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From dust bin to Perth board: Cumins back with Bears

From dust bin to Perth board: Cumins back with Bears

West Australian businessman Peter Cumins has been appointed to the Perth Bears' inaugural board, nine months after having his bid for NRL expansion rejected.

'They're monsters': teen's murderers get life in prison

'They're monsters': teen's murderers get life in prison

'They're monsters': teen's murderers get life in prison

'They're monsters': teen's murderers get life in prison

The mother of a murdered Indigenous boy says her son's killers are "monsters", after the man who delivered the fatal blows was jailed for at least 22 years.

Dockers tell Darcy to prepare for less game time

Dockers tell Darcy to prepare for less game time

Dockers tell Darcy to prepare for less game time

Dockers tell Darcy to prepare for less game time

Fremantle will continue on with their two-ruckmen experiment, but Luke Jackson is still going to be given a licence to thrill in a variety of roles.

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Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution

Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution

A former police officer who rammed a car while on duty then allegedly lied about the incident has been recommended for prosecution by a corruption watchdog.

'I have enough on my plate': Lions won't take the bait

'I have enough on my plate': Lions won't take the bait

The British and Irish Lions kick off their Australian tour on Saturday when they take on the Western Force, and coach Andy Farrell is keeping a laser focus.

Stranded cruise passengers rescued from remote island

Stranded cruise passengers rescued from remote island

All passengers and guides have been rescued after becoming marooned when a low tide caught them unawares on a tour off a remote island in northern Australia.

Error-riddled Matildas not a concern: Montemurro

Error-riddled Matildas not a concern: Montemurro

Slovenia have unleashed a whopping 20 shots in Joe Montemurro's first game in charge of the Matildas, but Australia still escaped with a 3-0 win.

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McNamara ends goal drought to help save sloppy Matildas

McNamara ends goal drought to help save sloppy Matildas

McNamara ends goal drought to help save sloppy Matildas

McNamara ends goal drought to help save sloppy Matildas

Holly McNamara has broken her international goal drought to help lead the Matildas to a 3-0 win over Slovenia at HBF Park.

Debutants galore as Lions change it up for Force battle

Debutants galore as Lions change it up for Force battle

Debutants galore as Lions change it up for Force battle

Debutants galore as Lions change it up for Force battle

The British & Irish Lions have overhauled their starting line-up for the clash with the Western Force as they look to give plenty of new players a crack.

Teen's mum says heinous murder left community in fear

Teen's mum says heinous murder left community in fear

Teen's mum says heinous murder left community in fear

Teen's mum says heinous murder left community in fear

An Indigenous high school student's racist murder has "torn at the fabric of society" and left a community fearing for its children, the victim's mother says.

England players driven by 'humbling' loss to Wallabies

England players driven by 'humbling' loss to Wallabies

England players driven by 'humbling' loss to Wallabies

England players driven by 'humbling' loss to Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions will kick off their Australian tour against the Western Force on Saturday, and they've already got plenty of motivation.

Optimism builds at Eagles despite ugly win-loss column

Optimism builds at Eagles despite ugly win-loss column

Optimism builds at Eagles despite ugly win-loss column

Optimism builds at Eagles despite ugly win-loss column

West Coast face an uphill battle to avoid this year's wooden spoon, but former Tiger Liam Baker is optimistic about what lies ahead for his new club.

Watchdog clears police investigation, probes misconduct

Watchdog clears police investigation, probes misconduct

Watchdog clears police investigation, probes misconduct

Watchdog clears police investigation, probes misconduct

A corruption watchdog has cleared police over an investigation into events before a double murder and launched a misconduct probe over the killer's gun licence.

Another Matildas star out as Montemurro era begins

Another Matildas star out as Montemurro era begins

Another Matildas star out as Montemurro era begins

Another Matildas star out as Montemurro era begins

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro will lead the side for the first time in Thursday night's clash with Slovenia in Perth, but he'll be missing a host of stars.

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Brother v brother as Lions brace for tough Force battle

The British & Irish Lions will be aiming to bounce back from their loss to Argentina with a bang when they take on the Western Force in Perth.

Eagles eye Daicos tag as coach backs role's resurgence

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter notes tagging is becoming more prevalent in the AFL but is no certainty to send one of his own to Collingwood gun Nick Daicos.

Bad news for Melbourne clubs as Dockers lock away star

Murphy Reid is already taking the AFL by storm, and Victorian clubs hoping to lure him home have been delivered a dose of bad news.

Sam Kerr links up with Matildas in pleasant surprise

Mystery still surrounds exactly when Sam Kerr will be able to play again, but she will at least be back in the Matildas fold at training this week.

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Lowly-ranked Wallabies find a friend in the Lions' den

The Wallabies sit a lowly eighth in the world rankings, but the British and Irish Lions are wary of the proud sporting nation.

Matildas already singing to the Montemurro tune

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro will be missing many of his biggest stars when he attempts to implement a new game plan in clashes with Slovenia and Panama.

Rugby Australia warned: Release your Wallabies, or else

The British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia amid concern their tour matches may be against opponents missing several star Wallabies.

Knights star hospitalised with lacerated kidney

Newcastle are set for a change to their halves, with five-eighth Fletcher Sharpe to remain behind in Perth with a lacerated kidney.

Knights score late to sink Dolphins as Bostock injured

Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga had a blinder to inspire a 26-20 win over the Dolphins, with Knights forward Brodie Jones scoring the match-winner at the death.

Fresh faces: Montemurro unveils new-look Matildas squad

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has opened the door for A-League Women stars to push their case in the national team ahead of the 2026 Asian Cup.

Perth plots to host AFL State of Origin comeback

Western Australia's government wants to host the return of an AFL State of Origin game as soon as next year.

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