Teen from Sydney’s west makes Matildas debut
UPDATED: She honed her skills in western Sydney. Now this teen has made her debut for Australia alongside the biggest names in world football after a dream call-up to the Matildas.
Sport
In pictures: Matildas duo debut as legend cracks 100
Two local young guns were blooded as a legend hit a milestone and sport returned with a bang in Sydney. The Matildas v Brazil spectacular in pictures.
Man allegedly asked teen girl for sexually explicit images
A man from Sydney’s west will front court after police alleged he grooming a 16-year-old girl from the Philippines via social media.
NRL ‘romantic’, fourth generation player now at Bulldogs
Signed and sealed: A romantic from the country and a player with strong family ties to the game will be playing at the Canterbury Bulldogs next NRL season.
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School breeds champions
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