The Daily Aus Aussie sport's hall of fame & your good news roundup
Nov 21, 2025
Get ready for some uplifting moments! Sporting legends Oscar Piastri and Lane Beachley are celebrated at the Hall of Fame gala. Piastri's impressive win of the Don Award highlights his pivotal role in the F1 season. Meanwhile, Beachley's advocacy for women's surfing makes waves toward pay equity. A fascinating study reveals how socially connected magpies enhance their survival skills. Plus, discover how meditation retreats can positively impact brain connectivity and blood health. The Berlin exhibition unveils rare masterpieces that are sure to inspire!
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Piastri's Rise Inspires Australian F1 Ambition
- Oscar Piastri's Don Award recognises his rapid rise and national inspiration as an F1 driver.
- The award highlights how individual sporting success can boost a country's aspirations in a global sport.
Beachley Helped Secure Pay Equity In Surfing
- Lane Beachley won the Dawn Award for courage and for pushing pay equity in women's surfing.
- Her advocacy shows how athletes can change sport culture and open pathways for future generations.
Magpie Social Life Shapes Survival Skills
- UWA research linked magpie social connectedness to earlier development of survival skills.
- Emma and Billi shared personal swooping stories to humanise the findings about magpie behaviour.