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Vaughan Cruickshank

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Why is cricket so popular on the Indian sub-continent ?

Some 90% of the world’s cricket fans are from the Indian sub-continent, but how exactly did the sport build such manic support in that part of the...

20.11.2024 10

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Vaughan Cruickshank

Australians love sport, but which ones do they actually play? National survey results paint a surprising picture

Sport and physical activity are an important part of Australian culture and society. But how do we know which sports have the highest participation...

01.11.2024 10

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Vaughan Cruickshank

Who are the greatest Paralympians of all time?

Thousands of amazing athletes have competed in the Paralympics Games over the past 64 years. But who are the greatest of these Paralympians? And how...

06.09.2024 10

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Vaughan Cruickshank

Classifications, history and Australian hopes: what to expect at the Paris Paralympics

As Paris prepares to host the Paralympic Games, you may be wondering how classification works, which Aussies to watch, or whether there any sports...

28.08.2024 10

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How and why did half-time oranges in junior sports become a tradition?

Eating oranges at half-time has been a popular and long-standing tradition at junior sports in countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom and the...

23.08.2024 10

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Vaughan Cruickshank

The major factors behind Australia’s surge to a record-breaking Olympics

Australia has a proud history at the Summer Olympics. We have won at least one medal in every Summer games all the way back to 1896. We have secured...

12.08.2024 9

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How to win on your own terms: Simone Biles claims her eighth Olympic gold on her Paris 2024 ‘redemption tour’

The athlete we have seen so far at Paris is more relaxed, more mature and still giving us the performances of the best gymnast in the world, as she...

31.07.2024 10

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Vaughan Cruickshank

The chaotic history of the Olympics in Paris, where one games nearly ended the movement – and the other helped save it

Between hammers in trees, uneven fields, audience members joining teams and post-humous recognition for winners, the 1900 Paris games left much to be...

25.07.2024 10

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Vaughan Cruickshank

Looking back at the Olympic venues since 1896 – are they still in use?

Olympic Games are big affairs that require massive infrastructure projects to build the various stadiums and venues. Many of the sports have specific...

08.07.2024 30

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Vaughan Cruickshank

Does sports participation boom during (or before, or after) the Olympics?

Hosting a major sporting event like the Olympic and Paralympic Games can deliver benefits to the host country, such as improved infrastructure (new...

01.07.2024 10

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Vaughan Cruickshank

No cash, no play? Have cost-of -living pressures impacted sports participation in Australia?

Many people are suffering due to cost-of-living pressures but have they impacted sports participation rates in Australia?

09.04.2024 30

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We say we respect teachers but we devalue their work so much

Many people believe teaching is an easy job involving short days and long holidays. Anyone working in the profession, however, will tell you this is...

06.01.2024 9

The Examiner

Vaughan Cruickshank

We say we respect teachers but we devalue their work so much

Many people believe teaching is an easy job involving short days and long holidays. Anyone working in the profession, however, will tell you this is...

06.01.2024 20

Canberra Times

Vaughan Cruickshank

What do teachers do in the school holidays? They work, plan, and rest

Many people believe teaching is an easy job involving short days and long holidays. Anyone working in the profession, however, will tell you this is...

04.01.2024 10

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Vaughan Cruickshank

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