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Besieged Rugby Australia secures $80 million loan deal

Besieged Rugby Australia secures $80 million loan deal

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says the finalisation of an $80 million loan deal will help set up the game for the future in Australia.

Woodside boss in court over protest restraining orders

Woodside boss in court over protest restraining orders

Woodside boss in court over protest restraining orders

Woodside boss in court over protest restraining orders

Woodside's chief executive has appeared in court over a series of violence restraining orders taken out against climate activists after a protest at her home.

Fever star Verity Simmons announces shock retirement

Fever star Verity Simmons announces shock retirement

Fever star Verity Simmons announces shock retirement

Fever star Verity Simmons announces shock retirement

West Coast Fever star Verity Simmons says she made the decision to retire after realising she could no longer give 100 per cent to the cause.

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Homes lost in city bushfires with fears toll could rise

Homes lost in city bushfires with fears toll could rise

A large bushfire in Perth's north has destroyed at least 10 homes and is not expected to be under control for days, authorities say.

Wildcats believe draft hotshot Sarr will see out season

Wildcats believe draft hotshot Sarr will see out season

Rising French star Alex Sarr's strong NBL form for the Perth Wildcats has thrust him into the reckoning to be the No.1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

Dunkley and Day shine as Stars upset Scorchers in WBBL

Dunkley and Day shine as Stars upset Scorchers in WBBL

Perth’s hopes of finishing top of the WBBL ladder have been hit with a 33-run loss to the Melbourne Stars in Perth.

Fast moving bushfire threatening homes in Perth's north

Fast moving bushfire threatening homes in Perth's north

Emergency services have issued an emergency warning for residents in two Perth suburbs as an out-of-control bushfire spreads.

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Rinehart pushed father to 'breaking point', court told

Rinehart pushed father to 'breaking point', court told

Rinehart pushed father to 'breaking point', court told

Rinehart pushed father to 'breaking point', court told

A court battle over iron ore riches has been told billionaire Gina Rinehart's father Lang Hancock was concerned his daughter may "destroy" his life's work.

Matildas striker McNamara cut down by third ACL tear

Matildas striker McNamara cut down by third ACL tear

Matildas striker McNamara cut down by third ACL tear

Matildas striker McNamara cut down by third ACL tear

Matildas striker Holly McNamara will miss the next 12 months after scans confirmed she has torn the ACL in her right knee for a second time.

Carlton's 1970 premiership star Ted Hopkins dies at 74

Carlton's 1970 premiership star Ted Hopkins dies at 74

Carlton's 1970 premiership star Ted Hopkins dies at 74

Carlton's 1970 premiership star Ted Hopkins dies at 74

Ted Hopkins, who went from being a little-known rover to a grand-final hero after booting four goals in a famous win over Collingwood in 1970, died on Monday.

Activists fight charges over foiled Woodside protest

Activists fight charges over foiled Woodside protest

Activists fight charges over foiled Woodside protest

Activists fight charges over foiled Woodside protest

Three climate activists have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit criminal damage following an attempted protest at the Woodside chief executive's home.

Sam Whiteman heroics lifts WA to victory over Redbacks

Sam Whiteman heroics lifts WA to victory over Redbacks

Sam Whiteman heroics lifts WA to victory over Redbacks

Sam Whiteman heroics lifts WA to victory over Redbacks

WA stand-in skipper Sam Whiteman has cracked an unbeaten 137 off 124 balls to lead his side to a four-wicket win over South Australia in Perth.

Rinehart children's closing court bid for mining riches

Rinehart children's closing court bid for mining riches

Rinehart children's closing court bid for mining riches

Rinehart children's closing court bid for mining riches

A court battle over iron ore riches has resumed, with billionaire Gina Rinehart's eldest children attending a hearing as their lawyer wraps up their case.

Activist who disobeyed cops over job fears convicted

Activist who disobeyed cops over job fears convicted

Activist who disobeyed cops over job fears convicted

Activist who disobeyed cops over job fears convicted

A climate activist who ignored police data access charges order over fears she would be sacked by her employer, the Australian Greens, has been convicted.

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Arrest after mother killed, daughter injured in Perth

A 25-year-old man is assisting police after leaving a Perth home where a 60-year-old woman was found dead overnight.

WA beat Redbacks in two-wicket Shield thriller

The son of a former Zimbabwe Test batsman and a gutsy tail-ender have inspired WA to a thrilling two-wicket Sheffield Shield victory over South Australia.

WA COVID surge prompts return of mask mandate

West Australia is reintroducing mask-wearing requirements in public hospitals due to a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases over the past two months.

Woodside boss still concerned about climate activists

Woodside Energy's chief executive Meg O'Neill says she is concerned by the potential threat climate activists pose after a failed protest at her family home.

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WA spends big to boost renewable energy

The Cook government will spend almost $900 million upgrading WA's main power grid and attracting renewable energy projects to the state.

WA hydrogen production hub funding as milestone reached

Front-end engineering and design has started at a hydrogen production development, as the federal government chips in $70 million to the BP Australia project.

Freo forward Jye Amiss bulks up for big crack at 2024

Jye Amiss has already been dubbed as the next Matthew Pavlich, and the 20-year-old's 2023 campaign certainly lived up to the hype.

Wildcats keep rolling with fourth straight NBL win

The Perth Wildcats have put a four-game losing streak fully behind them to now enjoy a four-match winning run with an 88-80 victory over the Cairns Taipans.

Paris injury scare as WA put the squeeze on Redbacks

South Australia hold a 107-run lead with four second-innings wickets in hand after day 2 of their Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia in Perth.

Dockers star Luke Jackson wants mate Sean Darcy to stay

AFL star Luke Jackson enjoyed a strong first season at Fremantle, and he's keen to keep improving alongside fellow big Sean Darcy.

WA hit by east coast infrastructure 'mismanagement'

Federal funding has been cut for several transport infrastructure projects in WA, with Premier Roger Cook blaming east coast mismanagement or cost overruns.

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