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The Poetry of the Physics Behind Iffland's Physical Feats

The first hint of a twitch in Red Bull Cliff Diver Rhiannan Iffland’s feet which signals to her brain she’s set to launch herself into the 22 metres of great nothingness between the platform she’s perched on and the turquoise water far below, sparks a chain of events which, for lovers of physics, is as poetic as the aesthetics of her physical feat.

Wed 28 Jun 2023

1000 Days and Counting to Victoria 2026

Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) is today celebrating an exciting milestone for Victoria 2026, with 1000 days to go until the Commonwealth Games launch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Wed 21 Jun 2023

Iffland doubles up with cliff diving victories in Paris

Australian Rhiannan Iffland scored a second successive victory on Sunday, maintaining her unbeaten start to the 2023 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Paris to bolster her lead in the overall standings.

Mon 19 Jun 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Following the recent review into Diving Australia’s culture, our Board is committed to addressing the feedback we’ve received, including that we need to be more proactive and transparent in the way we deal with policy breaches and unacceptable behaviour.

Fri 16 Jun 2023

RACHEL DUTSCHKE ANNOUNCED AS NEW DIVING AUSTRALIA ATHLETE COMMITTEE CHAIR

Diving Australia (DA) is pleased to announce London 2012 Olympian Rachel Dutschke (nee Bugg) has been appointed Chair of its Athlete’s Committee.

Thu 15 Jun 2023

AGE CHAMPION PARTICIPATION AT ELITE JUNIORS

For the first time this year, as a development opportunity, we have determined that the winner of Age Nationals gains entry for Elite juniors in the event only they became Age Champion.

Tue 06 Jun 2023

Aussies dominate at cliff diving season opener in Boston

Australians Rhiannan Iffland and Xantheia Pennisi have dominated at the opening round of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Boston.

Mon 05 Jun 2023

Diving Cultural Review – Progress Update

In August 2022, the Diving Australia (DA) board engaged the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to independently review its high-performance operations.

Mon 05 Jun 2023

AUSTRALIAN DIVING TEAM CONFIRMED FOR 2023 WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Diving Australia is pleased to announce a team of ten divers to represent Australia at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

Mon 29 May 2023

Platform and 3-Metre Australian Open Championships Crowned in Perth

The Australian Open Championships at HBF Stadium in Perth came to a close tonight, with national champions crowned across the individual Platform and 3-Metre events.

Sun 28 May 2023

COMMONWEALTH GAMES AND OLYMPIC STARS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS GETS UNDERWAY IN PERTH

Australia’s Commonwealth Games and Olympic diving stars have sprung into the spotlight on the first two days of competition at the Australian Open Championships in Perth.

Thu 25 May 2023

Paris 2024 Olympics countdown begins with Australian Open Championships in Perth

Australia’s best divers will begin the journey towards Olympic qualification when Perth hosts the Australian Open Championships at HBF Stadium from Wednesday 24 May to Sunday 28 May.

Wed 24 May 2023

Beddoe among Life Member inductees, as Petrov declared Commonwealth Games Australia Emerging Athlete of the Year

Four-time Commonwealth Games medalist Valerie Beddoe AM is one of four four Life Members to be conferred at the Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) Annual General Meeting today.

Fri 19 May 2023

CELEBRATING NATIONAL CAREERS WEEK WITH EMILY MEANEY

While Australian diver Emily Meaney is representing her country in her chosen sport of diving, she’s working equally as hard out of the pool to finish her university studies.

Thu 18 May 2023

OFF THE PLATFORM: HINGSTON ENJOYING CHALLENGE OF DUAL CAREERS

Athletes often talk about the constant juggling act, trying to achieve the perfect work-life balance. Australian diver Laura Hingston understands that better than most.

Thu 11 May 2023

AUSTRALIAN DIVING TEAM ARRIVE IN MONTREAL AHEAD OF WORLD AQUATICS WORLD CUP

The Australian Diving team have arrived in Montreal, Canada ahead of the second World Aquatics World Cup event of the season.

Fri 05 May 2023

Aussie athletes set to inspire school kids across the country

Twelve high performance athletes from sports including netball, hockey, taekwondo and diving are ready to take their learnings from the field of play to the classroom after being appointed as ambassadors for The Good Village Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Problem Solvers Program.

Fri 05 May 2023