnership will help "to gain valuable learning opportunities with Judo Australia

partnership will also give ACPE students the opportunity to gain valuable learning opportunities with Judo Australia

Judo Australia chief executive Emma Taylor is hoping that the partnership will lead to more opportunities