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AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

Ex-AFL player Nicky Winmar has formally joined a racism class action, alleging his earning potential has been limited since retiring due to injuries suffered.

MP's unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests

MP's unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests

MP's unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests

MP's unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests

Regional MP Bob Katter has suggested rugby league players should be given guns to help reduce the number of feral pigs and toads in north Queensland.

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

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Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.

Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act

Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act

A failed political candidate has been accused of performing a Nazi salute just after he was released over performing the same alleged act at an AFL game.

'Bit light': NRL star's verdict on lying cop's sentence

'Bit light': NRL star's verdict on lying cop's sentence

A judge found an ex-police officer who lied at the trial of former Origin forward Jack de Belin was suffering severe mental health issues at the time.

AFL stadium shouldn't be built: report's critical call

AFL stadium shouldn't be built: report's critical call

A crucial assessment of a stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has concluded the venue is too big for the site and shouldn't go ahead.

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Behind the lens of the Sydney Olympics, 25 years on

Behind the lens of the Sydney Olympics, 25 years on

Behind the lens of the Sydney Olympics, 25 years on

Behind the lens of the Sydney Olympics, 25 years on

Watched by 3.7 billion people, the Sydney Olympics holds iconic status in the Games' history and AAP chief photographer Dean Lewins was there to capture it.

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

A former umpire has been accused of passing on insider information about players who would get votes at the 2021 AFL Brownlow Medal and placing bets on it.

Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

The Gee Whiz ice-cream van is a popular stop for perspiring punters at Birdsville, part of one man's mission to bring happiness after the death of his wife.

Check out, but the Birdsville Hotel never leaves you

Check out, but the Birdsville Hotel never leaves you

Check out, but the Birdsville Hotel never leaves you

Check out, but the Birdsville Hotel never leaves you

The Birdsville Hotel is a bucket-list item for many Australian travellers, who are drawn by its remote location and a history rich with outback stories.

Waves and winds slow determined transpacific rowers

Waves and winds slow determined transpacific rowers

Waves and winds slow determined transpacific rowers

Waves and winds slow determined transpacific rowers

It has been a choppy ride for three Scottish rowing brothers closing in on Australia's east coast after raising $1.5 million for clean water projects.

'So concerning': sport champ reveals teen drop-out rate

'So concerning': sport champ reveals teen drop-out rate

'So concerning': sport champ reveals teen drop-out rate

'So concerning': sport champ reveals teen drop-out rate

A study has revealed almost one in two children drop out of team sports by their mid-teens, with a lack of confidence stemming from coaching a big factor.

Enhanced Games' billion-dollar lawsuit against aquatics

Enhanced Games' billion-dollar lawsuit against aquatics

Enhanced Games' billion-dollar lawsuit against aquatics

Enhanced Games' billion-dollar lawsuit against aquatics

The Australian-born president of Enhanced Games has launched a lawsuit against World Aquatics for trying to "crush" the drug-friendly sports event.

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Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends

Sport Australia has marked the 40th anniversary of its Hall of Fame by elevating members Belinda Clark and Andrew Gaze to legend status.

'Betrayal': soccer players convicted over betting fraud

Two soccer players, including a former A-League midfielder, have each been fined $5000 and convicted over a one-month yellow card betting fraud.

Sliding doors moments set up stars for sports greatness

Netballer Laura Geitz, AFL goalkicking machine Jason Dunstall and sports physician Dr Peter Harcourt are among the latest Sport Australia Hall Of Fame inductees

Elder's NRL return after Welcome to Country heartbreak

A Senior Wurundjeri Elder will attend the NRL's Indigenous Round, despite tensions with the club’s board, after her Anzac Day Welcome to Country was cancelled.

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Indigenous group in legal bid to stop Olympic park plan

Plans to convert a park into the 2032 Olympic centrepiece are facing legal action from an Indigenous group who say it will damage a significant cultural site.

Beers, tears and existentialism: the unseen side of AFL

A daring debut novel from a former Swan shines a light on the absurdity of life as an AFL player, uncovering some dark truths along the way.

AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults

Former AFL star Nicky Winmar has been charged with intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate, court documents reveal after he faced a brief hearing.

Hulk Hogan, icon of professional wrestling dies aged 71

Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at age 71.

Brisbane goes for gold with $70b win from 2032 Olympics

The next Olympic Games in Australia is forecast to inject more than $70 billion into the economy over 20 years but an expert has cast doubt over its legacy.

Pacific-Aust 'commonality' important in uncertain times

Anthony Albanese has highlighted Australia's shared interests with Pacific nations as an important part of building relationships during uncertain times.

As Aussie as meat pies and Holden: farewell Dapto Dogs

The iconic Dapto Dogs racetrack will close just before its 90th birthday as the greyhound industry grapples with how to stay relevant for a new generation.

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