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Full life of former POW marked with state farewell

Full life of former POW marked with state farewell

The streets of a state capital have been lined with people who turned out to honour one of the nation's last surviving World War II prisoners of war.

Eagles skipper Allen finding his happiness in defence

Eagles skipper Allen finding his happiness in defence

Eagles skipper Allen finding his happiness in defence

Eagles skipper Allen finding his happiness in defence

It's been a tough year for West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen, but a recent move to defence has been a breath of fresh air.

Umpires didn't notice concussed Magpie Schultz: AFL

Umpires didn't notice concussed Magpie Schultz: AFL

Umpires didn't notice concussed Magpie Schultz: AFL

Umpires didn't notice concussed Magpie Schultz: AFL

The AFL says umpires didn't see a concussed Lachie Schultz but Magpies captain Darcy Moore says it didn't feel right that the game didn't stop.

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How Perth won an 18-year battle for NRL readmission

How Perth won an 18-year battle for NRL readmission

Plans for Perth's NRL return were first hatched in 2006. There have been no shortage of highs, lows, hurdles and false dawns on the ensuing rollercoaster ride.

Kooka's 'heartbreaking' exile ends after Games shame

Kooka's 'heartbreaking' exile ends after Games shame

Tom Craig has been recalled to the Kookaburras after serving a six-month Hockey Australia ban following his arrest in Paris after the side's Olympics exit.

'They can just rot': teen's murderers face life in jail

'They can just rot': teen's murderers face life in jail

Two men convicted of murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey face life sentences after the boy was fatally bashed with a metal pole in an after-school attack.

Dockers optimistic Darcy knee injury is only minor

Dockers optimistic Darcy knee injury is only minor

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy was subbed out of his team's loss to Collingwood with a jarred knee, but he's still a chance to play against GWS next week.

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Jamie Elliott kicks six goals as Pies down Dockers

Jamie Elliott kicks six goals as Pies down Dockers

Jamie Elliott kicks six goals as Pies down Dockers

Jamie Elliott kicks six goals as Pies down Dockers

Jamie Elliott and Jack Crisp have played match-winning roles as Collingwood overcame a lopsided inside 50m count to post a brave 14-point win over Fremantle.

Justice for murdered teen Cassius as men found guilty

Justice for murdered teen Cassius as men found guilty

Justice for murdered teen Cassius as men found guilty

Justice for murdered teen Cassius as men found guilty

A murdered Indigenous teen identified his killers before he "died for absolutely nothing", his mother says after a jury found three men guilty over the death.

Perth Bears roar into NRL, bound for early success

Perth Bears roar into NRL, bound for early success

Perth Bears roar into NRL, bound for early success

Perth Bears roar into NRL, bound for early success

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says he wants the Perth Bears to have largely local players long-term, but says the North Sydney link will set them up for success in 2027.

Dockers won't swing axe after St Kilda horror show

Dockers won't swing axe after St Kilda horror show

Dockers won't swing axe after St Kilda horror show

Dockers won't swing axe after St Kilda horror show

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the Dockers have shared the blame over their horror loss to St Kilda and he has no plans of swinging the axe.

WA signs $65m deal to create new NRL franchise

WA signs $65m deal to create new NRL franchise

WA signs $65m deal to create new NRL franchise

WA signs $65m deal to create new NRL franchise

The NRL is officially expanding to Western Australia after the state government signed off on a $65.6 million deal to create the league's 18th team.

Accused killer blames stun gun for running over cop

Accused killer blames stun gun for running over cop

Accused killer blames stun gun for running over cop

Accused killer blames stun gun for running over cop

A man on trial for manslaughter after running over a policeman says the electrical surge from the officer's Taser caused him to lose control.

Comeback on hold with star Eagle Yeo to undergo surgery

Comeback on hold with star Eagle Yeo to undergo surgery

Comeback on hold with star Eagle Yeo to undergo surgery

Comeback on hold with star Eagle Yeo to undergo surgery

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is optimistic Elliot Yeo will be able to return this season despite the star midfielder needing to undergo ankle surgery.

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Gawn stars as Demons beat Eagles for third straight win

Max Gawn has steered Melbourne to another victory but Jake Melksham faces a nervous wait after being involved in an incident which left an opponent concussed.

Fever pip Lightning in Super Netball thriller

West Coast Fever made it back-to-back wins since the return of Jhaniele Fowler-Nembard with a thrilling victory over Sunshine Coast Lightning.

Teen's murder trial jury retires to deliberate verdicts

After 12 weeks of evidence from dozens of witnesses, the jury at a trial for four people accused of murdering an Indigenous teen has started deliberating.

'I'm interested': Burgess keen to coach Perth in NRL

Sam Burgess has confirmed that he is interested in becoming inaugural coach of the new NRL team based in Perth.

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Crowd pleaser Harley Reid holds the key against Demons

West Coast rising star Harley Reid tore Melbourne to shreds last year, and he'll be aiming for a repeat dose in their clash in Perth.

How Della Maddalena plans to become a UFC great

West Australian Jack Della Maddalena will fight for the UFC welterweight title when he fronts up to champion.

Fremantle's 'baby giraffe' keen to resume with Jackson

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy says he's looking forward to the return of fellow big Luke Jackson ahead of Friday night's clash with St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

I almost retired, says returning star Kurtley Beale

Veteran Wallabies back Kurtley Beale says he almost retired during his lengthy rehab from an Achilles tendon tear, but he's glad he stuck it through.

It wasn't an intervention: Eagles coach McQualter

West Coast sit bottom of AFL the ladder with a 0-7 record, but coach Andrew McQualter says a recent meeting between players and staff is already bearing fruit.

'Everyone hated me' says Eagles captain Oscar Allen

Eagles captain Oscar Allen says he has taken a step away from social media after receiving a torrent of criticism in the wake of his meeting with Sam Mitchell.

Self-defence floated at Indigenous teen's murder trial

A lawyer for one of the people accused of murdering an Indigenous teen has told a jury it could find that his client acted in self-defence when he hit the boy.

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