Helen Garner’s 2024 book The Season follows her grandson’s suburban footy team in the AFL-mad suburbs of Melbourne. She is present at almost every game and training session, shivering on the sidelines in the dark, captivated by the spectacle of AFL. A passionate Western Bulldogs supporter, Garner is not just an admirer of the team but of the theatre and humanity of the game itself. This book has skyrocketed to my top 10 favourite books, read more to discover why.

Despite losing a vote of no confidence in Tasmania’s Parliament, voters have left the door open for a Labor minority.

The world’s highest court has delivered a legal reckoning, declaring that nations have legal obligations under international law to prevent climate change, with legal consequences for those countries that fail to comply.

Experience this interactive blast from the distant past, through the marvels of modern technology and creativity at Illuminate Adelaide’s Universal Kingdom: the Next Era at the Adelaide Zoo

Australia became the first country to pass a social media ban for young people under 16 years of age. Seven months on, people remain divided as to whether it will work?

The Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC) have captured the NBA championship, defeating the Indiana Pacers by 12 points in Game 7 of the Finals. 

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South Africa has won the World Test Championship, defeating Australia by 5 wickets.

Crows get it done in Adelaide against the Lions.

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