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Retired Tigers legend talks all things women's AFL ahead of monumental tournament

Retired Tigers legend talks all things women's AFL ahead of monumental tournament

24 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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How the Powell sisters' stick ability resulted in two Olympic gold with the Hockeyroos

How the Powell sisters' stick ability resulted in two Olympic gold with the Hockeyroos

14 August 2020 | By Tim Gavel
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The day Queanbeyan’s Megan Marcks inspired the nation

The day Queanbeyan’s Megan Marcks inspired the nation

24 July 2020 | By Tim Gavel
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Canberra triathlete Mark Whithear's long road to the top of the world

Canberra triathlete Mark Whithear's long road to the top of the world

5 June 2020 | By Tim Gavel
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COVID-19 gives Alison Bai cause to consider life after tennis

COVID-19 gives Alison Bai cause to consider life after tennis

1 May 2020 | By Tim Gavel
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Postponed Paralympics lets Nikki focus on caring for Canberra

Postponed Paralympics lets Nikki focus on caring for Canberra

17 April 2020 | By Tim Gavel
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Canberra sports stars getting closer to their fans despite social isolation

Canberra sports stars getting closer to their fans despite social isolation

10 April 2020 | By Tim Gavel
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Meet Canberra’s busiest sportsperson as he strives for a shot at Paralympic gold

Meet Canberra’s busiest sportsperson as he strives for a shot at Paralympic gold

24 January 2020 | By Tim Gavel
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#WeAreOne campaign makes me proud to be a Canberran

#WeAreOne campaign makes me proud to be a Canberran

15 January 2020 | By Tim Gavel
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The Canberra Cavalry lead the way in promoting diversity in sport

The Canberra Cavalry lead the way in promoting diversity in sport

10 January 2020 | By Tim Gavel
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Canberra Heat in race for two national volleyball titles

Canberra Heat in race for two national volleyball titles

7 December 2019 | By Dominic Giannini
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Research shows Raiders and Brumbies on right track to being winners with fans

Research shows Raiders and Brumbies on right track to being winners with fans

4 December 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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Thriving ACT women's teams a big hit on national scoreboard, and at home

Thriving ACT women's teams a big hit on national scoreboard, and at home

27 November 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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Anna Flanagan sticks with hockey in the capital

Anna Flanagan sticks with hockey in the capital

25 October 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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Canberra marathon man continues to set records, inspire new champions

Canberra marathon man continues to set records, inspire new champions

18 October 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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Jason Gillespie to coach Prime Minister's XI for Manuka clash with Sri Lanka

Jason Gillespie to coach Prime Minister's XI for Manuka clash with Sri Lanka

16 October 2019 | By Cricket ACT
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Australian figure skating loses a legend with the passing of Canberra’s Reg Park

Australian figure skating loses a legend with the passing of Canberra’s Reg Park

11 October 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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Canberra takes centre stage at NZ gymnastics competition

Canberra takes centre stage at NZ gymnastics competition

27 September 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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The similarities between the Canberra Raiders and the GWS Giants

The similarities between the Canberra Raiders and the GWS Giants

25 September 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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Abode Hotels ACT Meteors ready to make an impact on and off the field

Abode Hotels ACT Meteors ready to make an impact on and off the field

20 September 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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Gungahlin United's victory one of Canberra’s ultimate sporting recovery stories

Gungahlin United's victory one of Canberra’s ultimate sporting recovery stories

20 September 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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Media coverage key to women getting a sporting chance

Media coverage key to women getting a sporting chance

18 September 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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Netball ACT goes national in the 2020 league

Netball ACT goes national in the 2020 league

14 September 2019 | By Michael Weaver
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Lots of Noise but Limestones claim Reclink Community Cup

Lots of Noise but Limestones claim Reclink Community Cup

13 September 2019 | By Michael Weaver
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The quest to keep speedway alive in Canberra

The quest to keep speedway alive in Canberra

13 September 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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Queanbeyan gives Goulburn the blues in grand final

Queanbeyan gives Goulburn the blues in grand final

10 September 2019 | By Michael Weaver
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Monaro Panthers women set to create their own slice of history

Monaro Panthers women set to create their own slice of history

7 September 2019 | By Michael Weaver
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Canberra Spirit to debut in netball Premier League

Canberra Spirit to debut in netball Premier League

7 September 2019 | By Michael Weaver
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Canberra’s Tom Green on the cusp of achieving a boyhood dream to play in the AFL

Canberra’s Tom Green on the cusp of achieving a boyhood dream to play in the AFL

6 September 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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How Raiders became champions on and off the field

How Raiders became champions on and off the field

4 September 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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Canberra Brave on course to go back-to-back in the Australian Ice Hockey League this weekend

Canberra Brave on course to go back-to-back in the Australian Ice Hockey League this weekend

31 August 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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The highs, lows and complexity of Canberra sport

The highs, lows and complexity of Canberra sport

28 August 2019 | By Tim Gavel
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