Anthea Moodie

The cost of sport has long been an issue for Canberra families and with the rising cost of living there are now calls for a sports voucher scheme to keep kids in the game.

Former professional road cyclist Vicki Whitelaw used to tackle Canberra’s streets on two wheels, now she simply opens her laptop to train in the world of ecycling.

Cycling is the country’s most injurious sport, while equestrian activities are the most likely to harm women, according to the latest national data.

From a refugee camp to qualifying for the Basketball World Cup, Bul Kuol has come a long way. But passing his love and knowledge of the game onto the next generation is what gives him the most joy.

Nowadays Lili Mooney loves going running, but as a teenager with an eating disorder her relationship with exercise was not always easy.

This Australian city has elite women’s basketball, cricket and soccer teams with no equivalent men’s sides, bucking the national trend.

Growing up, Cristal Jones believed she didn’t have good fitness levels or took easily to any sports. But after a health kick and having kids, she decided to change that narrative.

Canberra United has been given a one-off funding lifeline to play in the A-League Women competition next season. But what’s their future beyond that?

Falling asleep immediately after work was a warning sign something was wrong, but it wasn’t until blood tests were done during pregnancy that Sally Fuesaina’s iron deficiency was revealed — something it’s estimated one in three female athletes have.

The Hockeyroos squad for the Olympics will not be revealed until next week, but star attacker Rosie Malone is set to be a shock omission.