When Malcom Page OAM steps on stage to be inducted as a member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame he will be following in the footsteps of Australia’s most celebrated sailors. For a country girt by sea, it makes sense that…
In the league of Australia’s most decorated life savers, Kristy Ellis celebrated a professional career spanning 11 years, capitalising on every moment to capture state, national and world championship ironwoman titles all before her 21st birthday. This Thursday 13th October…
If you had to pick one person, to take one shot for a million dollars, Sharelle McMahon would be the ‘go to’ player. McMahon was one of Australia’s most successful and enduring netballers – and in the clutch, one of the most…
Five of Australia’s brightest young stars will receive mentoring from five of Australia’s Hall of Fame members, as part of the 2017 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program. The Scholarship and Mentoring Program aims to help talented young…
Harry ‘Dealer’ Wells was a dashing centre who could have easily plied his trade in country leagues around NSW if not for fate and his exceptional abilities, which delivered state and national jerseys and a Sydney premiership during a rugby…
Bob Ellicott’s vision of an athletic centre of excellence was realised the day the Australian Institute of Sport was officially opened – a grand endeavour conceptualised and brought to life. The achievement represented a milestone in Australian sport – and…
When the Western Bulldogs broke a 62-year premiership drought, injury forced club captain and spiritual leader Robert Murphy to watch from the coach’s box. Amid wild celebrations, and after the 22 competing players received their premiership medallions, Bulldogs coach Luke…
Jack Newton created an incredible mark in a lifetime dedicated to golf. A great competitor, Newton became a force in the development of junior golfers, for which he will be recognised on Thursday 13th October 2016 when he is inducted…
Inspirations of a nation nominated for ‘The Don’ From the Olympics to Paralympics, the heart-stopping NRL grand final and the race that stops the nation, the Sport Australia Hall of Fame has unveiled eight outstanding nominees for the 2016 ‘The…
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is mourning the passing of our esteemed Member and renowned Australian broadcaster Norman May, who passed away yesterday (September 12, 2016) aged 88. Norman May was Inducted into The Sport Australia Hall of Fame in…