A successful community-led sports initiative in Bordertown is breaking down barriers and bringing the local community closer together through the power of sport and recreation.

Clubs and organisations can now apply for the biggest round of a Government program empowering girls and women through sport.

Dozens of South Australian athletes have received vital Government support to help them achieve their goals at the Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Games.

Hundreds of drought-affected sport and active recreation clubs have applied for funding, helping communities to stay active – with more time given for other clubs to tap into the crucial support.

The State Government will deliver significant additional support for South Australian athletes to achieve Olympic and Paralympic success, helping to provide a pathway to the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Sport and active recreation clubs impacted by drought in regional and greater metropolitan areas have a week left to apply for a new grant program, set to deliver targeted relief to help communities stay active.

The State Government has stepped in to save the Adelaide Lightning, reaching an agreement with the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) for South Australia’s elite women’s basketball side to continue in the national competition.

Experienced operator YMCA Aquatic will run the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre when it opens to visitors this summer.

Almost 50 clubs and organisations will receive support to upgrade and develop sporting facilities, programs and equipment under a Government program designed to boost female participation in sport.

New sporting infrastructure and improved facilities will be delivered in the state’s Mid North and Southern Flinders, as the State Government steps up efforts to support drought affected communities.

Almost 40 community footy projects across the state – from major club redevelopments to scoreboard and lighting upgrades – will share in around $3 million of funding through the second round of the South Australian Football Facilities Fund.

Hundreds of South Australian sport and active recreation clubs are set to receive funding to help them grow through the Active Club Program (ACP) – and more support for clubs in drought affected areas will be made available, in an additional grant round.