Women and people from multicultural backgrounds will be encouraged to play more sport, in a $4 million state government initiative that involves some of the biggest sporting bodies in the country.
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Ash Barty in successful return to tennis
Former teenage tennis prodigy Ashleigh Barty has made another successful return to the court.
Melbourne City hope for Nicolas Colazo return, no concern over Chinese player raids
Melbourne City hope to have Argentine midfielder Nicolas Colazo back in the team for their home game with Wellington Phoenix on November 27.
Australian Open golf 2016: Amateur Curtis Luck upstages drawcard Jordan Spieth in Sydney
Young gun Curtis Luck has lived up to the hype to upstage Jordan Spieth and snare the clubhouse lead in a thrilling start to the Australian Open at Royal Sydney Golf Club.
Tim Cahill gets chance to shine against Western Sydney Wanderers
A man who wasn’t part of the Socceroos’ disappointing World Cup draw against Thailand occupied a fair portion of the post-mortem discussions, and he will be out to prove to Ange Postecoglou on Friday night that he still has a role to play on the testing road to Russia.
Who will be Australian cricket's long-term chairman of selectors?
Andrew Hilditch was ridiculed for walking his dog while Matthew Hayden batted for his career. John Inverarity was vilified for championing the rotation policy or, as he called it, “informed player management”. And now Rod Marsh has fallen on his sword,
Terry Evans hopes for another fill-up for track punters club with Oakfield Time
Terry Evans has what could be considered a private training track at Tuncurry, and once a week he puts on a barbecue for those who look after the track.
Merv Hughes backs Trevor Hohns and Greg Chappell, but laments Rod Marsh exit
Merv Hughes has backed Trevor Hohns and Greg Chappell in their new national selectors roles but notes a missed opportunity to get “fresh eyes” onto the panel.
Magic Millions yearling sale 2017: outstanding catalogue revealed
The catalogue for the 2017 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale in January is among the best in the sale’s history.
Racing: Brenton Avdulla confident and hoping to continue run of success
Brenton Avdulla is sporting a new look with a five o’clock shadow and has the confidence to carry it off as he continues to ride winners and get the right rides.