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Favourites Japan overcome heat, plucky Taiwan in Cup

Favourites Japan overcome heat, plucky Taiwan in Cup

Momoko Tanikawa scored in the 61st minute to help Japan get past a determined Taiwan in 36C heat in Perth.

Labor figure's alleged killer wins bid for freedom

Labor figure's alleged killer wins bid for freedom

Labor figure's alleged killer wins bid for freedom

Labor figure's alleged killer wins bid for freedom

The man accused of punching and killing Labor strategist Tim Picton is set to be released from custody after he was granted bail for another alleged attack.

Matildas reveal goalies' concern after untimely niggle

Matildas reveal goalies' concern after untimely niggle

Matildas reveal goalies' concern after untimely niggle

Matildas reveal goalies' concern after untimely niggle

The Matildas were forced to unleash their fourth-choice goalkeeper in their Asian Cup opener after a rotten run of luck that's cut down three custodians.

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Woods inspired by coach who made 'dream come true'

Woods inspired by coach who made 'dream come true'

Courtney Woods has declared Townsville coach Shannon Seebohm as one of the best the WNBL has seen after the Fire won the championship in Perth.

'Monkey off my back': Kerr rejoices after drought ends

'Monkey off my back': Kerr rejoices after drought ends

Sam Kerr's winner against the Philippines has not only kick-started the Matildas' Asian Cup lift-off but also injected fresh confidence into the great striker.

"We move on": Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win

"We move on": Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win

The Matildas thrashed the Philippines 8-0 in 2023, but their Asian Cup opener was far less fruitful as Australia posted a 1-0 win via Sam Kerr's early header.

Butters sizzles as slick Port overpower Eagles

Butters sizzles as slick Port overpower Eagles

Port Adelaide tuned up for the AFL home-and-away campaign with a dominant win over West Coast in their final pre-season hit-out.

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'Greatest': Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller

'Greatest': Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller

'Greatest': Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller

'Greatest': Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller

The Townsville Fire have won their second WNBL championship in four years after a dramatic grand final game-two victory in Perth against the Lynx.

Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener

Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener

Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener

Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener

Mystery surrounds the availability of Mackenzie Arnold and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Australia's Asian Cup opener while another player has been ruled out.

Dockers young gun shines in windy win over Crows

Dockers young gun shines in windy win over Crows

Dockers young gun shines in windy win over Crows

Dockers young gun shines in windy win over Crows

One of the biggest successes for Fremantle last season showed he is ready to step up his game again with an eye-catching performance against Adelaide.

There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey

There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey

There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey

There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey

Sam Kerr has been in good goal-scoring touch for English powerhouse Chelsea but the superstar's attacking mojo levels still have some way to go.

Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs

Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs

Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs

Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs

The cost of 30 essential grocery items will be cut drastically in 15 remote communities after the federal government expanded an outback store subsidy scheme.

Philippines aim to annoy and beat their Matildas idols

Philippines aim to annoy and beat their Matildas idols

Philippines aim to annoy and beat their Matildas idols

Philippines aim to annoy and beat their Matildas idols

The Philippines are big underdogs, but coach Mark Torcaso is backing his girls to beat some of their idols in Sunday's match against the Matildas.

'White supremacist' accused of mass terror attack plot

'White supremacist' accused of mass terror attack plot

'White supremacist' accused of mass terror attack plot

'White supremacist' accused of mass terror attack plot

Police have charged a man allegedly motivated by racist ideology who was planning a terrorist attack targeting public buildings and mosques.

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Matildas sweat after goalkeeper's early exit

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has left the training track early, raising doubts about her fitness for the upcoming Women's Asian Cup.

Refreshed Fowler ready to unleash on her unfrozen knees

There were fears Mary Fowler would miss the Women's Asian Cup after suffering a serious knee injury in April, but the 23-year-old is fit and ready to fire.

Force to unleash X-factor, Pietsch still sidelined

One-Test Wallaby Darby Lancaster will make his Western Force debut on Friday night, but star winger Dylan Pietsch remains sidelined with a foot injury.

Roma defender set to become Matildas ace at Asian Cup

Matildas defender Winonah Heatley is ready to use lessons learned from her painful Olympics snub when she lines up in the upcoming Women's Asian Cup..

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Gambling billionaire facing fresh drug offences

Gambling billionaire Laurence Escalante has returned to court over family violence, assault and burglary offences, and a slew of fresh drug charges.

Minimal preparation doesn't faze Matildas goalkeeper

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is still in pre-season with her club but believes she has the game time behind her to deliver at the Asian Cup.

'Unguided missile': fatal crash doctor learns sentence

An obstetrician who was drunk and enraged when he crashed his supercharged car at 116km/h on a suburban street, killing a woman, has been sentenced to jail.

Matildas have had enough time together to deliver: Raso

Hayley Raso is confident the Matildas can meet high expectations at the Asian Cup despite limited time under coach Joe Montemurro.

State of the Bears: Perth sets bold goal for first year

Perth believe they could be the NRL's biggest commercial success in their first season with a big sponsorship base and high membership interest.

Elation and devastation: Lincoln nabs Matildas call-up

Teagan Micah's ongoing concussion issues means 21-year-old goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln has been handed a late Matildas call-up for the Women's Asian Cup.

Curtis stars as WA beat Victoria despite Kellaway ton

Joel Curtis has continued his dazzling form for Western Australia as he steered his side to a One-Day Cup victory over Victoria in Perth.

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