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More funds for Kimberley, flood rebuild to take years

More funds for Kimberley, flood rebuild to take years

The federal and WA governments have provided an extra $144 million to fund the flood recovery in the Kimberley region, which could take as long as two years.

Besieged Eagles promise strong response against Saints

Besieged Eagles promise strong response against Saints

Besieged Eagles promise strong response against Saints

Besieged Eagles promise strong response against Saints

West Coast are desperate to produce a strong display against St Kilda on Sunday to make up for last week's embarrassing 171-point loss to Sydney.

Ben Brown inclusion a boost for Melbourne vs Giants

Ben Brown inclusion a boost for Melbourne vs Giants

Ben Brown inclusion a boost for Melbourne vs Giants

Ben Brown inclusion a boost for Melbourne vs Giants

Melbourne spearhead Ben Brown has replaced youngster Jacob van Rooyen for the Demons' AFL outing with GWS in Alice Springs.

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Confusion as Aboriginal heritage laws approach start

Confusion as Aboriginal heritage laws approach start

A long-awaited revamp of Aboriginal cultural heritage laws in Western Australia is poised to begin despite community concerns.

Bulldogs searching to repeat crucial Fremantle win

Bulldogs searching to repeat crucial Fremantle win

Coach Luke Beveridge considers the Western Bulldogs' round-six away win over Fremantle their best of the season, and hopes to emulate it in the home rematch.

Man accused of murdering elderly parents heard voices

Man accused of murdering elderly parents heard voices

Robert George Dent heard voices telling him to kill his parents before he allegedly picked up a mallet and knife and murdered the couple, a court has been told.

Longer AFLW quarters to give scoring a boost

Longer AFLW quarters to give scoring a boost

Longer quarters and an interchange cap are among the new rules brought in ahead of the 2023 AFLW season.

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Family won't give up on missing mum and sibling

Family won't give up on missing mum and sibling

Family won't give up on missing mum and sibling

Family won't give up on missing mum and sibling

The children of Veronica Lockyer, who vanished in WA more than 20 years ago with their baby sister, say they'll never give up looking for the pair.

'Super-fast laser' technology could reach moon mission

'Super-fast laser' technology could reach moon mission

'Super-fast laser' technology could reach moon mission

'Super-fast laser' technology could reach moon mission

Australian scientists developing new optical technology say it will be 1000 times faster than the radio waves currently used to communicate in space.

Dockers eye redemption for Bulldogs home mauling

Dockers eye redemption for Bulldogs home mauling

Dockers eye redemption for Bulldogs home mauling

Dockers eye redemption for Bulldogs home mauling

The Western Bulldogs thumped Fremantle by 49 points in round six but Dockers coach Justin Longmuir says his charges will be a tougher proposition in the return.

Poison-spraying sensor technology to combat feral cats

Poison-spraying sensor technology to combat feral cats

Poison-spraying sensor technology to combat feral cats

Poison-spraying sensor technology to combat feral cats

A nation-first plan to combat feral cats in Western Australia will include the use of new technology to stop the animals from targeting native wildlife.

AFL not ready to hand West Coast a priority pick

AFL not ready to hand West Coast a priority pick

AFL not ready to hand West Coast a priority pick

AFL not ready to hand West Coast a priority pick

West Coast have won just three of their last 40 games, prompting discussion around whether the fallen power club deserve draft assistance from the AFL.

Customers cash in as generator pays for breaking rules

Customers cash in as generator pays for breaking rules

Customers cash in as generator pays for breaking rules

Customers cash in as generator pays for breaking rules

Thousands of WA households will be given a $28 credit on their power bill after Synergy admitted to inflating wholesale prices and agreed to pay $30 million.

Australia's ODI World Cup tilt to begin against India

Australia's ODI World Cup tilt to begin against India

Australia's ODI World Cup tilt to begin against India

Australia's ODI World Cup tilt to begin against India

A blockbuster showdown with arch-rivals India in Chennai on October 8 will launch Australia's bid to win the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

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First Eagles domino falls as Waterman career in doubt

West Coast's strength and conditioning coach will leave at the end of the season, while the AFL career of Jake Waterman is in doubt due to a medical condition.

Don't blame Adam Simpson for our failings: Shuey

The futures of West Coast coach Adam Simpson and chief executive Trevor Nisbett are up in the air following the club's season from hell.

Dockers to focus on hard ball gets, not Rory Lobb

Fremantle will avoid the temptation of roughing up Rory Lobb when they take on the Western Bulldogs in Melbourne on Saturday.

Fever aim to be road warriors to defend netball crown

The West Coast Fever will book a spot in the Super Netball grand final if they can beat the NSW Swifts in Sydney.

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Fever beat Vixens to seal Super Netball prelim berth

West Coast Fever captain Courtney Bruce has produced a stand-out display to lead her team into the Super Netball preliminary final.

Eagles have 'full faith' in Simpson, but for how long?

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is fighting for his future after his side's a 171-point AFL loss to Sydney on Saturday.

Unexpected rain band to hit northern Western Australia

An unseasonable rain band is set to impact northern Western Australia and a flood watch has been issued for the Desert and Kimberley catchments.

Essendon to play it safe with sore ruckman Sam Draper

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper will need to prove he's fully recovered from his hip injury before being able to earn an AFL recall.

Dockers coach Longmuir laughs off 'too calm' criticism

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has praised the fight of his players after they posted a 32-point win over Essendon.

Luke Jackson boots three as Dockers beat Bombers

Fremantle have banished their first-quarter blues on the way to a 32-point AFL win over Essendon in Perth.

Man on rape charges after painstaking police probe

A 51-year-old man has faced a Perth court charged with 34 offences related to sexual assaults on four women in the 1990s.

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