Junior track stars shine at Howard McGarry carnival
Hundreds of young athletes competed at the annual Lake Illawarra Athletics summer carnival, now renamed to honour life member Howard McGarry. See results and highlights.
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Peter Bol launches Commonwealth Games bid in Perth
Australian 800m star Peter Bol begins his quest for Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow with a season opener on home soil at the Perth Track Classic next month. Get the latest on his form, family life, and fierce competition.
Medical reason forces Cameron Myers out of world champs
Canberra's teenage running sensation Cameron Myers missed a gold medal due to two blackouts. AIS doctors have now cleared him for a crucial US tour. Read the full story.
Aussie stars win world cross country relay gold
Australia's athletics team clinched a stunning 4x2km mixed relay gold at the World Cross Country Championships in Florida. Discover how the quartet made history.
Award-Winning Retirement Villages Transforming Queensland
Explore The Village Retirement Group's award-winning approach to luxury independent living for over-65s in South East Queensland. Discover how their resident-first model is redefining retirement.
Seabourn's 2028 Cape to Cape 120-Day World Cruise
Seabourn marks its 40th anniversary with a unique 120-day Cape to Cape World Cruise in 2028, visiting 50 destinations across five continents. Book early for savings.
Walkley-winning journalist John Hurst dies aged 91
Geelong mourns the loss of Walkley Award-winning journalist and acclaimed Bob Hawke biographer, John Hurst, who passed away peacefully at 91. Read his remarkable story.
Perth's 2026 Sporting Calendar: Six Major Events
Perth is set to host six world-class sporting events in 2026, including the FINA World Swimming Championships and the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Discover the full schedule.
West Australian's Top Photos of 2025 Captured
Relive the iconic moments of 2025 through award-winning photography from The West Australian, featuring a 103-year-old's celebration, historic election win, and sporting triumphs. See the gallery now.
Myers out of World Cross Country team for medical reasons
Australian middle-distance star Cameron Myers withdraws from the mixed relay team for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships. Jack Anstey steps in to join the star-studded squad. Read the full details.
New Norcia's Art Collection Rivals European Galleries
Discover New Norcia's stunning art collection, from Italian Old Masters to modern Australian works, in the heart of Western Australia. A must-visit cultural treasure.
Cummins Targets T20 World Cup After Ashes Success
Australian captain Pat Cummins sets sights on T20 World Cup after Adelaide Ashes heroics, while confirming spinner Nathan Lyon faces months out with injury. Get the latest cricket news.
Geelong Advertiser's Top 2025 Photos Revealed
Explore the stunning collection of award-winning photographs from the Geelong Advertiser's visual team, capturing the heart and soul of the region in 2025. See the moments that defined our year.
Why bellows beat a squad of puffing slaves
Explore the 5,000-year evolution of the bellows, from ancient slave-powered tubes to the Han Dynasty's double-action piston. Discover how this simple invention fuelled civilisation's metal age.
Cummins Out of Ashes, World Cup Participation Uncertain
Australian captain Pat Cummins will miss the final Ashes Tests due to a back injury, casting doubt on his T20 World Cup campaign. Coach Andrew McDonald confirms the cautious approach.
Wollongong teen Maiya Hewitt on track for world champs
Wollongong athletics star Maiya Hewitt, 16, has smashed the world championship qualifying time with a stunning 400m personal best. Discover her race strategy and path to Oregon.
Bradman Best eyes injury-free 2026 for Knights and World Cup
Newcastle Knights centre Bradman Best is prioritising fitness for 2026, aiming for a home World Cup after a life-changing year welcoming his first child. Read his plans.
Australian Athletics Awards 2025: Gout Gout, Marschall win
Sprint prodigy Gout Gout and WA's Kurtis Marschall were among the winners at the 2025 Australian Athletics Awards, where high jump queen Nicola Olyslagers reigned supreme. Discover all the champions.
Walker's golden run ahead of Winter Olympics
Australian monobob star Bree Walker secures her second straight World Cup victory in Latvia, heading into the festive break as a top gold medal contender for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Geelong's Jasmyn Tate, 12, honoured for health battle courage
Geelong's Jasmyn Tate, 12, receives a prestigious award for her resilience through a lifelong health battle, including a rare condition and a heart transplant. Read her inspiring story.
Olyslagers claims McAvaney award for stellar high jump year
High jump star Nicola Olyslagers adds the Bruce McAvaney award to her stellar year, honouring her world-beating 2.04m leap and world title. Discover her journey to the top.
WA sailor steers team to Southern Ocean win in Clipper Race
Bunbury sailor Craig Head guides his GOSH yacht to a triumphant Fremantle arrival after a brutal 23-day Southern Ocean leg, securing the team's third consecutive win in the Clipper Round the World Race.
Burns dropped from Italy's T20 World Cup squad
Former Australian Test cricketer Joe Burns will miss Italy's T20 World Cup debut after being dropped over contractual issues. Get the full story on this shocking team change.
Canning Council Backs Mayor's World Cities Summit Trip
Canning Council votes 7-2 to fund Mayor Patrick Hall's trip to the 2025 World Cities Summit in Singapore, sparking debate over the city's global role and foreign-funded travel.
Why kindness is the most punk rock act this Christmas
Forget the leather and safety pins. This festive season, Australia is urged to embrace everyday kindness as the ultimate rebellion, inspired by 2025's biggest blockbuster films and backed by new data.
Geelong teacher Natasha Singh wins top 2025 award
Norlane's Natasha Singh has been named Geelong's Best Kindergarten Teacher for 2025. Discover her inspiring journey and teaching philosophy that won over the community.
Darts pro's bloody outburst after World Championship loss
Scottish darts star Cameron Menzies issues apology after punching water table in frustration following first-round World Darts Championship exit, citing family tragedy. Latest from London.
Paralympic medallist Nicholas Hum dies aged 32
The Australian sporting community is in mourning after the sudden death of Paralympic long jump bronze medallist Nicholas Hum in Melbourne. Tributes flow for the athlete and family man.
Stenson sets new Australian marathon record in Spain
Australian marathoner Jessica Stenson shattered the national record at the Valencia Marathon, clocking 2:21:25. The emotional Commonwealth champion beat the previous mark by nine seconds. Read her incredible story.
Newcastle author's decade-long biblical quest for St John
Newcastle author Cath Chegwidden spent ten years researching the life of St John the Evangelist. Her award-winning book, 'A Journey With John', challenges historical myths and reveals a personal family link to a local Cooks Hill church.
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