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Killer who cut off ankle monitor back in police custody

Killer who cut off ankle monitor back in police custody

A convicted rapist and killer is back in police custody after the 55-year-old high-risk offender allegedly cut off an ankle monitor.

United defence too much for Wildcats in NBL

United defence too much for Wildcats in NBL

United defence too much for Wildcats in NBL

United defence too much for Wildcats in NBL

Melbourne United's ferocious defence earned them an 88-81 win against the Perth Wildcats with Ian Clark and Chris Goulding combining for eight threes.

Sandpaper saga in the past as Bancroft eyes Test return

Sandpaper saga in the past as Bancroft eyes Test return

Sandpaper saga in the past as Bancroft eyes Test return

Sandpaper saga in the past as Bancroft eyes Test return

Cameron Bancroft has been the king of Sheffield Shield ranks over the past year, and he hopes the hot form will lead to an Australian Test recall.

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Demons fall short in bid to nab star Geelong spearhead

Demons fall short in bid to nab star Geelong spearhead

Geelong veteran Tom Hawkins has the chance to break the club's games-played record after signing a one-year contract extension.

Rapist and killer cuts off ankle monitor, on the run

Rapist and killer cuts off ankle monitor, on the run

Police are urgently hunting for a convicted rapist and killer after the 55-year-old high-risk offender allegedly cut off an ankle monitor.

Indigenous boy fighting for life after custody incident

Indigenous boy fighting for life after custody incident

A 16-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after he was found unresponsive in his cell at the Unit 18 detention facility in Western Australia.

No charges or fines for WA's wayward radioactive pill

No charges or fines for WA's wayward radioactive pill

A months-long investigation into the disappearance of a radioactive mining capsule in outback WA has concluded with no charges or fines laid.

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Matildas make two changes for Olympic qualifiers

Matildas make two changes for Olympic qualifiers

Matildas make two changes for Olympic qualifiers

Matildas make two changes for Olympic qualifiers

The Matildas will carry a largely unchanged squad into the start of their Olympic qualifying campaign, a triple-header against Iran, the Philippines and Taiwan.

Glory to use priceless advantage in ALW finals push

Glory to use priceless advantage in ALW finals push

Glory to use priceless advantage in ALW finals push

Glory to use priceless advantage in ALW finals push

Perth Glory will be aided by a pair of Philippines stars as they attempt to snare an A-League Women's finals berth this season.

Injured Mustafa Amini overlooked for Glory captaincy

Injured Mustafa Amini overlooked for Glory captaincy

Injured Mustafa Amini overlooked for Glory captaincy

Injured Mustafa Amini overlooked for Glory captaincy

Striker Adam Taggart and defender Mark Beevers have been announced as Perth Glory's new co-captains for the upcoming ALM season, replacing Mustafa Amini.

Three people killed in outback chemical crash inferno

Three people killed in outback chemical crash inferno

Three people killed in outback chemical crash inferno

Three people killed in outback chemical crash inferno

A truck carrying ammonium nitrate and a car have been incinerated in a fiery crash in outback WA, with at least three people killed.

Newly appointed WA Rebel bikie boss dies in police cell

Newly appointed WA Rebel bikie boss dies in police cell

Newly appointed WA Rebel bikie boss dies in police cell

Newly appointed WA Rebel bikie boss dies in police cell

Outlaw motorcycle boss Jamie Ginn has died in a police watch house in Western Australia, after being arrested on drug and firearm charges.

Luke Shuey joins West Coast's reshuffled coaching ranks

Luke Shuey joins West Coast's reshuffled coaching ranks

Luke Shuey joins West Coast's reshuffled coaching ranks

Luke Shuey joins West Coast's reshuffled coaching ranks

West Coast have implemented a coaching reshuffle following last season's wooden-spoon campaign, with former captain Luke Shuey the freshest face.

Jhye Richardson in hot return as WA crush Victoria

Jhye Richardson in hot return as WA crush Victoria

Jhye Richardson in hot return as WA crush Victoria

Jhye Richardson in hot return as WA crush Victoria

WA's unbeaten start to their one-day cup title defence has continued after Jason Behrendorff and Jhye Richardson starred in a six -wicket win over Victoria.

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Riddell, Garner on song as North crush Dockers in AFLW

Tahlia Randall kicked five goals as Ash Riddell and Jasmine Garner ran riot in the midfield to orchestrate North Melbourne's 45-point AFLW win over Fremantle.

WA thump Victoria by an innings in Shield blowout

Cameron Bancroft followed his century with a match-turning catch as Corey Rocchiccioli spun Western Australia to an innings win over Victoria in the Shield.

Sarr fires late as Wildcats down 36ers in NBL

Two huge late three-pointers from NBL Next Star Alex Sarr has been enough for the Perth Wildcats to beat the Adelaide 36ers 82-75.

WA need seven wickets for shield victory over Victoria

Spinner Corey Rocchiccioli wrecked Victoria's resistance with two strikes in the shadows of stumps to put WA well on top after day 3 of their shield match.

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Investigator loses appeal bid in Rayney defamation case

A forensic investigator has lost an appeal bid after defaming former Perth barrister Lloyd Rayney by implying he murdered his wife.

Bancroft scores Shield ton in timely Test reminder

Cameron Bancroft scored a century as Western Australia took control against Victoria on day two of their Sheffield Shield game in Perth.

Fierce court battle for Hancock mining riches reignites

A court battle over iron ore riches has resumed, as billionaire Gina Rinehart defends her fortune amid a legal dispute over her mining pioneer father's legacy.

Murder accused faces court over body in burnt-out car

A 19-year-old man found naked and acting erratically on a boat has faced a Perth court for murder after human remains were found in a burnt-out car.

Pilots return to work, wage talks with Qantas to resume

Hundreds of pilots have gone back to work in WA after a 24-hour strike as Qantas subsidiary Network Aviation agrees to resume wage negotiations.

Victoria batsman Pucovski in smooth first-class return

Will Pucovski has made a composed return to first-class cricket with a solid innings for Victoria against Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield.

Hospital rape charge dropped for victim's mental health

Prosecutors dropped charges against a 13-year-old boy accused of raping a fellow patient in a Perth hospital over fears for his alleged victim's mental health.

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