Sport

Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018. | Newsreel

Gold Coast Games boosted volunteering rates

The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games sparked a spike in volunteering, according to a report on the legacy benefits of the 2018 event. Queensland Sports Minister Michael
Read more 30 July 2024
Jillaroos co-captains Kezie Apps, Sam Bremner and Ali Brigginshaw celebrate after winning the World Cup at Old Trafford in 2022.

Australia to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup

Australia has won the hosting rights for the Rugby League World Cup in 2026, with matches to be played here and in Papua New Guinea. Australian Rugby League Commission
Read more 25 July 2024
Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct. | Newsreel

Sports venue platform targets international teams

Queensland is showcasing its sporting venues to international teams through a new digital platform. The Sports Venues Connect platform features an interactive map of
Read more 25 July 2024
Wheelchair basketballer Eithen Leard with Suncoast Spinners players Kayden (10) and Riley (8) | Newsreel

Cheers to eight years to Brisbane 2032

Australians are being urged to create the nation’s largest digital cheer as the country marks eight years to go before the start of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and
Read more 23 July 2024
Racing horse's head. | Newsreel

Racing returns $2.4 billion to state economy

The racing industry has doubled its contribution to the Queensland economy in the past eight years, tipping in $2.4 billion last year. Racing Queensland released its
Read more 23 July 2024
Medical Football cup. | Newsreel

Medicos chase goals on and off field

Hundreds of health professionals from across the globe have descended on the Sunshine Coast with many goals on their minds. Medical experts from as far away as Brazil,
Read more 22 July 2024
Swimmers in pool, | Newsreel

Dignitaries, divers and a dolphin applaud QAS move

Sports officials, Olympic champions and even an NRL coach have applauded the move to take the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) out of government hands and establish it
Read more 15 July 2024
Jillaroo rugby league player Isabelle Kelly, | Newsreel

NRL expands Las Vegas showcase in 2025

The NRL has released details of its Las Vegas rugby league showcase in 2025, with four games scheduled in an expanded program. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said next year’s
Read more 11 July 2024
Graphic promoting Socceroos Gold Coast match.

Gold Coast debut for Socceroos

The Socceroos will grace the Gold Coast for the first time when they continue their World Cup qualification campaign in September. Football Australia confirmed today the
Read more 7 July 2024
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 more 1 July 2024