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After flipping his car,F1’s Mark Webber called Jackie Stewart

The pair met when Webber was just 20,with Stewart becoming a mentor,grandfather figure - and literal lifesaver.

  • byKonrad Marshall

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Jelena Dokic on abuse and resilience,body positivity and trolls

Jelena Dokic on abuse and resilience,body positivity and trolls

In a revealing podcast interview for Good Weekend Talks,former world No.4 tennis player Jelena Dokic opens up about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father,her battles with online trolls,and the fight for body positivity.

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Her fruitful pro tennis career behind her,Ash Barty is now being served some different challenges.

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“The one thing I realised with a thud …” Good Weekend writers and editors reflect on the year.

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Couch surfer in his 30s. Oscar winner in his 40s. Why the whole world wants Taika

Couch surfer in his 30s. Oscar winner in his 40s. Why the whole world wants Taika

One of New Zealand’s most original creative exports,filmmaker and actor Taika Waititi is the king of the oddball.

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Libby’s an AFLW star,Harry’s an umpire – and her brother

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Magpies seal flag with a KISS and earn begrudging respect ... but the rest of us still hate them

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‘I’m just being me’:Danielle Laidley on life after transition

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From star AFL player and top coach to transgender role model:Danielle Laidley on the sweetheart and footy mates helping her come out the other side.

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