Man charged after alleged assault of rideshare driver
A man has been charged after two men were wanted for allegedly assaulting a rideshare driver and stealing his car in Sydney’s northwest. Watch the arrest.
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Richest and poorest schools in western Sydney revealed
Western Sydney’s richest school has raked in more than $403.5m in five years with the total income per student sitting at $42,122 in 2022, the most recent school funding statistics reveal.
National Netball Champs 2024: NSW unveiled, Crombie’s bid for one better
The 2024 National Netball Championships are fast approaching. While NSW reveal their new and returning names, one of Queensland’s top shooters is candid with the fact she has unfinished business on the national stage. Full story inside:
Revealed: Players you need to watch at National Netball Championships
Future Diamonds will shine on the court at the National Netball Championships. Find out which players you should be keeping an eye on during the week-long tournament.
50+ photo gallery! Stars, standouts at Little Athletics NSW titles
There were state records galore at a thrilling Little Athletics NSW champs, along with PB’s and great racing. Winners, grinners and a photo GALLERY from the HART sport titles.
From NRL hopeful to Paris Olympics – thanks to a bung shoulder
If things had just been a little different – and his shoulder more stable – this young gun might have been racing for a spot in the Roosters this NRL season – not a medal at the Paris Olympics.
Waratahs rising rugby star simply oarsome
Most rugby guns come from rugby league but this Waratahs under 18s teen has been competing in a very different sport he believes has helped him become a better, tougher player.
Day, Rogers claim Summer of Surf series win after Classic finish
Surfers Paradise’s Ali Day and Maroochydore’s Tiarnee Massie have claimed the day two Ironman and Ironwoman titles at the Shannon Eckstein Classic at BMD Northcliffe. See howthe two day event unfolded.
That’s a wrap! Upsets, thrillers and top clubs at NSW titles
Two schoolgirls crews stood out, Joeys young guns turned heads, teens announced themselves as stars and Olympians lived up to expectations at a talent-laden NSW rowing titles. Result wrap
Singing the blues! Top country, city girls to vie for new rugby rep jersey
Country and city players will vie for spots in two new state rugby teams set to play in a new series against a Pasifika team from NSW and a big name interstate visitor in 2024.
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai & Hills cricket: Every player ranked in 2023/24
Before play returns in the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai & Hills District Cricket Association after the mid-season break, we rank the batters and bowlers from all 10 senior grades. COMPARE YOUR STATS.
Finals game changers: Aus Volleyball Schools Cup hub
Finals have arrived at the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup as day five of the action gets underway. Who are the game changers for your school? Discover the top players, biggest moments and see our photo galleries here
Type of Pasifika Youth Rugby Cup players new All Stars coach wants
There are special traits and a type of player Pacific All Star rugby coach Mark Gerrard wants to see and select at Pasifika Youth Cup ahead of the battle against an Australian U16s side.
‘We had our chances’: Waratahs heartbreak in Super Rugby U19s decider
The Waratahs have suffered a second dose of heartbreak at the hands of the ACT Brumbies in an extraordinary finish to the Super Rugby U19s season. Stars and result wrap.
Why this side is one of the best teen footy teams in Australia
This group of rising stars has confirmed itself as one of Australia’s great teenage footy teams after winning the Super Rugby U16s again. Stars, standouts, grand final and season wrap
Top guns! Super Rugby U16s best performers ahead of grand final
Two teams dominate the stats lists heading into the grand final of the Super Rugby 16s series and there’s no surprise which teams they are.
‘We need to be better’: Waratahs a target in Super Rugby U16 series
They blasted through their opener of the Super Rugby U16 competition but the young Waratahs have been told to stay on high alert against a team with plenty are to prove in round two.
In a league of their own! Cross coders out to make Super Rugby U16s mark
It’s got a new name and a new generation of youngsters about to hit the big stage for the first time. The Super Rugby 16s series also has a sensational trio of league players in the NSW Waratahs.
Rising stars, teens flying under the radar to watch at NSW All Schools Athletics
They are some of the names we expect to see up in lights at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics – or in some cases even earlier. And they are ready to rock at the NSW All Schools athletics this weekend.
Wallaby Origins: The clubs, schools that produced World Cup stars
They are the giants of Australian rugby ready to represent the Wallabies on the game’s grandest stage, but to the local clubs and schools that nurtured them, they are so much more.
‘We have to bring attitude’: Sydney wary of Country rugby ambush
Last year Country rugby young guns turned plenty of heads with a late rush of wins in their battles with Sydney. So who are the tips heading into the 2023 Sydney v Country junior rugby event?
Waratahs women’s coach on lookout for bolters at Sydney v Country
Last year two young guns emerged from the wings at Sydney v Country to make his squad. Now Waratahs coach Campbell Aitken is looking for more new blood at Maitland on Sunday.
‘Smiles everywhere’: Rugby’s littlest pioneers make their mark
They came from clubs across the state to be part of rugby history. And now these little trailblazers have created something very special for girls in the sport.
World Cup: How our Matildas made it to the world stage
The Matildas will have the support of the entire nation as the World Cup kicks off on home soil. We’ve tracked the junior steps of all 23 squad members wearing the green and gold.
