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Daniher beats Beast in tribute toon

Daniher beats Beast in tribute toon

Cartoonist Mark Knight commemorates AFL great Neale Daniher, who died this week having raised more than $100 million after founding FightMND following a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis

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Star drops after French Open win

Star drops after French Open win

Soaring temperatures during a Paris heatwave have caused chaos at Roland-Garros all week, with the 26th seed collapsing on the court requiring medical attention after a brutal five-set sizzler

Did umps go potty for Pendlebury?

Did umps go potty for Pendlebury?

AFL great Scott Pendlebury’s celebration of his history-making career in the sport saw the Magpies hold on to claim victory but some fans felt umpires were blinded by the big day – take the poll

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Stark contrast in climb or crime

Stark contrast in climb or crime

Bianca Adler’s record-breaking Everest climb exposes the nation’s dangerous divide between young achievers and the crisis of youth crime, captured in cartoonist Mark Knight’s panel contrast

Aussie teen conquers Mt Everest

Aussie teen conquers Mt Everest

Melbourne teenager Bianca Adler has become the youngest ever Australian to conquer Mount Everest after reaching the summit in freezing, windy conditions and is now making her way back down

Fancy running away to the circus?

Fancy running away to the circus?

Chasing a life beneath the big top was an unusual career choice for these Australians but they’re back touring with Cirque du Soleil’s extravaganza. Here’s how they help bring the magic to life

World’s fastest sets lofty new goal

World’s fastest sets lofty new goal

Sabastian Sawe made headlines last month when he became the first in the world to legally run a marathon in less than 2 hours. Now, the 27-year-old Kenyan is aiming to go one better in Berlin

Double dare Deanne’s downhill bid

Double dare Deanne’s downhill bid

Female jockey Deanne Panya will swap racing silks for skateboard sneakers as she prepares to represent Australia at the World Skate Games and hurtle downhill on a longboard at 100km/hr

Aussie World Cup ban overturned

Aussie World Cup ban overturned

The cancellation of a 20 year-old World Cup tradition had soccer fans in such an uproar Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan decided to turn a red card on the controversy. Find out what happened

Concussion deals a heavy blow

Concussion deals a heavy blow

This footy-loving teen had her world turned upside down when a dangerous tackle led to months of concerning concussion symptoms. But luckily, there are ways to reduce the risk

Teen AFL talent ripe for picking

Teen AFL talent ripe for picking

Incoming team the Tasmania Devils will have plenty of up and comers in the mix when building its first AFL squad. Here are some top draft picks that could end up playing for the Apple Isle

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Piastri back on the podium at last

Piastri back on the podium at last

Oscar Piastri has reignited world title hopes, claiming his first podium of the new Formula One season after finishing second in the Japanese Grand Prix as Antonelli makes more teen history

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Hull avoids DQ to bag two medals

Hull avoids DQ to bag two medals

Australian track star Jessica Hull has made history at the World Indoor Athletics Championships after surviving a disqualification drama caused by a competitor’s fall. Watch the video

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Asian Cup: The one that got away

Asian Cup: The one that got away

Our valiant Matildas delivered a gripping Asian Cup home final at Stadium Australia but could not quite find the only response that mattered as Japan’s first half ‘wondergoal’ delivered the win

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Queen Mary visits sick Aussie kids

Queen Mary visits sick Aussie kids

Queen Mary has praised the ‘amazing’ work of the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne after making an unexpected visit that delighted dozens of sick children and their families

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Iranian players feel Roar embrace

Iranian players feel Roar embrace

The two Iranian female footballers who remained in Australia were warmly welcomed at a Brisbane Roar FC training session as their shared love of the game transcended the conflict abroad

Teenager wins Chinese Grand Prix

Teenager wins Chinese Grand Prix

An Italian teen became Formula One’s second youngest winner after the Chinese Grand Prix as Aussie driver Oscar Piastri’s 2026 world championship hopes went up in smoke with second DNS

Paralympic pets set gold standard

Paralympic pets set gold standard

Aussies are usually pretty popular around the athletes’ village, but these members of the squad are more sought after than most at Milano Cortina – meet the pooches supporting our Paralympians

Fynn sets sail for Olympic dream

Fynn sets sail for Olympic dream

An Aussie teenager has become the first Territorian to ever make the national sailing youth squad, despite having no coaches, clubs or competitions in his local area. Find out how he did it

Australia wins Paralympics silver

Australia wins Paralympics silver

Australia has its first medal of the 2026 Winter Paralympics after flag-bearer and veteran snowboarder Ben Tudhope beat a dislocated shoulder to win silver on Day 2 at Milano Cortina