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8 September 2026

Australian families spend over $4,500 annually on children's grassroots sports: study

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Australian families spend over $4,500 annually on children's grassroots sports: study

Australian families spend an average of US$4,567 annually to keep their children participating in grassroots sports, according to researchers.

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