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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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Iron Series Winners Connor Maggs and Lucy Derbyshire, Feb 2 2025.

Champion near-drowning and photo finish closes out Iron Series

A close call and a photo finish fuelled a dramatic close to the Iron Series, with champions of the men’s and women’s competition named for the 2024-25 campaign.

Local Sport

Brayden Crossley from Victoria reacts after scoring a goal during the AAMI State game between South Australia and Victoria at Glenelg Stadium in Adelaide, Saturday, April 6, 2024. (SANFL Image/David Mariuz)

‘Big tick’: Why cult hero Shark deserves second AFL chance

Southport ruckman Brayden Crossley is out to follow in the footsteps of teammate Ben Jepson and earn an AFL list spot. What it means to the club and why he’s ready.

Local Sport

Ethan Callaghan at the North Burleigh Press conference ahead of this weekend's Shaw and Partners Iron Series finals. Picture: Supplied.

‘Get everyone scared’: Local underdog chasing Ironman glory

A radical new format is set to shake-up the final round of the Iron Series at North Burleigh this weekend, and it’s one that could play into the hands of local underdog Ethan Callaghan.

Gold Coast

Jason Kubler v Bernard Tomic at the 2025 Brisbane QTC Tennis Internationals, Tennyson, on Wednesday 28th January 2025 - Photo Steve Pohlner

‘Is that the lord Bernard Tomic?’ Life on lower ranks of pro tennis

Bernard Tomic and Jason Kubler – who’ve played on the world’s biggest stages – walk out onto court six in front of just as many spectators to do battle. Welcome to the lower ranks of pro tennis.

EXCLUSIVEGold Coast

Bernard Tomic - Jason Kubler v Bernard Tomic at the 2025 Brisbane QTC Tennis Internationals, Tennyson, on Wednesday 28th January 2025 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Top 100 back on radar: Tomic plans career revival

Bernard Tomic is shrugging off two of his matches being investigated by a police probe into possible match-fixing, that was ultimately dropped, to focus on returning to the top 100. RARE INTERVIEW

NRL

New Eels coach Jason Ryles kicks-off preseason training. Photo: Parramatta Eels

Price: Why Ryles will take Parra back to promised land

Parramatta’s last premiership captain Ray Price has backed Jason Ryles as the man to lead the Eels back to the promised land, and that Mitch Moses will be integral to the club’s success.

Sport

Parramatta legend Ray Price has opened up on his and his wife's diagnoses and subsequent victory over melanoma ahead of his charity golf day at Royal Pines, in conjunction with the Melanoma Institute. Picture: Supplied

‘Nothing ever beats me’: How Price is continuing melanoma fight

Ray Price may have beaten melanoma, but the Parramatta legends battle against the cancer doesn’t stop there. Find out more.

NRL

Brisbane Broncos' Anthony Milford. Picture: NRL Photos

Milford leaves door ajar for potential Broncos return

Anthony Milford has revealed he’s hoping to reignite his passion for rugby league away from the NRL limelight, but the former Bronco remains open to an unlikely return to Red Hill.

NRL

Why ex-NRL star Vidot harbours no regrets over wrestling move

Walking away from the NRL to pursue a career in professional wrestling was the biggest risk of Daniel Vidot’s life. Almost a decade later, the former winger opens up on his career switch and his return to international rugby league.

VideoNRL

Jarryd Hayne made his return to the footy field

Watch: Hayne’s disastrous return to footy

Jarryd Hayne’s return to the footy field has been soured by injury and despite trying to play through the pain, it wasn’t enough for his side which was stacked with ex-NRL talent. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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