Josh Alston - Sports Reporter

Over 15 years as a sport journalist in print and digital media throughout Queensland with News Corp publications. Covered sports events including NRL, AFL, Rugby, NBL, Davis Cup tennis, V8 Supercars and more. Joined Daily Mail Australia in March when the new Sport desk was introduced.

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis share adorable first baby bump picture as mum reveals how long they had been trying for their first child

25/11/24 05:13

Australian Matildas star Samantha Kerr and her fiance Kristie Mewis have share the first baby bump image as the couple begin their journey toward becoming parents for the first time...read

Aussie cricket coach cops fine for damaging dressing room in the most ridiculous way possible
24/11/24 11:28
Australia's disastrous start to the summer of cricket has sunk even deeper, with a Test great and assistant coach fined for damaging a dressing room
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Australia's best ever Olympian Emma McKeon makes huge call on swimming future
24/11/24 11:07
Australia's best ever Olympian has officially called time on her swimming career, with Emma Mckeon making the huge announcement on Monday
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AFL slammed for 'tokenistic' demand during the 2024 draft that left clubs scrambling
23/11/24 05:16
AFL clubs have reportedly been ordered to include women in their decision making process at the 2024 draft in a move that has been labelled "tokenistic"
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Cricket fans accuse Indian skipper of ILLEGAL act that destroyed the Australian batting order
23/11/24 04:11
Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah has sensationally been accused of chucking after ripping through the Australian top order in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar series
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Cruel trolls mock Allan Border after former Test skipper makes rare public appearance following Parkinson's diagnosis
23/11/24 03:18
Former Aussie Test skipper Allan Border has made a brave appearance at Optus Stadium for the first match against India, only to be cruelly mocked by trolls over his voice
AFL clubs circle Tarryn Thomas despite most recent court appearance over menacing calls to ex-girlfriend
22/11/24 11:51
Fallen AFL star Tarryn Thomas remains under close scrutiny by clubs considering his potential return to football despite a string of controversies including his most recent court appearance
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India captain's wife posts bizarre social media message claiming her husband's 'booty' is better than his bowling
22/11/24 11:02
While millions of Indian supporters were left in awe of skipper Jasprit Bumrah's bowling against Australia in the first Test, his wife had a very different take
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Aussie bowler Mitchell Starc predicts more carnage in first Test against India as fans slam Australian capitulation
22/11/24 09:46
Pace ace Mitchell Starc predicts the tricky Optus Stadium wicket will only continue to misbehave as Australia's Border-Gavaskar series opener against India rockets towards an early finish
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Aussie cricket star Glenn Maxwell reveals the stupid mistake he made that almost ruined his romance with glamorous wife Vini before it even started
22/11/24 06:18
Aussie cricket star Glenn Maxwell was able to bowl his maiden over, but he has now revealed that it almost never happened after he ghosted his eventual wife
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World-famous YouTuber IShowSpeed races AFL star and both men say they won - so who do YOU think finished first?
22/11/24 05:27
An attempt to show up Aussie footballers has backfired spectacularly on YouTube sensation IShowSpeed when he got a huge shock after racing AFL star Darcy Jones.
Jarryd Hayne is about to play footy for the first time since he was jailed for rape before the charges were overturned
22/11/24 04:15
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will return to competitive rugby league for the first time since he was released from prison and his sexual assault convictions were quashed earlier this year.
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Record-setting YouTuber IShowSpeed loses his mind as he's hit with hilarious prank in Australia - after making a VERY strange request about a kangaroo
22/11/24 01:53
One of the biggest YouTube stars on the planet has got more than he bargained for on a trip to Australia when he fell victim to an epic prank in Sydney.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is caught out in a BIZARRE act in Wallabies team photo as he makes a stunning confession
22/11/24 01:03
If you ever needed proof the NRL convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is hyper competitive, you don't need to look much further than the Wallabies' most recent team photo.
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price blasts Cricket Australia for ignoring Indigenous Aussies who are 'sick to death of being painted as victims'
21/11/24 11:26
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has turned the flamethrower on Cricket Australia after the governing body decided not to hold any form of the game on January 26.
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Compare your diet to what a Wallabies star eats as one of Australia's fittest, strongest men Carlo Tizzano reveals his day on a plate
19/11/24 06:32
Have you ever wanted to know how much food is required to fuel a Wallabies forward? Carlo Tizzano has revealed his daily diet - and you'll be glad you're not paying his grocery bill.
