Women in sport

The Queensland Maroons have forced a decider in the first three-match series, with an odd-defying 11-10 victory over Newcastle’s Sky Blues. 

Caroline Veitch has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Football Australia, bringing extensive experience in finance to the role.

In 1966, 21-year-old cyclist Margaret McLachlan cycled from Sydney to Melbourne in 58 hours and 33 minutes, breaking the record – for both men and women’s cycling – at the time.

The AFL has released the fixture for the 2024 NAB AFLW season, with exciting new plans to grow the game across the country.

Queensland’s Gold Coast skateboarder Arisa Trew has become the first female to land a 900-degree spin in a half pipe.

An Australian woman has become the first person to sail around New Zealand solo, non-stop and unassisted in under 17 days.

Legendary athlete Pauline Menczner is inspiring the next generation of surfers with the release of her new memoir, Surf Like a Woman.

Olympics-bound, middle-distance star Jessica Hull has broken an Australian national record in the 1500m with a time of 3:55.97 on Sunday.

Former chief executive of Sunshine Coast Lightning Danielle Smith has been appointed as the CEO of Exercise & Sports Science Australia. 

Matildas fans have received official confirmation that Sam Kerr will not be playing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Grace Tame dominated the Victorian Great Ocean Road running festival over the weekend, winning first place on the 60km Ultra Marathon course. 

Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams has announced she will retire from international football after the 2024 Paris Olympics.