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Victorian Liberals call for parliamentary inquiry into cancellation of Commonwealth Games – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Matildas find a way without Kerr; warning over cuts to long-haul flights; Trump faces legal deadline

Australia and New Zealand notch up victories to open the Women’s World Cup, airlines could ditch flights to Australia over emissions targets, and Trump faces a midnight grand jury deadline

The Guardian - AU

Matildas ready to tackle time without Sam Kerr: Catley

The Matildas will be without inspirational captain and striker Sam Kerr for at least another game but stand-in Steph Catley says she can still be influential.

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Australia 1-0 Ireland: Women’s World Cup player ratings

Katrina Gorry’s determination and forward pressure made her player of the match, while Louise Quinn impressed for Ireland

The Guardian - AU

Life without Kerr? Matildas get off to a nervy start

Sam Kerr's injury-enforced absence has cast a shadow over the Matildas' World Cup hopes after a spluttering 1-0 win over Ireland in their opening match.

AAP

Australia open Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ireland

Despite missing star striker Sam Kerr, a second-half penalty from Steph Catley was enough to give the co-hosts the win.

Al Jazeera

Catley holds nerve as Australia start Women’s World Cup by beating Ireland

Australia battled to a 1-0 victory on opening night in front of a record crowd in Sydney after losing captain Sam Kerr to injury just before kick-off

The Guardian - AU

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Novocastrians pull out the green and gold to support Matildas in round one of the World Cup

'Hopefully they [Matildas] can feel the energy from here.'

Newcastle Herald

Australia captain Sam Kerr out of Women’s World Cup opener and Nigeria clash

The Chelsea striker has sustained a calf injury.

The Independent UK

Australia 1-0 Republic of Ireland: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group B – as it happened

The Matildas won their opening match against Ireland in front of a huge crowd in Sydney thanks to Steph Catley’s penalty

The Guardian - AU

'You'll do us proud': Devoted fans send off Matildas

Australia is turning green and gold for the Matildas with 80,000 fans expected to turn up to their first World Cup match against Ireland.

AAP

Matildas captain Sam Kerr out of World Cup opening matches with calf injury

The Australian star will miss at least first two matches of tournament after picking up calf injury at training on Wednesday

The Guardian - AU

Catley penalty sends Matildas past Ireland without Kerr

The Matildas have beaten Ireland 1-0 in their Women's World Cup opener without Sam Kerr, with stand-in captain Steph Catley scoring the winning penalty.

AAP

I was a football atheist until the Women’s World Cup arrived. How do I pick a team, or can I cheer for everyone?

For many Australians, given our diverse demographics, the answer might not be as obvious as choosing the home side

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Afternoon Update: Auckland shooting hours before Women’s World Cup opener; Kathryn Campbell suspended; and HIV rates in Australia fall

Match between New Zealand and Norway to proceed after city rocked by shooting standoff

The Independent UK

Today at the Women’s World Cup: Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand play in opening games

The Republic of Ireland make their debut at a major tournament finals on opening day

The Independent UK

Today at the World Cup: Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand play in opening games

The Republic of Ireland make their debut at a major tournament finals on opening day.

The Guardian - AU

Tony Gustavsson’s Matildas masterplan comes together ahead of Women’s World Cup

Australia’s coach has brought in young talent and tactical acumen to a team that was lacking depth

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Will the Matildas and Football Ferns have a home ground advantage?

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is held just once every four years, and for the first time ever, it’s on home soil for Australia and New Zealand.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Women’s World Cup to kick off, Burney’s plea for voice, Australian wickets fall in Ashes

The eyes of the world will be on Sydney tonight as the Matildas begin their bid to become world champions, Linda Burney speaks at yes rally

Newcastle Herald

From lamington drives to the Cup: an evolution of the Matildas

'It was whatever shirt fitted you - small, medium, large.'

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Fifa Women’s World Cup: a showcase for a booming sport

Editorial: A record number of tickets have been sold in Australia and New Zealand, as the women’s game continues to grow in popularity across the world

AAP

Sam Kerr has learned to enjoy expectations of World Cup

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is ready to take on expectation from all comers at her home Women's World Cup, by enjoying the pressure to deliver.

AAP

Matildas to embrace crowd fervour in World Cup opener

The Matildas will kick off their Women's World Cup tilt in front of their biggest-ever crowd and superstar captain Sam Kerr says they will welcome the noise.

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Australia vs Ireland live stream: How to watch Women’s World Cup 2023 game online

Australia are one of the hosts of the Women's World Cup 2023, and the Matildas will begin their tournament with a game against debutants the Republic of Ireland. Here's how to watch it online, wherever you are.

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