News & Views Denmark men’s national soccer team refuse pay rise and demand equal pay for women’s team Male players from Denmark’s national soccer team have refused raise and accepted a deal that ensures women players get equal pay.
Soapbox When is the right time to pose ‘the kiss question’? The words “post-match kiss” spark memories of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final, when ex Spanish football president Luis Rubiales kissed footballer Jenni Hermoso without her consent.
Sport ‘She wasn’t meant to live’: Swimmer Alexa Leary has qualified for the Paralympics A former triathlete, Alexa Leary nearly died after a catastrophic bike accident in 2021. This week, she qualified to swim at the Paralympics.
Sport Ariarne Titmus smashes 200m freestyle world record previously held by Mollie O’Callaghan Ariarne Titmus has smashed the 200m freestyle world record by 0.86 seconds in one of the most thrilling races in Australian swimming history.
Sport ‘Please don’t even go there’: Jelena Dokic calls out body shaming after weight loss People are once again talking about Jelena Dokic’s body, and Dokic has hit back in a powerful post on social media.
Sport Britain’s Jamie Chadwick becomes third woman to win Indy NXT British racer Jamie Chadwick has won the Indy NXT becoming just the third woman in history to win an Indy NXT race.
News & Views How Bree Walker became Australia’s most successful bobsledder In March 2024, Bree Walker claimed Australia’s highest bobsleigh honour, recording the nation’s first-ever World Cup gold medal.
Sport ‘Think I’m still dreaming’: Queensland Maroons force decider in women’s State of Origin The Queensland Maroons have forced a decider in the first three-match series, with an odd-defying 11-10 victory over Newcastle’s Sky Blues.
News & Views Caroline Veitch appointed CFO at Football Australia Caroline Veitch has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Football Australia, bringing extensive experience in finance to the role.
Sport Margaret McLachlan broke four cycling records in the 1960s. She still hasn’t received recognition for it. In 1966, 21-year-old cyclist Margaret McLachlan cycled from Sydney to Melbourne in 58 hours and 33 minutes, breaking the record – for both men and women’s cycling – at the time.
Sport Evonne Goolagong Cawley honours Lydia Williams in perfect farewell on home soil Veteran Matildas’ goalkeeper Lydia Williams was honoured at her final match on home soil by tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
News & Views The 2024 AFLW fixture is here. Here’s what you need to know The AFL has released the fixture for the 2024 NAB AFLW season, with exciting new plans to grow the game across the country.