Sydney Train Network Short-Circuits: Commuters Left in the Lurch
A fallen power line trapped about 300 passengers and threw Sydney’s train network into chaos in May 2025, leading to a fare-free day and an independent review.
Creatine: The Gym Junkie’s Secret Weapon or Just a Fancy Powder?
Creatine is among the most studied sports supplements, with evidence behind its use for strength and clear dosage guidance of 3 to 5 grams a day.
Plastic Peril: Everyday Plastics Mess With Your Sleep, Like a Dodgy Long Black at Midnight
A laboratory study suggests chemicals in everyday plastics can disturb the body’s circadian rhythm by up to 17 minutes via the adenosine receptor.
“Filler or Fire?” Aussie NBA Fans Roast Coach’s MVP Gaffe Heard ’Round the World
Michael Malone’s ESPN debut had the NBA world talking after he said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed why he is the MVP, an award SGA soon claimed.
From Slam Dunks to Sound Bites: MJ’s New Game Plan with NBC
Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor from the 2025-26 season, with Roundball Rock revived for the network’s NBA coverage.
From Whistle to Whistleblower: Ex-AFL Umpire Troy Pannell in $8.7M Fraud Allegation
A civil arrest warrant was issued for former AFL umpire Troy Pannell over an alleged $8.7 million fake-invoice fraud. He has not been criminally charged.
Aussie Swimmer James Magnussen Dives into Enhanced Games with Performance-Enhancing Drugs
James Magnussen’s supervised doping experiment produced a best time of 22.73 seconds, and the US$1 million record bounty went to Greece’s Kristian Gkolomeev.
“Switch It Off, Mate”: Half of Young People Say Life Without Internet Would Be Better
A survey of 1,293 young people aged 16 to 21 found 46 per cent would prefer a world without the internet, and half backed a 10pm digital curfew.
RBA Cuts Rates to 3.85%: Relief for Borrowers, Challenges for First-Time Buyers
The Reserve Bank cut the cash rate to 3.85 per cent in May 2025, its second cut of the year, saving about $114 a month on a $750,000 loan.
‘He’s an animal in there’: Clayton Oliver’s tactical shift sparks Demons’ revival
Clayton Oliver’s new run-with role has sparked the Demons’ revival, after tagging jobs on Hawthorn’s Jai Newcombe and Brisbane’s Lachie Neale.