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As the Ukraine war drags on, how secure will Putin’s hold on power remain?

Image: MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV / KREMLIN POOL / SPUTNIK/ EPA There has been constant speculation for most of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 22 years in power as to what it would...

What the Ash Barty and ‘Special K’ tennis triumphs say about Australia and the buttoned-up sport industry

Image: Mark Baker/AP The lead-up to the 2022 Australian Open was dominated by the unvaccinated top-ranked male tennis player...

Sportswashing: how mining and energy companies sponsor your favourite sports to help clean up their image

AAP Image/Darren England Fossil fuel and carbon-intensive industries have an image problem. As awareness of their environmental impact grows,...

Secrecy surrounding Djokovic’s medical exemption means star can expect a hostile reception on centre court

Image:  AAP/AP/Michael Probst Novak Djokovic, nine times Australian Open tennis champion, has confirmed via social media – after much speculation –...

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