‘I teared up’: Beautiful Barossa lives up to hype
Barossa Park’s first AFL match was a raging success – and everything premier Peter Malinauskas imagined. Matt Turner and Ruby Stewart recap an historic day in Adelaide.
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Champion surfer’s brain injury battle to be lifelong journey
Former world tour surfer Owen Wright says the battle with his brain health will be a lifelong journey in the aftermath of the concussions that nearly killed him. This is why.
Dragon brings back banned celebration in Titans domination
Just days after signing a new deal with the club, Dragons star Christian Tuipulotu brought back his banned try celebration, as his side dominated the Titans.
Meninga Cup inside scoop: Surprise packet players named
An awesome foursome from the Blackhawks, an unheralded gem from the Cutters, a dashing rugby duo from the Devils and a Mr Natural from Souths were among the Meninga Cup surprise packet players. Read the full list here.
Photo gallery: Aussie Dance Tour day two
Professional dancers have converged on the Gold Coast to teach hundreds of budding young guns at the Aussie Dance Tour. See who we snapped on day two of the event here
Another major motorsport event headed to the Gold Coast in 2025
The Gold Coast has secured a major sporting coup with an international motorsport event to be held in the city this year. Details inside
Aussie ace poised to erase decade-old Masters meltdown
Jason Day thinks about his fade out at the 2013 Masters “all the time” but the Australian star has a chance to atone after climbing into contention with a strong first round.
Watch: Gout Gout breaks 10-second barrier twice in one night
Gout Gout broke the magical 10-second barrier in a 100m heat at the Australian Athletics Championships. Then he did it again in the final. WATCH THE VIDEOS.
Rory’s Hell: McIlroy implodes amid shock leader, Scheffler history bid
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler has an extraordinary slice of history in his sights – but even he trails a surprise leader. And then it was all about Rory McIlroy and his late-day meltdown.
How former AFL star led team to stunning 219-point victory
A former AFL star with more than 250 games of experience coached his new side to a record-breaking 219-point victory in his first game in charge. See how the team did it here.
Aus Boardriders Battle team breakdowns and rule change
Officials have confirmed one major rule change that is set to turn the Australian Boardriders Battle grand final on its head while we breakdown every team and every surfer ahead of the iconic event. Full details here.
Photo gallery: Aussie Dance Tour day one
Hundreds of dancers have hit the floor at the Gold Coast Sport & Leisure Centre for day one of the 2025 Aussie Dance Tour event. See our mega photo gallery here.
Consolation win for Australia
Playing for pride, Australia bounced back from its loss to Kazakhstan with a win over Colombia in the Billie Jean King Cup Group D qualifier in Brisbane.
‘Insane’ : De Minaur blows tennis world away
Aussie Alex de Minaur is the talk of the tennis world right now after an act of total insanity that has shattered records.
50-year Aussie win drought continues
Australia hasn’t won the Billie Jean King Cup since 1974 and despite a home qualifying tie were bundled out of the competition in an unusual way.
Jelena Dokic’s new look leaves fans stunned
Weeks after sharing her personal journey with weight loss and body image, Aussie tennis great Jelena Dokic has debuted a striking new look.
Junior reps Harvey, Connell grand final Players of the Day revealed
Junior reps grand final day Players of the Day revealed here from the Connell Cup and Harvey Norman U17 and U19 premiership showdowns.
NRL futures: Connell Cup Team of the Season named
The Connell Cup Team of the Season has been revealed ahead of Saturday’s grand final between the Burleigh Bears and Mackay Cutters. So who made the side? Everything you need to know here.
‘A lot of blood’: Junior Titan rushed to hospital after double head knock blow
Tugun Seahawks have praised Runaway Bay’s medical staff for their on-field support after two players were knocked unconscious in a sickening head clash. WARNING: Graphic images
NRLW Next: Harvey U17 rugby league’s Team of the Season
Harvey Norman U17 Team of the Season revelation: See who made the hotly contested squad ahead of this Saturday’s blockbuster grand final.
Cornes’ conspiracy, Ginni’s plane plan: What you missed on TV
Jack Ginnivan hinted a certain celebration may come out against the Power. Plus everything you missed on TV’s footy shows.
