‘I’m back!’ Damien Martyn shares heartfelt update on remarkable recovery
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has shared a positive update on his recovery from meningitis, an infection that causes swelling…
Damien Martyn awakes from coma in ‘some sort of miracle’, thanks public
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has woken up from an induced coma after falling ill with meningitis — an infection…
Climate crisis threatens disabled Australians’ access to nature
Liz Tesone’s family love to swim. They organise day trips to the beach, swim in the local pool, and holiday…
The fight club concept gaining traction in only unregulated Australian state
Some men consider being punched in the face “a form of therapy”, according to Caleb Valeri, founder of amateur fighting…
League denies footballer finals fairytale amid brain cancer battle
Talented footballer Aiden “AJ” Mills was on track for a fairytale return for finals five months after a devastating brain…
As Bombers battle injury bug, these silent factors lead to athletes getting hurt
“Injury crisis” is a phrase no sporting organisation ever wants to have associated with it. Injuries are arguably the most…
How HRV, a popular smartwatch stat, can help maximise your workout
As the popularity of smartwatches, also called wearables, increases, so too does the amount of data users can access about…
Two sporting legends share how they moved past injuries to reach new heights
We often think of professional athletes as unbreakable — after all, they’re continually pushing the boundaries of what a body…
‘A hellscape’: Having autism as an elite athlete is a struggle, but it can also be an advantage
In 2021, Caragh McMurtry was selected to race for Great Britain’s rowing team at the Tokyo Olympics. Her spot was…
Girt by sea and desperate to avoid it: Fear of water is ‘common’
As sisters growing up in south-western Sydney, Diane and Lorraine remember sitting on their dad’s shoulders as he waded deep…