TV sport icon Bruce McAvaney makes stunning career move aged 71 - and names the young Aussie athlete who's on track to be BETTER than Cathy Freeman
19/11/24 04:45
He has been the voice for a staggering 12 Summer Olympic Games, now Australia's undisputed king of sports calling is taking on a new role.
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Who is Sam Kerr's fiancee Kristie Mewis? Everything you need to know about the Matildas star's love after they dropped amazing baby news
19/11/24 02:56
Most Australians who love their sport know all Sam Kerr's life and achievements, but it's a different story when it comes to the American star who stole her heart.
The homophobic trolling of Sam Kerr over her baby news is disgraceful - but there's another HUGE problem with the reaction to the Matildas star's joy
19/11/24 01:52
Sam Kerr and her fiancee Kristie Mewis have been forced to go into lockdown after being plagued by homophobic comments - but trolls have also revealed their ignorance online.
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Trolls have a ridiculous conspiracy theory about Sam Kerr's amazing baby news
19/11/24 12:16
Internet trolls have hijacked Australian Matildas captain Sam Kerr's baby announcement with a groundless conspiracy theory surrounding her motives for having a child.
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Matildas star Chloe Logarzo gets married in stunning ceremony in Thailand
18/11/24 05:08
Chloe Logarzo was left devastated when injury made her miss the Matildas' historic run in last year's World Cup - but now she's had one of the best days of her life.
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Footy great Brendan Fevola reveals he came incredibly close to getting into wild brawl while he was out with his daughters
18/11/24 04:02
The Carlton great was so close to the wild NBL brawl that rocked John Cain Arena in Melbourne on Sunday that he was concerned he might have to start throwing punches himself.
Kellie Finlayson posts heart-rending, never-before-seen footage of her cancer battle as she marks sad milestone
18/11/24 01:33
Kellie Finlayson has marked three years of living with cancer with a touching and at times heartbreaking montage of what it is like to be a young mother battling the deadly disease.
Much-hyped Jake Paul and Mike Tyson bout fizzles out as Aussie athletes and boxing royalty slam the Netflix event as 'sad', 'trash' and a 'grab the money and run job'
16/11/24 06:40
Australian athletes from multiple codes have been left fuming by the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson 'con job', slamming the YouTube star for pulling his punches against 'sad' former heavyweight champ
Breakout Aussie NBA star earns the nickname 'The Great Barrier Thief' as he matches a feat only ever achieved by Michael Jordan
16/11/24 05:47
Dyson Daniels has continued his scoring surge with 25 points, equalling an impressive Michael Jordan streak as he helped Atlanta beat Washington 129-117 in the NBA Cup
Why Latrell Mitchell will be allowed to line up for round one of the 2025 NRL season despite being suspended
16/11/24 05:17
Latrell Mitchell might be available for the Rabbitohs in the first round of the 2025 NRL season under new coach Wayne Bennett
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Hilarious moment new Collingwood recruit Tim Membrey is tormented by a swooping magpie
16/11/24 04:40
He might not play for St Kilda anymore, but new Collingwood recruit Tim Membrey is still being tormented by magpies
Sydney Kings NBL star Kouat Noi reveals how a NBA legend Manute Bol saved his life when a killer illness put him in hospital for three months
16/11/24 03:50
Kouat Noi has become a breakout star of Australian basketball but he has revealed he is only alive because of the actions of an NBA icon
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Aussie boxer Ebanie 'Blonde Bomber' Bridges delivers verdict on Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul super bout
16/11/24 01:26
Australian boxer Ebanie 'Blonde Bomber' Bridges has made her call on who wins the megafight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul , but it comes with a condition
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Sam Kerr's fresh injury concerns a mystery that even Matildas coach is in the dark about
15/11/24 11:49
Matildas captain Sam Kerr will miss the next four matches as mystery continues to surround her return from an ACL tear that even interim coach Tom Sermanni has been kept in the dark on
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How a rugby league fan that idolises Johnathan Thurston ended up on the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul undercard
15/11/24 09:38
Dana Coolwell once aspired to play NRL and took up boxing for fitness, now the Queenslander who grew up idolising Johnathan Thurston is set to box on the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul undercard
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Revealed: Some Aussie sports fans are being told they can't be trusted to drink full-strength beer at the footy - and it's all because of where they live
15/11/24 06:26
Having a beer at the footy is a 24-carat Australian tradition - but thousands of sport fans are being short-changed when it comes to their beverages and it's all down to which postcodes they live in.
