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…
Former NRL star battling mood swings, memory loss joins call for mandatory concussion training
Watching PJ Marsh full of pride as he passes a football with his teenage sons, it’s hard to believe he…
23andMe Members Genetic Data Could Be Sold To Highest Bidder
Last Updated on October 18, 2024 The ever-popular genetic and ancestry-tracing company 23andMe has come under intense scrutiny after several…
The elite runner who is such a diligent saver, his ‘guilty splurge’ is a weekly banh mi
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A racing heart used to be scary for Jazz but after organ donation it means he’s having a good game
The sweaty, puffing, heart-pounding hallmarks of a good work-out are off-putting for many Australians, but 18-year-old Jazz Cairns can’t get…
Paralympic classification can be confusing — here’s how it works
The Paralympic Games are the second largest sporting event in the world – and at their heart lies classification –…
GALLUP POLL: American Adults See Weed As More Harmful Than Good
Last Updated on August 20, 2024 The majority of American adults now view the effects of marijuana as negatively impacting…
How running helps these mates start tough conversations in regional towns
In the early morning, a lone figure cuts across the footy oval in Kojonup, in Western Australia. Mike Rolls, a…
One in a million: Netballer sparks important conversation about endometriosis
Tayla Williams can easily go back and pinpoint her worst Super Netball performances, as they’ve often fallen on the days…
Cecelia has created a women-only gym in Papua New Guinea — and it’s a hit
After losing her mother to liver cancer in 2019, Cecelia Kanawi knew that to break the cycle and avoid succumbing…