Leadership Update from the Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Dear Members and Stakeholders, On behalf of the Board of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, I am writing to share an important update regarding leadership and structural changes at the organisation. It is with both gratitude and sadness that I inform you that our…

Vale Dennis Cometti AM

Vale Dennis Cometti AM Esteemed Member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is mourning the passing of iconic Australian broadcaster Dennis Cometti AM, whose voice became synonymous with Australian sport for more than…

Double Gold for our Scholarship Alumni in Milano Cortina!

Double Gold in Milano Cortina 🥇🥇 The Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games have delivered unforgettable moments for Australian sport so far — and for some of our former and current scholarship holders. Cooper Woods – Mogul Skiing Cooper delivered under…

Cooper Woods credits SAHOF Mentor John Eales AM for his contribution towards his Olympic Gold medal

By Nicole Jeffery Australia’s newest Olympic gold medallist Cooper Woods has credited his Sport Australian Hall of Fame mentor, rugby great John Eales, with giving him the mental tools to become an Olympic champion. Surprise winner Woods put together a…

Vale Garry Daly AM

Founder and Inaugural Chair, Sport Australia Hall of Fame It is with deep sadness, and with gratitude, that the Sport Australia Hall of Fame acknowledges the passing of our Founder and inaugural Chair, Garry Daly AM, who passed away peacefully in…

Early Year News 2026

We’re thrilled that 10 current and former Scholarship Holders have qualified for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games — get around them and cheer them on as they compete from 6–22 February! Cooper Woods will represent Australia in mogul skiing, continuing…

STREAM NOW on 7Plus: ‘Heroes and Legends’

Heroes and Legends 2025 showcases the stories of courage, tenacity, persistence, triumph and modesty that have shaped Australian sport — stories that continue to inspire the nation. The 2025 television special is now available to stream on 7Plus. Watch Heroes and Legends…

WATCH this Saturday on Seven: Heroes & Legends

Witness the stories of courage, tenacity, persistence, triumph and modesty – stories that will inspire a nation, this Saturday evening on Seven. This Saturday, 6th December, airing straight after Seven’s coverage of Day 3 of the Australia v England Test…

Vale Allan Moffat OBE

Vale Allan Moffat OBE Esteemed Member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is deeply saddened by the passing of motor racing icon Allan Moffat OBE, who died on Saturday 22 November, aged 86.…

Oscar Piastri And Layne Beachley Win The Don And Dawn Awards

OSCAR PIASTRI AND LAYNE BEACHLEY WIN THE DON AND DAWN AWARDS AUSTRALIA’S MOST PRESTIGOUS SPORTING HONOURS Nine-time Grand Prix winner Oscar Piastri was the recipient of The Don Award at Sport Australia Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala Dinner at Crown Melbourne tonight (Monday, November 17), while seven-time World Surfing Champion Layne Beachley AO…