This woman was treated as an irritation for most of her life. It’s thanks to her the Paris Olympics have an equal gender split today
From a gender equality perspective, this Olympics is historic. For the first time ever at a Games, there are an…
Olympic torch arrives in Paris ahead of 2024 Summer Games
Paris has hosted an extra-special guest on France’s national holiday; the Olympic flame. Helping to light up the city’s military…
Five quick hits — Spain and France fight through to Euro 24 semis as hosts bow out
Germany has crashed out of its own tournament after losing to Spain in extra time, while France saw off Portugal…
Australian cliff diver will set fear aside for 21m plunge to defend world title
When Australian cliff diver Rhiannan Iffland stares down at the water in Greece this weekend, she’ll put all fear aside…
Footy fan Hayley Mabbett was sexually harassed on her way home from a game. She caught it on camera
In short: A footy fan who suffered threats of sexual violence after a game has shared shocking footage of the…
Police charity event the Bloody Slow Cup now a bloody long way away as it’s moved from the Pilbara to Perth
In short: A Perth-based charity has announced the popular ‘Bloody Slow Cup’ will move from Newman to Perth in 2025.…
Naracoorte Horse Trials notch up 50th anniversary in Olympic year
Piloting half a tonne of galloping horseflesh at speeds of up to 60 kilometres an hour, while soaring over fences…
2026 Commonwealth Games in doubt after Malaysia rejects offer to host the event
In short: Malaysia has rejected an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Officials said cost, time constraints and a…
‘It’s an Aussie invasion’: Inside the NRL’s big gamble as rugby league rolls into Vegas
In short: NRL players and fans have descended on Las Vegas for two opening-round games. The league is hoping to…
London Marathon’s ‘beautiful’ move for full equality praised by athletes
In short: The London Marathon will offer equal prize money to able-bodied and wheelchair athletes for the first time. Australia’s…