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We're mid-way through the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the competition is getting very exciting! Known in many parts of the world as football or soccer, this international competition brings together the men’s national teams from 48 different countries from 11 June to 19...
When Arsenal won the UK Premier League a few weeks ago, over a million people flooded the streets of North London for the victory parade. It was a massive celebration, 22 years in the making. Now imagine the same thing happening in Sydney or Melbourne for the team...
Australian Rules Football, known as AFL, has been called Australia’s national sport — and for good reason! With 18 teams, almost 10 million fans , and the rapid growth of the AFL’s women’s league (AFLW), it’s clear you’ll find a deep, diehard love for this game all...
If you’ve never heard of netball, it’s time to jump on the bandwagon! The sport is super popular in Commonwealth countries like Australia, New Zealand, England and Jamaica, but it’s not as well-known in the rest of the world. If you’re living in Australia though, you...
Matildas fever is about to hit Australia again - it’s time for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup! Australia is getting ready to host one of the world’s biggest tournaments in world football, and expectations are high for the Aussie national team. But what is the Asian Cup?...
Whether you’ve been here for a day, a month or a year, you’ve likely noticed that Australia is a country of sport fans. For Aussies, sports serve as a means of national identity and play a huge role in community bonding, making it a key part of the culture. In fact,...
The importance of networking in sports can’t be understated. As the old saying goes, it’s not what you know but who you know, which is why between 70 and 80 per cent of jobs are filled through networking. It might seem overwhelming when you’re starting out, but...
The Sunshine Capital has officially won the bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games! Here’s everything we know about the Brisbane Olympics so far… When are the next Olympics? After the 2020 Olympics, held in Tokyo, Japan in 2021, the next Games will be in Paris, France in...
If you’ve just arrived in Australia, you’re probably wondering where you can get your fitness fix. Australia is generally a pretty health-focused culture, so the good news is that there are lots of options when it comes to exercising. From team sports to free fitness...