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https://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8279098-3x2-940x627.jpg The parade of icons section of the dance mix began with a callback to the beginning of the opening ceremony, where the hero girl (Nikki Webster) took a day off at the beach. A large number of Surf Life Savers arrive with Kylie Minogue...

Closing Ceremony (October 1): Just before the Countdown, a slapstick skit was performed showing what could have gone wrong in the opening ceremony. A groundskeeper loses control of his buggy and causes havoc over the stadium and the pomp and ceremony. In one scene, Birch appears on a bike with...

"Dear whom it may concern, At the conclusion of the Olympics we can now announce that on 30 gold medals, 20 silver medals and 19 bronze medals, that the Russian Empire are the top placed nation on the medal tally. In second place we have Canada with 29 gold medals, 13 silver medals and 23...

President of the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games After 16 days, the Olympics has concluded! Russia is now the undisputed champions of the world, winning a total 30 gold medals. Followed by Canada by on 29 and Sweden on 27. The host nation came in 6th overall with 22 gold...

Gold Medal Events (October 1): Water Polo - Men's tournament: 1. The Netherlands 2. Canada 3. Great Britain Athletics - Men's marathon: 1. Angola 2. Sweden 3. Russia Basketball - Men's tournament: 1. The Netherlands 2. Great Britain 3. Russia Boxing - Flyweight: 1. Italy 2. Angola 3. The...

President of the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games Well that didn't last long! With just one day left before the end of the games, Russia has claimed the top spot now, 5 silver medals ahead of Canada. The United States is in third and Sweden is in fourth, all very close to each...

Gold Medal Events (September 30): Diving - Men's 10 metre platform: 1. Sweden 2. Sweden 3. Great Britain Athletics - Men's 5,000 metres: 1. Poland 2. China 3. The Netherlands Athletics - Men's 4 x 100 metres relay: 1. Sweden 2. Great Britain 3. Australia Athletics - Men's 4 x 400 metres...

Admiral Chris Barrie Proud that we have women serving in all available roles, including in Special Forces, Submariners and Fighter Pilots! This is truly a world first for the Australian Defence Force. @CDF_Aust https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ewtvd1rUYAUu1C3.jpg...

President of the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games AND IT'S FINALLY BEEN DONE! After nearly 2 weeks at the top of the medal tally, the United States has been knocked off! And it is their worst case scenario, their northern neighbours did it! Canada has won a total of 25 gold...

Gold Medal Events (September 29): Synchronised Swimming - Women's team: 1. Poland 2. Russia 3. Mexico Athletics - Men's 1,500 metres: 1. Sweden 2. Australia 3. Great Britain Athletics - Men's 3,000 metres steeplechase: 1. Canada 2. Poland 3. Canada Athletics - Men's 50 kilometres walk: 1...

President of the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games Major changes in the medal tally today. Angola now in second, Russia now in third and Canada is in fourth. All 2 gold medals off from catching the United States at the top. Australia and Sweden drop down to 6th and 7th. Italy...

Gold Medal Events (September 28): Diving - Men's synchronised 3 metre springboard: 1. Russia 2. Poland 3. Sweden Diving - Women's 3 metre springboard: 1. Russia 2. China 3. Mexico Diving - Women's synchronised 10 metre platform: 1. Angola 2. Canada 3. Mexico Athletics - Men's 200 metres: 1...

"Oh we're off to Monaco!? How wonderful! Michael, come now!" Her husband would follow. The Australian Federal Police detail would attempt to stop her. "Your excellency....." Before letting out a sigh. Sergeant Blake would ring back the Squadron Leader back at the airport. "Yeah we're heading...

President of the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games The Russian bear has awoken as the wrestling gets underway. Rising up to 5th place and being a nose hair behind Sweden who lead them by only 5 bronze medals. The host nation has risen back up to 2nd. A very tight contest between...

Gold Medal Events (September 27): Athletics - Men's 800 metres: 1. Russia 2. Macau 3. Great Britain Athletics - Men's 400 metres hurdles: 1. Poland 2. Australia 3. Angola Athletics - Women's 100 metres hurdles: 1. Great Britain 2. Russia 3. China Athletics - Women's 400 metres hurdles: 1...

"The so-called Cambodian sovereignty? I think I understand the position of Thailand now. You think that the Temple is your territory. Well at this point in time it's Cambodian sovereignty and if you make any unilateral decisions to change that you will not have the support of this government...

Hollie

"I still don't have any evidence that they "crossed" into Thailand. As my Ambassador reported, there was no Cambodian forces on the Thai side of the border or any evidence they were on the Thai side. In terms of the temple, you cannot force an inspection on the site if it's not even within your...

"Mr. Prime Minister, I'm a little concerned about what is happening on the border with Cambodia. My Ambassador has just been to the area and has reported back that Cambodian troops have not crossed the border and she has confirmed to me that the Temple is intact and unscathed. Why are you...

President of the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games Great Britain has finally woken up and has made the biggest gains today, winning 3 gold medals, including the Softball. However they're still very far behind the rest of the pack. A very tight contest between Angola, Sweden and...