Sport

Paralympians Hani Watson. | Newsreel

Para Unit welcomes first cohort of aspiring champions

The first cohort of a new wave of Queensland Paralympic champions are on the starting blocks. State Sports Minister Tim Mander said 20 athletes had recently joined the
Read more 9 June 2025
Esports players celebrate. | Newsreel

Could Brisbane 2032 be esports’ Olympic debut?

By Craig McNulty and Dylan Poulus Most of us have heard of esports but many don’t realise the fast-growing world of competitive video gaming features tournaments,
Read more 9 June 2025
AIS ETC meeting. | Newsreel

Sporting rivals help shape ‘green and gold decade’

Sporting leaders from a dozen countries have been brought together to enhance Australia’s performance at the Brisbane 2032 Games. The Australian Institute of Sport
Read more 5 June 2025
An artist's impression of the planned new stadium in Victoria Park - Newsreel

Call to mandate ‘digital twins’ for Games infrastructure

A mandate to incorporate “digital twins” in all infrastructure projects for the Brisbane 2032 Games would help ensure a sustainable legacy for the region. Speaking
Read more 4 June 2025
Bodyboarder Bodi Hugin from Murwillumbah. | Newsreel

Future bodyboarding champs roll into the Gold Coast

Australia will welcome some of the world’s best junior bodyboarders to the Gold Coast for the first time next month. Tugun Beach is set to host an International
Read more 4 June 2025
Netball player. | Newsreel

State netball carnival passes on economic benefit

Three thousand rising netball stars will converge on the Sunshine Coast from this weekend. Sunshine Coast Council’s Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex will host the
Read more 1 June 2025
Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris. | Newsreel

Share your vision for Brisbane 2032 Games

What is your vision for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Games organisers want to know. Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris has announced a new
Read more 23 May 2025
Artist's impression of Golden Beach seawall, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Golden Beach seawall built for future demands

A seawall to protect a Sunshine Coast naval cadets site from increased exposure due the Bribie Island breakthrough is being built with the flexibility to add height in
Read more 22 May 2025
Girl being lifted by teammates. | Newsreel

Focus on community sport infrastructure

A first-of-it-type national plan is being developed to make grassroots sporting facilities more inclusive. Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Executive General Manager
Read more 20 May 2025
Associate Professor Hang Lui

Plan for comfortable 3D-printed smart T-shirts

A new 3D ink printing process has been developed which paves the way for more versatile and comfortable smart wearables. Researchers from Washington State University
Read more 15 May 2025