Sport

Ellyse Perry won her third Belinda Clarke Award at the Cricket Australia awards on Monday night, capping off a memorable 12 months for the cricketer.

This year, a number of advertisers are taking a different approach, highlighting women who are defying stereotypes in all walks of life.

“It’s my newest niece, my sister just had her, 11 or 12 weeks ago,” Barty said as she sat down in front of a packed post match press conference.

She’s an absolutee role model in the growing sport for women. Now to get more girls involved and seeing the many opportunities available.

John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova took to unfurling a banner in support of changing Margaret Court Arena after the controversial Australian player.

Ashleigh Barty has ended a 36 year wait for Australian tennis fans, defeating Petra Kvitova today to become the first Australian woman to reach the Australian Open semi-finals since 1984.

There’s been a number of game-changing first for women in traditionally male-dominated areas of sport. Across the global, these are banner times for women in sports.

Jana Pittman has officially transitioned from athlete to doctor, becoming one of 47 interns to join Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals this week.

Ash Barty has won the Adelaide International over the weekend, claiming her first WTA title on home soil, setting her up for the Australian Open this week.

The Women’s N.B.A and its players’ union announced a new collective agreement, including increasing salaries and providing generous maternity benefits.

On Sunday, Serena Williams announced she would be donating her entire prize money of US$43,000 (AUS $62 335,60) to the Australian bushfires relief.

British darts professional Fallon Sherrock took out her opening match, the first time a woman has succeeded over a male player.