‘More than a man with one leg’: Veterans healing through adaptive sports
Luke McCallum was only 16 when he decided to join the Royal Australian Navy. Born and raised in Broken Hill,…
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…
‘He was loved and he will be missed’: Parents of golfer Grayson Murray speak after the 30-year-old’s shock death
WARNING: This story includes a discussion of self-harm and suicide. Grayson Murray’s parents have revealed their 30-year-old son took his…
Former tennis pro rallying to revive social tennis with meaning in the outback
Mental health programs don’t usually come with a tennis racquet and ball, but Grand Slam commentator Louise Pleming is changing…
Meet the ‘old fellas’ travelling hundreds of kilometres for footy where everyone wins
As the sun sets on the country town of Kojonup, old farmers, wearing old guernseys clamber out of their old…
Rugby’s Ben Alexander finds support in AI, but can it break the stigma around mental health conversations?
In Short: Former rugby international Ben Alexander used artificial intelligence when he was feeling overwhelmed. AI chatbots can be useful…
Water skiier credits better mood with speedy physical recovery
In short: Sports psychologists say better mood can improve the body’s ability to heal from physical injuries. Keen water skier…
Former Socceroos player Stephen Laybutt found dead in northern NSW
Former Socceroos footballer Stephen Laybutt is being remembered as a “fantastic character” after he was found dead in northern NSW…
Unlike their multimillion-dollar competitors this Sydney to Hobart crew is on a shoestring budget
Peter Webster is no stranger to the perils of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. The experienced north Queensland skipper…
Sophie McDonald gave everything she had to her AFLW career. Then came the day she ‘broke down’
Sophie McDonald remembers the exact moment she hit rock bottom. Key points: Mental health issues caught Sophie McDonald off-guard during…