Sport
Safety on inland water courses and life jacket requirements in Australia
16 April
Australia’s inland waterways, such as the Murray River, are popular destinations for boating, fishing, and recreational water activities. However, despite their tranquil appearance, these watercourses can pose serious risks. Strong currents,...[Read More]
Mixed-team golf given the go-ahead for 2028 Olympics
16 April
A mixed-team golf event will debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, with teams comprised of one male and one female athlete from the individual competitions. The event will be contested as a 36-hole competition, the PGA Tour said, split across two...[Read More]
Matildas in ‘limbo’ as coach search drags on
9 April
Matildas star Steph Catley says she hopes Football Australia finds a permanent coach “sooner rather than later”, admitting players are “in limbo”. The Matildas have been without a full-time coach for eight months since Tony Gustavsson’s...[Read More]
Whiz kid Konstas earns first Cricket Australia contract
2 April
Teenage sensation Sam Konstas has been rewarded with his first Cricket Australia contract but is no guarantee to win back his opening spot for the World Test Championship final. The NSW opener joins spinner Matt Kuhnemann and Tasmania allrounder...[Read More]
World Athletics approves cheek swabbing gender test
26 March
World Athletics has approved the introduction of cheek swabbing to determine if an athlete is biologically female. The global body’s president Sebastian Coe said the decision taken by the World Athletics Council was further evidence his...[Read More]
Devils’ mascot unveiled, now AFL list debate awaits
19 March
Tasmania’s fledgling AFL club wants the league to agree to “sharper” list concessions as part of negotiations expected to be finalised by mid-2025. The Devils unveiled their first mascot, named Rum’un, in Hobart on Tuesday – the one-year...[Read More]
Aussie Doohan part of biggest F1 youth intake in years
12 March
AUSTRALIAN JACK DOOHAN IS JUST ONE OF A GROUP OF YOUNG DRIVERS HOPING TO HIT THEIR MARK IN FORMULA ONE THIS SEASON:- JACK DOOHAN: The son of legendary motorcycle world champion Mick Doohan enters 2025 with his Formula One career under threat as...[Read More]
Injuries unavoidable in AFL flag push: Swans coach
5 March
Sydney coach Dean Cox would rather not lose his star players to pre-season injuries but believes it’s inevitable in the pursuit of an AFL premiership. The Swans will be without their captain Callum Mills and ball magnet Errol Gulden for the season...[Read More]
Tour de France set for unique start in Barcelona
26 February
The 2026 Tour de France will begin with a team time-trial as the opening stage for the first time in the race’s history. The “Grand Depart” of next year’s Tour de France will take place on July 4 in Barcelona, Spain, kicking off with a...[Read More]
Date finally set for Brisbane Olympic stadium reveal
19 February
A 2032 Olympic stadium plan is finally set to be revealed, ending years of speculation over the Brisbane Games’ marquee venue. The Olympic blueprint will be finalised in an independent report to be released on March 25 after ongoing debate over...[Read More]
Local sport feeling the heat as temperatures rise
5 February
Dark clouds and a clap of thunder often spell the end of a game of soccer or tennis. But what about when the mercury spikes? At what point is it too hot to play, compromising not only safety, but the enjoyment of non-professional sport intended for...[Read More]
Australia chasing rare subcontinent series win
29 January
The pressure may be off, but the incentive is high for Australia to improve their dismal record on the subcontinent by claiming an elusive Test series victory in Sri Lanka. Stand-in captain Steve Smith has admitted beating India in the finale of the...[Read More]
Kyrgios can be world’s best doubles player, says expert
15 January
His singles career seemingly shot, Nick Kyrgios is being urged to remain on tour amid predictions he could become the best doubles player on the planet. A crestfallen Kyrgios conceded he had likely played his last Australian Open singles match after...[Read More]
Gardner leads calls for expanded women’s Ashes
8 January
Australian and English players want an expanded women’s Ashes series, with Ashleigh Gardner leading calls for more Tests in the multi-format concept. Australia will begin their defence of the Ashes in a one-dayer at North Sydney on Sunday, as part...[Read More]
A look at Australia’s best U21 athletes for 2025
1 January
ARISA TREW (SKATEBOARDING) Powered by the mystical mantra ‘skibidi sigma’, 14-year-old Arisa Trew became Australia’s youngest Olympic gold medallist with her top-scoring run of 93.18 in the skateboarding park final at the Paris Games. The gold...[Read More]