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NRL convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was the toast of rugby after stunning Wallabies debut - but now he's been hit by a SAVAGE setback
15/11/24 02:32
The former Sydney Roosters star had a dream debut as he helped the Wallabies to an underdog win over England at Twickenham on Monday morning, Australian time.
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Footy star Bernie Vince confesses to a DISGRACEFUL act at his teammate Rory Sloane's 21st birthday party - and his dad was also involved
15/11/24 01:39
Adelaide Crows star Bernie Vince has left two radio hosts shocked as he owned up to committing an act that would get him barred from any pub in Australia.
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See the shattering moment Noosa Pirates footy star allegedly attacks opponent and leaves him with injuries so severe he's been charged with causing grievous bodily harm
14/11/24 11:34
An alleged attack in the Sunshine Coast rugby league competition has left one player with a shattered jaw and another suspended for 12 months and facing serious criminal charges.
Jockey James McDonald reveals the CRAZY amount of money he earned in just one week
12/11/24 06:43
James McDonald is one of the premier hoops on the face of the planet. He has opened up about the incredible earn he was on when he rode a string of winners in Australia recently.
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Footy star Tom Robinson reveals the awful health battle that became so bad he was desperate NOT to be called up by the New Zealand All Blacks
12/11/24 05:03
Footy star Tom Robinson shocked the rugby world last month when he announced he was retiring just shy of his 30th birthday. Now he has opened up about the reasons why.
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Bombshell twist in case of footy star Brandon Wakeham who faced possible life in jail for allegedly dealing huge amounts of drugs
12/11/24 04:54
Ex-Wests Tigers playmaker Brandon Wakeham was arrested in dramatic scenes when he arrived at footy training in Manly in May this year.
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Footy tragic claims the AFL accidentally leaked the Gold Coast Suns' new team logo - and fans are NOT happy with the result
12/11/24 02:16
The Gold Coast Suns could be the second AFL club to undergo a rebrand for the 2025 season after fans mercilessly slammed the Adelaide Crows' new emblem.
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Revealed: How much Raygun made from her first big sponsorship deal - as she reveals what she's doing to pay the bills
11/11/24 11:58
The Raygun show continues to roll on following her disastrous yet iconic performance at the Paris Olympics, with the breakdancing phenomenon converting her fame into cash.
Shattered Aussie sporting legend John Eales reveals family secrets as he pays tribute to his mum after her death
11/11/24 06:41
Wallabies legend John Eales was able to square off against some of the toughest men on the planet during his playing career, but his mother was the real source of his strength.
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Why this photo of Pat Cummins at a Coldplay concert with his wife Becky should make Aussie cricket fans angry
11/11/24 05:00
The men in green and gold lost the deciding game in the one-day international series against Pakistan at Perth's Optus Stadium on Sunday - and the result was made even worse by Cummins' Instagram post.
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See footy superstar Marcus Bontempelli's very romantic marriage proposal on Italian holiday with his glamorous partner
11/11/24 03:06
The pain of missing the Brownlow in controversial circumstances will be a distant memory for AFL star Marcus Bontempelli now that he has announced his engagement.
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Female kids' footy coach gives shocking account of alleged attack by male parent who left her with a traumatic brain injury
11/11/24 02:48
The traumatised coach has opened up about the alleged incident at a soccer festival, which has left her unable to stand for more than an hour a day after she was knocked unconscious.
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Revealed: The shock development that gave some of Australia's most notorious crime figures the green light to live it up at spring carnival races
11/11/24 01:30
A move by police to stop gangland figures and even a champion jockey from being trackside for famous events like the Melbourne Cup and Oaks Day isn't working as intended.
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How Nathan Lyon became collateral damage in Australian sandpaper disgrace
09/11/24 05:09
While the eyes of the world glared at the Australian captains and fast bowlers during the infamous sandpaper cheating scandal, it was spinner Nathan Lyon who was caught in the crossfire.
