Chief executives of the nation’s biggest companies are warning Australia is “losing our way” and taking “steps backwards” under Labor, with the Business Council of Australia taking a shot at Anthony Albanese for accusing disgruntled employers of “talking Australia down”.
Chants of Aussie, Aussie, Aussie rang out across South Bank where 1000 fans welcomed home from Paris almost 60 Queensland Olympic and Paralympic athletes in a colourful green and gold parade.
Australia’s Paralympians have returned home, most of them still stepping out of the “sporting bubble” into a country celebrating their “blueprint for a world of inclusion and belonging”.
Aussie athletes lauded at Sydney homecoming but low medal tally prompts plea for better funding.
Family and friends have greeted the Australian Paralympic team after they touched down at Sydney Airport on Wednesday morning. Australia won 63 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games including 18 gold, 17 silver, and 28 bronze. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the country was proud of how this year’s athletes represented Australia.
Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart has called for Israeli-style Iron Dome missile defence systems to protect the country’s mining assets in the nation’s north because of their crucial economic role.
Paris puts on another farewell extravaganza to mark end of Paralympics.
James Turner is lauding the influence of coach Iryna Dvoskina after a raceday letter helped him win the 100m Paralympic final (T36) on top of his 400m crown.
