Shayne Bugden, Sports Editor, Australia

After spending 21 years as a journalist with Australia's biggest magazine company - including editing the title widely known as the footy bible, Rugby League Week - Shayne has been with Daily Mail Australia for almost six years, first as an assistant editor before making the switch to running the Sport desk when it was introduced this March.

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Is this the most boring Australian Open for decades? Fans and experts say YES - and they have evidence to back it up

29/01/26 06:53

When Jannik Sinner rolled to a lopsided win over Ben Shelton at Rod Laver Arena, the result kicked off a wave of criticism online....read

Footy star learns his fate after raping a woman twice at his gym - as judge blasts him over disgraceful five-word comment to his victim
28/01/26 02:09
Callum Hay was sentenced in Adelaide's District Court on Wednesday over the sickening attacks he carried out in February 2023.
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Stunning video of Alex de Minaur in an out-of-character meltdown fuels Australian Open privacy storm
28/01/26 01:02
The Aussie star was caught in a very out-of-character display as he spoke with his team straight after his shattering loss to Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday night.
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Michael Klim reveals the heartbreaking warning he gave his fiancée before he proposed
27/01/26 05:19
The Olympic gold medallist met Michelle Owen just before he got the shattering diagnosis that changed his life forever.
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Disgraced footy identity Ricky Nixon slams 'woke' Australian of the Year - because she's a woman
27/01/26 04:00
The 62-year-old footy controversy magnet listed four reason why he can't stand the decision to give the honour to Katherine Bennell-Pegg.
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See the moment security guards tell one of the Australian Open's biggest stars that she CAN'T enter Melbourne Park
27/01/26 01:58
Iga Swiatek is a three-time Grand Slam champion and the No.2 seed in the women's singles - but that didn't matter on Tuesday morning.
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Australian Open heat bomb forces organisers to take drastic measures - with some stars especially vulnerable because they cannot sweat
26/01/26 10:16
A raft of changes have been made as the mercury gets set to hit 45C - with Melbourne a chance of suffering through its hottest day on record.
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How a local tennis star made $480,000 from one of the biggest shocks at the Australian Open
25/01/26 05:13
Maddison Inglis's bank account will now be in rude health after the tournament was rocked by a bombshell announcement on Saturday.
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See the stunning moment Australian Open star is left writhing in pain as he has agonising health problem on live TV
25/01/26 04:13
The hosts of the Australian Open broadcast were visibly alarmed when their guest suddenly stopped talking after winning his third-round match.
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Footy star Taylor Adams is rushed to hospital after being knocked out in alleged attack at trendy Sydney nightspot
25/01/26 02:54
Sydney Swans star Taylor Adams was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in an ambulance after the incident at around 10pm on Saturday.
Tennis fans left divided after American star Ben Shelton wrote a four-word 'anti-woke' message about the USA's problems at the Australian Open
25/01/26 02:15
Like most winners at the Australian Open, Shelton wrote a few words on a TV camera for his fans. However, his words kicked off a big debate online amid huge tension in America.
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Concern for Channel Nine star Tony Jones as he takes a nasty fall on live TV at the Australian Open
25/01/26 12:59
The veteran sports presenter was playing a game of pickleball when things went very wrong on Sunday morning.
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Fans air conspiracy theory about why Naomi Osaka 'REALLY pulled out of the Australian Open'
24/01/26 11:19
Osaka dropped her bombshell announcement just hours before she was due to face Australia's Maddison Inglis on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday night.
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Troubled footy star Brandon Smith opens up about going to rehab for the first time as his career hangs in the balance amid cocaine and betting scandal
22/01/26 02:43
The man known as 'Hectic Cheese' took a life-changing step after making headlines for all the wrong reasons last year.
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Fans erupt over 18-year-old Russian tennis star's unthinkably 'foul-mouthed' message to Australian Open crowd after they went berserk for her opponent - but others aren't so convinced
21/01/26 11:34
Mirra Andreeva stormed to a straight-sets victory on Wednesday night - but what happened just after match point has fuelled a big debate online.
