News - Hockey Australia

Squad Announcement: Competition heats up as Kookaburras launch title defence in Sydney

Kookaburras coach Mark Hager has announced an exciting mix of powerful new talent and returning Olympians in his first 22-man squad for the FIH Pro League’s return to Sydney.

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Tue 28 Jan 2025

Seven to remain the Home of Hockey, with extended three-year partnership

The best of Australian hockey will remain live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport, with Hockey Australia and the Seven Network today announcing a long-term partnership extension.

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Tue 21 Jan 2025

"Incredibly proud", Queensland stars Jake Whetton and Daniel Beale announce retirement

Two of Queensland's greatest midfielders, Jake Whetton and Daniel Beale, have announced their retirement from international hockey, officially bringing down the curtain after 521 collective international matches for the Kookaburras.

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Fri 20 Dec 2024

A thank you to the Australian Hockey Community from the Hockey Australia CEO

A thank you to the Australian Hockey Community from Hockey Australia CEO David Pryles.

Hockey Australia David Pryles CEO Open Letter Thank You Kookaburras Hockeyroos

Thu 19 Dec 2024

Mark Hager leads Kookaburras into a new era with competitive 2025 Squad

Kookaburras head coach Mark Hager is leading the men’s national team into an exciting new era, naming an initial 17-strong Kookaburras 2025 squad that boasts experience and impressive young talent.

Kookaburras 2025 Squad Mark Hager LA 2028

Mon 16 Dec 2024

Full circle for Australia's most-capped hockey player ever Eddie Ockenden, as he retires after two decades

Kookaburras legend Eddie Ockenden has called time on his international hockey career, leaving behind an unprecedented legacy that saw him become a five-time Olympian as he amassed a record 451 international appearances for Australia.

Eddie Ockenden Kookaburras Legend Retirement

Wed 04 Dec 2024

Hall of Famer Richard Aggiss recognised with Presidential honour

One of Australian hockey’s greatest contributors has received the sport’s highest Presidential honour, with former Kookaburras coach Richard Aggiss AM awarded a President’s Award at the FIH Stars Awards in Oman.

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Wed 04 Dec 2024

Landmark ASC investment package a golden start for Australian hockey

Hockey Australia welcomes the ground breaking sports investment package from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), marking a major milestone for Australian hockey as it starts preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

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Fri 29 Nov 2024

'2024 has been a special year' - Matt Dawson calls time on storied 10-year career

Kookaburras defender Matt Dawson has announced his retirement from international hockey four months after deciding to save his hockey career to compete at his third Olympic Games.

Kookaburras Matt Dawson Retirement

Thu 21 Nov 2024

Former Kookaburras captain Mark Hager appointed Kookaburras Head Coach

Former Kookaburras captain and Olympic bronze medallist, Mark Hager has today been announced as the new coach of the national men’s hockey team, the Kookaburras, and will lead the side to the LA 2028 Olympic Games and beyond.

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Fri 15 Nov 2024

Australia's most-capped goalkeeper ever, Andrew Charter calls time after 13-year career

Australia's great wall of defence, Andrew Charter has called time on his international hockey career just seven months after he made history by becoming Australia's most-capped goalkeeper ever.

Andrew Charter Retirement Kookaburras

Thu 14 Nov 2024

Hockey Australia extends partnership with SportsLink Travel

Hockey Australia is proud to extend its partnership with SportsLink Travel, continuing its commitment as the non-exclusive Travel and Tour partner of Hockey Australia.

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Wed 13 Nov 2024

Kookaburras captain Aran Zalewski calls time on stellar 14-year career

Kookaburras captain Aran Zalewski has called time on his international hockey career, leaving behind a legacy that spanned 14 years and saw him become one of the most decorated players of the modern era.

Aran Zalewski Kookaburras Retirement

Thu 31 Oct 2024

International hockey returns to the Northern Territory as old rivalries ignite at the 2025 Oceania Cup

International hockey is returning to the Northern Territory for the first time in eight years, with the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras taking on the New Zealand Black Sticks and re-igniting a longstanding rivalry down under.

Oceania Cup Hockeyroos Kookaburras Jeremy Hayward Mariah Williams Northern Territory 2026 World Cup Qualifier

Tue 29 Oct 2024

Kookaburras great Mark Knowles recognised with Australian Sport’s highest honour

When asked what stands out the most when he reflects on his honour, Mark says the significance of the 2000 Sydney Olympics comes straight to mind and how he now wants to be the role model that his 16-year-old self admired during those Games on home soil.

Mark Knowles Kookaburras Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Thu 24 Oct 2024

Australia to miss key medal hopes with hockey excluded in reduced 2026 Commonwealth Games format

Australia will be without two key medal hopes at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, after the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) yesterday announced a heavily reduced 10-sport format which will exclude hockey, among many others.

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Wed 23 Oct 2024

FIH Pro League is back! Kookaburras to launch title defence in Sydney

Hockey’s hotly contested FIH Pro League is returning to Australia for the first time in two years, with a blockbuster five-day leg set for February 4 - 9, 2025 at Sydney Olympic Park.

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Tue 01 Oct 2024

Kookaburras’ Coach, Colin Batch signs off after stellar eight years at the helm

Kookaburras’ Head Coach, Colin Batch, has announced he is stepping down following eight years at the helm of the men’s national hockey team.

Colin Batch Kookaburras Head Coach

Sun 01 Sep 2024