A late 1800s black and white photo of a Chinese-Australian football team
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Is this ‘the great hidden chapter’ behind one of Australia’s biggest sports?

During Lin Jong’s AFL career, footy fans would sometimes mistake him as the first Chinese-Australian to play at the top level. They were off by…

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An NRLW player runs forward, holding the ball in one hand and putting her palm out to fend off defenders with the other.
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Women’s sport is rising faster than ever before — but which sports are keeping pace with wages?

Never before have women’s sports been so prominent in Australia. The success of the Matildas at the FIFA World Cup gave Australians a moment to…

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A young Aboriginal man in a grey suit stands under a tree in front of some corporate buildings.
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Yes campaigners accused of ‘politicising’ SA First Nations sports carnival

The organisers of a First Nations sports carnival in regional South Australia are facing criticism for allowing Voice to Parliament supporters to “politicise” the event,…

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Man looks emotionally into distance outside MCG
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AFL royalty praise ‘icon’ Barassi as one of the sport’s most influential figures

The Australian football community has embraced in a collective mourning after the death of Ron Barassi, one of its greatest sons. Barassi died aged 87…

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This tiny town will lose its sports clubs this year. Here’s how it plans to survive

Quambatook footy seniors captain Ricky Wild knew just what to say. As the first bounce approached yesterday in his side’s home game against Hay, their…

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Associate Professor Deirdre McGhee leans on a lab table with an open breast model.
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How science is tackling this often unspoken, but common sports injury for women

On the football field, the cricket pitch or the netball court, even the best-fitting bra can leave girls and women with breast soreness — or…

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Fox Sports sacks journalist Tom Morris for leaked misogynistic comments

Journalist Tom Morris has been sacked by Fox Sports after a recording of him making misogynistic comments about a female colleague was leaked online. Key…

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