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Nick Kyrgios definitely has a type as he debuts his new love interest at the Australian Open... and she looks just like his ex Costeen Hatzi
21/01/26 12:34
A lightning rod for controversy during his turbulent career, Kyrgios split from his long-time girlfriend Costeen Hatzi in March last year, with the influencer remaining tight-lipped about the reason.
Novak Djokovic is disgusted when he finds out what 19 per cent of Aussies would do with their dogs: 'Australia, what is wrong with you?'
21/01/26 05:09
The Grand Slam legend couldn't hide his revulsion when he appeared on Channel Nine with Andy Lee.
Women's footy star could make shock move after being accused of domestic violence offences against ex-girlfriend
21/01/26 03:14
Maddie Studdon has been charged with stalking/intimidation with the intention of fear or physical harm and using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend.
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Fans slam Venus Williams after tennis legend bows out in the first round at the Australian Open
19/01/26 01:41
Williams said she was proud of her effort after losing in three sets to Olga Danilovic on Sunday - but tennis tragics aren't impressed.
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Have you seen this man? Why Australian Open star Emma Raducanu desperately wants to get in touch with her new No.1 fan
19/01/26 12:27
The British star defied her injury-hit preparation for the Open by winning her first match in straight sets on Sunday night.
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Wild moment tennis' 'biggest BRAT' sends a very clear message to boozed-up fans after her win on notorious Australian Open 'party court' - as viewers erupt over her reaction: 'First-class stirrer'
18/01/26 05:05
Court six at Melbourne Park has developed a bad reputation with players since a two-storey bar was added in 2024.
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Furious Australian Open cult hero Destanee Aiava turns the tables on troll who targeted her with 'effing disgusting' comment about her looks: 'Karma is a b**ch'
18/01/26 03:04
Instead of doing what she's always been told and simply blocking the troll, this time Destanee Aiava decided to expose them in explosive fashion.
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Channel Nine's Australian Open coverage gets off to horror start as host drops an absolute CLANGER about wheelchair tennis legend Dylan Alcott's handicap
18/01/26 01:42
The broadcaster's coverage of the main draw from Melbourne Park was only a few minutes old when the cringeworthy scenes began.
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Roger Federer is confused by Ash Barty's daughter's name as the tennis legends share a candid chat during heartwarming Australian Open appearance
17/01/26 11:39
The former world No.1s delighted the crowd in a match against Aussie greats Lleyton Hewitt and Pat Rafter.
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Cricket great Damien Martyn tells all after almost dying due to killer condition that left him in a coma and unable to walk or talk
17/01/26 10:50
The 54-year-old former Test star spent eight days fighting for his life in an induced coma.
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Tennis legend Jim Courier is spotted doing a VERY unusual job
15/01/26 10:49
The 55-year-old, four-time Grand Slam champion has become one of the best commentators in tennis since he retired from the tour.
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Aussie cricket great Peter Siddle becomes the butt of jokes about huge age gap between him and his girlfriend
15/01/26 04:54
Peter Siddle, 41, starred in 67 Tests for Australia and is still playing for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.
Revealed: The two reasons why Tom Silvagni is appealing his rape conviction from behind bars
15/01/26 03:21
Tom Silvagni, the son of AFL legend Stephen, was sentenced to six years and two months in jail.
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The VERY unfortunate name of Lachie Neale's racehorse surfaces as the footy star gets a rare win amid his marriage scandal
15/01/26 01:31
Neale has stepped down as co-captain of the Brisbane Lions and his wife Jules has left him to return to Western Australia.
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Cruz Hewitt impersonates dad Lleyton but it's not enough to stop his Australian Open campaign ending in bitter disappointment
13/01/26 05:36
The 17-year-old had plenty of support from a big crowd and his parents Bec and Lleyton, but it wasn't enough.
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Katie Boulter opens up about her wedding plans with Alex de Minaur
13/01/26 02:39
The British star and her Aussie man became an item in 2020 and announced their engagement just over a year ago.
