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Trans sports ban triggers rights complaint

The Australian Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint from a Perth transgender woman barred from playing softball.

Womens pro-wrestling is some of the most diverse television around, and it’s changing the wrestling industry here in Perth.

A key soccer ground in Perth is set to open gender-neutral facilities ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Women taking up surfing are changing the surfing industry. However, there is still a long way to go to break down lingering stereotypes.

With Perth hosting a women’s FIFA World Cup match, local clubs are hoping it translates to more players.

The Women’s Big Bash League launches this weekend, inspiring more clubs to create female grade teams.

Despite funding concerns at the elite level, amateur women’s football participation has doubled in Perth.

WA golf clubs will need to cater for women.

Access to facilities remains a barrier for women in sport.

Ashleigh Nelson has torn her ACL and will not represent her country at the Rio Olympics.