One day in October — for good: What you missed on TV last night
One former club skipper called for Oscar Allen to hand over the captaincy reigns, while Ross Lyon said he’d be disappointed if one of his stars didn’t meet with a rival club. Plus, Eddie McGuire talks grand final changes.
How a Gold Coast poster sparked the year’s biggest AFL scandal
It takes a lot to shake the world of AFL but a Gold Coast Suns-themed poster made jaws drop in Melbourne and sparked a major scandal. FIND OUT HOW
Hardwick: ‘I didn’t play my moments in the coaches’ box well’
Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick has made a frank admission on his performance as a coach in 2024 and why it is set to drive the team forward this year.
Asfoora dazzles in homecoming win at Morphettville
Royal Ascot winner Asfoora made a triumphant return to Australian racing in the Group 3 Irwin Stakes at Morphettville.
Via Sistina joins Winx with crowning glory in Queen Elizabeth
Via Sistina now sits alongside champion mare Winx in the history books with her victory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes that will seal Horse of the Year honours.
Guineas winner Wonder Boy to get ‘bigger and better’
Wonder Boy scored a deserved win in the Bendigo Guineas to book a trip to Queensland, and trainer Jerome Hunter is confident the best is still ahead.
Treasurethe Moment snatches ‘incredible’ Oaks victory from defeat
Treasurethe Moment was expected to win the Australian Oaks with ease but gave trainer Matt Laurie some anxious moments before producing an improbable victory.
Toward The Games
Nova Brisbane’s breakfast co-host David ‘Luttsy’ Lutteral and The Courier-Mail editor Chris Jones chronicle Brisbane’s transformation into an Olympic city.
The Herald Sun Footy Podcast
Join the Herald Sun’s Lauren Wood and the team as they talk through the big news of the week, and what’s set for the weekend of footy.
The Lowdown Podcast with Brodie Smith and Tom Rockliff
Every week of the AFL season, discusses footy’s big issues and the personalities behind the players who make the game tick.
Who’s who in the zoo? Colts 1 club rugby’s best new faces named
Who were the best new faces contesting Colts 1 club rugby? Every team’s elite injections named here ahead of round 3, along with the team lists.
REVEALED: The stars of under-16 boys’ Queensland Championships
The next generation of Boomers, NBA and NBL stars were in action at the under-16 Queensland State Championships this week. From the elite scorers, to the lockdown defenders and underrated gems, see who starred from your club here.
4000+ names: Every Gold Coast senior and junior cricketer ranked
With the Gold Coast cricket season wrapping up, we have gone through our massive stats database to rank every cricketer from First Grade to juniors to over-50s. See where you and your mates rank here.
Starbound dancing day two mega photo gallery
Junior dancers have hit the stage for day two of the Starbound Entertainers Tour event on the Gold Coast. See who we snapped here.
Glamour world surfing tour’s Gold Coast relocation shock
The Gold Coast leg of the global pro surfing tour is saying see ya’ Snapper Rocks in a forced move. Find out why
Olympic hopeful top gun at Australian surf life saving titles 2025
A teenage multi-sport gun is moving to a new sport to chase an Olympic dream after ending the Australian surf life saving titles as its champion of champions with an incredible medal haul.
Inside sport’s secret bid to shift HQ to Gold Coast
The governing body of one of Australia’s water sports has put forth a proposal to create a new world class headquarters and high performance base at one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic locations. Full details of the bid here.
‘Our greatest achievement’: Sport power couple welcome first child
Ironwoman Courtney Hancock and her former cricketer husband Nick Buchanan have welcomed the arrival of their first child.
‘True team man’: Aussie NRL recruit’s surprise visit
A favourite son was a surprise visitor at Queensland training on Friday to further boost spirits ahead of a massive milestone match.
$6 million man: Petaia cashes in with powerhouse NFL deal
Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia’s NFL dream is about to take off – with the two-time World Cup star inking a deal in the world’s toughest league more lucrative than rugby’s highest-paid player.
Ex-Wallaby’s massive NFL deal
Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia has been signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as he pursues his NFL dream.
Sunday Shout: Ex-Dog closer to NFL dream, code wars ignite
A former Bulldog and Blue is one step closer to achieving his NFL dream, but he’ll have to stop in Hawaii along the journey. Meanwhile, Australia’s code war continues to heat up in SUNDAY SHOUT.
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