Organised summer sports for children are becoming a luxury only some Australians can afford. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS

The great Australian tradition of children taking to the sporting field is under threat as household budget pressure forces parents to opt out of registration fees.

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More than a quarter (28 per cent) of Australians think organised summer sport is a luxury only some can afford, with 36 per cent worried cost pressures are keeping kids indoors instead of playing.

Charity organisation Good 360 Australia's research paints a concerning picture, with one in seven famili

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