The state is back open for business with the long weekend marking the return of major events in Victoria.
Jockey raising his arms and happy that he has won the melbourne cup
Sport & Recreation
These stories and associated images and/or video listed on these pages were produced before physical distancing regulations were introduced in Victoria.
Aerial view of the Metung hot springs
Interest heating up in Gippsland’s geothermal potential
A new hot springs resort and swimming pool are highlighting the potential of naturally heated water sitting under Gippsland.
The team with their new uniforms
Kensington Colts Junior Basketball Club players sport a new look
Colts players in top gear with a Sporting Club Grant funding boost.
Soccer players training with bright lights
Funding boost lights up Waverley City Soccer Club
Waverley City Soccer Club will have a new home ground advantage for the growing number of football participants within the community.
participant riding horse with black and white prints
New opportunities on track for people with a disability
VIDEO: A new horse-riding centre has opened as part of a program that gives people with a disability the opportunity to ride horses.
Portrait shot of Sarah with city scape in the background
Sarah Styles is out to Change Our Game
Sarah Styles has always loved sport, and now she gets to take her passion to the next level at the Office for Women in Sport & Recreation.
Netballer holding the ball
Flashcards a vital resource for netballers
Community sport needed to take an inventive turn to stay on the court during coronavirus. Discover how Netball Victoria adapted.
Coach talking to reporter
Richmond v Collingwood lifts the spirits of Wangaratta
VIDEO: In February the pre-season Marsh AFL Community Cup clash in Wangaratta helped boost morale & aid bushfire recovery.
Participants playing wheelchair football
Fun for all at the Disability Sport and Recreation Festival
VIDEO: Discover more about the recent Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival.
Cricketers at the MCG
Women's T20 final at the MCG on International Women's day aims for a record
WATCH THE VIDEO: International Women’s Day 2020 is going to roar at the MCG. Find out about the marquee cricket event aiming to break a world record.
Students on the beam at the Gymnastics facility
Hoppers Crossing doing cartwheels over new gymnastics facility
WATCH THE VIDEO: The Hoppers Crossing community is making the most of a new gymnastics facility, made possible by the Victorian Government.
Kookaburra Smart Ball.
The smart ball bowling over the cricketing world
Proudly Victorian-made, an innovative microchipped cricket ball has made its world debut at the holy grail of cricket, Lord's.
Reclink Cup players celebrating.
Kicking goals at the Reclink finals on and off the park
WATCH THE VIDEO: See all the action from Reclink’s annual grand final footy carnival held at Peanut Farm Reserve in St Kilda.
Balloon football all stars on court.
Stars shine in all abilities balloon football game
WATCH THE VIDEO: See the highlights from a game of balloon football played at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Bridie O'Donnell speaking at Change our Game luncheon
Bridie O’Donnell: from elite cyclist to the Office for Women in Sport
The doctor and world record-breaking cyclist is now changing the game for Victorian women and girls in sport and recreation.
female players kicking a football
New female facilities for the Wheelers Hill sports community
WATCH THE VIDEO: Wheelers Hill’s footballers and cricketers have welcomed the opening of dedicated female facilities at their local pavilion.
Harness horse racing. Jockey on a two wheeled cart which is attached to the horse. Crowds in the background
Country racing: helping attract visitors to regional communities across Victoria
Victoria’s 100 + country racing clubs are having a resurgence. Find out more about the regional communities benefiting from regional racing
A young football player stands on a green field looking towards the camera
Apprentices kicking goals at Moorabbin Reserve
WATCH THE VIDEO: Victorian apprentices are kicking goals and learning valuable skills on the $30 million re-development of St Kilda Football Club’s Mo
