SHEFFIELD SHIELD
For the first time in 29 years, South Australia has lifted the Sheffield Shield.
The side defeated Queensland by four wickets in the final played at Karen Rolton Oval.
This aslive aired on ABC News SA with Richard Davies on 29th March 2025.
Reporting by Daniel Litjens.
BID BLOCKED
Cricket Australia has confirmed the Sheffield Shield final will not be played at Adelaide Oval, after the AFL blocked the use of the iconic venue.
This package aired on ABC News SA with Isabel Dayman on 14th March 2025.
Reporting by Daniel Litjens.
HINKLEY SPEAKS
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has assured fans he will remain in the top job, despite a 91-point drubbing at the hands of Collingwood in the Power’s opening match.
This package aired on ABC News SA with Jessica Harmsen on 18th March 2025.
Reporting by Daniel Litjens.
NICKS RE-SIGNS
Despite a slow start to the 2024 season, Adelaide has backed in their senior coach Matthew Nicks with a two-year contract extension, which will see him lead the men’s side until the end of 2026.
This package aired on ABC News SA with Richard Davies on 21st March 2024.
Reporting by Daniel Litjens.
CULTURE OF SUCCESS
The Adelaide Thunderbirds’ 2024 premiership is the latest in a line of successes for the club, with a culture of winning ingrained in the team from the very first season.
This Stateline package aired on ABC News SA with Richard Davies on 9th August 2024.
Reporting by Daniel Litjens.
TOUR DOWN UNDER
West Australian cyclist Sam Welsford has won the final stage of this year’s Tour Down Under, as Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narváez rode home to claim the biggest title of his career.
This package aired on ABC News SA with Bethanie Alderson on 26th January 2025.
Reporting and editing by Daniel Litjens.
NINNIS SACKED
West Australian Sam Welsford has won his third sprint finish in the men’s Tour Down Under, cementing his claim for the teal jersey in 2024.
This package aired on ABC News SA with Isabel Dayman on 19th January 2024.
Reporting by Daniel Litjens.
SANFL FINAL
Glenelg has come back from 25 points down to claim back-to-back SANFL titles, with a thrilling five-point win over Norwood in the season decider.
This package aired on ABC News SA with Isabel Dayman on 22nd September 2024.
Reporting by Daniel Litjens.
BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL
Despite a fairytale run, Australian tennis player Kimberly Birrell has fallen short of the Brisbane International semi-finals after a three-set loss to Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina.
This package aired on ABC News SA with Richard Davies on 3rd January 2025.
Reporting by Daniel Litjens.
MOTOCROSS MAYHEM
Kids from across the country have travelled to Darwin, ahead of this year’s Australian Junior Motocross Championships in Acacia Hills.
This package aired on ABC Regional News with Amy Culpitt on 14th July 2023.
Reporting by Daniel Litjens.
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