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The Kookaburras kept their unbeaten streak in tact at the Kookaburras Cup in Perth after recording a 2-2 draw with a strong Australia A side that included several players who turned out for the Kookaburras last week.

On target for his fourth Paralympic Games, Powerlifter, Darren Gardiner, says London 2012 will be his last. Nicknamed 'Bear', due to the roar he makes in pre-competition warm up, he's a great example of a power athlete who keeps it simple and gets results.

With London 2012 just months away, one of our most promising athletes in wheelchair racing, Madison de Rozario, is on track for selection for her second Paralympic Games ... not a bad effort considering the WAIS athlete is just 18 years old.

The Kookaburras have beaten the Netherlands 3-1 in an ill-tempered game at Perth Hockey Stadium on day three of the Kookaburras Cup.

WAIS pole vaulter Alana Boyd set a new personal best with a fine performance in front of a home crowd at the Perth Track Classic on Saturday.

WAIS slalom canoe athletes Kynan Maley and Robin Jeffery have finished sixth in the men's C2 event at the Australian Open event in Penrith on the weekend.

The WAIS kayaking program will turn its attentions to the home matters this weekend as the entire squad compete at the WA State Sprint Championships at Champion Lakes.

The Kookaburras have warmed up for the Kookaburra Challenge in Perth with a 3-1 win over a strong Australia A side.

With the London 2012 Olympic Games only six months away, the Kookaburras are in Perth for a Four Nations tournament against the Netherlands, Argentina and Australia 'A' designed to begin preparations for London.

Australian women's national water polo head coach Greg McFadden has announced the 17 players that will continue final preparations for this year's London Olympic Games, dropping two players from the group that began the Olympic campaign last year.