Sport

Gold silver and bronze medals with Australian flag. | Newsreel

Boost to athletes on Olympic pathway

The Federal Government will invest almost $500 million in high-performance sport over the next two years, as preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics
Read more1 July 2024
New stadium at Ballymore, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Aussie Sevens squad eyes Ballymore home

The Australian women’s rugby sevens squad going through its paces at Ballymore will become a regular sight if Rugby Australia has its way. The Aussie Sevens squad is
Read more20 June 2024
Trampolinist Hudson Brown with PeopleIN CEO Ross Thompson, left, and Marketing and Communications Head Craig Thomas, right. | Newsreel

Partnership supports athlete’s Olympic dreams

A Brisbane-based workforce solutions company has joined a campaign to help keep Australian athletes on the path to Olympic glory. PeopleIN, which has headquarters in
Read more19 June 2024
QUT rugby union player Meg Gemmell. | Newsreel

Rugby quartet tackle sevens in France

A quartet of QUT rugby players are soaking up pre-Olympic excitement in France as they represent Australia at the World University Championships Rugby Sevens this
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Injured football player. | Newsreel

Blood test determines concussion severity

Researchers have discovered a blood test that can detect the effects of sport-related concussion and determine when it’s safe to return to the field. The Monash
Read more10 June 2024
Young couple given keys to home. | Newsreel

State Budget targets cost-of-living support

By Steve Zeppa Election sweeteners continue to be rolled out as the Queensland Government prepares to hand down the State Budget this week. With a state election
Read more10 June 2024
Woman jogging beside Brisbane river at Southbank. | Newsreel

Panel probes health legacy of Games

A free public event in Brisbane this week will discuss how the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can provide long-term health benefits for Queenslanders. On Thursday,
Read more5 June 2024
Artist's impression of new Chandler Sports Precinct. | Newsreel

Businesses chase Chandler precinct upgrade work

More than 70 businesses attended briefings on tenders for work to upgrade Brisbane’s Chandler Sports Precinct. The $257m upgrade to the complex, which will host sports
Read more31 May 2024
Officials at coin toss of football match Newcastle v Tottenham in Australia.

Fans set to see what the ref sees

Queensland soccer referees will soon be fitted with body cameras to provide fans with an on-field view of the action. The decision comes after referees at three recent
Read more27 May 2024
ESSA CEO Danielle Smith

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
Read more22 May 2024