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Jamie Kah and Michelle Payne's touching tribute to racing legend Colin McKenna who has been farewelled at his Union Station property
09/11/24 04:05
The leading women of Australian Racing have formed a horseback tribute to the late Colin McKenna, with Michelle Payne and Jamie Kah honouring the late self-made billionaire at his funeral on Saturday
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The insane amount of money Felise Kaufusi paid for THAT haircut - and what Wayne Bennett thought about it
09/11/24 12:02
He has won premierships, Origin series and is part of a Tongan side that will contest an historic Pacific Championships final, but the biggest talking point about Felise Kaufusi this year has been his hair
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How a cheeky Adam Zampa comment forced Pakistan to burn a review - but Aussies are smashed anyway
08/11/24 10:30
Adam Zampa helped spare Australia from a record demolition job in the second ODI against Pakistan on Friday and also helped rob their opponents of a vital review late in the Aussie innings
Champion ironman reveals heroic act that saved two lives: 'He was 30 seconds from dying … you could see it in his eyes'
08/11/24 03:17
One of Australia's leading ironman champions has revealed the haunting moment he saw the life leaving a swimmer's eyes moments before he saved his life at Byron Bay.
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Fans shocked as footy heartthrob Bailey Smith makes a very surprising admission about his personal life
08/11/24 02:35
Smith made headlines when he decided to leave the Western Bulldogs after five years with the club and switch to the Geelong Cats. Now he has opened up in a revealing Q&A session.
Legendary footy hard man Mark Carroll breaks down in tears as he makes emotional confession about what he put his family through when he was playing
08/11/24 01:20
Mark Carroll was one of the hardest men in the NRL's hardest era, but his success on the field saw him pay a high price off it - with his appearance in a TV show setting off a very emotional response.
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Boxing legend Danny Green reveals a second tragedy has struck family who lost their son to a cocaine-fuelled coward punch attack
08/11/24 12:48
Australian boxing champion Danny Green has revealed tragic news has struck his good friends the Walker family, who lost their son Jaiden in devastating circumstances in 2017.
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Wild scenes as glammed up Melbourne Cup revellers kick off their heels and let loose long after the race that stops the nation
05/11/24 10:43
More than 90,000 flocked to Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday for the race that stops the nation.
Where did your horse finish in Melbourne Cup 2024? From the outsider that claimed victory to the disappointments down the stretch
05/11/24 04:47
Plenty of Aussies would be ripping up their betting slips after Knight's Choice became the roughest horst to win the Melbourne Cup since Prince of Penzance in 2015, but where did your tip finish?
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Rank outsider Knight's Choice stuns Melbourne Cup in photo finish at packed house at Flemington
05/11/24 04:15
Rank outsider Knight's Choice has clamed the 2024 Melbourne Cup in a photo finish, beating Japanese raider Warp Speed by a nose
Can you spot the surprising element to footy star turned horse racing reporter Billy Slater's Melbourne Cup attire?
05/11/24 03:40
Former NRL superstar Billy Slater has become an overnight hit in a new sport, but some viewers have questioned part of his Melbourne Cup attire in his new role interviewing jockeys
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Find out which horse artificial intelligence thinks will win the Melbourne Cup
05/11/24 12:38
Picking a winner at the Melbourne Cup can sometimes be just as much about luck as it is about skill, so how will artificial intelligence fare in picking this year's race
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Nathan Cleary posts his surgery scars from his hospital bed after a much-needed operation - as girlfriend Mary Fowler shares a very revealing pic of the couple
04/11/24 10:56
Penrith Panthers fans can rejoice, skipper Nathan Cleary is set to be 100 per cent for for Round 1 of the NRL season in Vegas despite delaying his shoulder surgery to be with his girlfriend Mary Fowler
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David Warner makes his TV commentary debut and tells a hilarious joke at his own expense - but the reaction from fans is MERCILESS
04/11/24 06:28
The era of David Warner the international cricketer is over and the career of David Warner the cricket analyst has just begun - but it has got off to a very rocky start.
How you can pick the 2024 Melbourne Cup winner using these simple lessons from the history of Australia's greatest race
04/11/24 04:26
Some trends are clear among winning horses over the Melbourne Cup's 163-year history, and that evidence could be just the tip you need to cash in on Tuesday's big race.
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Revealed: Australia's most exclusive sports club goes fully woke with a shock addition to its dress code
04/11/24 03:55
The Melbourne Cricket Club has been an Aussie sporting institution since 1838, with a long waiting list to become a member and enjoy luxury access to the best events at the MCG.
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Everything you need to know about Melbourne Cup 2024: When it's on, how to watch, weather forecast, and the latest on the field
04/11/24 01:51
The race the stops a nation is here again and Daily Mail Australia is here to answer all your questions about the Melbourne Cup.
