Elke De Smet attended an exclusive panel discussion and screening of the new ABC docuseries exploring modern masculinity. The State of Man poster (Photo courtesy: ABC) “Have we left young men behind in the fight for gender equality?” This was one of the key questions framing the new ABC docuseries, The State of Man. A recent impact screening of clips from the three-hour documentary at Carlton’s Cinema Nova was followed by a lively panel discussion on how to support young men

Bombers break through as North returns to the top. Our AFLW reporter Aoife Cunningham recaps Round 8 Essendon finally broke through with their first victory of the AFLW season, and North Melbourne returned to the top of the ladder after a win over Sydney in some of the highlights of Round 8. Essendon defeated GWS Giants by eight points - 43–35 - at Henson Park on Saturday, after trailing by 24 points at half-time. The Bombers snatched their first win, piling on five goals in

Aoife Cunningham on North ending Melbourne’s unbeaten start, Carlton running riot at Ikon Park and more North Melbourne bounced back from their shock loss to Hawthorn, ending Melbourne’s undefeated start to the season with a convincing 31-point victory on Grand Final eve. The Kangaroos beat the Demons 65-34 at Ikon Park, responding strongly after their 32-game winning streak ended the previous week. The result handed Melbourne their first defeat of the season, while North ret

Aoife Cunningham recaps the latest round of AFLW. Hawthorn have pulled off one of the biggest upsets in AFLW history, ending North Melbourne’s 32-game winning streak with a seven-point victory in Cairns. The Hawks fought back from 10 points down at half-time to defeat the reigning premiers 32–25, bringing North’s remarkable run to an end after almost three years. The Kangaroos have not lost a match since the 2023 AFLW Grand Final against Brisbane, going undefeated through the

Aiofe Cunningham reports on why actress Sydney Sweeney’s new sports ad is making women angry American actress Sydney Sweeney has come under fire from female athletes over her new sports betting advertisement for Novig, with the campaign being accused of sexualising women. The Novig sports betting app campaign, titled ‘Just Sports’, features Sweeney posing almost naked while using basketballs, footballs, tennis racquets and ice hockey sticks to cover her body. After the compan

AFLW games have bigger venues and bigger crowds. Aiofe Cunningham asks can the league build an that growing popularity? AFLW have celebrated their biggest crowds in the opening two rounds of the 2026 season at major stadiums in four double-header games. A stunning 66,996 fans attended the games and the AFLW now face the challenge of turning increased exposure into a lasting audience. The season began in April, with four AFLW games played at major stadiums across Victoria and