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In the wake of a career-defining performance at the ITM Taupō Super 440, Kiwi driver Matt Payne has declared his weekend victory in New Zealand the most complete and satisfying of his motorsport career. The 22-year-old Penrite Racing talent delivered a standout showing in front of a home crowd, collecting two race wins, a pole position, and the prestigious Jason Richards Memorial Trophy.

Augusta, Georgia – Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy has surged into the outright lead of the 2025 US Masters after a spectacular third round, while Australian Jason Day remains in the hunt heading into the final round at Augusta National.

Rohan Browning and Torrie Lewis delivered clutch performances in Perth, upstaging a new generation of rising stars by clinching the men's and women's 100m national titles in nail-biting photo finishes. The drama unfolded at the WA Athletics Stadium on Saturday, with both finals decided by margins of mere thousandths of a second.

In a contest brimming with pace and pressure, Collingwood's seasoned maestro Steele Sidebottom orchestrated a clinical performance to guide the reigning premiers to a telling victory over a fast-starting Sydney Swans outfit in the Gather Round showcase at Adelaide Oval.

Gout Gout has become the third Australian sprinter to break the 10-second barrier in the 100 metres, clocking 9.99 seconds twice on a thrilling day at the national athletics championships in Perth. However, the 17-year-old's record-breaking times—once in the heat and again in the final—won't be officially recognised due to illegal tailwinds.

Melissa Andreatta, long-time assistant coach of the Australian women’s national football team, the Matildas, has officially taken the reins as the head coach of the Scotland women's national team. The appointment marks a significant milestone in Andreatta's distinguished coaching career and highlights her recognition as a leading figure in international women’s football. Her transition to this new role comes at a crucial time for Scotland, which is undergoing a period of rebuilding and strategic realignment as it sets its sights on future international tournaments.

At just 17 years of age, Leah O’Brien has stunned the athletics world by breaking a 57-year-old Australian record in the Under 18 Girls’ 100m final at the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships in Perth. The local star clocked a blistering 11.14 seconds (+1.7 wind) to eclipse the legendary Raelene Boyle’s long-standing 1968 mark of 11.20 seconds.

Australian Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has downplayed any frustrations after McLaren denied his request to challenge for victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, despite believing he had the pace to fight for the win.