AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL did not develop overnight. Its birthplace can be traced to Melbourne in 1858. There were few rules, just men determined to have a kick. There was a belief that Australians make a game for Australians that drew from the knowledge of Rugby School Rules. More...

The word ATHLETICS is derived from the Greek word "athlos" meaning "contest" and whether played individually or in teams, it involves physical strength, skill, and endurance. In the U.S., the term is used synonymously with sports however in Britian, it refers specifically to track and field events. More...

ANDREW GAZE a four times Olympian, is no stranger to International competition. At present, he stands as the second all-time leading scorer at the World Championships behind another great scoring machine - Oscar Schmidt. But this player has proved that he is much more than a top scorer. More...

With the Australian football season about to kick-off again, this month GIRL puts the SPORTS spotlight on Melbourne footballer - Andrew Leoncelli. More...

If the usual fitness routine of the gym, jogging and aerobics is boring you to tears, get into boxing! It's no longer just for sweaty men in funny shorts! More...

Whether you live in the city or the country, going for a walk with nature can be an exhilarating and enjoyable experience. If you are sick of socialising in cafes or popping over to friend's places, try getting outdoors and into the bush. More...

If you know you MUST exercise, your brain switches into 'necessary evil' mode! Like cleaning your room, we come to think of moving our bodies as a chore. More...

BASKETBALL is played by two teams of five players each and is one of the most popular sports among males and females alike. Games last forty minutes, consisting of two twenty minute halves with a fifteen-minute interval at half time. More...

Cathy Freeman burst into the Olympic spotlight at the 1996 Games - the first Aboriginal athlete to represent Australia. She competed in her first race at the tender age of six. Freeman became involved in athletics because she enjoyed running and winning races. More...

The door of my office at Fitness Force was open and Megan popped her head through very excited, "I managed a pull-up by myself!" she said. More...

In the cutthroat world of professional dance, one school stands apart from the rest. Based in Melbourne, Dance World 301 is an inspirational story about two dancers with a vision to make their dance dreams a reality as well as open up the doors for other aspiring performers. More...

Many girls have watched the boys go off for their big weekend of fishing. And hey, were you invited? Maybe you wanted to see what it's all about. After all who said it was a boy's thing? More...

The National Heart Foundation says we should aim to be physically active for 30 minutes on most or all days of the week. Of course, the more we do, the better for our health, but the aim is to get us moving! More...

Enjoy golf? Yes it's true! This is a sport that does need a little skill (a lot if you want to get serious), but if you go with a group of friends, you really need none what so ever, just a good sense of humour. More...

Break out the tepid meat pies and sauce, its AFL time! The question of course isn't who will take out the flag (unless the Essendon team bus accidentally gets hit by a chunk of Russian Space station on the way to the ground, the answer should be fairly obvious). More...

Well the Olympics are over and what a fantastic two weeks of action, drama, speed, skill and strength! No doubt everybody will be inspired to join gyms, start exercising and set new goals to achieve. More...

A goal is scored when the ball has completely crossed the goal line. It must have been touched by an attacker's stick inside the shooting circle. More...

At the age of fourteen, Ian Thorpe became the youngest male to qualify for an Australian Swim Team. He made his international debut at the Pan Pacific Championships in Japan. More...

Kickball is a great sport, which you can play in sport classes at school or even at lunch with your friends. All you need is a large area to play, a soccer ball and four bright items for the bases, and then you and your friends are set to play. More...