Just over 206,000 people attended the event over the four days to Sunday with the lower numbers being blamed on factors such as the bushfires, the weak economy and fewer racing categories.

Cameron Clyne ends his stint as Rugby Australia chairman effective immediately, replaced by former Wallaby Paul McLean who will take charge on an interim basis.

AFLW is gaining a reputation for celebrating its LGBTI members and having 'out' women's players means everything to football fans who crave recognition and representation, writes Kate O'Halloran.

As professional sporting bodies such as the AFL and NRL sweat on the financial cost of coronavirus, the impact on suburban and regional clubs at the amateur level should not be ignored, writes Richard Hinds.

With stay-at-home restrictions in place across Australia, online gaming is set to take a big step towards mainstream adoption.