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Samantha LandyCommercial partnerships editor

As the commercial partnerships editor for Victoria, Sam works with News Corp Australia’s commercial partners to achieve earned editorial coverage in the metro mastheads, with a focus on the Herald Sun. She was previously the Herald Sun’s real estate editor, having joined News Corp Australia’s Victorian real estate team in 2015. She started at News Corp in 2011 as an editorial assistant, going on to complete a year-long trainee journalism course across five publications, including the Geelong Advertiser and Weekly Times, and then becoming a general news reporter at the Herald Sun.

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AFLW footballer Maddy Prespakis with partner Sophie Cachia and Cachia's kids Bobby, Floss and Esme (who was born about six weeks ago). Picture: Ian Currie

From trolls to triumph: How baby changed AFLW star’s life

After a harrowing experience with body shamers, AFLW star Maddy Prespakis says becoming a parent figure to Sophie Cachia’s baby has put things in perspective.

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12/3/2025: Swimmer Shayna Jack with her beloved dog Hugo, together in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. Hugo the dog was a huge comfort to Shayna during her doping ban ... sadly, Hugo is being put down on Friday. pic: pic: Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail

‘I’m struggling’: Gentle giant inspires Olympian to speak out

Swimmer Shayna Jack has detailed how she is putting her mental health first after being through the lowest of lows and highest of highs. WATCH HER EMOTIONAL VIDEO

DAILY TELEGRAPH OCTOBER 9, 2022: EMBARGO: CONTACT DT PIC DESKOlympian Jessica Fox, pictured for the Daily Telegraph ahead of 10th annual Women's Health Women in Sport Awards.Picture: David Swift

How Jess Fox is preparing for life after elite sport

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox has started to turn her mind to a career after professional sport.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Will Warbrick of the Storm celebrates winning the round one NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers at AAMI Park on March 08, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Storm star’s journey from Aussie rules, Olympics to 50 NRL games

As a teenager, Will Warbrick aspired to play in the AFL for St Kilda. Instead, he went on to win an Olympic medal before joining the Storm, where he’ll notch his 50th game this weekend.

Female jockeys Dakotah Keane, Jaylah Kennedy, Jordyn Weatherley and Emily Pozman at Caulfield Heath Racecourse on February 10, 2025 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos)

Payne, Melham spur female jockey boom in Victoria

Women now make up three-quarters of participants in Racing Victoria’s apprentice jockey program, thanks in part to trailblazers like Michelle Payne and Jamie Melham.

Bayside is one of eight VIC regions on the list of Australia's healthiest LGAs. The Gregson family enjoy staying active. Cameron, Tracy, Josi and Mackenzie. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Revealed: Australia’s 45 healthiest places to live

These are the places where people are living up to eight years longer than the national average and are less prone to diabetes and heart disease.

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Remy tragically died at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital just shy of 11 months old in October 2024, after being waitlisted for a heart transplant. Picture: supplied

Baby dies before getting critical heart transplant

A new heart was Remy’s only chance at life after he was born with a severe genetic condition. The brave boy tragically died before his first birthday, sparking his parents to take action for an important cause.

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Actors Rachael Beck & Michael Cormick in scene from production

‘Standing ovations every night’: ‘90s musical Melburnians still talk about

Bert Newton called Beauty and the Beast “the greatest theatre show that Australia has ever seen”. Find out how it launched Hugh Jackman’s career, and why its legacy lasts to this day.

Super Bowl Monday Caulfield racecourse. Former AFL player Nick Riewoldt and his sons, James, Will and Teddy, flanked by two cheerleaders, on the straight at Caulfield. It's for a story on the racecourse hosting a Super Bowl Monday tailgate party as part of an NFL-themed summer carnival. Nick Riewoldt and his sons, James 10, Will 8 and Teddy 5, flanked by two cheerleaders Kelsey Jenning and Ashleigh Kempster on the track. Picture: David Caird

Caulfield to host epic Super Bowl Monday party

Watching the Super Bowl on a jumbotron at Caulfield Racecourse – while enjoying an NFL field, American food and drinks, and insights from Nick Riewoldt – will be the “next best thing” to being there.

Tiffany, 6 inside the NGV's latest childrens exhibition Kusama for Kids: The Obliteration Room which invites children to put colourful stickers all over the white walls and furniture. The free exhibition is open until April 21.Picture: Jason Edwards

Why kids are putting stickers all over this Melbourne artwork

World-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama is inviting visitors to leave their own mark on a colourful piece of her art that families can visit for free at the NGV. SEE THE VIDEO

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