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Surfing
Laura Enever on riding the biggest wave
Australian professional surfer Laura Enever talking about surfing the biggest wave ever by a woman at the WSL World Record Chase in Hawaii
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Spain
‘It is time to fight’: Spain’s World Cup players continue strike action
The strike came after Luis Rubiales, then president of the Spanish federation, caused an uproar when he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the World Cup medal ceremony.
- by Joseph Wilson
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Gender equality
The world wants to support women – but is the Liberal Party ready?
Historically, we in the Liberal Party have been quite woeful when it comes to picking women, but this time I have faith.
- by Charlotte Mortlock
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Kerr, Catley offer support as Spain’s World Cup winners go on strike over podium kiss
Spanish federation boss Luis Rubiales refused to step down after insisting that a kiss on the lips with Jenni Hermoso was consensual, an assertion she strongly denies.
- by Joseph Wilson
Flying high: the women balloonists with talent to burn
They are flying an aircraft with no rudder or steering wheel and yet, somehow, get within centimetres of the target.
- by Tim Barlass
While Australia watched the Matildas, we won another World Cup. Players are seething
Infighting, culture wars and financial woes have eclipsed netball’s successes. So how did Australia’s biggest women’s sport get in this mess, and how can it be saved?
- by Carla Jaeger
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Super Netball
Diamonds are the best netball team on Earth. But there’s unfinished business
Australia is leading the netball world on the court, but there is unfinished business facing netball in this country. The truth is we can do better, and so we must.
- by Liz Ellis
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We’ll never wear our brothers’ boots again. Thanks, Matildas!
I’ve been playing soccer since I was a little girl in Dorrigo. The Matildas’ success fills me with joy.
- by Rachael Bailey
No promises from federal Labor on money for Matildas
The Albanese government says it will “always look for more ways” to ensure funding for women’s sport is fit for purpose, but has stopped short of promising more money.
- by James Massola
‘A journey’: Champion surfer Tyler Wright opens up about her period management
Two-time world surf champion Tyler Wright has revealed how she was bedridden and unable to eat prior to an event last week.
- by Dan Walsh
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Reds
Rugby, the Reds and Ruby: what drives the comp’s leading point scorer
As Queensland Reds centre Cecelia Smith prepares for Saturday’s Super W grand final, she reflects on how it all comes together, on and off the field.
- by Michael Atkinson