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Latest news: Western Australia

Hardie key as WA chase Shield win over Tasmania

Hardie key as WA chase Shield win over Tasmania

WA have closed to within 148 runs of victory against Tasmania with six wickets in hand as Aaron Hardie spearheads the chase in their Sheffield Shield clash.

Take shelter warning as cyclone batters coastline

Take shelter warning as cyclone batters coastline

Take shelter warning as cyclone batters coastline

Take shelter warning as cyclone batters coastline

As Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensifies, residents along the coast of West Australia's Pilbara have been told to take shelter immediately.

Aussie bowler Mahli Beardman out with long-term injury

Aussie bowler Mahli Beardman out with long-term injury

Aussie bowler Mahli Beardman out with long-term injury

Aussie bowler Mahli Beardman out with long-term injury

Mahli Beardman's breakout summer has been cut short by a back injury uncovered during the Twenty20 International series against Pakistan.

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It's back to school for Ben Donaldson in World Cup bid

It's back to school for Ben Donaldson in World Cup bid

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt gave Ben Donaldson a series of clear messages last year, and the Force No.10 is determined to prove he's worthy of another call up.

Doolittle, Lual-Acuil shine as Wildcats hold off Cairns

Doolittle, Lual-Acuil shine as Wildcats hold off Cairns

Kristian Doolittle scored a season-high 32 points to steer the Perth Wildcats into fourth spot on the NBL ladder with a home win over Cairns.

Richardson shines for WA but Tasmania still in control

Richardson shines for WA but Tasmania still in control

Jhye Richardson has sent down one of the deliveries of the domestic season to give WA a glimmer of hope in their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania in Perth.

Author accused of child exploitation has bail varied

Author accused of child exploitation has bail varied

The author of Jasper Jones and other popular novels for young readers has successfully had his bail relaxed after being charged with child exploitation.

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New Rugby Sevens relegation system has players on edge

New Rugby Sevens relegation system has players on edge

New Rugby Sevens relegation system has players on edge

New Rugby Sevens relegation system has players on edge

Rugby Sevens hits Perth this weekend, but the stakes will be even higher later in the year when the new relegation system comes into play.

Manslaughter charge for Labor figure's alleged killer

Manslaughter charge for Labor figure's alleged killer

Manslaughter charge for Labor figure's alleged killer

Manslaughter charge for Labor figure's alleged killer

The man who allegedly punched and killed Labor strategist Tim Picton has faced a packed courtroom, where he was slapped with a manslaughter charge.

Silk half-century rescues Tassie before WA bats slump

Silk half-century rescues Tassie before WA bats slump

Silk half-century rescues Tassie before WA bats slump

Silk half-century rescues Tassie before WA bats slump

Tasmania struggled to 239 all out before Western Australia's batsmen slumped as 15 wickets fell on day one of the Sheffield Shield game at the WACA Ground.

Titanium tough Maddison Levi keen to defend Perth crown

Titanium tough Maddison Levi keen to defend Perth crown

Titanium tough Maddison Levi keen to defend Perth crown

Titanium tough Maddison Levi keen to defend Perth crown

The Australian women's Sevens team copped a big wake up call against New Zealand on Sunday, and they'll be aiming to turn the tables in Perth this weekend.

We want redemption: Aussies fired up for Perth Sevens

We want redemption: Aussies fired up for Perth Sevens

We want redemption: Aussies fired up for Perth Sevens

We want redemption: Aussies fired up for Perth Sevens

Australia Sevens co-captain Madison Ashby says her team were devastated by their ugly loss to NZ on Sunday and they've vowed to make amends in Perth this week.

Glory's heavy heart as Dutch club buy 'future Socceroo'

Glory's heavy heart as Dutch club buy 'future Socceroo'

Glory's heavy heart as Dutch club buy 'future Socceroo'

Glory's heavy heart as Dutch club buy 'future Socceroo'

Perth Glory football director Stan Lazaridis says he has a heavy heart after Rhys Bozinovski secured a move to the Netherlands.

Call for calm as police probe suspected murder-suicide

Call for calm as police probe suspected murder-suicide

Call for calm as police probe suspected murder-suicide

Call for calm as police probe suspected murder-suicide

As debate rages over the level of NDIS support for victims of a suspected murder-suicide, a premier has called for calm so police can investigate the tragedy.

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More charges for man accused of praising Bondi attack

A man alleged to have posted online in support of the Bondi massacre gunmen hours after the shootings has been hit with fresh weapons charges.

Kucharski nails late stunner as Glory down Auckland

Auckland have dropped from first to third on the ladder after conceding two late goals in a 2-1 loss to Perth Glory at HBF Park.

Murder-suicide described as heartbreaking by premier

A premier says the impact of a suburban double murder-suicide will ripple across his state.

Sam Kerr ready to put 'icing on cake' at home Asian Cup

Sam Kerr will be the face of the upcoming Women's Asian Cup, and the star striker is hungry to ensure the Matildas walk away with the trophy on home soil.

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Head coach spared jail for sex assault of junior player

An ex-Australian women’s indoor hockey team head coach has walked from court after she was sentenced to a community order for molesting an underage player.

Make room for me: Luke Jackson keen on Origin mid role

Fremantle have been using the summer to turn Luke Jackson into a midfield beast and the big man is eager to show his skills in the State of Origin showdown.

How Lancaster plans to win over heartbroken Force fans

Former Waratahs flyer Darby Lancaster has been copping plenty of friendly flak since arriving at the Force, but he's already eyeing a longer stay in Perth.

'It's no surprise': West Coast appoint co-captains

West Coast have appointed a second-year player at the club as co-captain, while a recruit yet to play a game for the Eagles is in their new leadership group.

Wildcats upset Phoenix to congest NBL top-five

Perth have rallied from 12 points down to beat second-placed South East Melbourne and knock on the door of the NBL's top-four on the run towards finals.

'Threats' before explosive device discovered at rally

Organisers of an Invasion Day rally say they received “several serious threats” before a man allegedly hurled an explosive device into a crowd.

'Throw the book at him': PM blasts explosives suspect

Fresh details have emerged about an explosive device thrown into a crowd of protesters as the prime minister calls for the accused to face serious consequences.

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