Young adults are betting more than $200 million each year on everything from AFL to horse racing. What’s driving them to gamble with their future?
Playing the odds
All abilities, one game
All abilities football is rapidly growing in Perth, but players are struggling to afford to the fees.
Study vs sport
Going all in on sport can mean leaving education behind, and young sailor Jamie Randall is feeling the strain.
Changing the para-digm
Para-athletes will get extra support at the WA Institute of Sport as a part of new state government funding.
Trans sports ban triggers rights complaint
The Australian Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint from a Perth transgender woman barred from playing softball.
Share bears
How do other sporting codes feel about the state government’s massive investment in a new NRL team for Perth?
Perth hosting young hoopers
Perth is set to host the 2025 U14 National Club Championships. It’s the first time the event is heading west.
The almost athletes
In an Olympic year, the feel-good stories of elite athletes are everywhere. But what about those who work just as hard, but never make it?
Perfect pitch
The impact of a Perth Dad who has made it his mission to stop disability being a barrier for kids who want to play sport.
What is the AFL draft?
It’s happening later this month and for some it’s a hot topic of conversation, but what is it all about?
The price of support
Despite a cost-of-living crisis, AFL fans continued to pay to watch and support their teams in 2024. What is it that keeps fans in stadium seats?
Fever pitch
Sports participation in Singapore is at an all time-high, and more girls than ever have been embracing the chance to get out and play.
The end zone
Ultimate frisbee has grown exponentially since it was created in the 60s, but will it ever make it to the Olympics?
Golden horizons for WA sailors
Western Australia boasts an impressive four sailors who will be competing at the Olympic Games in Paris later this year.
Blowing the whistle: umpire abuse
Sticks and stones may break your bones but harsh words are hurting umpires.
Pitching for change
New research has found the lack of women coaching junior sports can create negative gender stereotypes in children.
Sensational space
A new sensory space at a popular WA stadium is already garnering support from neurodivergents in Perth.