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England finally reach the world’s greatest stage — and that is worth celebrating

The Lionesses defeated co-hosts Australia and will play in the World Cup final for the first time in their history

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Women’s World Cup LIVE: England prepare for final against Spain and latest reaction to win over Australia

Australia 1-3 England: The Lionesses spoil the Matildas’ party to set up a final against Spain on Sunday

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia's run to the Women's World Cup semifinals

Nine of 10 people who watched domestic television in Australia on Wednesday night tuned in to see the Matildas play England in the Women's World Cup semifinals

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

How Australian and UK newspapers reacted to the Matildas’ defeat in the Women’s World Cup semi-final

An outpouring of heartbreak and love came from the home team’s papers, while English newspapers revelled in the Lionesses’ victory

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023

95% male conductors, 70% ageing classics and zero appetite for risk: what’s wrong with elite Australian opera

The stories told on the operatic stage have received critical attention for their representation of gender, particularly the often violent fate of their heroines.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2023

Six key moments that shaped the Matildas’ World Cup semi-final against England

From Sam Kerr’s first start to a ravenous home crowd, here’s what stood out in Australia’s heartbreaking loss to the Lionesses

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2023

‘Crushed’: Australian pubs and stadiums pack out only to see the Matildas fall to England in the Women’s World Cup

Tens of thousands gather across the country but despair as the Lionesses knock Australia out of the competition

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

Morning Mail: Matildas’ World Cup dream ends, church bid to shut down abuse case, ski fields high and dry

Matildas’ dreams dashed in loss to England; church using death of paedophile priest to stop court case; Australian alpine resorts dry up due to lack of snow

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2023

‘Felt alienated by the men’s game’: how the culture of women’s sport has driven record Matildas viewership

Wednesday night saw the end of the Matildas’ nation-gripping FIFA Women’s World Cup pursuit, losing 3-1 to England in the semi-final in Sydney.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2023

'The world has changed': why Anthony Albanese must up the ante on climate policy at Labor's national conference

Party members, unions and politicians will meet in Brisbane on Thursday when Labor’s national conference begins. The event is where Labor’s federal policy direction is hashed out. This year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be under pressure from within the party to boost Labor’s action on climate change.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2023