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Dad's simple hack takes the pain out of swimming lessons
When it comes to parenting there's no "one size fits all" method and one dad's proved it with his awesome swimming lesson hack.
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Cute would-be wrestler runs away rather than face his opponent
The competition seemed a little fierce for this 4-year-old tiny wrestler.
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Meet the one-armed six-year-old golfer beating the pros at their own game
Tommy Morrissey had a busy day at PGA National Resort and Spa.
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What women’s football really means to girls
The AFLW is not just about equality in sport, it's also about demonstrating that women's football can be as thrilling, as exciting and as loved as men's.
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Watch 'World's Fastest Flyer' teen win gold with astonishing skydiving routine
Kyra says her ailing grandfather was the inspiration behind her world-class achievement.
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'Check its mouth': 10-year-old's encounter with a great white shark
Eden Hasson had been surfing for most of the afternoon at Samurai Beach, near Newcastle, when he went to catch one more wave.
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Class of laughs
Some may find clowns scary, but circus classes are enjoying a new popularity.
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Five ways kids can benefit from being outside this summer break
The summer break is well underway. The weather is warming and kids are getting used to some time away from school.
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Riding the board turns mainstream
Skateboarding isn't the first career option many parents would have encouraged their children to pursue but times are changing.
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Next batch of ACT Olympians cheering their way to Games
Cheerleading was officially given the International Olympic Committee (IOC) green light last month and approved, provisionally, as an Olympic sport.
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Is tennis the right sport for your child?
Here's what you should know before you sign them up.
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