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UK raider Lake Forest storms home to claim a thrilling win in $10million Golden Eagle before double protest lodged
02/11/24 06:12
William Haggas-trained Lake Forest has won a thrilling Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill Gardens with Cieren Fallon in the saddle
Jamie Kah bounces back from a broken nose to ride Goldrush Guru to glory in Victoria Derby - but there might be more bad news to come
02/11/24 06:01
Leading jockey Jamie Kah has shaken off a bloodied and broken nose form an earlier race to claim victory in the Victoria Derby
How Ben Simmons' $177million NBA fortune could supercharge Australian league as Aussie start commits to LA Olympics in Boomers swansong
02/11/24 04:53
Aussie basketball star Ben Simmons has signalled how he intends to spend part of his NBA fortune when he retires, which comes as great news for domestic basketball in Australia
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Coldplay singer Chris Martin's touching gesture to honour his old mate Shane Warne in his home town of Melbourne
02/11/24 04:10
International mega-group Coldplay have honoured Australian cricket legend Shane Warne for the second time on their Music of the Spheres tour
Jarome Luai makes BIG promise to Wests Tigers fans in first message to long-suffering fans
01/11/24 11:03
Marquee signing Jarome Luai has delivered a huge promise to Wests Tigers fans that are hurting from the pain of three consecutive wooden spoons - he is coming to Concord to win
The incredible move that saw Aussie Oscar Piastri secure pole position for Brazilian Grand Prix
01/11/24 10:16
Aussie Oscar Piastri has secured pole position for the São Paulo Sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix, edging out McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the final moments
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Melbourne Cup bombshell as ANOTHER leading contender faces being scratched after failing vet check
01/11/24 09:54
The Melbourne Cup has been thrown into chaos with leading English raider Onesmoothoperator under doubt for the race that stops a nation
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Footy star Angus Crichton slams man with a fat-shaming insult after being trolled about his mental health issues
01/11/24 05:03
Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has been praised by his supporters for standing up to online trolls after the rep forward stood up for himself after getting a shocking response to a post.
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Aussie footy great reveals what he REALLY shouted during one of the most controversial Hakas ever - before getting knocked out by his Kiwi rival
01/11/24 02:38
Willie Mason has set the record straight on the classic match in which he was called out for "disrespecting" New Zealand's famous pre-match war dance.
Josh Addo-Carr sends a sad message to Bulldogs fans after the club sacked him for testing positive to cocaine and not coming clean about it
01/11/24 12:20
The talented winger's time at Belmore is over after he was sacked at a board meeting on Thursday, with the Bulldogs noting his 'lack of transparency' over the cocaine test that has damaged his career.
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Iconic TV commentator Bruce McAvaney delivers damning six-word statement on how the Melbourne Cup has changed for the worse
01/11/24 12:08
McAvaney has covered the race that stops the nation for several decades and while he's still in love with the world-famous event, he's not so sure about millions of Aussies.
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Bombshell development means footy star's career 'is over' after he allegedly tested positive to cocaine before being hit with drug trafficking charges
31/10/24 10:33
Melbourne Demons star Joel Smith has been provisionally suspended since October last year and he is being investigated by the AFL and Sport Integrity Australia.
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Tennis bad-boy Nick Kyrgios reels off a list of conspiracy theories, suggesting the earth 'could be flat', it's 'insane' to believe humans built Egypt's pyramids - and hinting moon landing was faked
29/10/24 06:27
Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios has always moved to the beat of his own drum, and it appears he has some pretty out-there beliefs when it comes to some of humanity's greatest accomplishments.
Freakishly talented Aussie teen Gout Gout who's been compared to Usain Bolt takes a huge step towards sporting superstardom
29/10/24 04:33
Queensland-based Gout Gout is on track to shatter Australian records galore after announcing himself to the athletics world in stunning fashion this year.
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Aussie sport star Laura Enever risks her life every time she competes - now she reveals her REAL fear is something millions of Australians do every day
29/10/24 02:16
Laura Enever has stared death in the face many times and holds the world record for surfing the most dangerous break on the planet - but one commonplace practice gives her the yips.
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Footy star on $500,000 a year quits because he's lost his passion for the game aged just 25 - and fans are all pointing the finger of blame in the same direction
28/10/24 11:09
Controversial North Melbourne forward Jaidyn Stephenson is set to retire from the AFL at just 25 with a year left on his contract after falling out of love with the game
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Aussie Olympics legend learns his fate after sneaking into ex-wife's home wearing black gloves and making her fear for her life in shocking assault
28/10/24 06:34
Former Tasmanian Olympic rower Simon Burgess has learned his fate in court after assaulting his ex-wife in her home in a shocking attack in December last year.
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