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The Cup
The people’s Cup hits the road again – Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour reveals 37 destinations for 2026 journey
The 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour is back with one of its most exciting journeys yet, with 37 destinations across Australia and the world revealed today at an official launch event at Flemington Racecourse.
Triathlete
Pixie earns spot at World Championships
Islander and 7th generation Pinetree's kid, Pixie Hanson, just had her first international race.
Rugby Union
Festival of Rugby showcases community sport
Round 7 of the Central Coast Rugby Union season delivered one of the most memorable weekends in recent memory, with the inaugural Festival of Rugby taking centre stage at Tuggerah Sports Complex on May 30. Despite wet weather causing widespread sporting disruptions across the region, CCRU stood alone as the only major sporting competition on the Central Coast to complete its full schedule.
Olympian
Abbey returns to high school with strong message
2026 Winter Olympics aerial skier Abbey Willcox returned to her graduating high school Henry Kendall to inspire students by sharing stories of her professional athlete journey so far, and the importance of never giving up.
Bull riding
Athol local Zane Hall to represent Queensland in PBR State of Origin Series
Maroons Out for revenge as Blues chase history in PBR Origin 2026. Zane Hall from Athol has been selected to represent the maroons ... "This means a lot to me personally. Pulling on the Queensland jersey for the fourth time straight. Seeing past origin rides represent their state, it's something every young bull rider dreams about."
Leadership & You
If junior sport is a classroom for life, how should club presidents and junior coaches measure success?
Less than 1 per cent of junior athletes go on to play sport at the highest levels. So, what is the role of a junior sports club, and how should its success be measured? The most premiership trophies with the highest number of junior dropouts is failure in my book.
Race preview
Further success looms for Diva Rouge at Port on Monday
With multiple victories under her belt and a stable flying at present, Diva Rouge looks set to complete the hattrick in the John Oxley Motors Handicap on a massive day of racing action at Port Macquarie on Monday ... Despite the prospect of heavy track conditions at Coffs Harbour a fortnight ago, Jake Hull had no hesitation in making the journey from his Gosford training base and the mare returned the favour in spades by revelling in the ground to score a comprehensive victory.
Equestrian
State show jumping champions crowned at Talunga Park
Strong fields across all divisions highlighted the depth of local talent and growing interstate presence at this year’s Equestrian South Australia State Showjumping Championships at Talunga Park, Mount Pleasant. The event drew entries from across South Australia, Victoria and the Northern Territory, with more than 130 combinations converging on the Adelaide Hills venue...
Archery
Pennas claim archery gold at Archery Nationals
Peter Argent. Moonta Bay siblings Brock and Ava Penna have returned from the Archery Australia 2026 National Youth Archery Championships with multiple gold medals, a national record and national recognition after outstanding performances in Launceston, Tasmania in April.
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Water skier
Our world record holder
Naracoorte’s Ben Copping is not only a familiar face at Woolworths - he is now officially a world record holder, defying a lifetime of challenges with grit, resilience, and an unshakable love for sport. The 42-year-old, who grew up on a small farm outside Lucindale, has turned what many would see as limitations into a story of extraordinary determination - culminating in a world-record performance on the water last month.
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