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Jets, United share points in ALW classic

The Newcastle Jets and Canberra United have played out an A-League Women's classic, sharing the points after a thrilling 3-3 draw.

AAP · Jan 30, 2022

Women's Ashes Test ends in captivating draw as Australia and England play out unforgettable afternoon in Canberra

A captivating Women's Ashes Test comes down to the final ball and ends in a draw, with both teams having opportunities to claim remarkable wins on day four in a game for the ages.

ABC News · Jan 29, 2022

Women’s Ashes Test match: Australia and England draw after thrilling finish – as it happened

England were left to rue a missed opportunity for victory as Australia’s bowlers put the hosts in a position to win on a wildly see-sawing final day

The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2022

Heather Knight’s ‘fighting spirit’ hailed after captain’s crucial Ashes hundred

Knight’s hundred helped England avoid the follow-on in Canberra

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

Knight rides to England’s rescue with day two century in Women’s Ashes Test

Knight’s unbeaten 127 left England 102 runs behind Australia at stumps on day two with a further two days to play at Canberra’s Manuka Oval

The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2022

ACT has nation's fewest police per capita but Canberrans feel safer than other Australians

ACT residents feel safer than most Australians and are less likely to be victims of crime despite having the fewest police per capita, but the police union warns that under-funding is harming officers' well-being.

ABC News · Jan 28, 2022

Heather Knight saves England with century against Australia on day two of Women's Ashes Test

An historic century from captain Heather Knight has swung the momentum in the Women's Ashes Test in Canberra, but Australia remains on top after day two.

ABC News · Jan 27, 2022

Women’s Ashes Test match, day two: Australia v England – as it happened

Heather Knight hit a century as England fought back on day two of the standalone Test match at Manuka Oval

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

Honours even after England let early advantage slip at Women’s Ashes Test

Australia rode their luck as Meg Lanning and Rachael Haynes both fell just short of centuries on the opening day of the standalone Test in Canberra

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022