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Cathy Freeman inspires Matildas in surprise visit before Women’s World Cup

Olympic gold medal winner pays visit to Australia’s camp ahead of opening match at same stadium where she made history

The Guardian - AU

Cathy Freeman surprises Matildas before World Cup tilt

The Matildas have received a surprise visit from legendary Australian athlete Cathy Freeman in camp ahead of the start of their Women's World Cup campaign.

AAP

Sam Kerr ready for her ‘Cathy Freeman moment’ at Women’s World Cup

World Cup hosts Australia are well-placed to impress at this summer’s tournament with superstar Kerr leading a talented squad

The Independent UK

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The Giants review – Bob Brown documentary is inspiring and beautiful

This elegant film uses the natural world to wrap an ancient context around contemporary politics and the former Australian Greens leader’s drive to save the environment

The Guardian - AU

Sports minister calls on football to unify its grassroots funding strategy as part of 2023 Women's World Cup legacy

Anika Wells says football (soccer) has been fractured when approaching the federal government for funding, with no clear direction for the grassroots game.

ABC News

Voice referendum Yes campaign keen to recruit Patty Mills, Adam Goodes and Cathy Freeman

Some of Australia's most famous Indigenous athletes are being wooed to join the Yes campaign advocating for a constitutionally-enshrined Voice to Parliament.

ABC News

Kerr hopes World Cup will deliver dreams - and funding

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has given her wish list for what a "Cathy Freeman moment" at the upcoming World Cup might deliver for women's soccer in Australia.

AAP

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Tennis champion Ash Barty feels off-court role has 'no ceiling'

Tennis Australia's First Nations representative Kyah Jones described the former world No.1 as an "amazing role model".

Newcastle Herald

Deadly Little Dolphins program looks to find Australia's next First Nations Olympic or Paralympic swimming champion

Australia has historically lacked First Nations representation in the Olympic pool — but this program is looking to change that by Brisbane 2032.

ABC News

Lift in status for Melbourne Track Classic

Cathy Freeman and Stewart McSweyn have lauded the decision to rebadge the Melbourne Track Classic as the Maurie Plant Meet.

AAP

Will Australia receive a red card for gender equity at the 2023 Women's World Cup?

This year’s FIFA men’s World Cup has cast a media spotlight on Qatar’s human rights record. The tournament also offered an opportunity to draw attention to the current protests in Iran surrounding the mistreatment of women.

The Conversation

Mum's the word as Freeman reflects on gold

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has no desire to turn the spotlight on her talented daughter Ruby, who is winning junior races in her own record style.

AAP

Australia’s Charisma Amoe-Tarrant lifts for her late mother and uncle, while England’s face of the Games, Emily Campbell, wins gold

Weightlifter Charisma Amoe-Tarrant says she lifted for her late mother and uncle, as she wins bronze in the women's 87+ kilogram category at the Commonwealth Games.

ABC News

‘Big tree down’: Archie Roach remembered as a truth-teller, healer and First Nations champion

Cathy Freeman, Paul Kelly and Linda Burney among those who paid tribute to the musician after his death

The Guardian - AU

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Australia's Rohan Browning is on a mission to break the magical 10-second barrier — and then some — in the men's 100 metres

Australia's 100-metre sprinter Rohan Browning is determined to become the fastest man in Australian history, and prove he has what it takes to mix it with the world's best.

The Guardian - AU

Australian goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne dances Socceroos into World Cup finals

Brought on as a penalty shootout substitute in goal, Redmayne’s dancefloor antics on the goalline set social media ablaze

ABC News

Finding next Cathy Freeman, Ian Thorpe the mission of Ian Chesterman as Australian Olympic Committee president

Ian Chesterman has set himself an almost unreachable goal in his new job — to find superstar athletes the calibre of Cathy Freeman and Ian Thorpe, to spearhead Australia's Olympic hopes into the future.

ABC News

Full video: Ash Barty explains shock retirement during press conference

Australian tennis star Ash Barty says she is "not hiding anything" after fronting a press conference to explain her decision to retire from the sport at just 25 years of age. Re-live the blog and watch the conference replay.

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Ash Barty retires not just as a great of tennis, but as a much-loved Australian personality

Ash Barty wasn't just a great tennis player. Through humility and larrikinism, the proud Ngarigo woman won the hearts of the nation, writes Kate O'Halloran.

ABC News

Queenslanders celebrate homegrown Ash Barty's historic Australian Open victory

Fans, families and children in Barty's hometown of Ipswich gather to cheer on the world number one's victory, while the Mayor sounds out a possible statue of the 25-year-old.

The Guardian - UK

Barty ‘amazed’ by Goolagong Cawley surprise after Australian Open win

Ash Barty says she was amazed when it was revealed that Evonne Goolagong Cawley was present to hand her the trophy after her Australian Open triumph

ABC News

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis beat Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in Australian Open doubles final after Ash Barty's historic title

On the back of Ash Barty breaking a decades-long hoodoo by winning the Australian Open women's singles title, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis take down compatriots Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the men's doubles final.

AAP

Australian sporting greats cheer on Barty

Indigenous sporting champions Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Cathy Freeman were on hand to celebrate Ash Barty's Australian Open title.

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