Sport

Children sporting medals on running track. | Newsreel

Gold medal incentives dividing sporting bodies

What price gold? As Brisbane continues the long countdown to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, financial support and incentives for athletes is becoming a growing,
Read more 22 April 2024
Crowd cheers at sporting event. | Newsreel

Health benefits of watching sport confirmed

It is official. Watching sport is good for you. A team of researchers at Waseda University in Japan conducted a series of studies on the potential well-being impacts
Read more 18 April 2024
Suncorp Stadium Brisbane. Newsreel

Independent Games authority in starting blocks

An independent body to oversee the delivery of venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is a step closer, but still months away from starting work, with
Read more 17 April 2024
Young women jogging. | Newsreel

Young women and smart kids resisting exercise

Women and high academic achievers are dropping out of exercise at above-average rates as they move into adulthood, putting their long-term health at risk. Research from
Read more 15 April 2024
Basketball team hugs on court. | Newsreel

Team hugs boost basketball free throw success

Basketballers are more likely to land a free throw if they get a pat on the back or a hug before the shot. A research team led by the University of Basel made the
Read more 10 April 2024
Aussies competitors Nick Carter (L) and Asako Ono (R) from Alexandra Headland Surf Club with Black Bunny Café owner Glen Elliott. | Newsreel

The Aussies to inject $15m into Coast economy

The Sunshine Coast is set to extend its school holiday buzz, with the arrival of thousands of competitors and fans for the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships,
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Queensland Ballet dancer Joseph Moss. | Newsreel

Rising ballet star recognised as elite athlete

By Susan Schwartz When Queensland Ballet dancer Joseph Moss first enrolled in ballet school, he often hid the fact he could pirouette his way across a stage – now he
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The-Oceania U20s i 2022 at Sunshine Coast Stadium

Future rugby stars battle for Under 20 crown

Future Wallabies and All Blacks will be on show when The Rugby Championship Under 20 tournament kicks off on the Sunshine Coast in May. Australia and New Zealand will be
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Women lacrosse players. | Newsreel

World lacrosse stars to shine on Sunshine Coast

Some of the world’s best women lacrosse players will descend on the Sunshine Coast next year with the goal of qualifying for the World Cup. The Kawana Sports Precinct
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Play Well Leadership group. | Newsreel

Well-credentialed group all ready to play

The founder of parkrun Australia, a four-time Paralympian and the President of the Royal Life Saving Society are part of a new leadership group which will help deliver
Read more 22 March 2024