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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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Bert Newton’s grandson smashes Olympian’s swim records

His grandfather won Gold Logies, his dad won Olympic medals, now this Melbourne schoolboy is making a splash as he continues his quest to the Australian swim team.

AFL

Josh Lai celebrates one of his two semi final goals this September. Picture: Andrew Keech.

Teen’s hidden trait which impressed Power recruiters

Plucked from the obscurity of Melbourne suburban football to join an AFL list Josh Lai is the feel good story of the summer. His local coach reveals one unlikely trait which could separate him from other wingmen in the AFL.

Cricket

Dandenong District CA Turf 1: Buckley Ridges v Berwick. Lachlan Brown batting for Berwick. Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘Just going off’: Former wicketkeeper’s second hat-trick in two weeks

A Dandenong District Cricket Association wicketkeeper turned tweaker remarkably took his second first-grade hat-trick inside two weeks. Here’s how it all played out.

VIDEOCricket

Parkfield's Jordan Hill is presented the match ball by the umpire after her haul of 7-11 that included a triple hat-trick. Picture: Supplied.

WATCH: Fourth generation player’s ‘surreal’ triple hat-trick

A Parkfield player who comes from a family of six life members achieved the unthinkable when she completed an extraordinary triple hat-trick. Watch the video.

Cricket

Points docked due to ‘unsatisfactory’ cricket pitch

An “unsatisfactory” wicket has seen a Dandenong District Cricket Association club docked points and at risk of relegation. More here.

Local Sport

Queensland Reds 2025 Super W captains Jemma Bemrose (L) and Ivania Wong. Picture: Queensland Rugby Union

How top rookie rose to ‘unexpected’ slice of Qld rugby history

History has been made by Gold Coast product Jemma Bemrose after she was unveiled as the Queensland Reds’ youngest female captain. Details

Local Sport

Burleigh Harvey Norman under-19s player Eta Sikahele. Picture: Supplied.

Revealed: The rising talents headlining Burleigh’s U19 squad

Harvey Norman U19 preview: The reigning player of the year headlines a Burleigh squad that is brimming with talent. See the must-watch players.

FULL LISTSport

Revealed: Every Gold Coast Sports Awards finalist

16 athletes have been named finalists for the Gold Coast Sports Awards across three different categories after a stunning year of achievement on the Coast. See who made the cut.

Sport

Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams. Picture: Getty

AFL’s collision course with NFL after major announcement

The NFL has confirmed that heavyweights the Los Angeles Rams will head to Australia next year to play a regular season game – but it could pit them against the AFL finals in a major clash.

Local Sport

Mudgeeraba Nerang and Districts celebrate the 2024/25 Cricket Gold Coast one day premiership. Picture: Facebook.

‘He’s exceptional’: How Nelson propelled Mudgee to latest flag

Josh Nelson’s season is going from strength to strength as he steered Mudgeeraba Nerang and Districts to another Cricket Gold Coast premiership. Why the win was so special.

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