The first-ever captain of the Matildas, Julie Dolan, speaks to Newsworthy about how far they've come since she represented Australia in the first World Women's Invitational Tournament in Chinese Taipei in 1978.
'I heard stories about boys saying when I grow up I want to play for the men-Matildas.'
Maddie Nixon
Maddie is a journalist, podcast presenter and playwright. She completed her Master of Journalism and Communication degree at the University of New South Wales with a High Distinction and was awarded positions on the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture Dean's List in 2022 and 2023. As a playwright she has written for Queensland Theatre, La Boite Theatre Company, Dead Puppet Society and Screen Queensland, and has directed for La Boite Theatre Company and The Good Room.
