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Mitch Bourke is a sports reporter at the Mackay Daily Mercury, and also for CODE Sports. Born and raised in Melbourne, he previously founded his own website ‘The Sporting Landscape’ before moving to Mackay to join the News team. Inspired by his love of storytelling, Mitch is passionate about Aussie rules, rugby league, cricket, and all things sport.

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Gold Coast tennis talent Tori Russell is travelling overseas to compete in an under-14 Wimbledon event. Picture: Mitch Bourke.

‘Massive experience’: Teen sensation jets off to Wimbledon

A 14yo Gold Coast tennis prodigy in the Ash Barty-mould is about to tackle a rare opportunity on the other side of the world. Discover her story.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 04: Graham Arnold, Socceroos head coach poses during a Football Australia media opportunity at Cbus Super Stadium on July 04, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images for Football Australia)

Socceroos boss talks return of Gold Coast A-League franchise

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has sent welcome shockwaves through Gold Coast football circles with A-League football franchise talk. Read his comments here.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: AJ Brimson of the Titans celebrates winning the round 10 NRL match between Gold Coast Titans and North Queensland Cowboys at Cbus Super Stadium, on May 12, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Origin audition looms for large Titans contingent

As many as six Gold Coast Titans could by vying for a place in Queensland’s squad for the Origin decider this Friday night. Read why

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The Socceroos will be announcing a World Cup qualifier will be held on the Gold Coast later this week. Ready to cheer them on will be local juniors from left: Duke Ablang, Elena Bresic, Roukaya Al-Kahil, Valentina Ablang, Onika Mackintosh, Junaid Al-Kahil. Picture Glenn Hampson

Revealed: Socceroos fixture coming to the Gold Coast

History is set to be made later this year when the Socceroos play their first international fixture on Gold Coast. Details

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Draft watch: Every Suns AFLW prospect profiled

The Gold Coast Suns under-18 women’s academy is littered with future AFLW stars and we’ve run the rule over each player. Discover the profiles.

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QAFL/QAFLW mid-season top 100 2024 cover art.

Mid-season player rankings: Top QAFL, QAFLW performers revealed

The stars of the QAFL and QAFLW have been charted as we list the top mid-season players with our unique fantasy points system. See the full list.

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Southport playes dispute that the full-time hooter had been blown in their round 10 Rugby League Gold Coast clash with Tugun. Picture: BarTV Sports.

Why league remains undecided on disputed A-grade result

Rugby League Gold Coast remains undecided on the result of an A-grade clash close to a week after the fact. Find out why.

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The newly launched NFL Academy on the Gold Coast is hosting its first recruitment combine on Saturday at A.B Paterson College.29 June 2024 Arundel Picture by Richard Gosling

First Look: Inside Australia’s maiden NFL youth combine

NFL megastars watched on as 300 Aussie hopefuls vied for coveted spots in the NFL’s inaugural Asia-Pacific Academy. Watch the videos and discover the traits scouts are looking for.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Charlie Curnow of the Blues celebrates kicking a goal during the round 16 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

SuperCoach takeaways: Unsung Tiger ruins Charlie trades

A point of difference Saint dazzled while one popular trade-in megastar flopped. See the SuperCoach takeaways and relive all the action here.

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Western Clydesdales captain Emry Pere. Picture: Benny Hassum Photography.

‘You cannot say that’: Ex-NRL star sent off for alleged homophobic slur

The captain of a team playing the Burleigh Bears has been sensationally marched after an alleged homophobic slur marred a Queensland Cup rugby league clash. Read what he said

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