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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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New Gold Coast Suns recruit John Noble. Picture: Somha Sleeth, Gold Coast Suns.

‘Insane position’: The key reason Noble couldn’t resist lure of Suns

Ex-Collingwood player John Noble has opened up what appealed to him about the Gold Coast Suns and why he believes the club is set for a AFL premiership tilt. More here.

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What the proposed new Southport stadium means for Gold Coast NBL franchise.

What proposed new stadium means for Coast’s NBL hopes

With a state of the art 12,000 seat arena slated for Southport, find out what it means for the Gold Coast’s hopes of securing an NBL licence.

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Josh Gore from West Adelaide during the Round 11 SANFL match between Port Adelaide and West at Alberton Oval in Adelaide, Saturday, July 1, 2023. (SANFL Image/David Mariuz)

Former draft hopeful set for Coast return

Southport has signed a former draft hopeful looking to reignite his AFL dream after four years in the SANFL. More here.

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Gold Coast cricket, FIRST GRADE: Broadbeach v Runaway Bay at Broadbeach Cricket Club. runaway Bay Batsman.BroadBeach Fielder. Conan SternbergPic Mike Batterham

The secret to incredible 10-wicket haul

It was a weekend as special as they come for Broadbeach Robina’s Conan Sternberg as he snagged the eighth best haul in the country. Inside the remarkable feat and how he did it.

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Alex Leapai Jr has made a strong start to his quest for a heavyweight world title, with a 3-0 record since turning his back on the Titans and the NRL.

Leapai has no regrets on league exit after Foreman comparison

It’s been 10 months since Alex Leapai Jr walked away from rugby league and a deal with the Titans. Now he has declared he has no regrets after being compared to boxing legend George Foreman ahead of his next fight.

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Cricket Gold Coast open division 3's top performers revealed.

Revealed: Gold Coast’s top performing U17 Div 3 cricketers

They are the budding next generation that will shape the future of Gold Coast Cricket. Discover the Cricket Gold Coast players to watch here from the top three open divisions.

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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 03: Blake Edwards of Team Australia celebrates a goal in the Men's Preliminary Round - Group B match between Team Australia and Team Hungary on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Aquatics Centre on August 03, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Sharks co-captain reveals Olympic uncertainty after surprise gold

Two of the biggest names in Australian water polo made a surprise cameo on the Gold Coast, as Paris co-captain Blake Edwards shed light on his Olympic future.

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Howrah Primary School students Tex Daly, Cooper Wells and Macy Fitz at the 2024 U12 flag football national championships on the Gold Coast. Picture: Mitch Bourke.

30+ names: Top performers of flag football nationals revealed

Emotions ran high as Kew Primary School were crowned flag football national champions. Discover every team’s top performers who could be on the path to Olympic glory.

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Kidman Park NFL Teams Archie Ferris goes for a touch down chased by Paige Schroeder,Ky Morata,Charlie Castro-Winner and Hayden Ashfield , at Kidman Park Primary school before the head off to represent SA in the nationals .Wednesday,October,30,2024.Picture Mark Brake

Revealed: Flag football’s bold Brisbane Olympics ploy

The NFL is doing everything in its power to ensure flag football’s inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is the beginning of a long-running tradition, rather than a one-off flash in the pan. This is how Australia fits into its plan to make it happen.

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Ormeau Primary School at the southeast Queensland flag football championships 2024. Picture: Supplied.

Revealed: Players to watch at flag football nationals

A trip to Florida is on the line as Australia’s 10 top flag football schools go head-to-head for national glory. Discover the players that will make a difference.

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