With the Paris 2024 games in full swing this weekend, we're asking you cast your mind back 24 years to the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. 

Perhaps you recall the giant thong Kylie Minogue sat atop, or Nikki Webster being suspended from the roof... it was a different time.

Today we find out just what goes into pulling off an event of this scale and whatever happened to all the costumes, floats and other memorabilia from that amazing night.

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Producer: Claire Murphy 

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Audio Producer: Thom Lion

With the Paris 2024 games in full swing this weekend, we're asking you cast your mind back 24 years to the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. 
Perhaps you recall the giant thong Kylie Minogue sat atop, or Nikki Webster being suspended from the roof... it was a different time.
Today we find out just what goes into pulling off an event of this scale and whatever happened to all the costumes, floats and other memorabilia from that amazing night.
THE END BITS 
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Host: Claire Murphy 
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David Atkins, Artistic Director of the Sydney 2000 Opening and Closing ceremonies 
Producer: Claire Murphy 
Senior Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Where's All The Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony Stuff?

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Anthony Albanese rules out help for the second 'ISIS bride' group
eSafety Commission cracks down on AI-powered 'nudifying' service
Queensland expected to deliver less than a quarter of the hotel rooms needed for the 2032 Olympics, new analysis shows
Scientists identify two humpback whales that made record-breaking journeys between Australia and Brazil
Kylie Minogue reveals second secret cancer battle in 2021

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Anthony Albanese rules out help for the second 'ISIS bride' group
</li>
<li>eSafety Commission cracks down on AI-powered 'nudifying' service</li>
<li>Queensland expected to deliver less than a quarter of the hotel rooms needed for the 2032 Olympics, new analysis shows</li>
<li>Scientists identify two humpback whales that made record-breaking journeys between Australia and Brazil</li>
<li>Kylie Minogue reveals second secret cancer battle in 2021</li>
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Police say a man accused of killing his wife and two children was planning it for months
Images of Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis can now be published as a 25 year old suppression order is lifted
A slump in vaccination rates to blame for Australian diphtheria outbreak 
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A former doctor has been charged with nearly 150 counts of sexual assault against female patients 
Urgent calls for blood donation as stocks run low ahead of winter months
Turns out office air could be to blame for ruining your skin
A new three part series exploring pop star Kylie Minogue's rise to global fame drops today
Danish group AQUA have called time of their 30 year run as a band
Anne Hathaway will serve as Executive Producer on forthcoming Ella Enchanted series 

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<li aria-level="1">Police say a man accused of killing his wife and two children was planning it for months</li>
<li aria-level="1">Images of Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis can now be published as a 25 year old suppression order is lifted</li>
<li aria-level="1">A slump in vaccination rates to blame for Australian diphtheria outbreak&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Experts warn curbing migration won't solve Australia's housing crisis&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A former doctor has been charged with nearly 150 counts of sexual assault against female patients&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Urgent calls for blood donation as stocks run low ahead of winter months</li>
<li aria-level="1">Turns out office air could be to blame for ruining your skin</li>
<li aria-level="1">A new three part series exploring pop star Kylie Minogue's rise to global fame drops today</li>
<li aria-level="1">Danish group AQUA have called time of their 30 year run as a band</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anne Hathaway will serve as Executive Producer on forthcoming Ella Enchanted series&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Accused Triple Murderer Planned For Months & Why Your Job Could Be Ruining Your Skin

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A 47-year-old man has been charged with three counts of murder after police found the bodies of his wife and two children inside a Campbelltown home in Sydney’s south west.  


US President Donald Trump says he’s holding off on a planned military attack on Iran while efforts continue to reach a peace deal. 


Unsuspecting Australians could be drinking contaminated, illegal alcohol bought straight from regular bottle shops, putting their health at serious risk.


Radio host Carrie Bickmore made an emotional, "one night only" return to her show before announcing she is taking more time off due to severe vocal cord issues.

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<li>
A 47-year-old man has been charged with three counts of murder after police found the bodies of his wife and two children inside a Campbelltown home in Sydney&rsquo;s south west.&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
US President Donald Trump says he&rsquo;s holding off on a planned military attack on Iran while efforts continue to reach a peace deal.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Unsuspecting Australians could be drinking contaminated, illegal alcohol bought straight from regular bottle shops, putting their health at serious risk.
</li>
<li>
Radio host Carrie Bickmore made an emotional, "one night only" return to her show before announcing she is taking more time off due to severe vocal cord issues.
</li>
</ul>
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Host: Gemma Donahoe
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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HEADLINES: Sydney Man Charged with Triple Murder as PM Dismisses Royal Commission Calls

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Where's All The Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony Stuff?

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