Historically, Australian women have made their mark in the sports record books worldwide.

Explore letters written by Dorothy Richmond about her experience travelling to Europe with the 1924 Australian Olympic team.

A conversation about the experiences of women in Australian sport with cricket rising star Holly Ferling, former Matildas player Michelle Heyman, paralympic gold medallist Vanessa Low and facilitated by sports journalist Anthea Moodie.

Hear about the Australian Sikh Games, and how Library staff gained new collection items, connections and knowledge.

Find your axe, put on your skates and grab a beer for these lesser-known sports that need more attention.

In the second part of our sports stories series, we turn our attention to books by and about the Australian athletes on the basketball and tennis courts and in the swimming pool.

Reading recommendations featuring stories from the Australian cricket, AFL, rugby and soccer fields.

With new people and cultures come new ideas and a significant immigrant contribution to Australian sport and society.

Topic

Australians make heroes of their most famous sportsmen and women, with the cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, Olympian Cathy Freeman and the racehorse Phar Lap among the most celebrated figures in the Australian sporting scene.

Find resources and information on the history and role of sport in Australian society, and its unique place in the Australian cultural landscape.

Module

This resource is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students. Students will engage with a rich selection of sources and be challenged to draw their own conclusions about the role of sport in Australia’s culture and history.

696 books and pamphlets relating to freshwater fishing mostly from Britain, as well as many from Australia, New Zealand and America.