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‘You’re a liar’: The tough family moments on Lauren Jackson’s road to Paris
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson, who describes herself as “on borrowed time”, will play at her fifth Olympics in Paris – 12 years after her last appearance, in London. Her path to Paris has been a minefield.
- by Konrad Marshall
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Our middle-distance runners haven’t won an Olympic medal for decades. But now…
In a field long dominated by Kenyans, Australia’s track athletes are gaining serious pace.
- by Konrad Marshall
The ‘new Tinder’ – or something more? Why run clubs are gaining pace
A great way to keep fit and make friends. A panacea for loneliness. A modern-day church. And fun, so fun. No wonder run clubs have exploded post-pandemic.
- by Konrad Marshall
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After flipping his car, F1’s Mark Webber called Jackie Stewart
The pair met when Webber was just 20, with Stewart becoming a mentor, grandfather figure - and literal lifesaver.
- by Konrad Marshall
‘A bit of a slow-motion train wreck’: 3AW’s Tom Elliott on his infamous father’s fall
The son of controversial 1980s businessman John Elliott and former state MP Lorraine Elliott never wanted a career in the public eye. What happened?
- by Konrad Marshall
Jelena Dokic on abuse and resilience, body positivity and trolls
In a revealing podcast interview for Good Weekend Talks, former world No.4 tennis player Jelena Dokic opens up about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father, her battles with online trolls, and the fight for body positivity.
- by Konrad Marshall
Alex de Minaur on his ‘brutal’ move at age 12
He’s the first Australian man in two decades to break into the world’s top 10. It started with a decision 12 years ago that brought tears to his eyes.
- by Konrad Marshall
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‘The hardest thing I’ve ever done’: Ash Barty on her second set as a mother
Her fruitful pro tennis career behind her, Ash Barty is now being served some different challenges.
- by Konrad Marshall
Parental death, the joy of a blow-dry and other lessons from 2023
“The one thing I realised with a thud …” Good Weekend writers and editors reflect on the year.
- by Jane Cadzow, Tim Elliott, Amanda Hooton, Melissa Fyfe, Konrad Marshall, Greg Callaghan and Katrina Strickland
Couch surfer in his 30s. Oscar winner in his 40s. Why the whole world wants Taika
One of New Zealand’s most original creative exports, filmmaker and actor Taika Waititi is the king of the oddball.
- by Konrad Marshall
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Libby’s an AFLW star, Harry’s an umpire – and her brother
Siblings Harry and Libby Birch have more in common than just footy.
- by Konrad Marshall
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