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See the photo that made Australian Open star Taylor Fritz fat-shame himself
13/01/26 12:35
Taylor Fritz, who is the ninth seed for the upcoming Grand Slam, didn't hold back when he saw the image on social media.
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'All-time great' Aussie cricket captain Alyssa Healy makes a difficult admission as she retires
12/01/26 09:41
She made her debut as a teenager and has now pulled the pin after a glittering career that could see her play 300 matches for her country.
Struggling footy star Bobby Hill is targeted by disgraceful AI deepfake as telltale signs point to him visiting his sons after relationship split
12/01/26 06:33
Last week it was revealed that Hill is taking a leave of absence from the Magpies as he deals with personal issues.
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Shirtless and smiling Lachie Neale enjoys a housewarming at his new bachelor pad... as he faces the toughest call of his career
12/01/26 04:44
The 32-year-old's future is clouded not just personally, but also professionally in the wake of the drama surrounding his marriage.
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Fans voice concerns for Australian Open star Iga Swiatek over worrying outbursts
12/01/26 03:58
The world No.2 will be trying to add the Australian Open title to her collection of wins at Wimbledon, Roland Garros and Flushing Meadows.
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The AFL's most controversial commentator says Lachie Neale's marriage drama is a good thing - as footy star has an unexpected win
12/01/26 02:35
Neale reliquished the co-captaincy of the Brisbane Lions at a press conference on January 2 in which he also confirmed his split from wife Jules.
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Aryna Sabalenka stuns her multi-millionaire boyfriend with a HUGE marriage hint as crowd goes wild
11/01/26 11:33
The world No.1 had fans in stitches during her victory speech after taking the singles title at the Brisbane International.
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The Australian Open gets a heavy-duty security upgrade as police bring out the big guns
11/01/26 04:28
The news comes as the tournament director warns protesters that there will be a zero-tolerance attitude to disruptions this year.
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Matildas star Lydia Williams announces she's had a baby with a UNIQUE name
11/01/26 03:20
Lydia Williams' big news drew congratulations from her teammates and some other big names from Aussie sport.
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The ABC launches another attack on Cricket Australia after being banned from interviewing stars
11/01/26 02:01
Last week, the ABC was barred from speaking to Aussie Ashes stars due to remarks from a commentator. Now one of the broadcaster's most famous voices has slammed CA.
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Why Royal rugby legend Mike Tindall has blasted the NRL
11/01/26 01:10
Tindall - who won a World Cup with England - is currently in Australia with his wife Zara.
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Aussie cricket stars were so angry with the ABC they 'had the broadcaster BANNED' during the Ashes
10/01/26 11:13
The stunning decision to prevent the ABC from interviewing any team members was made in response to strident criticism of some of the sport's top brass in Australia.
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The Ashes RECAP: Australia win the fifth Test to take the Ashes 4-1 as Khawaja cries, an England star loses his mind and drama strikes late on a wild day at the SCG
07/01/26 10:40
Despite Jacob Bethell's classy century, the Lions will need something special to stop the Aussies sending Khawaja out a winner in his final Test.
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The Ashes RECAP: England star's century raises a huge question before it all falls apart in the space of just three balls
06/01/26 10:42
Australia go into day four at the SCG with the upper hand after centuries to Travis Head and Steve Smith - with more than a little help from some awful England fielding.
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The Ashes RECAP: Follow all the fallout from Day Three of the fifth Ashes Test as Travis Head and Steve Smith put Australia in charge as they look to win the series 4-1 against rivals England
05/01/26 10:33
Australia go into Day Three of the Test with a slight upper hand after a seesawing battle highlighted by Joe Root's outstanding century.
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Kyle Chalmers marries the love of his life in stunning ceremony - and their baby daughter played a starring role
05/01/26 06:58
The Olympic gold medallist and his Norwegian bride Ingeborg Løyning tied the knot in his home town in South Australia.
