Leader News (@LeaderOnline) header
Leader News (@LeaderOnline) profile picture

Local news, sport, conversation starters and events from Victoria's number one source of community news.

Melbourne, Australia
Joined April 2009
Photo by Leader News (@LeaderOnline)Photo by Leader News (@LeaderOnline)Photo by Leader News (@LeaderOnline)Photo by Leader News (@LeaderOnline)Photo by Leader News (@LeaderOnline)Photo by Leader News (@LeaderOnline)Photo by Leader News (@LeaderOnline)Photo by Leader News (@LeaderOnline)Photo by Leader News (@LeaderOnline)Photo by Leader News (@LeaderOnline)
Victoria’s best junior athletes will descend on Lakeside Stadium for the Victorian Track and Field Championships. Here’s who to keep an eye on. heraldsun.com.au/leader/spor…
3
760
From internationals to emerging stars, the NPL Victoria 2023 campaign is set to entertain. Here’s some of the players to keep an eye on. heraldsun.com.au/leader/spor…
1
635
Some of Australia’s best badminton players were on display at the Victorian Open last weekend. Check out our best pictures. heraldsun.com.au/leader/spor…
2
Victoria is the home of Australian basketball and the talent coming through our ranks is only getting better. Meet more than 100 of our state’s best juniors. heraldsun.com.au/leader/spor…
1
2
An Australian team is in need of desperate support needing to raise over $100,000 to compete on the international stage. Here’s how you can help. heraldsun.com.au/leader/spor…
Two-time Olympian and former Opals star Rachel Jarry is nearing the end of career as she talks us through a remarkable basketball journey. heraldsun.com.au/leader/east…
1
Leader News retweeted
“She was a true character, much loved and respected by everyone who knew her, we all owe her a great debt, her legacy will live on." Beautiful words from Jan Stirling, a former Opals coach, following the passing of Betty Watson. heraldsun.com.au/leader/bett…
1
2
The national sporting landscape is in mourning following the death of Betty Watson OAM, the founding mother of women’s basketball in Australia. heraldsun.com.au/leader/bett…
2
The big guns and unsung heroes are ready to make their presence felt in the Big V Basketball finals series. Here’s who could play a key role for your team. heraldsun.com.au/leader/spor…
Could the next Cam Smith or Hannah Green be in Victoria? Our state is littered with talent. See the names of Victoria’s best golf prospects. heraldsun.com.au/leader/spor…
1
3
Two of Australia’s best shooters are calling for the sport’s return at the 2026 Commonwealth Games describing its absence as a “missed opportunity”. heraldsun.com.au/leader/spor…
2
1
There has been an impressive mix of local and international men’s talent starring in the Big V competition this season. Here’s our top 20. heraldsun.com.au/leader/east…
Could the next Josh Giddey or Jock Landale be discovered at the National Junior Basketball Classic this long weekend? Here’s a look at the top boys players to look out for. heraldsun.com.au/sport/live-…
One of Big V Basketball’s best young players is set to take the next big step in his basketball journey as he prepares for a move into the US college system. heraldsun.com.au/leader/nort…
There are plenty of familiar surnames in Australian basketball history with the current crop of players following in the footsteps of their parents. See the image comparisons here. heraldsun.com.au/leader/melb…
Leader News retweeted
The off-season saw plenty of player movement across local footy competitions. Here are some of the best performing recruits so far this season. heraldsun.com.au/leader/loca…
An East Keilor star has been banned for two matches for striking an opponent in a ruck contest. SEE THE INCIDENT. heraldsun.com.au/leader/loca…
A Gippsland United import with more than a million social media followers stunned his opponents in two big displays. See who joined him as one of the top 10 Big V players of the week. heraldsun.com.au/leader/spor…
A recently retired AFL champion will pull on the boots in regional Victoria this weekend after a shock announcement no one saw coming. heraldsun.com.au/leader/loca…
1
Police have confirmed they are investigating a clash between up to 50 rival soccer fans after footage emerged of the incident online with supporters also now banned. heraldsun.com.au/leader/oute…