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Wildcats thump ladder-leading Melbourne in NBL

Wildcats thump ladder-leading Melbourne in NBL

Perth showed they are still a force to be reckoned with, riding a ferocious start to a clinical win against Melbourne.

'Well dressed' foreign arrivals found near outback town

'Well dressed' foreign arrivals found near outback town

'Well dressed' foreign arrivals found near outback town

'Well dressed' foreign arrivals found near outback town

Foreign nationals found near a remote Indigenous community and described as "well dressed" by a local had arrived in Australia by an unknown vessel, police say.

Fisheries shut for good to save snapper from oblivion

Fisheries shut for good to save snapper from oblivion

Fisheries shut for good to save snapper from oblivion

Fisheries shut for good to save snapper from oblivion

Pink snapper and dhufish are among severely threatened species prompting one state to permanently close commercial fishing along a vast stretch of coastline.

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Blind spot theory in fatal chopper crash

Blind spot theory in fatal chopper crash

A blind spot may have contributed to a crash which killed two pilots in a helicopter collision during a mustering operation, an inquiry has found.

Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year

Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year

Perth have signed forwards Luke Smith and Emarly Bitungane for their maiden NRL season, after the pair debuted in Australia in 2025 before moving to England.

Devine masterclass inspires Scorchers to down Renegades

Devine masterclass inspires Scorchers to down Renegades

Perth captain Sophie Devine has smashed 40 and grabbed four wickets in the Scorchers' comfortable 30-run WBBL win against the Melbourne Renegades.

'Desperately sad situation': farmer dies fighting blaze

'Desperately sad situation': farmer dies fighting blaze

A farmer who died trying to protect his property from a bushfire after flames engulfed his vehicle has been remembered as a hardworking community advocate.

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Perth land a halfback and centre as first two signings

Perth land a halfback and centre as first two signings

Perth land a halfback and centre as first two signings

Perth land a halfback and centre as first two signings

Former Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton and Englishman Harry Newman have officially become the Perth Bears' first two NRL signings for their 2027 entry.

'Ridiculous' drone flying lashed as fire destroys home

'Ridiculous' drone flying lashed as fire destroys home

'Ridiculous' drone flying lashed as fire destroys home

'Ridiculous' drone flying lashed as fire destroys home

Firefightersbattling a series of out-of-control bushfires have also had to contend with unauthorised drones as detectives investigate possible arson links.

'Of course I want it': Griffiths all in on Glory job

'Of course I want it': Griffiths all in on Glory job

'Of course I want it': Griffiths all in on Glory job

'Of course I want it': Griffiths all in on Glory job

Adam Griffiths has enjoyed an excellent start to life as an interim coach, but will it be enough to earn him the full-time role at Perth Glory?

Residents told to evacuate as bushfire threatens homes

Residents told to evacuate as bushfire threatens homes

Residents told to evacuate as bushfire threatens homes

Residents told to evacuate as bushfire threatens homes

Multiple emergency warnings and evacuation orders are in place as an out-of-control bushfire threatens homes, with some residents told it is too late to leave.

Modest estate listed for prince accuser in court battle

Modest estate listed for prince accuser in court battle

Modest estate listed for prince accuser in court battle

Modest estate listed for prince accuser in court battle

Court documents suggest the estate of deceased Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre might have been worth less than half a million dollars when she died.

'It was a shock': Cox opens up on Magpies exit

'It was a shock': Cox opens up on Magpies exit

'It was a shock': Cox opens up on Magpies exit

'It was a shock': Cox opens up on Magpies exit

New Fremantle recruit Mason Cox is excited about his upcoming chapter at the Dockers, but he hasn't quite gotten closure on his exit from Collingwood.

Perth's Ashes wicket gets full marks from ICC

Perth's Ashes wicket gets full marks from ICC

Perth's Ashes wicket gets full marks from ICC

Perth's Ashes wicket gets full marks from ICC

The Perth pitch was not to blame for the fast-and-furious nature of the first Ashes Test, according to the International Cricket Council.

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Local councillor quits over late-night strip club beer

A local councillor who tried to expense a beer at a strip club to ratepayers has resigned amid accusations he misrepresented his military service to voters.

'Violent' tradie jailed over mate's severed leg attack

A drug-fuelled demolition worker, who mowed down a colleague with his car, then attacked him with a demolition hammer, has been handed a hefty sentence.

Youth facility 'improved' despite rooftop stand-off

A youth detention centre where six inmates climbed onto a roof during a stand-off with authorities has improved in recent years, a government minister says.

Eagles draftee Lindsay wants to carry on Selwood legacy

First-round draft pick Josh Lindsay wants to carry on the legacy of the late Troy Selwood after the former Lion helped him realise his AFL dream.

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England's best Test XI snub pink-ball practice match

England are doubling down on their Bazball tactics, and they don't feel the need to play in a practice match in Canberra ahead of the day-night Gabba Test.

Nic Nat on hand to help out West Coast's prized unicorn

West Coast hope Cooper Duff-Tytler will become a star ruckman of the competition, and Nic Naitanui could play a role in helping get him there.

Half a tonne of cocaine found floating in the ocean

Four men have been charged over a failed bid to illegally smuggle 525 kilograms of cocaine into Australia using a livestock ship.

Australia no guarantee to pick Khawaja for Gabba Test

Usman Khawaja is still struggling with a back issue that flared up in the first Test and is not guaranteed selection in Brisbane, even if fit.

Australia star on cusp of left-arm immortality

Fresh from destroying England with 10 wickets in the Ashes opener, Mitchell Starc is on the verge of becoming the greatest left-arm bowler in Test history.

Weatherald 'pumped' despite rollercoaster Test debut

Rocked by a second-ball duck on Test debut, new Australia opener Jake Weatherald backed himself in during the second innings of an extraordinary Ashes opener.

Veteran's career at crossroads after Head's heroics

Australia veteran Usman Khawaja's career is hanging in the balance after his back injury led to Travis Head opening and smashing a classic Ashes knock.

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