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Australia wins first ODI
Australia has defeated India in the first One Day International in Perth. The hosts chased down India’s 131 run total with 29 balls to spare. Australia’s ODI win (Photo: cricketaustralia on Instagram)
Oct 201 min read


#5: The opening contest
Carlton and Collingwood competed in the inaugural AFLW game in 2017. The game was so popular that fans were locked out, prompting an apology from organisers at quarter time. Carlton’s Alison Downie and Collingwood’s Emma King contest the league’s opening ruck contest. (Photo: michaelcwilson on Instagram)
Oct 201 min read


#4: A pioneer recognised
The first woman inducted into the AFL’s Hall of Fame (2021), Debbie Lee, played over 300 games in the VFLW, founded the St Albans Spurs, and was the league’s administrator. Lee is chaired off by teammates at the conclusion of her 23-year career (Photo: Russ Canham on Instagram).
Oct 201 min read


#3: Rees nominates for the men's draft
Pioneer Sal Rees nominated herself for the 1995 men’s draft. Following her death in 2024, Rees was remembered as an “unheralded warrior” by fellow advocate Leesa Catto. Rees’ nomination was accepted, but once her move gained media attention, the AFL was forced to amend the draft rules. (Photo: sherrinaus and darcyvee on Instagram)
Oct 201 min read


#2: Donning masks to dodge abuse
Richmond’s women’s team took on the men’s reserves team in 1923, wearing masks for the pregame photo to avoid being shamed. Richmond women’s team beat the reserves side by 63 points. (Photo: sherrinaus and darcyvee on Instagram)
Oct 201 min read


#1: Arrested for having a kick
A woman in Bendigo was charged with public nuisance for kicking a football on the street in 1892. Police dropped the charges, stating she “had not indulged in the game” but merely kicked away a ball that rolled towards her. (Photo: sherrinaus and darcyvee on Instagram)
Oct 201 min read


AFLW's historic Pride Round wraps up
The 2025 AFLW Pride Round has finished. Carlton's Darcy Vescio designed the ball, which features 10 historic moments from women's football. Darcy Vescio stands in front of the ball they designed. (Photo: aflwomens on Instagram)
Oct 201 min read


Welcome to Monday's live blog
We're back from the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, bringing you the stories that matter here on The Burne, Tiktok, Instagram and Swinradio. My name is Louie Cina, and I'm your blog writer for today. The LJL team working hard to get stories to you (photo: Louie Cina)
Oct 201 min read


Review: One Battle After Another
Daniel Allen reviews renowned director Paul Thomas Anderson's newest action comedy, starring Leo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn. 'One Battle After Another’ scratches two different spots in my cinephile brain: the absurdist political satire section and the edge-of-your-seat action/thriller section. Loosely inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland (1990), this 3-hour journey takes the audience on a memorable fugitive thriller/comedy epic with gorgeous cinematic sh
Oct 172 min read


Bravery award recipient dies
The last Australian to receive the George Cross Award in 1978, the highest British award for civilian bravery, Michael Pratt has passed...
Oct 131 min read


Crowds flock to Australian Championship
Games hosted by South Melbourne and Preston Lions led the crowd numbers with an average of 5,533, surpassing some A-League game numbers. South Melbourne fans celebrating at Lakeside Stadium (Photo: South Melbourne Instagram)
Oct 131 min read


Soccer: South Melbourne thriller win
South Melbourne defeated Sydney Olympic 3-2 in the Australian Championship’s inaugural fixture, with Jordon Lampard scoring the last...
Oct 131 min read
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