Perth
Capital city of Western Australia
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Perth is the capital and largest city of Western Australia. It is the fourth most populous city in Australia and Oceania, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth. It is part of the South West Land Division of Western Australia, with the majority of Perth's metropolitan area on the Swan Coastal Plain between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp. The city has expanded outward from the original British settlements on the Swan River, upon which its central business district and port of Fremantle are situated.
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Listen: Australia v South Africa, day three of women's TestListen to ABC Grandstand commentary from day three of the women's Test between Australia and South Africa in Perth.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ireland women claim historic first Sevens goldIreland women's Sevens side claim a first World Series win, beating hosts Australia 19-14 in the final in Perth.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Boulter stuns Pegula to give GB lead in United CupGB's Katie Boulter records the best win of her career by beating American world number five Jessica Pegula at the United Cup in Perth.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Police helicopter joins search for missing womanPolice are still searching for a missing woman who vanished in Perth.Sky News - Published | |
Listen: Australia v Pakistan - first Test, day fourListen to ABC Grandstand commentary from day four of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Listen: Australia push for victory against West Indies on final dayListen to ABC Grandstand commentary from day five of the first Test between Australia and West Indies from Optus Stadium, Perth.BBC Sport - Published | Listen: West Indies continue reply to Australia's 598-4 in first TestListen to ABC Grandstand commentary from day three of the first Test between Australia and West Indies from Optus Stadium, Perth.BBC Sport - Published |
Labuschagne & Smith double tons punish West IndiesMarnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith power Australia to 598-7 declared on day two of the first Test against West Indies in Perth.BBC Sport - Published | T20 World Cup: South Africa secure thrilling win over IndiaSouth Africa move to the top of Group 2 with a nervy five-wicket victory over India at the Men's T20 World Cup in Perth.BBC Sport - Published |
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