Triathlon Australia has elected Michelle Cooper as its next President, the first woman to take the role since the governing body was formed in 1986. Cooper will be one of just 19 female presidents of …
Another world cup crown for the Australian women’s cricket team
The Australian women’s cricket team has secured its fourth T20 World Cup claiming victory over England in the final in Antigua overnight. THE TROPHY IS OURS!! A magnificent display against Engl…
More women in sport executive roles? A new program could see just that
There’s no denying it’s been a big 12 months for women’s sport. From huge crowds across the major leagues– AFLW, NRLW, cricket and soccer through to momentous headway on gender…
This netball initiative supporting disadvantaged girls proves there’s power in team sports
The Confident Girls Foundation is seeking greater support. To help girls thrive, please donate or register your interest for fundraising. (Partner Content) Australia is well recognised for its sportin…
‘It’s revolutionary’: Sport Australia CEO Kate Palmer on the interest in women’s sport
Fifteen years ago Kate Palmer was speaking at a conference when she made a suggestion that people stop talking about ‘women’s sport’ and simply talk about sport. It was met by silence and then critici…
Same waves, same pay: World Surf League announces historic move to close gender pay gap
The World Surf League announced an historic move today that it will close its gender pay gap once and for all. The League announced that from next year onwards, female athletes will be paid the same p…
Charlotte Caslick: ‘Everyone should have the chance to play rugby’
Growing up in Australia, playing sport was a given, although I never dreamed that I would end up a professional athlete, and especially not a rugby union player. Having the opportunity to take part in…
“A real slap in the face for women”: Susan Alberti on the proposal to cut the AFLW season
Back in early 2017 the excitement and momentum around the official launch of the AFL Women’s competition, a moment the AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan described as ‘100 years in the making’…
‘We are a new vision of courage’: 147 survivors of Larry Nassar take to stage to accept award
More than 100 survivors of Larry Nassar have taken to the stage at the ESPN awards to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. It took them a number of minutes to line up on the stage, presenting an emot…
I have only praise for those who speak out about mental health: Retiring netballer Sharni Layton
One of Australia’s greatest ever netballers Sharni Layton has opened up about her mental health challenges while announcing she’ll soon retire from the sport. The Collingwood defender who …
