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'A privilege': Thousands of new citizens call Aust home

'A privilege': Thousands of new citizens call Aust home

Ceremonies around the nation have been officially welcoming more than 22,000 people as Australia's newest citizens.

Hawks rebound in style with road win at the Wildcats

Hawks rebound in style with road win at the Wildcats

Hawks rebound in style with road win at the Wildcats

Hawks rebound in style with road win at the Wildcats

The Illawarra Hawks have snapped their losing streak to reignite their NBL playoff aspirations, beating the on-fire Perth Wildcats 95-77 at RAC Arena.

Murder charge after man's body found in home

Murder charge after man's body found in home

Murder charge after man's body found in home

Murder charge after man's body found in home

Police have charged a 53-year-old man with murder after the body of a 49-year-old man known to him was discovered at a home in Western Australia.

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Perth 'bubble' to test Olympics-bound sevens squads

Perth 'bubble' to test Olympics-bound sevens squads

Australia's men's and women's rugby sevens teams will fine-tune their preparations for July's Olympics when the world series visits Perth.

West Coast's Allen urges No.1 pick to continue shining

West Coast's Allen urges No.1 pick to continue shining

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen is urging No.1 draft pick Harley Reid to continue to show his flair while also being impressed by the pre-season of a veteran.

'Idiotic' outback gold ore stealing ring busted

'Idiotic' outback gold ore stealing ring busted

More than a dozen bikies face charges after police swooped on an outback gold ore heist involving a suburban home being used as a processing facility.

Levi sisters target Sevens impact in Perth

Levi sisters target Sevens impact in Perth

Australia superstar Maddison Levi will come out firing after serving a three-match ban in the early stages of the Perth Sevens, her younger sister Teagan says.

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Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout

Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout

Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout

Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout

Lloyd Pope has taken four wickets and fellow leg-spinner Cameron Boyce three to help Adelaide upset Perth in their BBL knockout clash at Optus Stadium.

Cotton and Wildcats make it five straight wins in NBL

Cotton and Wildcats make it five straight wins in NBL

Cotton and Wildcats make it five straight wins in NBL

Cotton and Wildcats make it five straight wins in NBL

Bryce Cotton has demonstrated his full range of talent as the Perth Wildcats fired to thump Brisbane Bullets 118-86 at their RAC Arena home.

WA swelters with the Pilbara forecast to reach 50C

WA swelters with the Pilbara forecast to reach 50C

WA swelters with the Pilbara forecast to reach 50C

WA swelters with the Pilbara forecast to reach 50C

Extreme and severe heatwave warnings have been issued for large parts of Western Australia, with some areas expected to reach 50C.

Pro-Palestinian unionists to picket Israeli ship

Pro-Palestinian unionists to picket Israeli ship

Pro-Palestinian unionists to picket Israeli ship

Pro-Palestinian unionists to picket Israeli ship

A group of unionists are planning to halt an Israeli ship at a West Australian port in an effort to support Palestinian people

Hutchison to inspire in Perth sevens injury return

Hutchison to inspire in Perth sevens injury return

Hutchison to inspire in Perth sevens injury return

Hutchison to inspire in Perth sevens injury return

Henry Hutchison will return for Australia's men's sevens team after a year out with a knee injury while Heidi Dennis will debut in Perth for the unbeaten women.

WA penguin population feeling the heat

WA penguin population feeling the heat

WA penguin population feeling the heat

WA penguin population feeling the heat

The health of little penguins inhabiting Western Australia's coastline is at risk due to warmer sea temperatures.

Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

The Sixers suffered a 4-5 collapse before skipper Moises Henriques saved the day, lifting them to a rare win over the Scorchers in Perth with a 20-ball 47.

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Eagles forward Ryan to miss start of AFL season

West Coast forward Liam Ryan will miss the start of the AFL season after undergoing surgery on a damaged hamstring tendon.

Australian scientists help solve mysteries about life

Researchers have used ancient fossils of sea creatures to determine exactly when the complex life forms first developed hundreds of millions of years ago.

More homes destroyed as hot winds fan bushfire threat

Unfavourable conditions are threatening containment lines after firefighters contained bushfires that have destroyed two homes north of Perth.

Twiggy attacks Woodside's 'death race' gas project

Australia's second richest person, mining magnate Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest, has renewed his attack on the fossil fuel industry and Woodside Energy.

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Lives and homes threatened as bushfires tear through WA

Bushfires in Western Australia have flared in lingering heatwave conditions as firefighters battle to save homes and lives north of Perth.

Cotton's king - but Webster is Wildcats' secret weapon

Bryce Cotton is grabbing the headlines en route to a fourth MVP crown, but Tai Webster may be the most important part of the Perth Wildcats' championship push.

Cotton, Wildcats keep winning run over Creek's Phoenix

Bryce Cotton and Mitch Creek were spectacular for their respective teams in Perth Wildcats' 100-79 NBL win over South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Scorchers fight back for vital BBL win against Brisbane

Stunning bowling from AJ Tye and Lance Morris has helped the Perth Scorchers overcome the Brisbane Heat by 35 runs at Optus Stadium.

RAAF base among areas under fire threat north of Perth

Several fires have broken out north of Perth including near the entrance to a Defence site and on the outskirts of a regional wheatbelt town.

APL transfer embargo scuppers Stajcic plans for Glory

Alen Stajcic says Perth Glory have been hamstrung by an edict from the APL forbidding them from strengthening their squad in January.

Owners fined, banned for neglecting dog's allergies

A FIFO worker and his wife can keep their cats but have been handed fines after their dog was found in decrepit conditions.

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