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Johnson extends open-water dominance with Aussie title

Johnson extends open-water dominance with Aussie title

World champion Moesha Johnson and fellow Olympian Kyle Lee have defended their 10km titles at the Australian open-water swimming championships.

Financial adviser left victims 'damaged', out of pocket

Financial adviser left victims 'damaged', out of pocket

Financial adviser left victims 'damaged', out of pocket

Financial adviser left victims 'damaged', out of pocket

A tradesman who fell victim to a financial adviser, jailed for stealing more than $1 million from clients, says he was groomed and betrayed by the felon.

Enforcer Beardman looms as major weapon in BBL final

Enforcer Beardman looms as major weapon in BBL final

Enforcer Beardman looms as major weapon in BBL final

Enforcer Beardman looms as major weapon in BBL final

The Perth Scorchers will be aiming to snare their sixth BBL title in Sunday's home final, and 20-year-old paceman Mahli Beardman looms as a major weapon.

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Teacher on sex charges 'gave birth to student's child'

Teacher on sex charges 'gave birth to student's child'

A female teacher who allegedly sexually abused a male student at a school where she taught has given birth to what police believe is the victim's child.

Coalmine bailout extended on energy security fears

Coalmine bailout extended on energy security fears

Despite pledging to end support for a debt-laden coalmine in regional Western Australia this year, the premier has relented and thrown it another lifeline.

Gutted Sixers sweat on Mitch Starc's shoulder scare

Gutted Sixers sweat on Mitch Starc's shoulder scare

The Sydney Sixers have been thrust into a must-win Challenger clash on Friday after losing to Perth, and star paceman Mitch Starc is no guarantee to play.

Fire escape Perth thriller to cement top spot

Fire escape Perth thriller to cement top spot

The Townsville Fire have secured a second gripping victory in three days as they defeated the high-flying Perth Lynx in an early WNBL finals preview.

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Scorchers crush Sixers to move into BBL decider

Scorchers crush Sixers to move into BBL decider

Scorchers crush Sixers to move into BBL decider

Scorchers crush Sixers to move into BBL decider

Mahli Beardman took 3-20 including the key scalp of Steve Smith to help Perth skittle the Sydney Sixers for 99 and book a spot in the BBL decider.

Financial advisor leaves 'groomed' retirees destitute

Financial advisor leaves 'groomed' retirees destitute

Financial advisor leaves 'groomed' retirees destitute

Financial advisor leaves 'groomed' retirees destitute

A retired couple who fell victim to a financial advisor convicted of stealing more than $1 million from clients say they were "groomed" and "ripped off".

'Deeply sad day': leaders mourn Labor figure's death

'Deeply sad day': leaders mourn Labor figure's death

'Deeply sad day': leaders mourn Labor figure's death

'Deeply sad day': leaders mourn Labor figure's death

Tributes have flowed for a prominent Labor strategist who died weeks after allegedly being assaulted outside an inner city nightclub.

Dockers recruit 'brings the noise' to ruck battle

Dockers recruit 'brings the noise' to ruck battle

Dockers recruit 'brings the noise' to ruck battle

Dockers recruit 'brings the noise' to ruck battle

Former Collingwood premiership player Mason Cox is hard to miss at his new AFL home, already vying with Sean Darcy to become Fremantle's top ruckman.

Scorchers back Super Cooper to regain batting touch

Scorchers back Super Cooper to regain batting touch

Scorchers back Super Cooper to regain batting touch

Scorchers back Super Cooper to regain batting touch

Perth will host the Sydney Sixers in a blockbuster Big Bash final and Cooper Connolly will be hoping to make a huge impact with both bat and ball.

Glenn Ashby puts farm life on pause for SailGP comeback

Glenn Ashby puts farm life on pause for SailGP comeback

Glenn Ashby puts farm life on pause for SailGP comeback

Glenn Ashby puts farm life on pause for SailGP comeback

It's been a whirlwind few days for America's Cup champion Glenn Ashby, called out of retirement by Australia's SailGP team on only a few hours' notice.

Slingsby's Aussies vow SailGP revenge on Brits

Slingsby's Aussies vow SailGP revenge on Brits

Slingsby's Aussies vow SailGP revenge on Brits

Slingsby's Aussies vow SailGP revenge on Brits

Australia have finished second in the Perth SailGP final, once again defeated by reigning champions Great Britain.

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Townsville catch fire late to edge past Capitals

Townsville captain Courtney Woods has scored 20 points to lead her side to a hard-fought nine-point win over the UC Capitals at Perth's HoopsFest.

Clark spark helps Phoenix rise high to crush Adelaide

Star Adelaide guard Bryce Cotton has scored 30 points, but South East Melbourne simply had too many weapons in an upset 19-point win in Perth.

Speed rises as Richardson swings back into beast mode

Jhye Richardson's return to fitness and form looms as a huge weapon for the ladder-leading Scorchers when they begin their finals campaign on Tuesday night.

Where is Maxwell's mojo? Stars sticking by The Big Show

Glenn Maxwell is stuck in a rut -- and he needs to regain his mojo quickly if the Melbourne Stars are to have any chance of winning this season's BBL title.

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Melbourne Utd claim steadying NBL win over JackJumpers

Melbourne United have got the steadying win they needed to retain fourth spot in the NBL with a 79-77 HoopsFest win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.

Breakers notch crucial win after Cairns coach ejected

The New Zealand Breakers have kept their NBL season alive by beating the Cairns Taipans, whose coach Adam Forde was ejected from the game.

Scorchers lock up top spot as fumbly Stars tumble

New Zealand star Finn Allen has struck 69 off 39 balls, after being dropped on 23, to lead the Perth Scorchers to a six-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars.

Kiwis 'blown away' they've been blamed for SailGP crash

Perennial SailGP heavyweights New Zealand were at the centre of high drama in the first fleet race of the globetrotting sailing league's new season.

Injury thwarts Iain Jensen's Aussie SailGP homecoming

Australia's Iain Jensen has been ruled out of the Perth SailGP due to a knee injury and may also be sidelined for the next two events.

Southside overshadow young gun to cement fourth spot

The Adelaide Lightning have fallen apart in an 82-58 drubbing by the Southside Melbourne Flyers, despite huge efforts by Dallas Loughridge and Steph Talbot.

Mayor wins $250,000 over defamatory Facebook posts

A council mayor has been awarded $250,000 after he emerged victorious from a defamation battle against a ratepayer over Facebook posts.

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