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Sunday, October 13

Motocross women lead the way as Murray Bridge roars to life

Australia’s best female motocross riders will share the national spotlight with the men at a national competition in Murray Bridge this weekend.

Jin Young Ko leads all the way to win Australian Open in Adelaide

South Korean Jin Young Ko has held her nerve to lead from start to finish and win the ISPS Handa Australian Women’s Open at Kooyonga Golf Club in Adelaide.

World No.9 Cristie Kerr warms up for the ISPS Handa Australian Women’s Open in Adelaide, South Australia

Golfer Cristie Kerr toasts Aussie Open with South Australian wine

Top American golfer Cristie Kerr has warmed up for this week’s LPGA event in South Australia with a trip to one of the world’s leading wine regions and Australia’s most famous cellar door.

Australian Women’s Golf Open to remain in Adelaide until 2021

South Australia has secured the rights to host the Women’s Australian Golf Open until at least 2021.

Golf lines up for boost in female participation

Golf is looking to take advantage of the resurgence in women’s sport in Australia – with prize money for top female players higher than the men’s Australian Open.

So Yeon Ryu signs on to play 2018 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open in Adelaide

A love of Vegemite has helped attract World No.3 golfer So Yeon Ryu Down Under for the 2018 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open to be played in Adelaide early next year.