Melbourne Victory has expressed deep concerns regarding the “unacceptable” and “disproportionate” police response during the recent A-League grand final. The match, which drew a significant crowd, saw heightened police presence …
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These Women Are Champions yet Still Required to ‘Seek Approval’ to Wear Shorts While Competing in Sport
by adminA sporting final in Ireland has been postponed after female camogie players refused to wear skorts, a part of their uniform, in a protest against outdated dress codes. The Munster …
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A Melbourne solicitor, Mitchell Fuller, has been denied reinstatement after being dismissed for taking sick leave during a football trip to Adelaide. Fuller travelled to attend the AFL’s Gather Round …
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App designed to screen for concussions in under 60 seconds in the fight against brain injuries.
by adminA revolutionary smartphone application is making strides in concussion detection by screening an individual’s brain in under a minute. This innovative tool, following a successful clinical trial involving nearly 350 …
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The opening round of this year’s AFL season has set an impressive new attendance record, with 431,505 fans attending matches from March 13 to 16. This figure represents an increase …
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‘Not Just About ‘Cracking a Cold One’: Full-Strength Beer to be Available at Western Sydney and Newcastle Sporting Events in New Trial’
by adminStarting this weekend, a six-month trial will permit the sale of full-strength beer at three stadiums: Accor Stadium, CommBank Stadium in Western Sydney, and McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle. Previously, …
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The Gold Coast City Council’s plans to build a new 12,000-seat indoor arena are facing serious challenges as the likelihood of securing state government funding appears to be diminishing. With …
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Court Overturns Sexual Assault Conviction of Cricket Australia Executive Timothy Whittaker
by adminTimothy Joseph Whittaker, a former Cricket Australia communications executive, has had his sexual assault conviction overturned on appeal. Initially found guilty in 2023 of assaulting a junior staff member after …
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US National Athletics Association Prohibits Transgender Athletes from Competing in Women’s Events
by adminThe NCAA has revised its participation policy for transgender athletes, restricting competition in women’s sports to those assigned female at birth. This change follows President Trump’s recent executive order aimed …
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Swimming community sends best wishes to Dawn Fraser following her hospital stay
by adminAriarne Titmus, Olympic swimmer, has expressed her heartfelt support for Dawn Fraser, who was recently hospitalised after a fall at her home in Queensland. Fraser, an 87-year-old swimming icon, has …