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Alex McKinnon announces engagement to Teigan Power

Former Newcastle Knights player Alex McKinnon, who suffered a devastating spinal injury in 2014, shares joyous engagement news with long-term partner Teigan Power in heartwarming social media announcement.

Win Prizes in This Week's Ultimate Sports Quiz

From Premier League drama to boxing's biggest punches, dive into our weekly sports quiz covering football, cricket, rugby, boxing, darts, baseball and swimming for your chance to win exciting prizes.

DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.

Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination

JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.

NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds

Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.

Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System

Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.

Barstool Sports' Cody Beef Dies - Community Mourns

The sudden and tragic passing of Barstool Sports personality Cody Beef has sent shockwaves through the sports media community, leaving colleagues and fans mourning the loss of a beloved content creator.

NFL warns players after NBA's Mafia betting scandal

The NFL has issued an urgent warning to its athletes about gambling dangers after explosive revelations of Mafia involvement in the NBA's betting controversy. Learn how American sports leagues are battling organised crime infiltration.

DWP changes PIP assessment rules after tribunal ruling

A landmark tribunal ruling has forced the DWP to rewrite disability assessment guidance after a woman's PIP claim was rejected for wearing a bra during her assessment, sparking widespread criticism of the system.

DWP reveals why PIP payments are being restricted

The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on controversial new restrictions affecting Personal Independence Payment claims, revealing the data-driven approach behind the changes affecting vulnerable claimants across the UK.

DWP PIP assessment bra removal ruled unacceptable

A landmark tribunal ruling condemns DWP assessment practices after a disabled woman was forced to remove her bra during a PIP assessment, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform.

DWP announces major PIP eligibility changes

The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments, affecting how millions claim disability benefits across the UK.

ESPN's Sam Ponder sparks trans athlete controversy

ESPN presenter Sam Ponder ignites controversy by sharing a viral video about transgender athletes in female sports, questioning fairness and sparking intense social media debate about biological advantages.

Pushy Parents: Youth Sports' Biggest Problem

Leading sports psychologists warn that overbearing parental behaviour is becoming the primary obstacle to children's athletic development and enjoyment in UK sports.

Muhammad Ali's sumo wrestling challenge in Tokyo

Discover the incredible true story of how Muhammad Ali stepped into the sumo ring against Japan's wrestling titans during his 1970s Tokyo visit - a remarkable crossover of combat sports history.

NDIS rule changes put disabled lives at risk

Exclusive: A Queensland man who survived a catastrophic diving accident faces uncertainty as new NDIS assessment rules could strip away the essential care keeping him alive.

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