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WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V

WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V

West Coast legend Glen Jakovich expects Western Australia to take the fight to Victoria when State of Origin football returns to the AFL calendar.

Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog

Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog

Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog

Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog

Fremantle have improved their AFLW western derby record to 8-0 after edging West Coast in atrocious conditions at Fremantle Oval.

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

As Australia finds itself transitioning to renewables, those in remote communities are finding ways to lead the charge toward clean energy on Country.

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Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

State health ministers have put their federal counterpart on blast over a major shortage of aged care beds, which is clogging up the nation's hospital system.

Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks

Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks

Sam Day has been squeezed out of Brisbane's side for Saturday's QClash semi-final after the Lions opted to recall Oscar McInerney.

Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it

Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it

Fremantle have ruled out making a play for Lachie Neale, and insist star ruckman Luke Jackson never asked to leave the club.

Sam Kerr's lengthy lay-off even worried family

Sam Kerr's lengthy lay-off even worried family

Matildas star Sam Kerr has finally recovered from her knee reconstruction and will be the face of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup when it hits Australian shores.

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Dockers, Eagles brace for 'the biggest' AFLW derby yet

Dockers, Eagles brace for 'the biggest' AFLW derby yet

Dockers, Eagles brace for 'the biggest' AFLW derby yet

Dockers, Eagles brace for 'the biggest' AFLW derby yet

Fremantle are in a world of pain following three consecutive defeats, but they will still start as slight favourites when they host arch-rivals West Coast.

Dockers retain Erasmus but two others want out

Dockers retain Erasmus but two others want out

Dockers retain Erasmus but two others want out

Dockers retain Erasmus but two others want out

Emerging midfield star Neil Erasmus has turned down interest from cross-town rivals West Coast to extend his stay at Fremantle until the end of 2028.

Huge legal bill for Higgins as settlement plan revealed

Huge legal bill for Higgins as settlement plan revealed

Huge legal bill for Higgins as settlement plan revealed

Huge legal bill for Higgins as settlement plan revealed

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has been ordered to pay 80 per cent of former senator Linda Reynolds' legal costs after losing a defamation case.

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

Almost $3 million has been awarded to a man in a landmark case after he was repeatedly sexually abused as a child in a state's care.

Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Activists are demanding to have their say on a state's controversial proposed laws to criminalise the glorification of illegal activity on social media.

Wildcats lock in final import for NBL title shot

Wildcats lock in final import for NBL title shot

Wildcats lock in final import for NBL title shot

Wildcats lock in final import for NBL title shot

American guard Mason Jones has joined the Perth Wildcats on a one-season contract, following stints in the NBA and G League.

'Rips your heart out': Dockers reveal misery over Fyfe

'Rips your heart out': Dockers reveal misery over Fyfe

'Rips your heart out': Dockers reveal misery over Fyfe

'Rips your heart out': Dockers reveal misery over Fyfe

Fremantle players were left crushed after their one-point loss to Gold Coast officially ended the glittering career of Nat Fyfe.

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Life's a breeze as Daisy's Eagles down Port

West Coast have improved their record to 3-1 after producing a five-goal final-quarter blitz to beat Port Adelaide by 19 points in Perth.

'Fine them $10,000': Longmuir wants AFL to end staging

Cam Rayner's flop against Geelong has thrust the topic of staging for free kicks back into the spotlight, and Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has a quick fix.

Time to knock Big Brother off Gabba perch: Hardwick

Gold Coast have lost their past 10 games at the Gabba, but they are confident they can buck history in the QClash semi-final against Brisbane.

Dockers have five or six more cracks at the flag: Fyfe

Fremantle great Nat Fyfe says he was left feeling numb after his AFL career was brought to a close in a heartbreaking one-point loss to Gold Coast.

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Hard to Swallow: Dockers sunk late by Suns in thriller

Gold Coast will take on Brisbane in a blockbuster QClash semi-final at the Gabba after kicking a late behind to sink Fremantle by one point in Perth.

'Amazing what happens when valued': Suns' missing piece

John Noble has a complicated relationship with AFL finals but still played enough of them to be a source of wisdom this week for Suns teammates.

'Illusionist' businessman guilty of defrauding millions

A businessman, who defrauded would-be investors of more than $34 million, is behind bars awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of scores of charges.

'It's bulldust': Dockers doing it for Longmuir

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has been heavily criticised across the season, but his players say they are right behind him through thick and thin.

Wildcats veteran's diet tweak key to NBL title bid

Perth Wildcats forward Jesse Wagstaff has shed nine kilograms and feels ready for whatever coach John Rillie throws at him in his 17th NBL campaign.

Bring on the rain, Suns: Freo buoyed by final forecast

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is backing his team's on-ball brigade to get the job done against Gold Coast's "bulls" in Saturday night's elimination final.

Maverick, master coach: how Hardwick helped Suns rise

Given Damien Hardwick's AFL influences, it is little wonder that the Gold Coast coach is unafraid to speak his mind - or is so successful.

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