Month: June 2020

“I dedicate this award to all of my brothers out there, all of my sisters out there inspiring me, marching and fighting for change. Your voices are being heard, and you’re proving to our ancestors that their struggles were not in vain.” That’s how Beyoncé made the most of her moment accepting the Humanitarian Award near the … Continue reading BEYONCÉ DEDICATES HER BET HUMANITARIAN AWARD TO ACTIVISTS: ‘YOUR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD’ Continue Reading →

In some states around Australia, life is slowly returning to normal. Key points: Venues across several states are dealing with social distancing rules Fans have already turned up to watch games in QLD, NSW and SA Perth Stadium is working on hosting the biggest crowds yet next month Western Australia entered phase four restrictions last … Continue reading AFL and NRL crowds are returning to stadiums, but putting more bums on seats is not so simple Continue Reading →

Keith Rogers is 62 years of age and still travels 700 kilometres to win Aussie Rules matches as an A-grade senior player. Key points: Rogers, 62, says footy keeps him fit and he acts as a role model for the next generation He was recently at university in Sydney but returned before border restrictions kept … Continue reading 62yo Keith Rogers still sticking it to the young fellas in A-grade footy Continue Reading →

There are now daily reminders we are fortunate there is footy of any variety being played anywhere in Australia. A suspected positive test here, a surge of reported cases there and the fixtures that were once as reliable and reassuring as a Nanna’s hug are thrown into chaos. The AFL is the victim of both … Continue reading Forget scheduling changes and crowd lockouts — we’re lucky to have any sport at all during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading →

The New South Wales greyhound industry hopes the introduction of new welfare standards will improve the community’s perception of the sport. Key points: The industry says the code sets the highest standards in the country Measures include traceability of a dog’s entire life Industry officials hope the code will help restore community respect The NSW … Continue reading NSW greyhound industry welcomes ‘strict’ new code of practice for animal welfare Continue Reading →

Teenager Bradman Thompson from Central Victoria is living up to his name with the bat. Key points: Bradman Thompson is a six-foot-five, 14-year-old Central Victorian cricketer living up to his name In his last season for the Maiden Gully U14s, he averaged 275 and only went out once His dream is to play nationally and … Continue reading Cricketer Bradman Thompson lives up to his name in Central Victoria Continue Reading →

The Darwin Triple Crown will be the first supercars event to go ahead with crowds amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the Northern Territory government welcoming interstate visitors despite growing concerns about the spread of the virus in Victoria. Key points: Daily attendance will be capped at 4,500 Teams will be kept separate from each other, … Continue reading Darwin supercars event to go ahead with thousands of spectators despite coronavirus spread in Victoria Continue Reading →

The Darwin Triple Crown will be the first supercars event to go ahead with crowds amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the Northern Territory government welcoming interstate visitors despite growing concerns about the spread of the virus in Victoria. Key points: Daily attendance will be capped at 4,500 Teams will be kept separate from each other, … Continue reading Darwin supercars event to go ahead with thousands of spectators despite coronavirus spread in Victoria Continue Reading →