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Science & Environment

‘We can’t play when our fields are flooded’: How climate change will impact sport in Australia

Human-caused climate change could change the way we play and enjoy sport this century, experts are warning.

History & Culture

10 things you didn’t know about the Commonwealth Games

The 2022 Commonwealth Games has officially kicked off. But how much do you know about the event?

History & Culture

In her words: inspiring quotes from Australia’s ground-breaking women

This is what our female gold medallists, servicewomen, politicians, activists and adventurers have to say.

History & Culture

People power

Each year, hundreds of enthusiastic speed racers gather at Murray Bridge, SA, to show off their bravery, skill and sleek machines. But with no engines, this race is a quiet – yet lively – affair.

History & Culture

History of cycling in Australia

Bicycles have a long and colourful history in Australia, stemming from the rudimentary machines of the late 19th century to the sleek, streamlined pushies of today.

History & Culture

The annual 24-hour Australian International Pedal Prix is the oldest, longest, largest and fastest human powered vehicle (HPV) race in the world. At Murray Bridge, riders who have gone head-to-head in the shorter races during the UniSA Australian HPV Super Series gather for one last, gruelling battle. The 2015 competition attracted a staggering 225 teams – each with 8–20 riders – from almost every corner of Australia. Read more about the Pedal Prix in #AG133.