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The Ashes RECAP: See the moment furious England captain Ben Stokes erupts at Aussie star with an F-bomb tirade
04/01/26 10:09
The tourists will start day two at 3-211 after fans were left furious at the SCG on Sunday.
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The Ashes RECAP: Fed-up fans direct their rage at Sydney as play is called off at the SCG with England on top
03/01/26 10:34
Usman Khawaja will wear the baggy green for the last time and the victims and heroes of the Bondi atrocity will be honoured at the SCG.
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Steve Smith reveals why Usman Khawaja 'hates' the Aussie cricket team
03/01/26 02:33
The stand-in skipper has praised the 39-year-old's 'wonderful' career a day after he announced his retirement.
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The honeymoon is over: Sam Kerr's son steals the show as she and Kristie Mewis leave Perth after their star-studded wedding
03/01/26 01:51
The newlyweds tied the knot in Aussie sport's wedding of the year on New Year's Eve.
Cricket great Jason Gillespie shoots down Usman Khawaja's racism claim and accuses him of throwing a 'temper tantrum'
03/01/26 12:42
Khawaja didn't hold back when he announced that the Sydney Ashes Test will be the last time he wears the baggy green.
Revealed: Lachie Neale's stunning two-word response when he admitted his marriage is over - as speculation swirls that he's on the verge of making a life-changing move
02/01/26 11:39
The 32-year-old premiership winner's press conference on Friday morning has given rise to big question marks about his future.
Footy star and his glamorous wife reveal their New Year's baby joy - but keep one big secret
01/01/26 03:59
Max and Christy King announced the heartwarming news while the rest of Australia was partying to see in 2026.
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How Damien Martyn went from stylish cricket superstar to mysterious recluse - as he fights deadly disease after being rushed to hospital
01/01/26 02:54
The 54-year-old veteran of 67 Tests for Australia has been placed in an induced coma in a Gold Coast hospital as he fights a bout of meningitis.
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Cops are seen visiting Tess Crosley's home as former Mormon missionary is spotted peering anxiously out the window amid Lachie Neale scandal
01/01/26 02:19
The Daily Mail's exclusive pictures show two officers visiting the Crosleys, who have both recently been pictured not wearing their wedding rings.
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Heartwarming pic from Sam Kerr's wedding shows the Matildas star's biggest priority as she tied the knot with Kristie Mewis
31/12/25 11:42
The soccer stars tied the knot at a palatial estate in Perth on New Year's Eve, with one photo showing Kerr doting on the other love of her life.
Emma Lyon reveals the HUGE change she made after 'losing my identity' when she had a baby with cricket star Nathan
31/12/25 03:58
Emma Lyon has written a very revealing new year's message, saying her 2025 featured 'euphoric' highs and 'challenging' lows that resulted in 'plenty of tears'.
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Glamorous cricket commentator Grace Hayden sends an urgent warning after being targeted in online scam
31/12/25 01:00
Hayden has joined other high-profile female Aussie sporting figures in being put in the crosshairs of trolls this year.
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Cricket legend Damien Martyn is put into a coma as he battles the killer disease meningitis in 'the fight of his life'
30/12/25 10:47
The 54-year-old veteran of 67 Test matches was rushed to a Brisbane hospital after falling ill on Boxing Day.
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Fan proudly boasts he got 'arrested for my country' as he gets chucked out of the Boxing Day cricket for performing an Aussie tradition
28/12/25 03:43
It was once a common sight at big matches - and was even regularly performed by a former prime minister - but now the act is under fire from police and security guards.
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Why the man behind the MCG's $10million Ashes debacle WON'T be sacked despite admitting to awful mistake
28/12/25 02:04
The end of the Boxing Day match at the MCG on Saturday was the first time the same series has had multiple two-day Tests in 129 years.
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Oscar Piastri gets jeered at the Boxing Day Test as cricket fans kick the Aussie F1 star when he's down
28/12/25 12:40
The Melburnian McLaren star is an unabashed cricket nut who got the opportunity to meet his mates from the Australian Test team at the MCG.
