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Australia

Iran says women’s football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid

Iranian Women's national soccer team captain Zahra Ghanbari looking on during the Women's Asian Cup Iran press conference on the Gold Coast, Australia, on March 1.
Iranian Women's national soccer team captain Zahra Ghanbari looking on during the Women's Asian Cup Iran press conference on the Gold Coast, Australia, on March 1.

Maher’s Salty Pearl shines bright in Platinum Guineas

Salty Pearl.
Salty Pearl.

Australian government deploys military to assist flood-hit Northern Territory

Three Iranian women’s football team members to return home after seeking asylum in Australia

Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke poses with Iranian women's soccer team support worker Zahra Soltan Meshkeh Kar and team player Mohaddeseh Zolfi, who were granted asylum overnight, in Australia, on March 10.
Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke poses with Iranian women's soccer team support worker Zahra Soltan Meshkeh Kar and team player Mohaddeseh Zolfi, who were granted asylum overnight, in Australia, on March 10.

Lazzura scores brave win in Coolmore Classic

China edge out Chinese Taipei in extra time and will meet hosts Australia in Women’s Asian Cup semis

Shao Ziqin of China is tackled by Teng Pei-Lin of Chinese Taipei during their Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals.
Shao Ziqin of China is tackled by Teng Pei-Lin of Chinese Taipei during their Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals.

Australia’s rural areas facing ‘unacceptable’ fuel shortages

Australia holds 1.6 billion liters of petrol, the equivalent of 37 days of supply, up from 36 days in the last report.
Australia holds 1.6 billion liters of petrol, the equivalent of 37 days of supply, up from 36 days in the last report.

North Korea win will give Australians belief, says coach Montemurro

Soccer - Women's International Friendly - England v Australia - Pride Park, Deby, Britain - October 28, 2025 Australia coach Joseph Montemurro before the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Soccer - Women's International Friendly - England v Australia - Pride Park, Deby, Britain - October 28, 2025 Australia coach Joseph Montemurro before the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

England paceman Wood making slow progress from knee injury

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - First Test - Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia - November 22, 2025 England's Mark Wood reacts REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - First Test - Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia - November 22, 2025 England's Mark Wood reacts REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Australia first to qualify for Women's World Cup with Asian Cup win

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.