Could gambling reforms hit grassroots sports funding hardest?
Michael Gerace
September 30, 2026
When betting money dries up, grassroots and women’s sports are expected to pay the price. But is it really inevitable?
When betting money dries up, grassroots and women’s sports are expected to pay the price. But is it really inevitable?
Basketball participation is booming across Victoria, but it is the dedicated and unseen work of volunteers that keeps it afloat.
Players like Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri rising star Jack Ison have reaped the benefits of pathway programs like Carlton FC’s next generation Academy in building his AFL career.
When betting money dries up, grassroots and women’s sports are expected to pay the price. But is it really inevitable?
Basketball participation is booming across Victoria, but it is the dedicated and unseen work of volunteers that keeps it afloat.
Players like Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri rising star Jack Ison have reaped the benefits of pathway programs like Carlton FC’s next generation Academy in building his AFL career.
The West Coburg Football Club will return to EDFL’s Premier Division for the first time since their relegation in 2018.
When betting money dries up, grassroots and women’s sports are expected to pay the price. But is it really inevitable?
Basketball participation is booming across Victoria, but it is the dedicated and unseen work of volunteers that keeps it afloat.
Players like Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri rising star Jack Ison have reaped the benefits of pathway programs like Carlton FC’s next generation Academy in building his AFL career.
Limited space in grassroots football is raising questions about whether it’s ready for another participation boom.
The Crows have reported the abuse to South Australian Police and the AFL’s Integrity Unit.
Carlton won against Collingwood despite a career-best display from Magpie’s captain Ruby Schleicher.
A rivalry that has drawn thousands of fans returns to Ikon Park for its latest match during AFLW Indigenous Round.
The 160-year-old Whittlesea Cricket Club has struggled to keep their doors open recently, and they aren’t the only club to feel the pinch in Australia.
The Matildas captured the nation’s attention through major tournaments but the A-League Women is struggling to convert that momentum into long-term domestic support.
Rugby league has slowly been gaining traction over the past ten years, but is it big enough to compete in a historically AFL dominated state?
A jersey ban and refused entry at an A-League match have reignited debate over cultural expression, identity and where Australian football draws the line.
There are around 200,000 young volunteer coaches in Australia, making up a quarter of all coaches in the country. Why are they willing to spend hours in the dugout every week?
Darebin Councils decision on the allocation of PCO will shape the footballing community in Preston.
A sinkhole at Banyule’s AJ Burkitt Oval has disrupted more than local sport. Its impacting generations of residents connected to the ground.
The sport of darts is seeing new levels of investment in Australia, and opportunities for local players are on the rise.
As volunteer numbers drop, rural clubs that rely almost entirely on community goodwill are facing challenges to keep the game alive.
Over the past few years rugby union referees have come under increasing scrutiny from players, coaches and fans for their on-field decisions. Is it the referee’s fault or is the sport just too complicated?
From Croke Park to Ikon Park, Ireland’s growing AFLW presence raises the question: should there be an International Rules comeback?
Last year, the Rob Roy Hillclimb held Australia’s first electric vehicle-only hill climb, bringing one of the oldest forms of motorsport into the future.