Sport

Rugby league player with fans.

50,000 visitors to bring magic and $50 million

Brisbane is bracing itself for an influx of 50,000 visitors as the National Rugby League (NRL) rolls into town. A four-day footy festival kicks off tonight with the
Read more 1 May 2025
Perry Park plans Brisbane. | Newsreel

Upgraded Perry Park part of billion-dollar pitch

An almost $3 billion investment is needed future-proof football in Australia, including funding for a upgraded stadium in Brisbane and a new national
Read more 28 April 2025
North Queensland Cowboys training ground. | Newsreel

Cowboys ride in to boost women in manufacturing

The North Queensland Cowboys rugby league club has joined a campaign to encourage more women to join the manufacturing industry. Queensland Manufacturing Minister Dale
Read more 24 April 2025
Woman inserting insole into shoe. | Newsreel

Solar-powered smart insoles a step up for health awareness

A new smart insole has been developed to monitor how people walk and provide early warnings for a range of medical conditions. The Ohio State University Assistant
Read more 22 April 2025
Raptis Investments CEO Tim Beirne. | Newsreel

Colmslie Wharves missing link in river tourism push

Plans have been unveiled for a new commercial marina in Brisbane which aims to boost water-based tourism in the River City. Colmslie Wharves will be co-located with
Read more 22 April 2025
More than 2000 high potential athletes have been uncovered through a testing program - Newsreel

More than 2000 high potential athletes unearthed

A Queensland Academy of Sport program has identified more than 2000 high potential athletes as part of the talent search ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games. In statement
Read more 8 April 2025
Australian Matildas. | Newsreel

Matildas to play Asian Cup match on Gold Coast

The Matildas will feature in one of six matches to be played on the Gold Coast as part of the Women’s Asian Cup next year. Queensland Sports Minister Tim Mander said
Read more 27 February 2025
Kit McConnell. | Newsreel

IOC Sports Director to shape Brisbane 2032 program

A homegrown talent will leverage his experience with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Sydney 2000 Games to shape the sporting program at the Brisbane
Read more 26 February 2025
Volleyball Australia National High Performance Director Craig Marshall. | Newsreel

Volleyball talent set to spike in lead up to Brisbane 2032

A Brisbane northside high school is set to further enhance its reputation as a nursery for future volleyball champions. A new Volleyball Centre for Excellence has opened
Read more 25 February 2025
Queensland rugby league coach Bill Slater and team members. | Newsreel

Twin Waters home to all Queensland Origin camps

Queensland’s rugby league State of Origin squad will hold all three of its team camps on the Sunshine Coast this year. Maroons coach Bill Slater said the Twin Waters
Read more 24 February 2025