Tag Archive for: sport

Defying Limitations is a Choice for Paralympian Matt Levy

By: Laura Bennett

Born at 25 weeks, Australian Paralympic swimmer Matt Levy OAM had a tough start to life. Read more

Medals for Every Athlete: Aussie Strikes Gold at Special Olympics World Games

By: Georgia Free

The Special Olympics is the world’s largest sporting organisation for those with intellectual disabilities. Read more

‘Air’ and the Nike Story – Reel Dialogue Movie Review

By: Russ Matthews

For those who grew up in the Michael Jordan basketball era, there is little else most of us can remember about the game. Read more

Seeing the Eternal in the Ephemeral: Can Sport Point us Towards God?

By: Aaron Johnstone

When was the last time you simply sat back, embraced the moment and took it all in? For me it was over the weekend, seeing an annual tradition grow in significance and membership over the AFL Grand Final weekend. Read more

Why Do We Make Our Kids Do Weekend Sports?

By: Sam Chan

Thousands of kids play sport every weekend. But why? Read more

Adam Sandler Shows a Different Side in ‘Hustle’

By: Russ Matthews

Unlike most other sports, the NBA (National Basketball Association) has managed to capture the hearts of fans from around the world. Read more

Hobby Horse Riding: A Strange Sport Impacting Lives for the Better

By: Sam Robinson

Do you enjoy the feeling of galloping around on a horse, but you’re not a real fan of the animal? Hobby horse riding might just be the sport for you. Read more

Dylan Alcott: Our Sporting Superstar Shining a Light on Disability in Australia

By: Laura Bennett

When newly crowned Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott received his award, it wasn’t only a moment that recognised his extraordinary achievements on the tennis court, but it brought to the forefront a community that often exists in the Australian shadows – those living with a disability. Read more

“I Was Always Aware I Had to be Bigger Than the Black Line” – Olympian Elka Whalan

By: Laura Bennett

The Tokyo Games are really unlike any other we’ve seen before. Not only have the athletes had to reach the top of their field to be there, but they’re competing in the midst of a pandemic with unique challenges and pressures, and onlookers around the world are relying on them to provide a hopeful escape from the limits of our lockdown. Read more

Ash Barty Becomes Third Australian Woman to Win Wimbledon

By: Amy Cheng

Ash Barty has won her first Wimbledon title, following in the footsteps of one of her heroes. Read more