Regional footy club sends a message by acting swiftly on offensive coach
A regional NSW football club has done what many organisations struggle with: it identified a problem and fixed it fast. But the real issue runs deeper.
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Australian and international sport
Jimmy O'Brien 
Can the Lions Make History? Brisbane Faces 17-Team Challenge for Three-Peat
Brisbane's pursuit of an unprecedented third straight premiership begins Saturday at the Gabba, but 17 other clubs are hungry to disrupt the Lions' reign.
Patrick Donnelly 
Aston Martin faces reality check as vibration crisis threatens F1 season
Aston Martin's new F1 campaign is in jeopardy after dangerous vibrations forced drivers to limit race participation to just 15-25 laps, threatening the team's ability to finish the Melbourne Grand Prix.
Mitchell Tan 
Matildas' Offensive Display Masks Defensive Questions Against Iran
Australia's emphatic win over Iran at the Gold Coast showcased offensive brilliance, yet deeper analysis reveals vulnerabilities that South Korea may exploit this weekend.
Megan Torres 
Australia's Winter Paralympics Team Heads to Milano Cortina
Australia is sending one of its biggest Winter Paralympics teams ever to Milano Cortina, competing in Para Alpine Skiing, Para Biathlon, Para Snowboarding, and four other disciplines.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Aston Martin faces race-day crisis at Melbourne Grand Prix
Aston Martin is down to its final two batteries ahead of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, with team principal Adrian Newey describing the situation as a 'scary place' amid ongoing Honda power unit problems.
Ella Sullivan 
Golden Coast, Iron Chains: The Iranian Women's Team's Impossible Position
As Iran's women footballers compete on the Gold Coast, reports of heavy surveillance and state broadcaster condemnation expose the brutal constraints facing athletes caught between conscience and coercion.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Fowler and Kerr Back on the Board as Matildas Dominate Iran
Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr both found the back of the net in Australia's commanding 4-0 victory over Iran, signalling the Matildas are finding their rhythm ahead of a decisive clash with South Korea.
Patrick Donnelly 
Matildas Show Class in Triumph Over Iran, But the Real Victory is Human
Australia's convincing 4-0 Women's Asian Cup win over Iran on the Gold Coast was about far more than three points. The jersey swap that followed revealed sport's enduring power to transcend politics.
Megan Torres 
F1's Melbourne overhaul: Louder, slower, and harder to master
F1 teams expect unpredictability at Melbourne's 2026 Grand Prix as radical new regulations make cars louder, slower on corners, and considerably harder to handle.
Priya Narayanan 
Melbourne's Grand Opening: F1 Season Begins Despite Middle East Chaos
Formula 1's season opener in Melbourne is proceeding as planned, though regional airspace closures from the Israel-Iran conflict forced teams to reroute flights through Asia. Race organisers remain confident despite logistical turbulence.
Yuki Tamura 
McRae Stands Firm as Magpies Prepare for St Kilda Showdown
Craig McRae has flatly denied being approached by Carlton and addressed unfair personal rumours as Collingwood prepares to face St Kilda at the MCG on Sunday.
Patrick Donnelly 
Ferrari's Early Statement As McLaren Stumbles Into New Era
Ferrari made the strongest opening statement of Formula 1's new regulatory era Friday, with Charles Leclerc fastest in opening practice. McLaren's defending champions faced immediate hurdles.
Patrick Donnelly 
Boland Raises Alarm Over MCG Turf Ahead of Shield Final
Scott Boland has voiced concern about the MCG surface ahead of the Sheffield Shield final, with AFL action threatening pitch integrity before the March 26 decider.
Patrick Donnelly 
Permanent Hardware, Fresh Start: Ilias Ready to Repay Titans' Faith
Lachlan Ilias makes his Gold Coast Titans debut on Saturday carrying a metal rod in his leg and a point to prove after years of harsh scrutiny in Sydney.
Megan Torres 
Phil 'Split Pin' Brock Dead at 75: A Sporting Family Mourns
Phil Brock, younger brother of Bathurst legend Peter Brock and father of West Coast Eagles defender Sandy Brock, has died unexpectedly aged 75.
Patrick Donnelly 
Curnow Returns to Haunt His Former Club as 2026 AFL Season Kicks Off
The 2026 AFL season opens Thursday night at the SCG, with Charlie Curnow facing his former club Carlton in what promises to be the storyline of the opening round.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Racing NSW's $420m Prizemoney Milestone Comes With Political Undertow
Racing NSW has distributed $420.2 million in prizemoney in 2024-25, outpacing every other state by $110 million, but the announcement doubles as a political broadside.
Daniel Kovac 
McKellar Backs Suaalii as Position Debate Swirls Ahead of Hurricanes Test
Dan McKellar has defended Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's quiet opening to the 2026 season as the Waratahs prepare to host the Hurricanes at Allianz Stadium.
Patrick Donnelly 
McKellar Commits to Suaalii at Centre, Brushing Off Positional Debate
Dan McKellar has dismissed speculation about shifting Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii from outside centre, with the Waratahs sitting top of the Super Rugby Pacific table after two bonus-point wins.
Patrick Donnelly