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Winter 2026: first came the rain, then came the memes

Winter 2026: first came the rain, then came the memes

Australia's ski resorts are suffering the worst start to a season in years but operators say they're doing their best to provide visitors a decent experience.

Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site

Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site

Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site

Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site

Thousands of fans have packed Melbourne's Federation Square to support the Socceroos, with one person arrested for allegedly setting off a flare in the crowd.

NRL player's ex feared going to cops due to his fame

NRL player's ex feared going to cops due to his fame

NRL player's ex feared going to cops due to his fame

NRL player's ex feared going to cops due to his fame

NRL player Tyrone Munro is fighting allegations he assaulted his then-partner in three incidents, leading to him being stood down under the no-fault policy.

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Ex-AFL star's partner suing Demons over privacy breach

Ex-AFL star's partner suing Demons over privacy breach

Melbourne Football Club has faced court accused of three privacy breaches after sensitive information was shared about a former star player on a video call.

Ex-AFL star exploited trust of families with pool fraud

Ex-AFL star exploited trust of families with pool fraud

A former AFL player, who ripped off families with shoddy pool installation works, has been jailed for exploiting the trust and goodwill of his customers.

A brutal sport: para ice hockey stars are Hard as Puck

A brutal sport: para ice hockey stars are Hard as Puck

It's hard to imagine a sport more brutal than para ice hockey. A documentary follows the struggles of West Australia's only team, the Garden Island Pirates.

Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy

Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy

Neale Daniher has handed the baton of finding a cure for motor neurone disease to his family and all he has inspired through his 13 years of tireless advocacy.

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Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle

Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle

Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle

Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle

AFL legend and motor neurone disease crusader Neale Daniher has been given a final farewell with a long guard of honour following an emotional funeral.

Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case

Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case

Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case

Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case

A bloody encounter between an NRL star and two police officers accused of his assault is under the microscope with competing accounts of the night.

'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

Michael Kennedy has been honoured for his lasting impact on snow sports, with the former administrator helping Australia become a winter sports powerhouse.

Motorbike rider dies in outback desert race crash

Motorbike rider dies in outback desert race crash

Motorbike rider dies in outback desert race crash

Motorbike rider dies in outback desert race crash

A competitor in an outback motorcycle race has died from his injuries after crashing during the first leg of the 450km event.

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

The “official” start of the Australian ski season has arrived and snow is falling just in the nick of time.

Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans

Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans

Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans

Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans

Overseas-run Facebook pages are exploiting Australia's love of footy via a sprawling fake news network that is deceiving and confusing fans.

MCG farewell for footy great and MND campaigner Daniher

MCG farewell for footy great and MND campaigner Daniher

MCG farewell for footy great and MND campaigner Daniher

MCG farewell for footy great and MND campaigner Daniher

Details on the state funeral service for Neale Daniher have been revealed, with the public invited to farewell the AFL playing and coaching great at the MCG.

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Juiced Australian swimmer racing for riches in Vegas

An Australian swimmer could earn more in a couple of minutes racing at the Enhanced Games than he did during his storied career as a clean athlete.

'Nightmare': ex-AFL star facing prison over pool saga

A former AFL player will likely be imprisoned for fraud after he improperly installed pools in the backyards of regional families with little means.

Tiger Woods ‘in good spirits’ after treatment program

Tiger Woods has returned to his home in Florida after seeking treatment outside the US following the rollover crash that reignited scrutiny around him.

'Not harmless': Australia's fresh peptide warning

Sports Integrity Australia is issuing new warning about the use of peptides ahead of James Magnussen and others competing at the Enhanced Games.

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Common sense scores as Socceroos screening ban scrapped

Fans are rejoicing after a state premier reversed a decision to not screen Socceroos matches at Federation Square this World Cup.

Legendary footy broadcaster never went out of fashion

Legendary caller Dennis Cometti gave an enduring gift to Australian Rules football, leaving a permanent legacy, long-time colleague Bruce McAvaney says

'Elephant on back' but no croc sightings in record swim

An ultramarathon athlete did not spot a crocodile in a record swim in a river teeming with the reptiles and is not sure whether to be relieved or disappointed.

Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders

The final two contenders to build a landmark $1 billion stadium have been revealed, including one involving a subsidiary of a Chinese government-owned firm.

'World of hurt': AFL great's cancer warning for men

Carlton defender Sam Docherty was in his football prime when diagnosed with cancer. Now he's urging men to learn from his mistake.

Ex-NRL star cleared to punch on after assault charges

Disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott will be allowed to participate in a bare-knuckle fight after he denied assaulting a teenager and a police officer.

Shayna Jack dives in to take on young risky drinking

Olympic swimmer Shayna Jack's "soul crushing" doping scandal has sparked her involvement in a campaign against risky drinking by young women.

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