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Alanna Kennedy could be the best: Matildas coach

Alanna Kennedy could be the best: Matildas coach

Defender Alanna Kennedy is thriving in the midfield, with her five goals at the Women's Asian Cup giving her a shot at winning the tournament's golden boot.

I've got more to give: Kerr hopes best is still to come

I've got more to give: Kerr hopes best is still to come

I've got more to give: Kerr hopes best is still to come

I've got more to give: Kerr hopes best is still to come

Australia are into the Women's Asian Cup semi-finals, and star striker Sam Kerr reckons her best is still to come despite already scoring three goals.

Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic

Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic

Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic

Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic

Australia have beaten North Korea 2-1 in a tense Women's Asian Cup quarter-final in Perth with goals from Alanna Kennedy and captain Sam Kerr..

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Perth man to be extradited to SA to face murder charge

Perth man to be extradited to SA to face murder charge

Alan Kiplimo will be extradited from Perth to Adelaide to face a murder charge over the death of Caleb Leriano, who died following an alleged assault.

Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate

Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate

A former football champion might have to wait more than a month to learn if he is convicted of child sex abuse charges.

Wildcats sweat on Windler as Kings await for the kill

Wildcats sweat on Windler as Kings await for the kill

The Perth Wildcats are 1-0 down in their semi-final series against Sydney and could be without star import Dylan Windler for game two on Saturday night.

World Cup rewards on offer for Matildas in Asian Cup

World Cup rewards on offer for Matildas in Asian Cup

The Matildas will start as warm favourites for Friday night's Asian Cup quarter-final against North Korea, but Sam Kerr is wary of the tournament dark horse.

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Injury hits Hewett as Eagles unleash four AFL debutants

Injury hits Hewett as Eagles unleash four AFL debutants

Injury hits Hewett as Eagles unleash four AFL debutants

Injury hits Hewett as Eagles unleash four AFL debutants

West Coast could be in for some big pain in their season opener against premiership fancies Gold Coast, with at least a dozen players unavailable for the match.

Matildas star duo ruled out of Asian Cup quarter-final

Matildas star duo ruled out of Asian Cup quarter-final

Matildas star duo ruled out of Asian Cup quarter-final

Matildas star duo ruled out of Asian Cup quarter-final

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has joked he may have to play Sam Kerr in defence after Steph Catley was ruled out of Friday's quarter-final against North Korea.

'Child sex victim' had links to footy champ, trial told

'Child sex victim' had links to footy champ, trial told

'Child sex victim' had links to footy champ, trial told

'Child sex victim' had links to footy champ, trial told

A woman who accused former football champion Barry Cable of historical child sexual abuse stayed with his family in the 1970s, a court has been told.

North Korea promise no more Asian Cup protests

North Korea promise no more Asian Cup protests

North Korea promise no more Asian Cup protests

North Korea promise no more Asian Cup protests

The spotlight will be on how North Korea's players react if a VAR decision goes against them in their quarter-final against Australia in Perth.

Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Western Force coach Simon Cron says Kurtley Beale's game knowledge and strength will prove crucial in Friday night's clash with the Hurricanes in NZ.

'He'd laugh': football great accused of abusing girls

'He'd laugh': football great accused of abusing girls

'He'd laugh': football great accused of abusing girls

'He'd laugh': football great accused of abusing girls

Former champion footballer Barry Cable allegedly intimately touched and exposed himself to young girls in a spa in the 1980s, a child sex abuse trial has heard.

Bring it on: Matildas brace for physical North Korea

Bring it on: Matildas brace for physical North Korea

Bring it on: Matildas brace for physical North Korea

Bring it on: Matildas brace for physical North Korea

Matildas winger Hayley Raso remains a chance to return for Friday night's Asian Cup quarter-final, but she will need to brace for a physical North Korea outfit.

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Vietnam out of Asian Cup after 4-0 loss to Japan

Japan have unleashed a three-goal burst to start the second half on the way to a 4-0 win over Vietnam at HBF Park in Perth.

WA unveil Adam Voges' coaching successor

Beau Casson is confident Western Australia can snare more silverware after being announced as the successor to departing coach Adam Voges.

Child sex trial told of ex-footy champion's 'dark side'

Former Australian Rules star Barry Cable allegedly abused an eight-year-old girl at his family home when his wife was sleeping, a court has been told.

Pressure not a problem as Matildas brace for dark horse

North Korea are one of the best women's football nations in Asia, but the Matildas are backing themselves to come away with victory in Friday's quarter-final.

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Reynolds, govt set for mediation over Higgins payout

Former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds is suing the Commonwealth over the handling of a $2.4 million settlement paid to former staffer Brittany Higgins in 2022.

Freo to opt against triple-ruck threat for Cats clash

Geelong copped a 56-point thumping at the hands of Gold Coast last week, and Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is bracing his players for a big bounce back.

Uzbekistan beat Bangladesh to keep knockout hopes alive

A slick Uzbekistan have easily accounted for Bangladesh in Group B of the Womens Asian Cup, keeping their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage alive.

'Give it to them': Dockers up for fresh Geelong test

Fremantle open their 2026 AFL season against fellow premiership aspirants Geelong at a venue where they've had mixed fortunes in recent years.

Aussie cyclist who got away returns to Perth in style

Australia's former Olympic cycling star Matt Richardson has returned to Perth to win in his first World Cup meet back at home since he defected to Team GB.

Departing great wants more Tests for women's cricket

Alyssa Healy played just 11 Tests across her 16-year international career, and she wants future stars of the game to get a bigger crack at red-ball cricket.

'It's not about me': Why Healy turned down final hurrah

Retiring captain Alyssa Healy has been chaired off by Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner after Australia wrapped up a 10-wicket Test win against India.

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