A key soccer ground in Perth is set to open gender-neutral facilities ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Football for all
Lane closed
Perth swimming groups are reacting to new legislation banning some trans athletes from competition.
Periods in the press
Lydia Ko’s refreshing post-round interview earlier this month marks another step towards smashing the stigma around periods and sport.
Match payments a force for change
Players say new match payments are just the “beginning of growth” for women’s rugby in WA.
Good Friday footy returns to Perth
Most fans are embracing Good Friday AFL in WA, but not everyone is sold on the idea.
These boots were made for walkin’
Walking football is a gentler version of the sport that allows seniors to keep on enjoying the health and social benefits of playing on a team.
Grassroots support key to sporting success
If grassroots sporting programs for Aboriginal children lack funding, what happens to the number of Indigenous Olympians in the future?
World Cup kicks goals for Australia
When the FIFA Women’s World Cup comes to town in 2023, the impact on the next generation of players will be huge.
“The girls are missing out”
A local sporting association is calling for funding to build change rooms for young female players.
It’s more than a game
Wheelchair AFL allows people with disabilities to play the game. But it’s their able-bodied teammates who help make the league a success.
Lord of the rings
With the Boomers bringing home their first Olympic medal, NBL champion and Olympian Andrew Vlahov reflects on his playing days.
Perth-ect storm
Melbourne’s loss is Perth’s gain as thousands of WA Demons and Bulldogs fans snap up tickets for next week’s AFL Grand Final.
Local star O Neill returns home
Despite the challenges he has faced, Brandon O Neill has become one of the A League’s most decorated players.
Perth’s Paralympic power
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games began this week, with many WA athletes taking part.
Un-bol-ievable
Perth’s South Sudanese community is in raptures after the Olympic feats of Peter Bol in the 800m final.
A hit in the park
Walking hockey was brought to Perth 18 months ago and encourages people to start playing, or get back into hockey.
The final siren
The Olympics is on. The football codes are hanging in there, but COVID-19 continues to disrupt a huge number of local sports.