Racism In Sport   

Nelson sees red after racial taunt, takes out Gallen
Nelson Asofa-Solomona claimed he reacted to a racist taunt after lashing out at...
More than a game: AFL Racism Class Action approaches critical deadline
For generations, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander footballers have helpe...
Indigenous media leaders lay bare 'terrifying' racism at inquiry
Prominent Indigenous presenters are bearing the brunt of an "alarming escalation...
Sebastian Tan (AAP) 7 Aug 2026
Olympian calls for Boxing Australia investigation at racism inquiry
There is a lack of support for some Indigenous athletes, a parliamentary inquiry...
Dechlan Brennan 6 Aug 2026
Magpies coach throws support behind Hill as star exits

Collingwood's Bobby Hill has exited the club amid support from coach Craig McRae after the premiership hero was racially abused on social media.

AFLW players more likely to experience racism than male counterparts, survey suggests

Responses from Indigenous AFLW players suggests racism in the women's game is more prevalent than what male AFL players currently face, a new report has found.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 16, 2026
New campaign aims to stamp racism out of community sport in Victoria

Major sporting associations and on-the-ground organisations are calling for a commitment by all to stamp out racism in community sport. Victoria's new state-wide campaign Racism Doesn't Belong In Our...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 30, 2026
NT footballer Waylon Davey-Motlop racially abused during local footy match

Northern Territory footballer Waylon Davey-Motlop has been racially abused by a spectator while playing in Melbourne's Northern Football League.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Jun 8, 2026
'Everybody knew that person had done it, and she got off' - Fitzroy Stars left traumatised after racism complaint delivers no consequences

Fitzroy Stars netball players have been left "traumatised" after alleged racism endured by their players went without punishment at a tribunal meeting this week.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Feb 26, 2026
Responsibility for combating racism isn't up to players: former NRL star Timana Tahu sheds light on challenges

Former NRL star Timana Tahu says social media has made racism directed at players "louder" since his time in the game and is even more prevalent than headlines suggest.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Feb 18, 2026
Pasifika tennis player Destanee Aiava announces retirement, slams 'racist, misogynistic, homophobic and hostile' culture in the sport

Pasifika-Australian tennis player Destanee Aiava has condemned a "racist, misogynistic, homophobic and hostile culture" in the sport on announcing her retirement from the game. The former world no.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Feb 16, 2026
Banned jockey pleads guilty to additional charge of racially abusing Indigenous man

Controversial jockey Noel Callow has pled guilty to an additional charge after new footage of him racially abusing an Indigenous man emerged.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Dec 11, 2025
Krakouer responds to AFL's racism duty of care denial

The AFL has denied it owed a duty of care to Indigenous players subjected to racist abuse from other players and spectators, prompting a rebuke from one of the players.

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Tara Cosoleto Nov 24, 2025
AFL denies duty of care for players subjected to racism

The AFL has denied it owed a duty of care to Indigenous players subjected to racist abuse from other players and spectators. The league has filed in the Victorian Supreme Court its defence to the raci...

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Tara Cosoleto Nov 21, 2025
Aboriginal AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

Nicky Winmar had bottles of urine thrown at him, suffered racial slurs, was spat at on the way to change rooms and his family received death threats when he played AFL.

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Emily Woods Oct 9, 2025
Callow pleads for leniency on 10-month suspension over anti-Indigenous comments

Banned jockey Noel Callow has appealed the severity of a 10-month racing suspension for filming and distributing on social media his abuse of several Aboriginal people on Darwin's CBD streets.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Sep 16, 2025
Jockey handed 10-month suspension for mocking Indigenous people in "racially charged" videos

A Queensland jockey who was caught filming "racially charged" conversations mocking Indigenous people in Darwin last year plans to appeal against his horse racing suspension.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Sep 5, 2025
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