Sport
'Rules are rules' — unless we're talking elite sport in Australia

Tennis player and supposed public health menace Novak Djokovic was deported last year under the ...  
Entitled White males are not heroic role models

In an age of entitlement, the self-glorification of men like Donald Trump, Scott Morrison and ...  
'Sandpapergate' haunts Australia in lead-up to South Africa rematch

After almost five years, Australia and South Africa will renew hostilities in the test cricket ...  
Socceroos stoked to be preparing for biggest match in 16 years

The Socceroos' magnificent 1-0 victory over Tunisia gives Australia a chance of progressing to the ...  
Football takes centre stage as World Cup protests fizzle

Human rights protests at the FIFA Qatar World Cup were a weak affair as focus was placed back on ...  
Elite sport has become victim to greed, corruption and politics

The true nature of sport is being overshadowed by corporate interference, poor management and ...  
Malinauskas critics LIVid over 'Saudi Australia' sportswashing

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has welcomed a Saudi-backed golf tournament to his ...  
Virtuous hypocrisy as Socceroos protest Qatar World Cup

After the Socceroos' statement against the abuse of migrant workers in Qatar, Dr Binoy Kampmark ...  
Australia could face early end after terrible T20 start

After both England and Australia made bleak starts to the T20 World Cup, one of them will likely ...  
Albanese Government should let Djokovic play in 2023 Australian Open

The Albanese Government must lift the three-year ban on Novak Djokovic entering Australia imposed ...  
Australia anxious to defend T20 cricket crown

Australia hoisted the T20 cup into the Arabian sky last year after winning the elusive trophy for ...  
Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goalposts of life

Due to CEO Andrew Thorburn's resignation after one day, the turmoil at Essendon Football Club may ...  
Million-dollar disgrace: Greyhound industry's race of shame

Australian racetracks are brutal and dangerous for dogs and animal abuse within the sport is ...  
Tallyho! Bring on the AFL Grand Final

Footy's big occasion is upon us and to AFL fans, Grand Final day is a right-royal affair. Two ...  
BOOK REVIEW: Don't Look Away — A memoir of identity and acceptance

The story of Dani Laidley is an uncompromising tale of inspiration, as told in her new autobiog ...  
Red-hot Cats looking to rewrite coulda-been-a-contender record

AFL finals footy asks some big questions like, will Geelong fall short yet again and extend ...  
Demons more red than blue as embarrassing losses pile up

It's officially time to be concerned about the Demons, who have lost five of their last eight AFL ...  
Life, the universe and State of Origin

Bazza and Mick recount the 2022 State of Origin series, but Bazza's mind is focused on the grander ...  

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