Molloy’s record day as Swans down Dockers, Roos finish top and Hawks round out the Top Eight by Keenan D'Souza Chloe Molloy celebrates during Round 12 against Fremantle (Picture: AFL Photos) Chloe Molloy put together a player of the week performance, kicking four majors to pull Sydney ahead of Fremantle in a one-point nailbiter to become the league’s leading goalkicker. Beating the Dockers 37-36 at Cockburn ARC Oval, Molloy snagged four of her side’s five goals, finishing the

by Ava Campbell Athletes at finish line at National Special Olympics 2026. (Photo: Ava Campbell) Athletes are describing the record number of participants in this year’s National Special Olympics in Melbourne recently as a “wake up call” for the disability community to get involved. Victorian 1500m sprint winner Harry Mezger says a lot of people “don’t know about the Special Olympics” and describes them as important. Mezger says there is a big push to bring in more participan

For many young soccer fans, going to a professional game is expensive - and those expenses go beyond just the ticket. With transport, food and other match-day costs adding up, it's starting to become a significant investment to watch your favourite team play. Listen to Luka Tyndale's three-minute audio current affairs story (link below) exploring how much these prices are impacting the next generation of sports fans. Photo: Wix https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/05496c_9951560

Australian sport is often dominated by the AFL, but soccer also has a huge following and participation base across the country. So why do the two sports receive such different treatment in the media? Listen to Aston Motta's three-minute audio current affairs story (below photo) examining how Australian media frames both sports and what this means for the game. https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/05496c_1046ba59aad249d78f63253cd87c9209.mp3

Bendigo Cup Day will remain the region's local public holiday for another five years, after Greater Bendigo Council voted to keep it last month. But a council survey found local businesses were far more likely than other respondents to prefer Melbourne Cup Day. Scroll below to listen to Aoife Cunningham's 3-minute audio current affairs story - including her exclusive interview with the Bendigo mayor - on a divided community. Bendigo Cup took place Oct 28, offering the regi

Community sport is central to the lives of many, however as soon as 2028, the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne may see a huge change in their weekend of physical activity and social outings. The Outer East Football & Netball League is an Australian rules and netball organisation within Victoria with over 9,000 participants across 35 competition divisionss. The East Football & Netball League has over 16,000 participants competing across more than 40 competition divisions. Both cl

Listen to Swinburne student Bronte Flanagan's three-minute audio current affairs story following the Bendigo Football Club's fight to create opportunities for young females to play the sport too. https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/05496c_fee1573898ae46cf98a40ce3f80636fb.mp3

Our AFLW reporter Aoife Cunningham recaps Round 10 A milestone game, a Pride Round celebration and a one-point thriller: GWS couldn’t have scripted Sunday afternoon any better. The Giants beat Hawthorn (55–54) at Henson Park, with Tilly Lucas-Rodd playing their 100th AFLW game against their former club. The Hawks led by nine points at the last change, but a Maisy Evans goal from a free kick in just her second game put GWS back in front. Hawthorn fought back through Jacqueline

By AFLW reporter Aoife Cunningham St Kilda has finally broken through for its first win of the 2026 AFLW season, and it came on the same weekend the club lost its coach. The Saints defeated Collingwood by two points (39–37) at RSEA Park on Saturday in what was Nick Dal Santo’s final game in charge. The Saints Hall of Famer announced his resignation on Friday following a 0-8 start, and his players responded, laying 19 tackles in the first quarter and winning the clearances 10-

Bombers break through as North returns to the top. Our AFLW reporter Aoife Cunningham recaps Round 8 Essendon finally broke through with their first victory of the AFLW season, and North Melbourne returned to the top of the ladder after a win over Sydney in some of the highlights of Round 8. Essendon defeated GWS Giants by eight points - 43–35 - at Henson Park on Saturday, after trailing by 24 points at half-time. The Bombers snatched their first win, piling on five goals in

Aoife Cunningham on North ending Melbourne’s unbeaten start, Carlton running riot at Ikon Park and more North Melbourne bounced back from their shock loss to Hawthorn, ending Melbourne’s undefeated start to the season with a convincing 31-point victory on Grand Final eve. The Kangaroos beat the Demons 65-34 at Ikon Park, responding strongly after their 32-game winning streak ended the previous week. The result handed Melbourne their first defeat of the season, while North ret

Aoife Cunningham recaps the latest round of AFLW. Hawthorn have pulled off one of the biggest upsets in AFLW history, ending North Melbourne’s 32-game winning streak with a seven-point victory in Cairns. The Hawks fought back from 10 points down at half-time to defeat the reigning premiers 32–25, bringing North’s remarkable run to an end after almost three years. The Kangaroos have not lost a match since the 2023 AFLW Grand Final against Brisbane, going undefeated through the