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A medic attends to an injured player on a football field during a community match.

Country footy concussion scare puts bush clubs on edge

Country footy concussion fears sharpen after a 16-year-old is airlifted, forcing bush clubs to reckon with volunteers, wickets and repeat head knocks.

Tom Walsh· 6 min read

Tim English during the Western Bulldogs' round 13 clash against Hawthorn in 2026.

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Players contesting a rugby match in a packed stadium, the spectacle Australia is using as a soft-power tool across the Pacific.

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Nicky Winmar's statue honouring his response to racist abuse at a 1993 AFL match is removed from outside Optus Stadium in Perth.

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BBQ

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Weber Baby Q Premium Q1200N on a balcony or compact outdoor setup

Weber Baby Q Premium Q1200N review: $399 workhorse

Weber Baby Q Premium Q1200N review: a $399 portable gas BBQ that suits balconies and campsites, but the trolley costs extra.

Low and slow smoked brisket on a kettle barbecue in an Aussie winter

Low and Slow in an Aussie Winter: Smoking a Brisket on a Kettle

Steaks cooking over a flame-heavy backyard barbecue, illustrating the charcoal-versus-gas buying debate.

Charcoal vs gas BBQs: the right buy for your backyard

Rib eye steak picking up its final sear over a hot grill

Reverse Sear on the Kettle: Steak Like a Steakhouse

The Shed

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Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Compact Drill — product hero

Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Compact Drill review: enough drill for most blokes

A compact, brushless 18V with 60Nm torque and a $139 AU RRP — we ran the Ryobi ONE+ HP through weekend jobs to see if it’s a proper do-everything drill for the shed.

Tools laid out on a bench for a first shed setup

The First Shed Toolkit: What to Actually Buy First

Ozito Power X Change battery platform image

Ozito PXC review: How good is the Bunnings budget battery platform?

Cordless tools and batteries on a workbench

Ryobi, Makita or Milwaukee? Buy the battery, not the badge

Camping & 4WD

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Boat on tropical river during Daly River barra season

Why blokes still haul boats to the Daly River every winter

Spearfisher in Australian shark country preparing for a dive

When sharks become part of the plan

4WD on a red dirt track in the Australian outback under a clear blue sky.

The caravans are back, but outback Queensland is still chasing winter

A still stretch of gorge water reflecting the cliffs near Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley.

The Kimberley vouchers help. They still don't make the trip cheap.

Swag vs rooftop tent camp setup hero image

Swag vs Rooftop Tent: Which Camp Setup Suits You?

Dusty 4WD touring through the Kimberley in the dry season

Gibb River Road in the Dry: The Prep Work That Saves the Trip

Footy

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Country footy concussion scare puts bush clubs on edge

Country footy concussion fears sharpen after a 16-year-old is airlifted, forcing bush clubs to reckon with volunteers, wickets and repeat head knocks.

A packed crowd at a football stadium under lights, reflecting the pressure on Gold Coast to keep a finals-calibre list together.

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Gear

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AeroPress Original on the official Australian store page

AeroPress review: still worth $79.95 in Australia?

AeroPress review: at $79.95 in Australia, this one-cup brewer still makes cracking shed, campsite and office coffee with almost no cleanup.

Kettlebell training setup in a garage home gym

Best kettlebells for a garage gym in Australia 2026

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Drinks

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Prime Drinks Australia in administration: what happened

Busy Hobart pub crowd with pints on the bar, showing a full room on a night when punters are still buying fewer beers.

The pub is packed. The bar tab isn't.

Glencairn vs tumbler: which whisky glass should you buy?

Whisky bottles lined up beside a tasting glass on a bar shelf.

Australian whisky starter shelf 2026: 5 bottles worth owning

Dark stout in a glass with warm low light, used as the hero image for Aussie dark beers.

Dark Beer Season: 5 Aussie Stouts and Porters Worth Hunting

Life

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Historic country hotel glowing in sunset light

A Pub, a Whisky Shelf and One Last Crack at Saving Hill End

Hill End pub revival needs more than reopened taps. The old gold town needs beds, dinner and a reason for weekenders to stay the night.

Father's Day gift ideas for dads in Australia 2026

Father's Day gifts for dads 2026: 5 picks worth buying

Winter lawn care for couch grass before spring

Winter lawn care for couch grass: what to do before spring

New dad setting up nursery gear for a newborn

New Dad Gear That Matters, and the Stuff We'd Skip

Group of mates toasting drinks at a dinner table before a bucks party night out

Bucks party ideas: how to plan one nobody regrets

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Country footy concussion scare puts bush clubs on edge

AFL Round 18 team whispers: the outs that matter most

PNG Chiefs funding: the NRL club with a China clause

Nicky Winmar statue debate: what footy should remember

BBQ

Weber Baby Q Premium Q1200N review: $399 workhorse

Low and Slow in an Aussie Winter: Smoking a Brisket on a Kettle

Charcoal vs gas BBQs: the right buy for your backyard

Reverse Sear on the Kettle: Steak Like a Steakhouse

The Shed

Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Compact Drill review: enough drill for most blokes

The First Shed Toolkit: What to Actually Buy First

Ozito PXC review: How good is the Bunnings budget battery platform?

Ryobi, Makita or Milwaukee? Buy the battery, not the badge

Camping & 4WD

Why blokes still haul boats to the Daly River every winter

When sharks become part of the plan

The caravans are back, but outback Queensland is still chasing winter

The Kimberley vouchers help. They still don't make the trip cheap.

Swag vs Rooftop Tent: Which Camp Setup Suits You?

Gibb River Road in the Dry: The Prep Work That Saves the Trip

Footy

Country footy concussion scare puts bush clubs on edge

AFL trade squeeze: why Gold Coast and GWS matter now

AFL Round 18 team whispers: the outs that matter most

PNG Chiefs funding: the NRL club with a China clause

Jarome Luai exit: what it means for Wests Tigers

Gear

AeroPress review: still worth $79.95 in Australia?

Best kettlebells for a garage gym in Australia 2026

Seiko 5 SRPG35 Review: Is It Worth $550 in Australia?

Drinks

Prime Drinks Australia in administration: what happened

The pub is packed. The bar tab isn't.

Glencairn vs tumbler: which whisky glass should you buy?

Australian whisky starter shelf 2026: 5 bottles worth owning

Dark Beer Season: 5 Aussie Stouts and Porters Worth Hunting

Life

A Pub, a Whisky Shelf and One Last Crack at Saving Hill End

Father's Day gifts for dads 2026: 5 picks worth buying

Winter lawn care for couch grass: what to do before spring

New Dad Gear That Matters, and the Stuff We'd Skip

Bucks party ideas: how to plan one nobody regrets

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Country footy concussion scare puts bush clubs on edge

AFL Round 18 team whispers: the outs that matter most

PNG Chiefs funding: the NRL club with a China clause

Nicky Winmar statue debate: what footy should remember

When sharks become part of the plan

Why blokes still haul boats to the Daly River every winter

Jarome Luai exit: what it means for Wests Tigers

AFL trade squeeze: why Gold Coast and GWS matter now

The NRL's $5.3bn TV win will make footy nights pricier

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