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Weatherald gets nets help from Australia great

Weatherald gets nets help from Australia great

Jake Weatherald's chances of a Test debut in Perth were given a boost by some guest help from Australian champion Mike Hussey in the nets.

WA coach Adam Voges to step down at end of season

WA coach Adam Voges to step down at end of season

WA coach Adam Voges to step down at end of season

WA coach Adam Voges to step down at end of season

WA coach Adam Voges will quit his post at the end of the season in order to pursue opportunities in franchise cricket, but he may remain coach of the Scorchers.

'So fresh' Green ready to be unleashed with ball

'So fresh' Green ready to be unleashed with ball

'So fresh' Green ready to be unleashed with ball

'So fresh' Green ready to be unleashed with ball

Fit again after invasive back surgery, allrounder Cameron Green won't be on restricted overs as he bowls for the first time in a Test for almost two years.

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England speedster back bowling after injury scare

England speedster back bowling after injury scare

Days after suffering hamstring tightness during a warm-up game, England paceman Mark Wood has had an extended bowl in the Perth Stadium nets.

Tassie teammates in battle for one Ashes spot

Tassie teammates in battle for one Ashes spot

Teammates for Tasmania, Beau Webster and Jake Weatherald will be locked in a battle to play for Australia in the first Test of the Ashes.

Fast bowler's 'second life' towards dream Ashes debut

Fast bowler's 'second life' towards dream Ashes debut

The revelation he could be making his Test debut in the Ashes opener has come during an already tense time for South Australia quick Brendan Doggett.

Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green

Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green

One of Australia's largest mining companies will pause its plans to produce greener iron and invest $35 million in emerging local technology.

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Brook can do a Pietersen on the Aussies: Katich

Brook can do a Pietersen on the Aussies: Katich

Brook can do a Pietersen on the Aussies: Katich

Brook can do a Pietersen on the Aussies: Katich

Former Australia Test opener Simon Katich reckons Harry Brook will be England's leading run-scorer during the Ashes, and he doubts Joe Root will score a ton.

Third quarter magic helps Perth see off WNBL champions

Third quarter magic helps Perth see off WNBL champions

Third quarter magic helps Perth see off WNBL champions

Third quarter magic helps Perth see off WNBL champions

A superb team effort by the Perth Lynx has helped them recover from a disappointing loss and end the Bendigo Spirit's three-game winning streak.

Doggett 'ready to go' as Hazlewood's Test replacement

Doggett 'ready to go' as Hazlewood's Test replacement

Doggett 'ready to go' as Hazlewood's Test replacement

Doggett 'ready to go' as Hazlewood's Test replacement

Former Australia star Jason Gillespie believes Brendan Doggett, who he coached at South Australia, can make an instant impact on debut in the Ashes.

X-factor Jofra Archer primed to unleash on Aussies

X-factor Jofra Archer primed to unleash on Aussies

X-factor Jofra Archer primed to unleash on Aussies

X-factor Jofra Archer primed to unleash on Aussies

Jofra Archer put Steve Smith in a world of pain in 2019, and he's on track to get another crack at the Australian star in the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Doolittle fires late to lift Perth past Breakers

Doolittle fires late to lift Perth past Breakers

Doolittle fires late to lift Perth past Breakers

Doolittle fires late to lift Perth past Breakers

American import Kristian Doolittle produced a huge final quarter and top-scored for the Perth Wildcats in their win over the New Zealand Breakers.

Mark Wood in the clear, Pope goes Bazball crazy

Mark Wood in the clear, Pope goes Bazball crazy

Mark Wood in the clear, Pope goes Bazball crazy

Mark Wood in the clear, Pope goes Bazball crazy

Ollie Pope tuned up for the first Ashes Test with hard-hitting knocks of 100 and 90 in England's only warm up match at Lilac Hill.

Rocchiccioli stars as WA beat Qld in one-wicket stunner

Rocchiccioli stars as WA beat Qld in one-wicket stunner

Rocchiccioli stars as WA beat Qld in one-wicket stunner

Rocchiccioli stars as WA beat Qld in one-wicket stunner

Corey Rocchiccioli has followed up his four-wicket burst with a game-winning batting cameo in WA's nail-biting one-wicket victory over Queensland.

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England go Bazball but Root and Brook miss out

England star Joe Root is yet to score a Test century in Australia, and he was out for just one despite the team's strong platform in their warm-up match.

'Unhinged' Jakovich bites back at Origin rival Lyon

Offering umbrellas to the soft Vics and questioning the big-game mettle of Garry Lyon - Glenn Jakovich is having fun stirring the State of Origin pot.

'We want to belt them': Vics talk up AFL Origin revival

Victoria want to "belt" Western Australia in the AFL's first State of Origin match in 27 years, naming Marcus Bontempelli among four walk-up starts in the team.

Digital addiction specialist WA Aussie of the Year

A doctor who was instrumental in establishing the nation's first publicly-funded gaming disorder clinic has been named Australian of the Year for WA.

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England beware: Green posts important pre-Ashes knock

A timely 94 has all but rubber stamped Cameron Green's spot for the first Ashes Test against England, with his bowling also looming as a crucial weapon.

England quick suffers injury scare in Ashes warm-up

England's hopes of unleashing Mark Wood for the first Ashes Test in Perth have taken a major hit after the star veteran suffered an injury scare.

Green finds form with bat for Western Australia

Allrounder Cameron Green is in position to make a big total after making an unbeaten 49 for Western Australia, but Queensland hold the upper hand.

Stokes defends Ashes prep amid 'jam-packed' schedule

Amid criticism from Ashes greats about England's preparation, captain Ben Stokes believes his team is ideally placed to face Australia.

Renshaw plunders century, Green returns to bowling

Queensland's Matt Renshaw enhanced his Test recall claims with a century as Cameron Green had a successful return to the bowling crease for Western Australia.

Response 'far too slow' to combat algal gloom crisis

An inquiry has condemned the government response to a devastating algal bloom and called for a federal plan to tackle climate-induced ecological disasters.

Bid to have Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt stalls

Former senator Linda Reynolds' bid to bankrupt Brittany Higgins following a successful defamation case against her one-time staffer has hit a road block.

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