To commemorate National Reconciliation Week, NRLW star Jakiya Whitfeld shares a sneak peak into her community work with Goanna Academy, and an Aussie Acro Gymnastics trio chat ahead of their appearance at this weekend’s World Cup in Bulgaria.

Plus we go behind some of the news and stories from the week so far, and your best guide to what‘S on in sport this weekend.

To commemorate National Reconciliation Week, NRLW star Jakiya Whitfeld shares a sneak peak into her community work with Goanna Academy, and an Aussie Acro Gymnastics trio chat ahead of their appearance at this weekend&rsquo;s World Cup in Bulgaria. Plus we go behind some of the news and stories from the week so far, and your best guide to what&lsquo;S on in sport this weekend.

The podcast for accredited media outlet HER WAY Sports Media. 
HWSM is where you can find high school journalist and founder Abbie’s chats with women from across the sporting spectrum, a weekly rapid fire preview of what’s on each weekend, as well as reports direct from sports events that you often won’t find anywhere else.

The podcast for accredited media outlet HER WAY Sports Media.&nbsp; HWSM is where you can find high school journalist and founder Abbie&rsquo;s chats with women from across the sporting spectrum, a weekly rapid fire preview of what&rsquo;s on each weekend, as well as reports direct from sports events that you often won&rsquo;t find anywhere else.

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On Wednesday May 20, 2026, HER WAY Sports Media was invited along to a Minerva Network function for the launch of a new play ‘Strong Is The New Pretty’, which uses women’s sport as the backdrop for a story about gender equality, resilience and the perseverance of Australian women in what is traditionally a man’s world.

The first chat you’ll hear is with the play’s author, Suzie Miller, who also shares about her friendship with the play’s inspiration, Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

Minerva Network are the Impact Partner for the production, which will premiere at the Brisbane Festival in September, and you’ll also hear a conversation with two of the network’s athletes - ironwoman and women’s health advocate Lizzie Welborn, plus Giants netballer Matisse Letherbarrow.

On Wednesday May 20, 2026, HER WAY Sports Media was invited along to a Minerva Network function for the launch of a new play &lsquo;Strong Is The New Pretty&rsquo;, which uses women&rsquo;s sport as the backdrop for a story about gender equality, resilience and the perseverance of Australian women in what is traditionally a man&rsquo;s world.
The first chat you&rsquo;ll hear is with the play&rsquo;s author, Suzie Miller, who also shares about her friendship with the play&rsquo;s inspiration, Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
Minerva Network are the Impact Partner for the production, which will premiere at the Brisbane Festival in September, and you&rsquo;ll also hear a conversation with two of the network&rsquo;s athletes - ironwoman and women&rsquo;s health advocate Lizzie Welborn, plus Giants netballer Matisse Letherbarrow.

Quick Chat with Suzie Miller & Minerva Atheltes

EXCLUSIVE - HER WAY was invited along to the launch of Australian playwright Suzie Miller’s new play ‘Strong Is The New Pretty’, inspired by the journey of Sam Mostyn as she became the AFL’s first female commissioner and advocated the start of the AFLW. I chatted to Suzie at the event. 

Also hear from Karolina, one of Handball Australia’s coaches, as the sport looks to grow in the leadup to the Brisbane Olympics, where Australia will field a team.

And we pay tribute to Christie Dawes, a retiring star of Paralympic wheelchair racing.

All that and more, plus a look ahead to the weekend in sport.

 

EXCLUSIVE - HER WAY was invited along to the launch of Australian playwright Suzie Miller&rsquo;s new play &lsquo;Strong Is The New Pretty&rsquo;, inspired by the journey of Sam Mostyn as she became the AFL&rsquo;s first female commissioner and advocated the start of the AFLW. I chatted to Suzie at the event. 
Also hear from Karolina, one of Handball Australia&rsquo;s coaches, as the sport looks to grow in the leadup to the Brisbane Olympics, where Australia will field a team.
And we pay tribute to Christie Dawes, a retiring star of Paralympic wheelchair racing.
All that and more, plus a look ahead to the weekend in sport.
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Larrissa Rue Haven (formerly Miller), represented Australia in gymnastics at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. She retired soon after.

Now in 2026 at age 33, Larrissa has made a comeback to the sport after a decade out, having rediscovered her love of the sport after a period of reflection and perspective. 
She competed at the NSW State Championships in May 2026, winning gold in the Senior International level. HER WAY spoke with Larrissa immediately after the medal ceremony to find out about her journey back to gymnastics, and her goals within the sport the second time around.

Recorded May 16, 2026.

Larrissa Rue Haven (formerly Miller), represented Australia in gymnastics at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. She retired soon after.
Now in 2026 at age 33, Larrissa has made a comeback to the sport after a decade out, having rediscovered her love of the sport after a period of reflection and perspective.&nbsp; She competed at the NSW State Championships in May 2026, winning gold in the Senior International level. HER WAY spoke with Larrissa immediately after the medal ceremony to find out about her journey back to gymnastics, and her goals within the sport the second time around.
Recorded May 16, 2026.

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