What you need to know about the Sydney train shutdown
It’s been called the worst shutdown on the rail network in living memory. Here are the key things you need to know.
- by Cindy Yin
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Sydney trains to shut down from Thursday to Sunday, disrupting millions of commuters
Transport Minister Jo Haylen warned there would be “major disruptions” and urged commuters to avoid peak travel times during the shutdown.
- by Max Maddison, Matt O'Sullivan and Cindy Yin
‘Don’t panic, because you’ll die’: Giants captain reveals brush with death
Toby Greene has revealed a post-season holiday in Bali nearly ended in tragedy after he had to be rescued in dangerous surf.
- by Cindy Yin
The 15-year-old who could break a 120-year-old Olympic record
She starred on a skateboard at the Paris Games, but Ruby Trew is just as at home on a surfboard. And she hopes to compete in both sports at Los Angeles in 2028.
- by Cindy Yin
This is the horse ‘PunterGPT’ has tipped to win the Golden Eagle
Tech experts have used artificial intelligence to predict the first three horses in Saturday’s $10 million race – and if last year’s Melbourne Cup is any guide, they could be on the money.
- by Cindy Yin
‘It’s an arms race’: The new technology set to give drug-testers upper hand before Brisbane 2032
Researchers in Queensland believe they have made a major breakthrough in the quest to detect synthetic EPO more easily and effectively.
- by Cindy Yin
‘You’re in so much trouble’: Why Australia’s United Cup draw spells discord for Demon
Alex de Minaur will have the chance for revenge against his US Open conqueror in a blockbuster Sydney clash against a Great Britain side featuring his partner, Katie Boulter.
- by Cindy Yin
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Running
‘The price I have to pay’: Nedd Brockmann recounts injuries after 1600km run
The ultra marathon runner finally crossed the finish line on Wednesday morning after more than 12 days of running laps for charity.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Cindy Yin
2024 Bathurst 1000 as it happened: Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood claim 2024 Bathurst 1000 championship
Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood claimed victory at the 2024 race after a thrilling finish following a late safety car due to a Matt Payne crash.
- by Billie Eder and Cindy Yin
Why rugby league players are smarter than you think
Although physical prowess may appear to make or break football players, research suggests that intelligence plays a bigger role than we think.
- by Cindy Yin
‘Only scratched the surface’: Matildas veteran opens up about racism
Although some say sport has moved the needle against racism, Kyah Simon believes there is “no level that is acceptable”.
- by Cindy Yin
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