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The man behind the Ashes' biggest controversy makes stunning admission after Boxing Day Test farce
27/12/25 11:42
The premier sporting event of the Aussie summer lasted just two days thanks to an awful failure with the preparation of the wicket, leaving fans furious and the game out of pocket by millions of dollars.
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Furious fans call for Aussie Ashes star to be AXED - and he's not the only one on the chopping block: 'It's just rubbish'
27/12/25 10:52
The pitch is making headlines after the Boxing Day Test finished in two days but one Aussie cricketer is also making noise online for all the wrong reasons.
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Bizarre footage emerges of son of footy royalty appearing to be fast asleep outside a ritzy Sydney pub
24/12/25 06:20
The former sport columnist was filmed at a watering hole in one of Australia's most exclusive suburbs.
Michael Klim gets the best Christmas present of his life as he gets engaged to partner Michelle Owen
24/12/25 04:25
The Aussie Olympic legend went down on bended knee more than six years after the couple first made their romance public.
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Footy league president fires back after women's club claimed he made 'gender weirdness' comment
24/12/25 03:22
A Victorian women's team which prides itself on inclusion and fielding gender-diverse and LGBTQIA+ players has called on the AFL Integrity Unit to act.
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Footy legend Jude Bolton's TV star wife Lynette reveals cancer diagnosis as she starts chemotherapy just before Christmas
23/12/25 02:36
Channel Seven's Lynette Bolton has opened up about her health battle, revealing she has just started chemotherapy.
Shocking six-day booze bender claim hits England after Ashes disaster
22/12/25 06:11
As if the Three Lions' series defeat in Adelaide wasn't bad enough, yet another eye-opening claim about their preparation for the series has now surfaced.
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Devastated Eddie McGuire reveals his heartbreak over the tragic death of his TV star protégé Duncan McKenzie-McHarg aged just 41
22/12/25 02:08
Duncan McKenzie-McHarg said McGuire was his inspiration to become a TV sports presenter.
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Two huge worries take the gloss off Australia's Ashes series win
21/12/25 06:17
The Aussies have kept hold of the urn after just 11 days of play - but the victory in the third Test in Adelaide looks to have come at a steep cost.
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Ashes RECAP: Re-live every moment as Australia win the Ashes with drama-packed victory in Adelaide after losing one of their biggest stars
20/12/25 10:25
Get all the latest scores and updates as the hosts try to wrap up the series on day five at Adelaide Oval.
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The Ashes RECAP: England batsmen wilt before Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer dig in - but hopes hang by thread with Australia in command
17/12/25 10:17
Get all the latest scores and updates from Adelaide Oval as England and their fans fume over the most controversial call of the series so far.
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Ashes RECAP: Aussie hero scores a VERY emotional century to save his side - and pays tribute to his father after family tragedy, as Australia move to 326-8 at close
16/12/25 10:29
Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.
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Aussie sport in shock as record-breaking Paralympics star Nicholas Hum dies aged just 32
16/12/25 12:24
Long jumper Nicholas Hum represented his country at three Paralympic Games.
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Pat Cummins leads Aussie sport stars with an urgent call to action after Bondi Beach massacre
15/12/25 04:25
The cricket skipper was just one of several big names from the world of sport to make a heartfelt plea to Aussies in the wake of the terror attack.
Aussie Olympic cult hero Michelle Jenneke reveals she's engaged after keeping her romance a secret
14/12/25 06:08
Jenneke and her fiance revealed the happy news on Sunday afternoon in a move that will come as a shock to her fans.
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Revealed: How England made one of their worst Ashes mistakes a YEAR before the series even started
14/12/25 05:11
Skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum have come in for heavy criticism as the Three Lions gave up a 2-0 lead to Australia.
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Footy legend Dermott Brereton takes a swipe at TV giant after 14-year career ended with sudden exit
14/12/25 03:51
Five-time premiership winner Dermott Brereton surprised many fans when he revealed his big career change earlier this month.
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