Nine-year-old Van Clark defied the odds as the sole representative from Woonona SLSC Nippers, winning gold in the under-9s beach swim at the Manly nationals. Discover the heartwarming story of community and unexpected triumph.
Hundreds of young athletes competed at the annual Lake Illawarra Athletics summer carnival, now renamed to honour life member Howard McGarry. See results and highlights.
Discover the standout young cricketers from the Geelong Junior Country Week 2026 tournaments. We highlight the top performers in the Under-13, Under-15, and Under-17 age groups. Read more!
Western Australian junior cyclist Mackenzie Coupland has pulled off a stunning victory to win the national under-19 women's criterium title in Ballarat. Read her incredible story.
Mount Warrigal's Arlo Maksovic, 11, plays off a handicap of seven, surpassing his father. The young star aims for the PGA and dreams of more junior golfers in the Illawarra. Read his inspiring story.
The Windale Junior Rugby League club has officially opened its new $335,000 clubhouse, rebuilt after a devastating fire in March 2025. The modern facility supports the club's growing female player base and community spirit.
Perth Wildcats GM Danny Mills is searching globally for an injury replacement for David Duke Jr., who has elbow ligament damage. The club hopes for his playoff return. Read the latest.
Western Australia's teams face tough competition at the Australian Country Cricket Championships in Busselton-Margaret River. Get the latest scores, standout players, and updates from junior country week in Perth.
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate unveils a multi-million dollar transformation for Surfers Paradise, including a new 6,000-seat music hall and pedestrian-friendly mall upgrades, ahead of the 2032 Games. Discover the changes.
The Geelong Cricket Association has unveiled its talented junior squads for the 2024 Country Week carnival. Discover which local stars will represent the region in Melbourne.
Wollongong athletics star Maiya Hewitt, 16, has smashed the world championship qualifying time with a stunning 400m personal best. Discover her race strategy and path to Oregon.
A quick-thinking parent and corrections officer tackled a pitch invader who knocked down an umpire during a junior cricket match in Port Macquarie. Read the full story of the dramatic incident.
More than 1000 people joined a moving paddle-out tribute at Bondi Beach to remember the 15 lives lost in Sunday's terror attack. The community formed a circle of solidarity in the water for a minute's silence.
The GNCA Junior Netball Grand Finals were a spectacular display of skill and sportsmanship. See the best photos and results from a thrilling day of competition.
After 11 years of indifference, a Canberra boy's newfound passion for cricket brings his family into the fold of summer's great tradition, complete with Friday night games and Big Bash plans.
Football participation in Western Australia has reached a historic high of 90,017 in 2025, fuelled by an 8% surge in women and girls playing the game. Discover the driving forces behind the boom.
McCauley's Beach provided epic conditions for the Australian Junior Surfing Titles finale, crowning new national champions who will represent the Irukandjis at the 2026 World Juniors.
Cricket legend Justin Langer argues parents and coaches must replace gut feelings with data to identify true sporting talent in children. Discover his evidence-based approach.
Illawarra's under-17 cricket team regains their record-breaking skipper Blake Cattle for the Watson Shield semi-final against Manly. The teen star averages 146.67 and holds a historic 125-year record.
The 41st annual South Coast Blues awards have celebrated 17 primary and secondary school athletes. Discover the winners, including President's award recipient and volleyball prodigy Mireille Smith.
Beau Bradford, 15, died after being struck by an object on a Surfers Paradise construction site. The tragedy has sparked calls for improved workplace safety.
A staggering 29 records were broken at the 2025 Illawarra and Southern Highlands zone athletics championships in Gwynneville. Young stars like Kai Levitski and Elsa Sandell delivered historic performances.
Police warn of a major crackdown on anti-social behaviour as junior leavers descend on Rottnest Island from December 5-16. Increased patrols and CCTV follow last year's riot squad call-out.
WA Police warn of increased presence on Rottnest Island for junior leavers celebrations after last year's riots. 55 eviction notices issued previously. Stay informed.
The 2025 Australian Junior Surfing Titles have begun at Thirroul Beach, showcasing the nation's top young surfers. Catch all the action and see who's riding towards a national title.
Vito Gaudiosi and Nick O'Hara from Crockers Gym have been voted Illawarra's best junior sports coaches in a massive community poll. Discover the full top 20 list and what makes these coaches special.
Western Australia's rising cricket star Will Malajczuk captains the Australian Under-19 team in their tour of England. Discover his journey and future prospects.
Meet Neave Borg, the 10-year-old Caves Beach sensation who became a national champion in both swimming and physical culture. Discover her inspiring journey to dual-sport success.
15-year-old Zoe Davies from Warilla is dominating lawn bowls, winning four gold medals at the Under-18 Nationals and challenging the sport's stereotypes. Discover her inspiring journey.
A man has died after being pulled from unpatrolled waters at Surfers Paradise. Lifesavers performed extensive CPR for over 20 minutes but couldn't revive him.