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Marsh still open to Test recall despite Shield exit

Marsh still open to Test recall despite Shield exit

Mitch Marsh has announced he will retire from Sheffield Shield at the end of the season, but has indicated he'd still be available for a Test cricket return.

'Respect' frustrates Reynolds' pursuit of Higgins' cash

'Respect' frustrates Reynolds' pursuit of Higgins' cash

'Respect' frustrates Reynolds' pursuit of Higgins' cash

'Respect' frustrates Reynolds' pursuit of Higgins' cash

A judge has reserved his decision over ex-senator Linda Reynolds' application to bankrupt Brittany Higgins after she lost a bruising defamation battle.

'Breaks my heart': mum's anguish as teen inquest ends

'Breaks my heart': mum's anguish as teen inquest ends

'Breaks my heart': mum's anguish as teen inquest ends

'Breaks my heart': mum's anguish as teen inquest ends

The mother of a teen who fatally self-harmed in custody says she understands why her son took his life after a coroner delivered his inquest findings.

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I have no memory: Bryce Cotton blown away by crazy win

I have no memory: Bryce Cotton blown away by crazy win

Adelaide have overcome a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to post a famous one-point win over the Wildcats in Bryce Cotton's emotional return to Perth.

Mountain goat or lion? A-League coach's weird job pitch

Mountain goat or lion? A-League coach's weird job pitch

Forget about Zlatan Ibrahimovic or Eric Cantona, Perth Glory interim coach Adam Griffiths has delivered a press conference for the ages that is set to go viral.

'It was like a car crash': Stajcic unloads after loss

'It was like a car crash': Stajcic unloads after loss

Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic didn't hold back after watching his side fall to a 1-0 defeat to 10-man Perth Glory.

Star comes within whisker of record as Lynx down Flyers

Star comes within whisker of record as Lynx down Flyers

The Perth Lynx have celebrated import Han Xu's first home game in style, defeating the Southside Melbourne Flyers in front of a energised crowd in the WNBL.

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Glory overcome red card for famous win over Wanderers

Glory overcome red card for famous win over Wanderers

Glory overcome red card for famous win over Wanderers

Glory overcome red card for famous win over Wanderers

Perth Glory have shot up to fourth on the ladder and posted three wins on the trot for the first time since 2021 with a 1-0 victory over Western Sydney.

Wildcats thump ladder-leading Melbourne in NBL

Wildcats thump ladder-leading Melbourne in NBL

Wildcats thump ladder-leading Melbourne in NBL

Wildcats thump ladder-leading Melbourne in NBL

Perth showed they are still a force to be reckoned with, riding a ferocious start to a clinical win against Melbourne.

'Well dressed' foreign arrivals found near outback town

'Well dressed' foreign arrivals found near outback town

'Well dressed' foreign arrivals found near outback town

'Well dressed' foreign arrivals found near outback town

Foreign nationals found near a remote Indigenous community and described as "well dressed" by a local had arrived in Australia by an unknown vessel, police say.

Fisheries shut for good to save snapper from oblivion

Fisheries shut for good to save snapper from oblivion

Fisheries shut for good to save snapper from oblivion

Fisheries shut for good to save snapper from oblivion

Pink snapper and dhufish are among severely threatened species prompting one state to permanently close commercial fishing along a vast stretch of coastline.

Blind spot theory in fatal chopper crash

Blind spot theory in fatal chopper crash

Blind spot theory in fatal chopper crash

Blind spot theory in fatal chopper crash

A blind spot may have contributed to a crash which killed two pilots in a helicopter collision during a mustering operation, an inquiry has found.

Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year

Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year

Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year

Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year

Perth have signed forwards Luke Smith and Emarly Bitungane for their maiden NRL season, after the pair debuted in Australia in 2025 before moving to England.

Devine masterclass inspires Scorchers to down Renegades

Devine masterclass inspires Scorchers to down Renegades

Devine masterclass inspires Scorchers to down Renegades

Devine masterclass inspires Scorchers to down Renegades

Perth captain Sophie Devine has smashed 40 and grabbed four wickets in the Scorchers' comfortable 30-run WBBL win against the Melbourne Renegades.

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'Desperately sad situation': farmer dies fighting blaze

A farmer who died trying to protect his property from a bushfire after flames engulfed his vehicle has been remembered as a hardworking community advocate.

Perth land a halfback and centre as first two signings

Former Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton and Englishman Harry Newman have officially become the Perth Bears' first two NRL signings for their 2027 entry.

'Ridiculous' drone flying lashed as fire destroys home

Firefightersbattling a series of out-of-control bushfires have also had to contend with unauthorised drones as detectives investigate possible arson links.

'Of course I want it': Griffiths all in on Glory job

Adam Griffiths has enjoyed an excellent start to life as an interim coach, but will it be enough to earn him the full-time role at Perth Glory?

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Residents told to evacuate as bushfire threatens homes

Multiple emergency warnings and evacuation orders are in place as an out-of-control bushfire threatens homes, with some residents told it is too late to leave.

Modest estate listed for prince accuser in court battle

Court documents suggest the estate of deceased Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre might have been worth less than half a million dollars when she died.

'It was a shock': Cox opens up on Magpies exit

New Fremantle recruit Mason Cox is excited about his upcoming chapter at the Dockers, but he hasn't quite gotten closure on his exit from Collingwood.

Perth's Ashes wicket gets full marks from ICC

The Perth pitch was not to blame for the fast-and-furious nature of the first Ashes Test, according to the International Cricket Council.

Local councillor quits over late-night strip club beer

A local councillor who tried to expense a beer at a strip club to ratepayers has resigned amid accusations he misrepresented his military service to voters.

'Violent' tradie jailed over mate's severed leg attack

A drug-fuelled demolition worker, who mowed down a colleague with his car, then attacked him with a demolition hammer, has been handed a hefty sentence.

Youth facility 'improved' despite rooftop stand-off

A youth detention centre where six inmates climbed onto a roof during a stand-off with authorities has improved in recent years, a government minister says.

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