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How Lancaster plans to win over heartbroken Force fans

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

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

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

'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

Wildcats upset Phoenix to congest NBL top-five

Wildcats upset Phoenix to congest NBL top-five

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.

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'Threats' before explosive device discovered at rally

'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

'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.

Female teacher admits sexually abusing student aged 12

Female teacher admits sexually abusing student aged 12

Teacher Naomi Tekea Craig, 33, has pleaded guilty to a slew of offences related to the sexual abuse of a male student when he was aged 12 and 13.

Arrest death prompts police death in custody inquiry

Arrest death prompts police death in custody inquiry

The death of a man with a self-inflicted injury after being arrested by police has prompted an investigation in the officer's actions.

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Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Star veteran Steve Smith didn't end the BBL season with a trophy, but his hot form has at least given him a chance to earn a dream T20 World Cup call-up.

Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph

Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph

Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph

Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph

The Perth Scorchers have won six BBL titles from nine grand-final appearances across 15 seasons, and the team is well placed to go back-to-back next season.

We couldn't even train: tired Sixers cop dud deal

We couldn't even train: tired Sixers cop dud deal

We couldn't even train: tired Sixers cop dud deal

We couldn't even train: tired Sixers cop dud deal

A hectic travel schedule has finally caught up with the Sydney Sixers as the Perth Scorchers put their tired opponents to the sword in a one-sided decider.

Payne stars as Perth crush Sixers to snare BBL crown

Payne stars as Perth crush Sixers to snare BBL crown

Payne stars as Perth crush Sixers to snare BBL crown

Payne stars as Perth crush Sixers to snare BBL crown

David Payne starred with the ball before Mitch Marsh got the job done with the bat as the Perth Scorchers thumped the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash final.

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Milton Doyle and Jesse Edwards made sure Chris Goulding's 500th game was one to savour, the import duo starring in Melbourne United's pulsating win over Perth.

Residents brace for heavy rain as Luana heads inland

Residents brace for heavy rain as Luana heads inland

Residents brace for heavy rain as Luana heads inland

Residents brace for heavy rain as Luana heads inland

Residents of Western Australia's north coast are bracing for heavy rain as Cyclone Luana tracks inland, despite the storm running out of steam.

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

An environmental watchdog has recommended a Kimberley fracking proposal but conservationists say the decision is flawed and they'll appeal it.

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Scorchers veteran Paris in desperate bid for BBL final

Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner says his team faces a difficult decision on Joel Paris as the team attempts to win BBL title No.6.

Travel-weary Sixers aim to turn tables on Scorchers

Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques pulled out of a planned media conference on Saturday as his travel-weary side prepare for Sunday's final in Perth.

Eagles forward charged by WA police, AFL club confirms

West Coast forward Tyler Brockman is due to appear before court after being charged by WA police over an alleged assault, the AFL club has confirmed.

'Partisan warrior' farewelled after tragic death

A prominent former Labor strategist, who died after an alleged assault outside a nightclub, has been farewelled by political leaders, friends and loved ones.

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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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