Munduk. As I first enter, I am weary. The windy mountain roads disappear into thick fog and at times I can barely see five metres ahead. I am literally driving through a cloud. I check into the homestay. A wise local lady springs from her lounge chair in confusion, huffing and puffing her way toward me before greeting me with a broken smile. Between her limited English and my terrible Indonesian, we somehow dance our way through a conversation and eventually come to an unders

I didn’t start travelling because it looked good online. I started because somewhere along the way, life split in two. I went from what felt like a solid, loving family into something completely different. Things happened that changed me. Physically and mentally. I didn’t really know how to carry it. I became quieter. More closed off. The version of me that used to be out there slowly disappeared. I walked away from things that once meant everything to me. Sport. Friendships.

A‑League Men The A‑League table has started to take shape with the season over halfway gone. The Newcastle Jets sit on top of the ladder after 22 rounds, leading the competition with 43 points, 14 wins, one draw and seven losses. They have the league’s best attack and are looking well placed for a finals push. Auckland FC are second with 39 points, sitting close behind and offering stiff competition. Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United are level on points in the mix around

The Ben Te’o situation has gone from a shock exit to something that feels a lot more predictable the more you look at it. A week ago, there was no real noise around Brisbane’s coaching staff. Now, one of their key voices is gone, and it all happened in the space of a few days. Once you break it down, it wasn’t random. It just escalated quickly. How it unfolded It starts late last week when Brisbane’s defence slips below standard. That immediately puts the spotlight on Ben Te'

Sydney Roosters (Margin = 8 Points) New Zealand Warriors Brisbane Broncos Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Penrith Panther Melbourne Storm Canberra Raiders St George-Illawarra Dragons BET OF THE WEEK AnyTime Try Scorer - Tom Trbojevic Tom Trbojevic has scored in his last six Thursday night games, proving a consistent primetime threat.The Sydney Roosters have conceded a try to an opposition fullback in six straight matches, exposing a clear defensive trend.With Turbo priced arou

My Team at the end of Round 3 As mentioned in my wrap up, a good and competitive score this week. Need to make some better choices around Captaincy. Granted, this feels like a round where everyone is scrambling to get their teams up to date and I'm on the front foot. I probably should save my trades. However... I will be making trades. Cody Walker to Cameron Munster Quite bluntly I'm just completely off Cody Walker. I didn't like what I saw in the past 2 rounds. Without his

The 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Final ended in heartbreak for the Matildas, going down 1 nil to Japan women's national football team in front of more than 74,000 fans in Sydney. Japan struck early through Maika Hamano, whose long range effort in the 17th minute proved the difference in a match where Australia controlled large periods but failed to convert. From there, the Matildas found themselves chasing the game, but never quite clicking in the final third. Mary Fowler strug

This week I posted a solid 1268 points, but it came with its fair share of highs, lows, and a few facepalm moments. Captains and Standouts I went Sua Faalogo as captain and Nathan Cleary as VC. Cleary did his job, but Sua just wasn’t the right pick this week. Tanah Boyd delivered as expected, and Jo Chan was the real surprise, absolutely massive. That’s why you play SuperCoach, anyone can steal the show. Lowlights and Regrets Not everything clicked. Trey Mooney and Toby Couch

Round 3 threw up a few shocks and plenty of talking points. Some teams looked sharp and settled while others were exposed by injuries or sloppy play. A lot of noise came around the six again decisions which felt like they were killing the competitiveness of the games rather than letting teams build pressure. On top of that the refereeing was pretty average overall and forward passes were all over the shop. The season is still young but the early trends are clear. A few teams

Newcastle Knights Head Coach: Justin Holbrook (Photo: Newcastle Herald) The Newcastle Knights enter the 2026 season at a crossroads. After years of inconsistency and lack of attacking spark, the club could finally turn a corner, but how that plays out will decide the year. The attack looks stronger than it has in a while, and for the first time in years, the team seems to have a consistent spine. Justin Holbrook’s arrival, a coach who backs attacking football and structured b

Lady Barron Falls. Photo: Aaron Jarman Mt Field National Park sits just over an hour from Hobart. Close enough for a day trip but far enough that once you’re there the rest of the world drops away. The air is cooler. The trees are bigger than you expect. The ground stays damp. Ferns crowd the track. Pademelons move through the undergrowth like they own the place. Which, to be fair, they do. The Three Falls walk is the reason most people come. For good reason. It’s not long an