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Young country footballer 'alert' after serious on-field head knock
A young regional footballer who sustained a head knock and concussion during a match on Saturday is recovering well in a Melbourne hospital, according to...
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Skier training for 2030 Winter Paralympics only a year after discovering sport
Oliberth Reyes has moved to the Snowy Mountains to train to qualify for the 2030 Winter Paralympics despite learning to ski only a year ago. Newsiline sum...
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Football homecoming brings 30yo tradition back to life
A special tribute match at Ensay's oval in regional Victoria resurrected a football tradition and brought generations of a Gippsland high country communit...
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Risks and rewards of playing diplomatic football in the Pacific
In a contest for Pacific influence against China, Australia's football diplomacy comes with risks and rewards. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Future of Melbourne's western football hub thrown into doubt
More than five years since a trumpeted public-private partnership to build a $150 million stadium in Melbourne's west, the soccer master plan has seemingl...
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Father of Melbourne footballer who died after head clash gives moving tribute at memorial
Nathan Fitzgerald’s father Gary says the loss of his son is a reminder of ‘how precious life is’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podca...
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Footballer Nathan Fitzgerald farewelled in emotional ceremony
The stands were full at Epping Recreation Reserve as teammates, family and friends of footballer Nathan Fitzgerald gathered for a memorial, one week after...
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Crocs, sharks and an Aussie cricket legend: All the action from the Barra Classic
Crocs, sharks and an Australian cricket legend have all turned up for one of Australia's biggest barra fishing tournaments on the Daly River. Newsiline su...
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Sports club ordered to redraw raffle after committee member wins $70k prize
A regional Victorian sports club has been ordered to redraw a fundraising raffle after an ineligible committee member won first prize, a $70,000 ute. News...
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The World Cup just had one of its hottest matches, in a challenge for the sport
A 38-degree Celsius evening match has raised fresh questions about how football manages heat in a warming world. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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As a Muslim cricketer, at times I felt like I didn’t belong. I yearn for an Australia where all that matters is how you play | Usman Khawaja
Whenever I wore the baggy green, I was reminded of what that cap represented – a team that was stronger because each player brought something different A...
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India to host historic first-ever foreign league match with first Big Bash clash in December
It's a one-year arrangement for now. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full sto...
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Teen SA country footballer forced to find new sport after eight concussions
Angus Pitman finds a new sporting passion after walking away from country footy due to coping eight concussions on the field. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Teammates of Melbourne footballer will sit next match out after death
Epping football club's reserves players have decided to skip this weekend's game following the death of their beloved teammate Nathan Fitzgerald on Monday...
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Eighteen-year-old football player left in critical condition after apartment fall
Less than 24 hours after completing the Gold Coast half marathon, a teenager has been left fighting for life after falling from an apartment complex. News...
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Tributes flow for ‘deeply loved’ Melbourne teacher who died after a head clash during Australian football game
Mernda school community in mourning after Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, dies in hospital Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking...
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WorkSafe investigates after footballer suffers life-ending head injuries
Victoria's workplace safety watchdog is investigating after a suburban footy player was injured, and later died, after his head collided with a cricket pi...
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Suburban footballer dies after suffering head injury during game
Footy player and teacher Nathan Fitzgerald has died after suffering critical head injuries during a reserves game in the city's north on the weekend. News...
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Melbourne teacher receiving end-of-life care after horror head clash during suburban football game
Epping footballer Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, remains in hospital after hitting his head during a game in Lalor on Saturday Follow our Australia news live blog...
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Call for investigation into cricket pitches on ovals after football tragedy
Nathan Fitzgerald's club has asked authorities to look at the way hard cricket pitches are covered on multi-use ovals as the 27-year-old continues to rece...
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Sabalenka to 'get drunk and forget about tennis' after Wimbledon exit
Naomi Osaka downs top seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in a fourth round meeting of grand slam champions at Wimbledon. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Footballer in end-of-life care after head clash in suburban game
Epping Football Netball Club's Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, is receiving end-of-life care after colliding with a teammate in a reserves game. Newsiline summaris...
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Football Australia backs 'brave' Popovic amid criticism of Egypt calls
Football Australia's senior leadership defended Popovic, calling his World Cup run an "enormous success". Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News A...
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How many gambling ads played during the Socceroos match?
There should be rules against jumping on the World Cup bandwagon to illustrate a political point, but the Socceroos' valiant effort against Egypt offers a...
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Footballer critical after sustaining head injury during match
A 27-year-old player is in a critical condition after a serious mid-match injury during a football game in Lalor this afternoon. Newsiline summarises this...
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Rugby league's bumper pay day. But who will foot the bill?
A $5 billion-plus broadcast rights deal is expected to be announced this week, making rugby league Australia's most valuable football code. Newsiline summ...
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WATCH: Herrington reacts to 'speedbump' as football legend offers support for penalty miss
Souttar and Herrington missed their penalties, but they didn't miss out on support afterwards. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia an...
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How the soundtracks for Arcane and League of Legends are made
Musicians and game developers work closely to make the world of League of Legends sound so incredible. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Just...
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'This sport is unpredictable': De Minaur keeps Wimbledon dream alive
An imperfect Alex de Minaur explains his two mindsets as the Australian makes it through another round at Wimbledon. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Mortgage broker forks out $16k to play tennis against the PM
A mortgage broker forked out $16,500 on Canberra’s night of nights to take his grudge about budget tax directly up to the prime minister in a tennis match...
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When do the Socceroos play next and how to watch the knockout match
Australia's journey at the 2026 World Cup continues this weekend as the Socceroos take on Egypt. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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'I think England scored': Wimbledon crowd secretly watches football
England fans watch the football on their phones during Wimbledon, interrupting play briefly to cheer on Harry Kane. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Concerns grow over heading the ball in football
With all eyes on the World Cup, Australian football's management of the risks associated with the practice of heading the ball, such as dementia and CTE,...
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With no taxis and limited public transport, town's doctors revert to home visits
When their local taxi service folded 18 months ago, Beechworth residents struggled to get to their medical appointments. Newsiline summarises this report...
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How to encourage your child to play sport and protect their head from knocks
When your child decides they are keen on playing sport, there are lots of factors to consider as a parent, and after recent news stories about chronic tra...
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Maybe transported convicts took the gravy boat to Australia | Brief letters
Australian street food | David Cameron memory test | Senseless humans | Hand-knitted swimwear | The Manchester Guardian In the 1970s, a nursing colleague...