Perth Thunder Appoints John Kennedy as New Head Coach
Perth Thunder has appointed John Kennedy as head coach, replacing Benjamin Breault as the team prepares for the upcoming 2026 Goodall Cup playoffs.
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Orange Celebrates Local Sporting Achievements at 2026 Sports Awards
Orange City’s sporting community has been recognised through the 2026 Orange Sports Awards, celebrating achievements across local sport and highlighting...
Brisbane to Become New Home of Australia’s Rugby Sevens Teams Ahead of 2032 Olympics
Rugby Australia will relocate its national Rugby Sevens programs to Brisbane’s Ballymore precinct as part of a major redevelopment designed to create a...
Tui Kamikamica Announces Immediate Retirement From Melbourne Storm
Melbourne Storm prop and Fiji captain Tui Kamikamica has retired on medical grounds after specialists advised him to end his playing career following a...
Perth Fitness Fans Prepare for Huge HYROX Weekend
Thousands of competitors are preparing for the third HYROX Perth event at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre this weekend.
Nick Kyrgios Provisionally Suspended After Positive Cocaine Test
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine during an in-competition test in Spain.
Sydney Swans Suspend Five Players for Remainder of 2026 Season
The Sydney Swans have suspended five players for the rest of the 2026 AFL season following a serious breach of the club’s code of conduct while a police...
Mackay Test Match Opening Day Sells Out
Mackay's first-ever men's Test match has sold out its opening day as Australia and Bangladesh prepare to meet at Great Barrier Reef Arena on Saturday.
Launceston Cup Risks Losing Council Funding Ahead of 200th Anniversary
Launceston City Council has recommended rejecting a $20,000 grant for the 164-year-old event, marking the first time in a decade that council funding ha...
Griffith Teen Eli Patten Wins NSW Formula Ford Championship in Perfect Season
17-year-old Griffith driver Eli Patten completed an undefeated 12-race season to claim the 2026 NSW Formula Ford 1600 championship.
Goulburn Hockey Player Makayla Jones Earns Hockeyroos World Cup Call-Up
Goulburn product Makayla Jones has been selected in Australia’s Hockeyroos squad for the upcoming FIH Women’s World Cup.
Shai Bolton Sets New Fremantle Dockers Record for Goal Assists
The Fremantle forward has reached a new club milestone after producing another influential season for the Dockers.
Bangladesh Eye Series Victory After Historic Darwin Test Win
Bangladesh are looking to build on their nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin as they prepare for the second Test.
Wodonga Bulldogs Chase Top-Three Finish as Finals Approach
Wodonga Bulldogs are pushing for their first top-three Ovens and Murray League finish since 2009 as the regular season reaches its final stages.
Warwick’s Leslie Dam to Host National Power Boat Championships
Leslie Dam has been selected to host the Australian Power Boat Championships in March next year, bringing a major national event to the Warwick region.
Japan Coach Eddie Jones Receives Surprise Melon Gift in Townsville
Japan coach Eddie Jones received a light-hearted welcome in Townsville ahead of Saturday's Test against Australia.
Josh Dunkley Set to Play 100th Brisbane Lions Game
Brisbane Lions co-captain Josh Dunkley will reach 100 games for the club when Brisbane faces Gold Coast at the Gabba on Saturday.
Brisbane Broncos Restructure Football Department With New Recruitment Role
The Broncos have appointed Simon Scanlan to a new senior pathways and strategic football role as the club reshapes its football operations.
Port Macquarie Magpies Celebrate Jesse Schmidt’s 300th Game
Port Macquarie Magpies player Jesse Schmidt has reached a major 300-game milestone, marking a significant achievement for the local Australian rules foo...
Mount Gambier’s Valley Lakes Hosts Successful Rumble Disc Golf Tournament
More than 70 competitors from across Australia travelled to Mount Gambier for the 2026 Rumble Disc Golf tournament.