As the Australian government dithers on banning gambling ads, a new global gambling report highlights the immense pain and suffering wrought by the industry.
Reports indicate the government is considering watering down gambling ad bans proposed by an inquiry. If these are correct, it would be a win for powerful vested interests.
No one can say Australian sport is worse off without tobacco ads. We can protect a new generation of young sports fans from harm by following other nations’ leads and phasing out gambling ads.
Australia’s professional sports players aren’t covered by the same injury rules as other workers – unlike in New Zealand.
Researchers have confirmed what most of us have long suspected: Home crowds give professional sports teams an advantage – at least in the NBA.
TikTok’s hosting of sports betting ads underlines the pervasiveness of the problem. It’s increasingly clear gambling advertising needs to be heavily restricted, if not stopped altogether.
It’s understandable some people wish to publicly grieve the Queen, but those who disagree with the monarchy also have a right to freedom of speech.
As the pandemic continues to threaten our mental health, a groundbreaking “living lab” is set to reimagine how we identify and treat problems.
Until sporting organisations rectify their structural racism problems, players like the former Yorkshire cricketer will be forced to work in unwelcome and unsafe environments.
In this episode, we look at what’s happening to change the culture in elite sport, and find out why calling out sexist, racist and homophobic language is helping tackle the toxicity.
Sport keeps hitting the headlines for what happens off the field. Experts in sport, gender and media Brett Hutchins and Ruth Jeanes explain why we idolise sporting legends, and why we’re often let down.
Although a great deal of research is still required, it may one day be possible to identify and treat people suffering from CTE, or at risk of it.
Recent reports of death threats to AFL players over failed wagers calls into question – again – the cosy relationship sporting code administrations have with bookmakers.
Footy returns this week, and with it will come an avalanche of alcohol advertising, with little protection for children.
Don't spit, change out of your kit at home, and clean match balls. These are just some of the ways sport is changing as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
The significance of sport in society, particularly in the current crisis, runs much deeper than merely supporting your favourite team.
The culmination of the year’s footballing contests gave opportunistic sports betting companies the chance to grow their markets.
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