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Powerlifting Resurgence Gains Pace With Paris 2024 Selections

Australian powerlifting is back after a 12-year absence from Paralympic competition. The nation’s two leading lifters, Hani Watson and Ben Wright, were confirmed by Paralympics Australia as the newest members of the Australian Paralympic Team for Paris 2024 at a ceremony in Melbourne. “It’s like my mum said to me before she passed away last...

Australia on track for Rio after successful Boneo ...

Grade 2 Para-Equestrian Emma Booth has had the ride of her life during Friday’s Freestyle at the Boneo CPEDI, receiving a very strong 79%. It caps off a very successful week for

Smith surges towards Rio

Natalie Smith secured a sensational victory over Slovakian Paralympic and World Championships medallist Veronika Vadovicova in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions at the Internationa

Qualifying heats-up for Rio hopefuls

Australia’s Para-equestrian hopefuls have had a strong start to competition at the Boneo CPEDI – a crucial nomination event for Australian based riders vying for Rio te

$1million donation from CADBURY kicks off launch o...

The APC today received a $1million donation from CADBURY marking the official launch of the Australian Paralympic Foundation - the new fundraising division of the APC.

Kurt Fearnley honoured with naming of Centennial P...

Centennial Parklands has honoured Kurt Fearnley, naming the Park's new visitor hub after the three-time Paralympic gold medallist.

Silver Medal for Matt Bugg at International 2.4mR ...

Australian Sailing Team’s Paralympic sailor Matt Bugg (TAS) has won the silver medal at the International 2.4mR World Championships which concluded on Hobart’s Derwent River on