In a powerful show of support for local sport and women’s participation, Community Bank Keilor East – Bendigo Bank has awarded a $5,000 Community Grant to PEGS Soccer Club, allowing their senior women’s team to play for free in 2025.
The grant marks a revived partnership between PEGS SC and Bendigo Bank, following a long-standing relationship with the Strathmore branch that was paused during the pandemic.
“Originally, we had a partnership with them through their Strathmore branch in 2015 and 201...

What started as a personal mission to protect female athletes from a little-discussed injury is now scaling up to the world stage. Suzie Betts, founder of Boob Protect — formerly known as Boob Armour — is rebranding her innovative breast protection company as it expands beyond Australia to the UK, US, and Europe. 
With thousands of athletes already benefiting from her ultra-light, high-impact inserts, Betts is setting a new global standard for female sports safety, making breast protection a mus...

There’s a big question that has been quietly simmering beneath office desks for years: did we get the nine to five working days all wrong?

For decades we have lived by the 888 rule, eight hours work, eight hours play, and eight hours rest. But in an ever-changing world, does that rhythm still work?

A Monument to Work-Life Balance

A visit to the unassuming monument at the corner of Victoria Street and Russell Street in Melbourne, directly opposite the Trades Hall, reveals the origins of thi...

From its origins as a small men’s club with just a handful of junior teams, Beaumaris Soccer Club has grown into one of the largest and most respected community clubs in Melbourne’s Bayside region. With over 600 members, including more than 500 juniors and nine senior teams across men’s and women’s competitions, the club continues to thrive—both on and off the pitch.
Built on the core principle of doing “what’s best for the kids,” Beaumaris SC prides itself on being more than just a football clu...

For decades, women in Victoria were locked out of organised football, pushed to the sidelines as the men’s game dominated. Now, the tide is turning. What was once a male-dominated sport is being revolutionised by girls lacing up their boots and women leading at every level.

With over 21,000 women and girls taking up football in 2024 alone, and Female Football Week 2025 shining a national spotlight on inclusion and opportunity, this movement is more than just numbers—it’s a shift in the sport’s DNA.

From grassroots clinics and all-female commentary rounds to national awards and bold targets like gender parity by 2027, Football Australia is not only celebrating women in football—it’s building lasting infrastructure for the future.

In a landmark display of solidarity, Australia’s football governing bodies have united to submit a joint, ambitious proposal to the government ahead of the next federal election, claiming that this proposal is crucial to ensuring the game’s survival.

With participation booming — especially among women and girls — this is a defining moment for the sport’s future on and off the pitch.

Six years ago, Banyule City Soccer Club had big ambitions and a whole lot of challenges. Taking the reins during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee worked behind the scenes to keep the club connected, focusing on long-term goals that are now beginning to take shape.

Under his leadership, the club has seen the return of a senior women’s program — one that’s rapidly climbed the ranks to the Victorian Premier League and the growth of a strong junior base with nearly 200 players. As Banyule prepares for major upgrades at two of its key grounds and sends its U16 girls’ squad to the Borneo Cup in 2025, the club is entering a new chapter.

Speaking with Soccerscene, President of Banyule City SC Nasr Said reflects on his leadership journey, the club’s community-first values, and how Banyule is building pathways that support players from grassroots to elite levels all while staying true to its inclusive, family-oriented roots.

Keilor Park SC has a rich history dating back to 1957, established under an Austrian social club in Richmond. Two years later, the club evolved into Keilor Park Austria, embracing its Austrian heritage through its colours—Viennese violet, a shade of purple and a national symbol of Austria—and its emblem featuring the Austrian eagle. While the Austrian influence remains an important part of its identity, the club has grown into a diverse and inclusive hub for the local soccer community in Melbour...

For Yarraville Glory FC, football isn’t just about competition—it’s about connection. Whether through the partnerships with Mells Football Academy & Summer Holiday Football, or fundraising efforts like Think Pink, the club is creating more than just players; it’s building a stronger, more inclusive community.

Speaking with Soccerscene, President of Yarraville Glory FC Jim Babatzanis discusses how the club is making football accessible for all and turning the game into a powerful tool for junior growth and family bonding.