Visit of the King in memory of the victims of the knife attack in Great Britain

The King is visiting Southport in northern England to pay tribute to the victims and families of those who witnessed a mass stabbing that sparked nights of rioting and racist attacks on Muslims and migrants. The attack on July 29 left three young girls dead and others injured. The unrest was triggered by a false … Read more

Western Australia’s Olympic cycling hero Matthew Richardson saddles up for Great Britain

Australian cycling has suffered a major blow: two-time Olympic silver medallist Matthew Richardson has changed his nationality and now competes for Great Britain in international events. The British-born sprinter competed for Australia at the recent Olympic Games, winning three medals in Paris: silver in the men's keirin and sprint, and bronze in the men's team … Read more

Quick Hull can now compete with the great African runners

Coach Simon Hull says his daughter Jessica is an inspiration that the best African middle-distance runners can be beaten. Things didn't quite work out in Saturday's Olympic 1500m final, but the great Kenyan Faith Kipyegon had to give her best to keep the Australian at bay and win her third consecutive Olympic title – an … Read more

Acromantula faces a great challenge as the dashing sprinter launches his attack on Victoria

Just 10 minutes after Saturday's opening race at Belmont, all eyes will be on Moonee Valley when Western Australian speedster Acromantula takes part in the $150,000 Dominant Actizone Handicap (1000m). In the run-up to this season, Acromantula completed two trial runs at Lark Hill on July 15 and 29, taking two comfortable wins as leader.