Paula Blackman

Gaming an avenue for remote social connections outside sport

feel good These alternatives to sport are giving residents the chance to 'connect' in regional WA Sun 31 May 2026 at 12:06pm In remote towns like those across Western Australia's far north, sport is often the lifeblood of the community. Whether its football, basketball or either rugby code, sporting ability can often be a gateway — or obstacle — to social connection in the community. But a growing number of gaming clubs, representing both traditional tabletop gaming and their electronic...