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Fremantle Dockers midfielder Nathan O'Driscoll says publicly sharing his struggle with suicidal thoughts was the best decision he ever made. His vulnerable Instagram post sparked an outpouring of support and inspired calls for better mental health awareness in professional sports.
Researchers are broadcasting live footage from one of Earth's most mysterious ecosystems, a volcanic wonderland on the Arctic seafloor that may hold secrets to how life began. The expedition reveals breathtaking deep-sea habitats while making a case for protecting them.
Neale Daniher turned his motor neurone disease diagnosis into a movement that raised millions for research and inspired a nation. The Australian of the Year passed away at 65, but his charity FightMND continues bringing hope to thousands affected by the disease.
The GWS Giants just shattered AFL history with an unstoppable 14-goal third quarter that left the reigning champions stunned. Despite losing two key defenders to injury, the team turned adversity into the most explosive 20 minutes of football ever recorded.
Scott Pendlebury made AFL history, breaking the games record with his 403rd appearance as Collingwood defeated West Coast by 10 points. The milestone moment caps an extraordinary career spanning decades of dedication to Australian football.
Former AFL premiership player Willie Rioli Jr has left professional football to return to the Tiwi Islands, where he's coaching young players and caring for his mother. His homecoming brings hope to Australia's most unique football club, founded to combat youth suicide.
Clean energy companies are finding new ways to survive by focusing on critical minerals instead of just emissions cuts. Boston Metal just raised $75 million by shifting from green steel to metals America desperately needs.
Australia's women's football league is getting prime placement alongside the men's grand final weekend, with six matches scheduled during the nation's biggest sporting event. The 2026 season kicks off with historic double-header games that put women's and men's teams on equal billing.
After 19 seasons, Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury has claimed Australian football's most prestigious endurance record. The midfielder's 433rd game cements his place as one of the sport's hardest-working and most dedicated players in history. ##
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury will become the AFL's all-time games leader this Saturday, surpassing a record that stood for nearly a decade. The 38-year-old midfielder says he's just trying to soak in every moment while he can.
West Coast Eagles' young star Harley Reid delivered a masterclass performance, leading his team from behind to upset the GWS Giants by 17 points. The 20-year-old's career-best game helped the Eagles snap a six-game losing streak in front of nearly 37,000 fans.
Claremont champion Jayme Harken led Western Australia's women's football team to their first-ever victory over South Australia, dominating by 92 points in her captaincy debut. The breakthrough 99-7 win marks a milestone moment for WA women's football after years of near-misses.
Young Australian Rules players are choosing American college football over the AFL, landing scholarships worth up to $200,000 annually plus free degrees. More than 400 Australian athletes have made the leap since 2007, with six currently playing in the NFL.
Eleven high school students joined local harvesters to clean a Maine beach, protecting water quality that keeps 30 local fishing jobs afloat. Their volunteer work helped prevent a state shutdown that would have devastated two family-owned shellfish farms.
Nearly a decade after Scotland banned destructive bottom trawling in a protected ocean zone, the seafloor is blooming with three times more sea creatures and twice as many species. Scientists found over 150 species rebuilding an ecosystem that vanished centuries ago.
Adelaide midfielder Izak Rankine is thriving on and off the field after serving a four-game suspension for using a homophobic slur last season. The 26-year-old recently performed on stage with Guy Sebastian and recorded a career-high 33 disposals in his team's latest win.
Adelaide Crows footballer Josh Rachele turned online abuse into a powerful message about mental health and compassion. The 23-year-old's response is sparking support across the AFL community.
Researchers have discovered a massive freshwater aquifer hiding beneath the Atlantic Ocean floor off the U.S. coast, holding enough low-salinity water to reshape how we think about Earth's resources. The hidden reservoir, stretching 90 kilometers from shore, contains ancient Ice Age water that's been locked beneath the seafloor for thousands of years.
Claflin University claimed their second CIAA Softball Championship with a thrilling 7-6 victory over Winston-Salem State, punching their ticket to the NCAA Division II Tournament. Championship MVP Aniyah Jackson's clutch two-run homer sealed the Panthers' historic win.
While small liberal arts colleges shutter nationwide, Maine's College of the Atlantic is charting a different course with a $95 million endowment and programs that keep students coming. The Bar Harbor school's new interim president says smart planning is paying off when others can't stay afloat.
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