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Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs

Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs

Deals between tech giants has caused Australians to shell out more for their favourite homegrown shows, including hit children's cartoon Bluey.

Foxtel boss decries 'murkiness' between free, paid TV

Foxtel boss decries 'murkiness' between free, paid TV

Foxtel boss decries 'murkiness' between free, paid TV

Foxtel boss decries 'murkiness' between free, paid TV

Blurred vision between free-to-air channels and the paid services owned by their parent companies could undermine attempts to improve sports access.

Premier plays for Australian Institute of Sport shift

Premier plays for Australian Institute of Sport shift

Premier plays for Australian Institute of Sport shift

Premier plays for Australian Institute of Sport shift

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced his support for the Australian Institute of Sport to be relocated to Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

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Volkanovski to show Topuria champion pedigree at UFC298

Volkanovski to show Topuria champion pedigree at UFC298

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants Ilia Topuria to feel every millisecond of their title fight when the pair meet in California at UFC298.

Chiefs beat 49ers to repeat as Super Bowl champions

Chiefs beat 49ers to repeat as Super Bowl champions

The Kansas City Chiefs have secured their second consecutive Super Bowl title, beating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in Las Vegas.

Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman

Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman

Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of raping a woman or sexually touching her in a toilet cubicle after a jury took just hours to clear the rugby star.

Aussie swim star to compete at drug-taking Games

Aussie swim star to compete at drug-taking Games

Retired Australian swimmer James Magnussen is the first person to publicly pledge to compete at an Olympic-styled event for drug-taking athletes.

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Free TV streaming push for anti-siphoning laws

Free TV streaming push for anti-siphoning laws

Free TV streaming push for anti-siphoning laws

Free TV streaming push for anti-siphoning laws

The industry's peak body has urged for laws guaranteeing free TV first rights for major sporting events to also include online streaming run by the channels.

Woman 'curated' Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues

Woman 'curated' Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues

Woman 'curated' Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues

Woman 'curated' Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues

A woman who claims to have been raped by rugby star Kurtley Beale has been labelled "manipulative" by his lawyer in a closing address to his trial's jury.

Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case

Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case

Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case

Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case

A woman who accused rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape has been "staunchly consistent" in her version of the events, a NSW court has heard.

'I messed up': Beale called agent after rape allegation

'I messed up': Beale called agent after rape allegation

'I messed up': Beale called agent after rape allegation

'I messed up': Beale called agent after rape allegation

Kurtley Beale called his player-agent Isaac Moses and told him he had "messed up", after being confronted with sexual assault allegations, a court has heard.

Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

A woman who claims rugby star Kurtley Beale sexually assaulted her in a pub toilet was worried she wouldn't be believed, a jury has been told

Beale accuser's fiance breaks down recalling rape claim

Beale accuser's fiance breaks down recalling rape claim

Beale accuser's fiance breaks down recalling rape claim

Beale accuser's fiance breaks down recalling rape claim

A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape told her fiance of the allegations in an emotional call from an airport, a court has heard.

'Convince him he's guilty': Beale accuser's call notes

'Convince him he's guilty': Beale accuser's call notes

'Convince him he's guilty': Beale accuser's call notes

'Convince him he's guilty': Beale accuser's call notes

A woman's mindset prior to calling rugby star Kurtley Beale with rape allegations has been called into question at his trial.

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Concussions in community sport under the spotlight

Australian sports and medical chiefs are pushing to prevent further concussions as they focus on educating community sports players.

Mitch Marsh, Gardner named Australia’s top cricketers

Mitch Marsh and Ash Gardner have been crowned Australia’s best cricketers of 2023, winning the Allan Border Medal and Belinda Clark Awards.

Beale rape accuser denies toilet act consensual

A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of raping her in a toilet cubicle has faced a grilling by his lawyer, including whether she invited him to join her.

Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser

A secret police recording captured the moment rugby star Kurtley Beale was confronted by a woman alleging he sexually assaulted her in a toilet cubicle.

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Aussie athletes keen to compete at drug-taking Games

Australians including an Olympic gold medallist are among more than 900 athletes keen to compete at Enhanced Games, a multi-sport event with no drug testing.

Woman says 'desperate' Beale forced her into sexual act

Kurtley Beale's sexual assault trial has been told the "desperate" rugby union star forced a woman to give him oral sex at a Bondi hotel in December 2022.

Sports move against Australia Day, call for date change

All of Australia's major sporting codes have dropped the use of 'Australia Day' on social media, with clubs and national teams calling for a change of date.

Brian Lara's vanquisher among athletes honoured

Zoe Goss, most remembered for bowling Brian Lara, has been recognised for her contribution to women's cricket in the Australia Day Honours List.

Penrith Stadium hills to remain under $309m revamp

Penrith Stadium won't join the list of major sporting venues covering much-loved grass hills for extra seating under draft plans for the Sydney site.

Rugby star Beale faces jury for alleged bar sex assault

Australian rugby union star Kurtley Beale has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Sydney pub, a claim he denies.

Reds dominate possession, but held at home by Macarthur

Adelaide United were forced to share the points with Macarthur FC after their 1-1 A-League Men draw at Coopers Stadium on Monday night.

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