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Wildcats battle to subdue stubborn Hawks in Perth duel

Wildcats battle to subdue stubborn Hawks in Perth duel

Perth Wildcats have earned an important 92-87 win against the Illawarra Hawks with Kristian Doolittle playing a big part in their hard-earned HoopsFest victory.

No coach, no worries as Roar beat Glory in Perth

No coach, no worries as Roar beat Glory in Perth

No coach, no worries as Roar beat Glory in Perth

No coach, no worries as Roar beat Glory in Perth

Adam Taggart has equalled Andy Keogh's mark for most goals for Perth Glory but it was Brisbane who came away with the spoils to snap a three-match losing run.

Americans on fire as Geelong deal finals blow to Flames

Americans on fire as Geelong deal finals blow to Flames

Americans on fire as Geelong deal finals blow to Flames

Americans on fire as Geelong deal finals blow to Flames

The Sydney Flames' WNBL finals hopes are hanging by a thread after Geelong produced a dominant display to defeat the side courtesy of some American heroics.

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Wests Tigers lose another Campbelltown product

Wests Tigers lose another Campbelltown product

Luke Laulilii has signed with the NRL's new franchise Perth, the latest Campbelltown junior to exit the Wests Tigers.

Stitches, scans, broken boat before SailGP even starts

Stitches, scans, broken boat before SailGP even starts

Australian wing trimmer Iain Jensen has undergone scans on a knee injury during a chaotic lead-in to SailGP's season-opening regatta on Fremantle Harbour.

Scorchers dismiss injury concerns ahead of vital clash

Scorchers dismiss injury concerns ahead of vital clash

Perth Scorchers openers Finn Allen and Mitch Marsh both batted against the Melbourne Renegades, but did not field because of injury concerns.

Noi impresses NBA legend as Kings down Bullets in Perth

Noi impresses NBA legend as Kings down Bullets in Perth

Kouat Noi and Kendric Davis have combined for 47 points to lead the Sydney Kings to a 15-point NBL win over Brisbane in Perth.

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Wilson shoots lights out as Lynx take down Bendigo

Wilson shoots lights out as Lynx take down Bendigo

Wilson shoots lights out as Lynx take down Bendigo

Wilson shoots lights out as Lynx take down Bendigo

The race to finish in top spot on the WNBL ladder is set to go down to the wire after the Perth Lynx toppled Bendigo from first spot with an inspired comeback.

Author's novels axed after child abuse accusations

Author's novels axed after child abuse accusations

Author's novels axed after child abuse accusations

Author's novels axed after child abuse accusations

Popular novels have been axed from school reading lists and publishers have stopped promotions after an author was accused of sharing child abuse material.

Acclaimed author in court over child abuse material

Acclaimed author in court over child abuse material

Acclaimed author in court over child abuse material

Acclaimed author in court over child abuse material

The author of Jasper Jones and numerous other popular novels for young readers has faced court after he was allegedly caught with child abuse material.

Newest SailGP recruit helped deny Aussies $3m

Newest SailGP recruit helped deny Aussies $3m

Newest SailGP recruit helped deny Aussies $3m

Newest SailGP recruit helped deny Aussies $3m

Iain Jensen insists there are no grudges after joining the Australian SailGP team from the boat that denied them victory in the league's $3m grand final.

Eddy shines, Jayco AlUla left rueing men's road race

Eddy shines, Jayco AlUla left rueing men's road race

Eddy shines, Jayco AlUla left rueing men's road race

Eddy shines, Jayco AlUla left rueing men's road race

While Patrick Eddy deserved to win the men's elite road race at the Australian championships, Jayco AlUla's tactics late in the race raised eyebrows.

Eddy defies odds to win Australian road race crown

Eddy defies odds to win Australian road race crown

Eddy defies odds to win Australian road race crown

Eddy defies odds to win Australian road race crown

Pat Eddy has won the Australian elite men's road race title, defying the might of Jayco AlUla and sending a strong message to his old team.

It's tee time as McKinney salutes in style in the west

It's tee time as McKinney salutes in style in the west

It's tee time as McKinney salutes in style in the west

It's tee time as McKinney salutes in style in the west

Australian golfer Connor McKinney has warmed up for his maiden DP World Tour campaign with a first professional win on home soil.

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Coupland claims Australian road race cycling crown

Local cyclist Mackenzie Coupland has ridden superbly to win the Australian elite road race title for the first time, aged just 20.

Legal threat not a concern for Mariners coach Moon

The ugly New Year's Eve stoush between Brisbane and Central Coast could still end up having legal ramifications, but Mariners coach Warren Moon isn't worried.

Wildcats won't be pushed in NBL point guard pursuit

Mason Jones' sacking, David Duke Jr's injury and Jaron Rillie's hamstring woes have left Perth Wildcats without a point guard - and with a big decision to make.

Lawrence nabs Olimpico stunner as Glory thrash Mariners

Just two weeks after his hat-trick against Melbourne City, Perth Glory's Welsh star Tom Lawrence has produced another magical display to sink Central Coast.

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Maley magic powers Perth to clean sweep over Adelaide

The Perth Lynx have continued their dominance over the Adelaide Lightning, with Anneli Maley providing the fireworks to power her side to victory.

'Game theory': Vine out to crack road nationals code

After his strong ride in the time trial, Jay Vine has proved he is one of the riders to beat in Sunday's Australian road cycling championships road race.

'The reason I'm here': Ruby aiming for road race double

Two years after winning the criterium and road race at the Australian championships, Ruby Roseman-Gannon is aiming for the double again.

Ruby a gem, Plowright wins first national criterium

Ruby Roseman-Gannon has won her third Australian criterium title, and Jensen Plowright beat Sam Welsford to claim his first.

'It's perfect': Tasmanian shines with time trial win

Young Tasmanian Felicity Wilson-Haffenden overcame a crash in training to win her first Australian senior time trial championship.

Vine, rising star claim time trials at road nationals

Jay Vine has dominated the men's event and Felicity Wilson-Haffenden has upset reigning champion Brodie Chapman to claim the Australian elite time trial crowns.

Public warning after woman shot at outback property

Tactical police are searching for a man who fled in a ute after a woman was shot during an altercation at a property in a remote region.

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