Sport

Smith switches from Lightning to ESSA

Former Sunshine Coast Lightning boss Danielle Smith is the new CEO of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Ms Smith takes over the Brisbane-based

Sweet milestone for Honey Farm sporting precinct

Work has begun on a major sporting and recreation precinct on the Sunshine Coast. The Honey Farm Sport and Recreation Precinct at Meridian Plains will feature sporting

TV networks bank on Aussie sport programs

Australia’s commercial television networks increased their investment in local programing last year, while dialling back on overseas content. A new Australian

Matildas chase more Cup glory on home soil

The Matildas have the opportunity to again galvanise a nation, with Australia to host the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Queensland will join New South Wales and Western

New national hub for sports data science at QUT

A multi-million dollar investment by QUT into sports data science will help nurture better athletes in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. The

Magic sellout boosts Brisbane’s coffers

The NRL’s Magic Round in Brisbane has sold out, with 140,000 rugby league fans set to descend on Suncorp Stadium this weekend. For the fifth year, every NRL fixture

Fund sets up Aussie athletes for success and life

By Nat Cook Every athlete should be celebrated. Every athlete should be encouraged. And every athlete should be supported. I am not just talking about those who stand

On your bike to save your knees

It’s time to break out the lycra if you want to reduce the chance of knee pain later in life. A new study has found that regular bicycling lowers the chance of knee

Rugby “tragic” makes history in the top grade

A northern NSW rugby union side has appointed its first female coach to coincide with its return to the top-grade competition. Beth Whaanga has taken on the coaching job

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Plan for a golden age of women’s cricket

Gold medals at the 2028 and 2032 Olympics and a four-fold increase in junior participation rates are part of a 10-year strategy for women’s cricket. Australian

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