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Country footy club apologises for allowing child sex offender to return

Tyrendarra Football Netball Club released a statement confirming the player was no longer part of the club and would not be returning.…

'Hush hush': How one footy club welcomed back a sex offender

When a man who sexually assaulted a minor on a post-season football trip was welcomed back to the club with open arms, Megan decided she was done.…

This local footy club has lost four men to suicide. Here’s what they want you to know

Hawthorn Amateur Football Club has pioneered the Wings program – a mental health care fund which can be used anonymously by players to help them access psychology services.…

Bullying, racism, homophobia met with silence in grassroots footy

The ABC has spoken to several families who say they have been failed by the AFL Integrity Unit following bullying, racism and harassment.…

When Hird talks, players listen: Star’s footy journey since leaving Essendon

James Hird has been hands-on as coaching director at Port Melbourne in the VFL, but is it enough to ready himself to return as Essendon coach?…

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Planning a footy trip in round 11. The dilemma facing Essendon coach Brad Scott

Essendon have one miserly win on the board, but still don’t have an identity, according to a premiership coach.…

This NT community is in footy heartland, but has never produced an AFL player. Why?

Jake Niall flew to the remote Northern Territory to observe the local footy and the game’s progress in Arnhem Land. What he discovered was truly eye-opening.…

AFL LIVE: Hawthorn Hawks, Adelaide Crows face off in Tasmania; Footy fans brace for train delays this weekend

The Hawks and Crows are desperate to show they are contenders in 2026 as they face off in Tasmania tonight. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.…

Freddy is on a roll with his Footy tips | NRL Tips - Round 12

Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler…

House burglar arrested in Begum Bazar, booty worth ₹30 lakh recovered

House burglar arrested in Begum Bazar; ₹30 lakh in stolen gold and cash recovered by police.…

Roma’s possible centenary kit design revealed

Roma is almost at the end of this season and is close to reaching an ambitious goal: returning to the Champions League. A win in Verona will ensure the Giallorossi’s place in the f…

128th annual flower show inaugurated in Ooty

The 128th annual flower show in Ooty, showcasing Tamil heritage, runs until May 28 amid subdued festivities.…

$2000 for a seat at the footy? Rugby World Cup tickets hit new heights

The priciest seats at the final of the 2027 World Cup at Accor Stadium are most expensive ever sold. But there’s a reason, say organisers.…

Behind the social media page that keeps footy clubs up at night

This masthead spoke with the creators of Not All Clubs – a media platform that calls out inequality and bad behaviour in grassroots sport.…

'That is footy': Greats left in awe of Storm connection

A series of Storm players unite to create a remarkable try-scoring situation for Jack Howarth.…

‘I would not have done it’: McRae’s Pendlebury gamble splits footy world as season teeters

Collingwood will celebrate one of the game’s greatest moments next week. But will it cost the club a finals berth?…

EVMs, polling materials sealed in strong room in Ooty

EVMs and polling materials securely stored in Udhagamandalam's strong room, monitored by election officials and representatives.…

‘Back in six weeks’: Kamikamica sets footy return date after terrifying stroke

Unable to move after suffering a stroke in March, Tui Kamikamica feared his NRL career was over. After two successful surgeries, a shock comeback is imminent.…

How watching a game of footy with the PNG PM sealed the deal for Luai

The prime minister of PNG joined the charm offensive to recruit Jarome Luai, and not even a social media sideshow featuring Alex Johnston could detract from the Chiefs’ landmark si…