Geoff Capes, who twice won the World's Strongest Man in the 1980s and competed at three Olympic Games, as well as being a renowned breeder of budgerigars, has died aged 75.

Each of the leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test order has struggled to find consistent form this summer, and it is symbolic of a generation of cricketers yet to hit their straps.

Australia's ninth placed finish on this year's Paralympic medal tally continued a downward trend since a table topping performance at Sydney 2000. But with increased funding and a home Games on the horizon, there is a path forward.

Craig Phillips has fired another shot at the Victorian government, claiming Commonwealth Games Australia never had a chance to present the 10-sport version of the event heading to Glasgow.

Onesmoothoperator has announced himself as a contender for Australia's most famous horse race after claiming the Geelong Cup.