Horse racing season is a celebratory time for many. The season ends with the Melbourne Cup, Flemington's most famous race, which was first run on the first Tuesday in November in 1861 . Flemington Race Course ( Photo: Victoria Racing Club)

Essendon’s Maddy Prespakis lifted her jersey, pointing at her stomach during a 2024 match in response to online body shaming that was likened to Nick Winmar’s protest against racism Prespakis won the league's best and fairest at just 19, being tipped by the media to become a future household name. (Photo: Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

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Daisy Pearce won her first premiership in her final game, 9 years after she became the first pick in the AFLW’s inaugural draft. Pearce enjoyed a 55-game playing career; she is now the head coach of West Coast and was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame in 2025. (Photo: sherrinaus and darcyvee on Instagram)

The proposed plans for Columbia St project include wider footpaths, more seating, improved landscaping and greater access to Glenferrie Station and Don Arcade. Boroondara council plans for Columbia St upgrades. (Photo: Boroondara Council)

A photo of Tayla Harris mid-kick was the target of sexist trolling. Harris called out the abuse, with her kick immortalised in statue form the following year in 2020. Tayla Harris and photographer Michael Wilson at the unveiling of the statue (Photo: afl.com.au )

Columbia St will close from mid October and go into 2026. Pedestrians will need to use alternative routes via Alfred street for Glenferrie station access. Columbia St pre upgrades. (Photo: Boroondara Council)

Adelaide won the league’s first premiership, beating Brisbane by 6 points in front of over 15,000 fans to take out the 2017 flag. Crows co-captain Erin Phillips celebrates winning Premiership, with her children. (Photo: crowsaflw on Instagram)

Work is underway to revitalise Columbia street to create a safer, more vibrant and welcoming laneway for pedestrians. Columbia St plans poster Glenferrie Station (Photo: Louie Cina) pedestrians.

Collingwood’s Jasmine Garner slotted the AFLW’s inaugural goal, scoring early in the first quarter of the league’s 2017 opening match. Garner, now the league’s leading goalkicker, celebrates her first major. (Photo: aflplayers on Instagram)

A rainy day in Perth reduced Australia and India’s ODI game to a 26 over match. Frustrating rain delays caused India to crumble to 4 for 45 early. Australian bowlers Starc and Hazlewood rain celebration (Photo: Cricket Australia)

Australian all rounder Mitch Owen produced a successful Australian debut in Perth. Claiming 2 wickets in a 3 over spell, helping guide Australia to victory. Owen takes his first international wicket. (Video: cricketaustrallia on Instagram)