In an election more about personality than policy, Labor’s campaign launch had to reframe the meaning of leadership. But it was haunted by a leader not even in Australia.

Peter Bol says he is primed for a huge effort at this year's World Athletics Championships after setting a new Australian record in the 800m.

Navy hero John Armfield served Australia in Afghanistan, and now he wants to serve in parliament to give voice to a problem roiling the military.

Political U-turns, fuel station photo opportunities and US politics have defined the second week of the election campaign, as both leaders wrestle for momentum.

Peter Bol has issued a statement to his rivals: he will not go quietly into the night, as the Perth Olympian basks in the glow of a new personal best and national record.

Melbourne have inflicted more pain on the Warriors, crushing them 42-14 at a sold-out AAMI Park to make it 17 straight wins against the New Zealand team.

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is overseeing a changing of the guard in the Eagles’ midfield, turning to youth as he looks to fix their clearance woes for the long-term.

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The 31-year-old let up well before the finish line in a ‘mesmerising’ race for the Australian title.

The boy was shot in the neck and could not be saved.