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Gustavsson urges more investment to keep him motivated

Gustavsson urges more investment to keep him motivated

Tony Gustavsson is among the names to be linked to the coveted head coaching role with the US national women's team, but his immediate focus is on the Matildas.

Matildas play it safe with Kerr for Olympic qualifiers

Matildas play it safe with Kerr for Olympic qualifiers

Matildas play it safe with Kerr for Olympic qualifiers

Matildas play it safe with Kerr for Olympic qualifiers

Hometown hero Sam Kerr will be among the stars in action when the Matildas take on Iran, the Philippines and Taiwan in three Olympic qualifiers in Perth.

Cleo kidnap detective quits as corruption report looms

Cleo kidnap detective quits as corruption report looms

Cleo kidnap detective quits as corruption report looms

Cleo kidnap detective quits as corruption report looms

A West Australian detective who made global headlines after rescuing kidnapped child Cleo Smith has resigned from police force ahead of a corruption report.

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NDIS watchdog probes alleged murder in disability home

NDIS watchdog probes alleged murder in disability home

A man has been charged with murder and the NDIS Commission has launched an internal investigation over an alleged attack at a group home in WA.

Shark fishing banned from Perth's metropolitan beaches

Shark fishing banned from Perth's metropolitan beaches

The WA government has imposed a ban on fishing for sharks at Perth beaches amid concerns it puts swimmers at increased risk of attack by the predators.

Prior quits as Eagles coach after AFLW controversy

Prior quits as Eagles coach after AFLW controversy

Less than a fortnight after lashing out at the AFL on season fixtures, Michael Prior has stepped down from his role as West Coast AFLW coach.

Bushfire controlled in Perth's Kings Park

Bushfire controlled in Perth's Kings Park

Bushfires that threatened homes around Perth's Kings Park have been brought under control, with police treating the blazes as suspicious.

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Arson investigated as bushfire burns in Kings Park

Arson investigated as bushfire burns in Kings Park

Arson investigated as bushfire burns in Kings Park

Arson investigated as bushfire burns in Kings Park

Perth residents have been warned to close their doors and windows as firefighters battle a blaze in Kings Park, with the arson squad investigating.

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter shrugs off online abuse

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter shrugs off online abuse

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter shrugs off online abuse

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter shrugs off online abuse

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter has shrugged off being the target of online abuse after Australia's semi-final loss at the Women's World Cup.

Matildas fever hits Perth ahead of Olympic qualifiers

Matildas fever hits Perth ahead of Olympic qualifiers

Matildas fever hits Perth ahead of Olympic qualifiers

Matildas fever hits Perth ahead of Olympic qualifiers

The Matildas will be aiming to take the next step towards booking a spot for the Paris Olympics when they take on Iran, Taiwan and the Philippines in Perth.

Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd 'let down': WA premier

Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd 'let down': WA premier

Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd 'let down': WA premier

Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd 'let down': WA premier

The death of an Indigenous teenager who self-harmed while in custody has reignited calls for improvement and change in the justice system.

Inspector queries expansion of maximum security prison

Inspector queries expansion of maximum security prison

Inspector queries expansion of maximum security prison

Inspector queries expansion of maximum security prison

The expansion of a maximum security prison has been questioned after a report found insufficient resources and lagging infrastructure were undermining safety.

Bushfire threat to homes in Perth's west downgraded

Bushfire threat to homes in Perth's west downgraded

Bushfire threat to homes in Perth's west downgraded

Bushfire threat to homes in Perth's west downgraded

A bushfire burning in parkland in Perth's west has been downgraded after earlier warnings that homes could be in danger.

Glory wait on scans for Aaron McEneff's calf injury

Glory wait on scans for Aaron McEneff's calf injury

Glory wait on scans for Aaron McEneff's calf injury

Glory wait on scans for Aaron McEneff's calf injury

Perth Glory speedster Salim Khelifi could return to action this week but Aaron McEneff faces a stint on the sidelines.

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Jets snatch 2-2 draw with Glory after injury-time drama

Perth Glory striker Adam Taggart scored after just 60 seconds but his team were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against Newcastle.

Dockers spoil Saints finals hopes with AFLW win

Fremantle have handed St Kilda their first loss since round three after claiming a confident 24-point win.

Glory striker Ivanovic keen to play key role in new era

Perth Glory will play their first A-League Men game under new coach Alen Stajcic in Sunday's home clash with the Newcastle Jets.

Scientists detect most distant fast radio burst ever

Astronomers in WA have detected a burst of fast radio waves eight billion light-years from Earth as powerful as the sun's total emission over 30 years.

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'Our boy deserved a future': Indigenous teen's family

The death of an Indigenous teenager in a prison cell has been described as preventable, as pressure mounts to close the controversial high-security facility.

New Glory A-League ownership deal eases player fears

Perth Glory will enter the A-League Men season on a high after securing new owners to replace the departed Tony Sage.

WA premier 'disappointed' Alcoa could close refinery

Western Australia's premier is "disappointed" US giant Alcoa told investors it could close an alumina refinery near Perth after assuring government it wouldn't.

Bombers star Dylan Shiel undergoes foot surgery

Dylan Shield will be off his feet for a few weeks after the star Essendon midfielder underwent foot surgery on Thursday.

Tasmania hold on for draw against Western Australia

Tasmania have held on for a draw in a tense final day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia, after the match sprung to life in the afternoon.

Chevron workers endorse agreements, strike averted

Chevron workers in West Australian gas plants have approved a series of draft enterprise agreements rather than go ahead with a planned strike.

WA heritage laws a step closer to being axed

WA's controversial 2021 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act is likely to be officially repealed in November.

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