It’s been a nursery for Olympic talent since it began but if international life saving can rustle enough support these everyday heroes will be able to stay at the beach to follow their dream.
In nearly 60 years of racing at the Aussies incredibly there have only been 25 different ironman champions. So who’s the best? We ask one of the greats who has plenty of stories to tell.
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:
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.
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.
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.
A future Olympic prospect is on a mission to win two world titles in two different sports in the space of a few months. Rising stars to watch at Australian canoe sprint championships.
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.
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.
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
It’s an impressive footy record – nine straight wins over a rival state across four age groups in a year – and one these rising stars are out to extend.
The grand finalists for the U16s Green Shield have been decided after an absorbing and controversial day of cricket in Sydney’s north. SEMI-FINALS WRAP
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.
There was a century and a five-wicket haul as the mad scramble for finals spots intensified in the penultimate round of the under-16s Green Shield. Catch the latest. Round six wrap.
Ironwoman Georgia Miller was upset with her round one racing, admitted she under performed, dealt with it and then came out and did something special in round two. Manly result wrap.
With the players from the Manly Warringah Cricket Association enjoying the mid-season break, we’ve ranked the batters and bowlers from all six senior grades. Search your stats and compare.
He’s now one of the world’s best sailors but 25 years ago James Spithill was a scared teenager from a pretty Sydney suburb caught up in one of the worst maritime disasters in Australia.
After rain washed away round two, the big guns of the U16 Green Shield fired up on Thursday before the Christmas break. Bung shoulders, big scores and more. Round three wrap, 50+ PHOTO GALLERY.
There’s cautious excitement in Andoo Comanche crew there may be a special send off for the record breaker in potentially her final race in Australia thanks to a twist in the weather.
2023 saw more memorable, unforgettable moments that make local rugby league so special. We take a look back at 16 of the biggest storylines from the year that was in NSW local footy.
Big tons and big wickets were the order of the week in the Women’s U18s Brewer Shield. Round 10 wrap and team of the week.
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
Lizzie Welborn is aiming to go one better and Conner Maggs is preparing for life as an athlete fresh after graduation. The Newport duo are set to fire as the Ironman/woman Series returns.
Relentless bullying as a child led NRL star Jason Saab to question his sense of identity and confidence. Now he’s using those tough times as motivation. See the exclusive video.
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.
She grew up on a cropping and cattle farm and learned to swim at a public pool. Now this young gun is on the water for hours each day chasing an Olympic dream – when not on a tractor.
There are rising stars and big names. Meet 17 gymnasts to watch at the NSW Acrobatic, Artistic and Trampoline Gymnastics championships and when they compete.
With the final QS event kicking off in Newcastle, we’ve taken a look the standings to see which surfers are in with a chance of qualifying for the second-tier Challenger Series.
This rugby coach believes the establishment of a Super W Pacific in line with the men would have enormous ramifications for the sport – and keep the NRLW at bay from prized talent.
A precocious talent still at school and a former wonder kid have played big roles in the Waratahs final trial before their Super W opener. Stars and standouts.
Teenager Natalie Drobot always knew she wanted to be an elite athlete. It just took her 14 different sports to find out which one. Now she’s a rising star of it with an Olympic dream.
There’s the daughter of a Wallaby, the sister of a NRL gun, a soccer talent, future Olympians and head-turning speedsters. Meet the rising stars of rugby about to make history.
A massive NPL Women’s season is set to get underway, and NewsLocal has your ultimate guide to the year ahead. Check out our previews for all 14 clubs set to compete.
Strange omen before Australian snowboarder Ben Tudhope wins world title and dedicates victory to late mate and coach on day cyclist completes switch to snow for maiden crown.
He was a rugby league young gun who had those in the know in NRL excited. Now he’s in the US after a major code swap and about to make history in basketball.
The Junior Wallabies have begun constructing a high performance rugby environment they hope will deliver a World U20 Cup – including hugging someone who just “bashed them’’.
When Jaydon Viliamu received a call from the Junior Wallabies coach he was shocked to the core. Now the teenager from Sydney’s south west is muscling up for the challenge ahead.
They boast an Australian legend, Waratahs and Brumbies guns and rising stars. Now this team is about to create rugby history at the Australia club championships.
There were PB’s, records, comebacks and show stopping swims at the Metropolitan championships. The 11 athletes who turned heads ahead of the Australian age titles.
A former rugby player, a surf life saving gun and a jumper with big ambitions were among the stars and standouts on the final day of the NSW junior athletics titles. Day 3 wrap and photos.
There was late drama at the Lake Mac City Pro Junior event, with a last-minute wave sealing victory as the country’s best young surfers battled it out at Redhead Beach.
Rugby league wanted him but union got him. A schoolboy star just a year ago, now teenager Max Jorgensen is a star in the making after an unforgettable Super Rugby debut.
It was certainly an event for generation-next at the Gold Coast Open at Burleigh Heads, with a local teenage wildcard stunning the field to pull off a fairytale victory.
Olympic star Jess Fox has been the face of the sport for years. Now there’s a new wave of paddlers out to make a splash at the Paris Olympics and beyond. Our next gen stars of whitewater.
Almost a year ago, Stewart McSweyn was struggling with a suspected heart issue. Now he’s relying on it helping he and teammates to a medal at the world cross country titles.
It’s been described as one of the toughest and most brutal world cross country courses ever but school kids from around the country loved every second of racing it – even the muddy bits.
The first leg of the 2023 Australasian QS wrapped up at Cabarita Beach in northern NSW. See who starred as some of the big names on tour made a huge statement of intent.
He’s a footy fan and surfer from a family of elite athletes with an unorthodox training regimen. Now this teen talent is preparing for an Aussie team debut at the world cross country titles in Bathurst.
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?
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.
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