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Tenor José Carreras will be joined by Robbie Williams and other pop music stars for Carreras and Friends in Brisbane.

José Carreras and Robbie Williams to sing at the Gabba in world exclusive event

Williams, The Corrs, Ronan Keating, Natalie Imbruglia and others will join the legendary tenor in an all-star concert celebration on his 80th birthday in Brisbane.

  • Nick Dent

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Julie Neumann, who takes her guide dog with her while navigating the city.

Public transport should be easy for everyone to use. We test if Brisbane lives up to that standard

We could be proud to show off our public transport network to the world during the 2032 Olympics – but only if we act now.

  • Felicity Caldwell
Michael Milton competes during the Para Alpine Skiing Men’s Slalom Standing on day nine.

‘I’m not sure I had fun’. Milton’s bitter end to Games after 20-year comeback

Six-time Paralympian Michael Milton cheekily told journalists to “f— off” when asked if he would return for another Games in 2030. It was followed by a rare smile.

  • Frances Howe
Bruce the emu inside Alexandra Rexova’s bathroom.

The Slovakian, the emu held for ransom and Paralympic medals

Slovakian alpine skier Alexandra Rexova hid Australia’s mascot in her bathroom for two days. It was never in danger.

  • Frances Howe
Taryn Dickens is Australia’s first vision impaired athlete to compete in biathlon and cross-country skiing at a Paralympic Games.

When athlete Taryn Dickens aims her rifle, she closes her eyes. This is why

Taryn Dickens is the first Australian to compete in the para-biathlon at a Paralympic Games with a visual impairment.

  • Frances Howe
Bronze medallist Ben Tudhope of Team Australia celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Para Snowboard Men’s Banked Slalom SB-LL2.

In 2018, Tudhope’s support crew was modest. In Milano Cortina, it was a different story

Ben Tudhope won Australia’s second medal of the Games – a bronze in the men’s snowboard banked slalom.

  • Frances Howe
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Gold medallist Anastasiia Bagiian of Team Russia and guide Sergei Siniakin celebrate to their team as they make their way to the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 10km Para Cross-Country Skiing Vision Impaired race.

German athletes investigated over podium protest during Russian anthem

The International Paralympic Committee will investigate a podium protest during Russia’s national anthem, while Ukrainian officials have accused the IPC of discrimination.

  • Frances Howe
Liana France’s family with their custom flag made on strict instructions from the 16-year-old.

‘Yeah the girls’: Teen becomes Australia’s youngest female Winter Paralympian

Liana France, 16, made her Paralympic debut on Thursday in front of her family who waved a custom pink flag with her face on it.

  • Frances Howe
Amanda Reid’s crash in Cortina.

‘Unsafe’: Paralympics ends for Aussie medallist after scary crash on controversial course

Amanda Reid has been forced to withdraw from the Paralympic Games after being one of several athletes to crash on a course altered for being too dangerous.

  • Frances Howe
Halgren on the third day of competition following the combined slalom.

‘I am a rock star’: Meet Patrick Halgren, the showman of the Paralympics

The loudest athlete at the Paralympics, Halgren speaks about his twin brother’s death and learning to ski in Australia.

  • Frances Howe