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Murder trial told teen hit with shopping trolley pole

Murder trial told teen hit with shopping trolley pole

A man accused of murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey told his girlfriend's mother he struck a boy with a pole, a court has heard.

Holidaying surfer presumed dead after shark mauling

Holidaying surfer presumed dead after shark mauling

Holidaying surfer presumed dead after shark mauling

Holidaying surfer presumed dead after shark mauling

Recovery operations continue after the presumed death of a surfer mauled by a shark off a remote beach as police reveal he was a holidaying with his partner.

UK rapper Young Filly to stand trial for rape, assault

UK rapper Young Filly to stand trial for rape, assault

UK rapper Young Filly to stand trial for rape, assault

UK rapper Young Filly to stand trial for rape, assault

British YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, will fight allegations that he raped and choked a woman in a Perth hotel.

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Kookas flicking ace defies injury to make final cut

Kookas flicking ace defies injury to make final cut

Kookaburras coach Mark Hager has finalised his full-time squad, with fit-again Joel Rintala among seven included in the 24-strong list.

Board found, surfer feared missing after shark sighting

Board found, surfer feared missing after shark sighting

A surfboard with bite marks has been found floating in the ocean following reports of a shark sighting and a surfer in distress at a remote beach.

'Rock bottom': Nats leader despairs at state poll loss

'Rock bottom': Nats leader despairs at state poll loss

The Liberals and Nationals should view an election wipe out like a drug addict hitting rock bottom and realise they need to change, a party leader says.

Konstas helps NSW grind out Shield draw at the WACA

Konstas helps NSW grind out Shield draw at the WACA

Sam Konstas has scored a half-century as NSW held firm to fight out a draw with Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield clash in Perth.

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'Clear mandate' as WA Labor secures emphatic third win

'Clear mandate' as WA Labor secures emphatic third win

'Clear mandate' as WA Labor secures emphatic third win

'Clear mandate' as WA Labor secures emphatic third win

Upbeat but weary after leading Labor to a third term in WA, Premier Roger Cook has reflected on his emphatic victory and the upcoming federal election.

Labor vows to fight hard after massive WA election win

Labor vows to fight hard after massive WA election win

Labor vows to fight hard after massive WA election win

Labor vows to fight hard after massive WA election win

Federal Labor is eyeing off more seats in Western Australia and has pledged to fight hard to win them after Premier Roger Cook secured a landslide victory.

Hawks coach Tatum plays down NBL referee stoush

Hawks coach Tatum plays down NBL referee stoush

Hawks coach Tatum plays down NBL referee stoush

Hawks coach Tatum plays down NBL referee stoush

Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum says he will have no problem with Vaughan Mayberry refereeing his team again, despite a recent blow-up.

Labor gain third term as Libs fall flat at poll

Labor gain third term as Libs fall flat at poll

Labor gain third term as Libs fall flat at poll

Labor gain third term as Libs fall flat at poll

Premier Roger Cook will govern in his own right after leading Labor to a third term, with the Liberals failing to make a significant dent in its vote.

Cartwright, Bancroft star as WA turn tables on NSW

Cartwright, Bancroft star as WA turn tables on NSW

Cartwright, Bancroft star as WA turn tables on NSW

Cartwright, Bancroft star as WA turn tables on NSW

Hilton Cartwright has struck an unbeaten ton and Cameron Bancroft is 85 not out as WA took the honours on day three of their Sheffield Shield clash with NSW.

Brown at the double as Glory stun Western United 3-0

Brown at the double as Glory stun Western United 3-0

Brown at the double as Glory stun Western United 3-0

Brown at the double as Glory stun Western United 3-0

Perth Glory have earned a surprise 3-0 victory over Western United in the A-League Women, thanks to a Kelli Brown double and a penalty from Susan Phonsongkham.

Patient Patterson puts NSW on top against WA

Patient Patterson puts NSW on top against WA

Patient Patterson puts NSW on top against WA

Patient Patterson puts NSW on top against WA

Star WA paceman Lance Morris has snared 4-25 but NSW batter Kurtis Patterson was the standout player on day two of the Sheffield Shield clash in Perth.

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Western Australian ALP eyes win, but may shed 11 seats

Despite two polls predicting WA Labor will win a third term in office, Premier Roger Cook says he's not taking victory for granted and the party remains humble.

Travel tweaks give Force a boost ahead of Tahs clash

The Western Force are one from one away from home this season, and they'll be aiming to snatch another road win when they face the Waratahs on Saturday.

Bird on song but Warriors keep four-peat hopes alive

Three-time defending Sheffield Shield champions Western Australia are fighting hard to remain in the finals hunt after day one in Perth against NSW.

'Nerves high' as Labor closes in on state poll victory

Labor is being universally tipped to win in Saturday's WA poll, but Premier Roger Cook says he is nervous and the contest will be tight.

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New coach McQualter details blueprint for Eagles rise

Andrew McQualter says he's demanding a tough, fast and dynamic style of play as he prepares for his first season as West Coast coach.

Labor eyes third term with $3.4b state poll cash splash

Australia's wealthiest state could spend billions of dollars on election promises if Labor is re-elected for a third term as an election draws closer.

Premier sorry for calling US Vice President 'a knob'

The WA election campaign has veered off course into international territory, with Premier Roger Cook apologising for calling the US Vice President "a knob".

UFC star Erceg out to prove he doesn't deserve bum rap

Steve Erceg is on a two-fight losing skid, but a win over former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in Mexico will thrust him back into title calculations.

Fremantle midfield star Brayshaw re-signs until 2031

Fremantle star Andrew Brayshaw has become the 16th player to commit to the Dockers until 2027 or beyond after signing a new six-year contract.

Housing and crime as parties sharpen election pitches

Labor vows to turbocharge home building and the Liberals pledge the toughest bail and parole laws in state history as the parties count down to election day.

Dockers shoot down Luke Jackson trade rumours

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Luke Jackson has told the club that he is happy and not looking to move back to Melbourne at the end of the AFL season.

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