Flipping good! From burger joint to Super W for country rugby teen
She’s been working in a burger joint to help fund her rugby dream. Now this country teenager is about to join one of the top women’s sporting sides in the country. FULL TEAM LIST
‘Full of character’: Athletes world cross country course will suit best
It’s got billabongs, vines and probably a few kangaroos spectating. But will the scenic world cross country championship course in Bathurst on Saturday suit the Australians team?
Potential to sneak in: Aussie medal picks at world cross country
Our relay team is among the prospects but an athletics great has identified two other locals who could also spring a surprise at the world cross country championships in Bathurst this weekend.
Quirky pre-race prep for shop assistant at world cross country
There will be no one more centred, focused or calm than young shop assistant Amy Bunnage on the start line of the world cross country championships thanks to her special pre-race routine.
Watch replays: Devils pull off upset in dramatic AWL finish
Four red cards were shown, and only two went to players, in what was an emotion-charged finish to Round 5 of the Australian Water Polo League. Re-watch the action from Sydney.
‘Really special’: Surf ironman brothers a triple threat
There’s plenty of sons of guns in surf lifesaving but never before have there been three brothers in the professional ironman series. That could be about to change.
I’d be star struck! Schoolboy hoping for race of his life
This schoolboy runner dreams of competing against the best and fastest in the world for Australia one day. But if he can pull off the race of his life, he might do it just a little bit sooner.
Team of ‘great mates’ chasing world cross country medal
A former beach sprinter, Olympians and a marathon mum will race for Australia at the world cross country championships with a team of “great mates” chasing medal success.
Ticket to a dream! Teen star chasing spot in world title race
She knows she’s years younger than her rivals but this 14-year old is dreaming big of a golden ticket into the world athletics cross country championship main event in Bathurst this month.
Gold medallist bowled over by special support
She had her heart set on competing at one of the biggest sporting events in the world. When it didn’t happen it knocked her for six. How this athlete battled back to win double gold
From computer games to game on for Sydney 7s rugby speedster
For the first taste of a sport it was pretty awful. A loss in every single game he played at a local tournament. But that didn’t deter this late bloomer pursuing his rugby dream.
Teenage World Cup rugby sensation back in sevens heaven
This teen didn’t grow up playing rugby with brothers in the backyard. It was her sisters and father showing her the moves. Now she’s one of the most exciting talents in the game.
NRL gun’s sister, speed machine star in Next Gen Sevens Rugby
A former Australian athletics champion and the sister of a rising star of NRL are among the stars of the AON Next Gen Rugby Sevens series. Standouts and Rd 1 result wrap.
‘Electric, gritty’: Key players to watch in Next Gen 7s rugby
One is a “warrior’’, another has “electric footwork’’ and a third plays rugby league. Players the coaches are excited to watch in the Next Gen Rugby Sevens series kicking off on Sunday.
Daughter of footy gun poised for senior rugby sevens debut
She’s the daughter of a famous football gun about to make her debut in a series which has helped mould some of our top Olympians – with one very wonky finger.
Gallery: What a shot! Pride and bodies on line at surf Interstates
There was sand flying, bodies hurtling through the air and great racing at the interstates surf life saving titles 2023. There were also some spectacular photos. Check out the GALLERY here.
Push and shove! Winners, grinners at Interstate surf life saving
There was argy bargy on the sand, sisters and brothers making waves, close calls in the surf and drama on the beach. The interstate surf life saving titles had it all. RACE WINNERS
Stars, standouts, top scorers at Australian water polo youth titles
They are the young guns and shot stoppers who turned heads, scored massive hauls of goals and starred for their teams at the Australian youth water polo titles. Stars and standouts.
‘I wanted to make her proud’: Secret to ironwoman’s comeback
Ironwoman Georgia Miller felt “horrible’’ for most of the fourth round of the Nutri-Grain series. But a few choice words from her famous coach got her going. So what did Naomi Flood say?
Hockey World Cup: Meet the Kookaburras looking to bring home gold
Fresh from Commonwealth Games success, the Kookaburras will be looking to bring home more gold at the 2023 Hockey World Cup in India. Meet the players donning the green and gold.
New faces, new era for Aussie water polo as debutants star
Updated: There are teens, a former footy star, an outback gun, a bio mechanical engineer and debutants galore. The Aussie water polo players starring against USA and Japan.
‘Bizarre and gross’: Ironman grounded by nasty injury
This young Nutri-Grain ironman has described a shocking injury sidelining him for the entire surf season as “bizarre and gross’’ but has vowed he will be back to race again.
Schoolboy gets Nutri-Grain surf life saving series lifeline
He made a splash in the opening rounds of the Nutri-Grain ironman series after an injury call-up, Now this talented schoolboy is back in the surf series full-time.
‘The bone was sticking out’: Horror at sea in Sydney to Hobart
A Sydney to Hobart sailor suffered a serious leg injury and was strapped to his bunk for hours aboard the bucking boat flooded with tonnes of water. Warning: Graphic content.
Biggest welcome for Sydney to Hobart minnow in last place
Sydney to Hobart sailors were on hand to welcome in the last yacht in the Sydney to Hobart just minutes before New Year’s Eve with the race now done and dusted. The highlights.
‘I don’t want to push my luck’: Oldest supermaxi sailor unsure of race return
He won the Sydney to Hobart the first time he raced it on a supermaxi with his son. But this famous sailing senior citizen isn’t sure he will be back for another crack.
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