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It was a shock: Eagles digest heavy pre-season loss

It was a shock: Eagles digest heavy pre-season loss

West Coast are set to unleash three debutants and a host of other new faces in their season opener, but they are still digesting a thumping pre-season loss.

Aussies earn silver and bronze at Cycling World Cup

Aussies earn silver and bronze at Cycling World Cup

Aussies earn silver and bronze at Cycling World Cup

Aussies earn silver and bronze at Cycling World Cup

Australia has earned a silver and bronze medal on day two of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup event in Perth.

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

International Women's Day is being marked as a call to balance the scales and ensure all women and girls have fair and inclusive access to justice.

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Aussie women want Healy promotion for Test farewell

Aussie women want Healy promotion for Test farewell

Alyssa Healy's international career is set to come to a close on Sunday, and her teammates want to see her bat for one final time in the Test arena.

Japan blow India away in Women’s Asian Cup thrashing

Japan blow India away in Women’s Asian Cup thrashing

Japan have sent an ominous warning to their Women’s Asian Cup rivals, tuning up their shooting boots with an 11-0 thrashing of India in Perth.

Perry cements her greatness as Sutherland tons up

Perry cements her greatness as Sutherland tons up

India have slumped to 6-105 in their second innings - still requiring a further 20 runs to make Australia bat again - in the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground.

Perth crush Melbourne to book NBL semis berth

Perth crush Melbourne to book NBL semis berth

Jo Lual-Acuil Jr and Kristian Doolittle combined for 52 points as Perth Wildcats booked a semi-final date with Sydney Kings by thumping Melbourne United.

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Aussie cyclists win four medals in Perth World Cup meet

Aussie cyclists win four medals in Perth World Cup meet

Aussie cyclists win four medals in Perth World Cup meet

Aussie cyclists win four medals in Perth World Cup meet

Thomas Cornish has picked up a gold and silver on the opening day of the track World Cup meeting in Perth as Australia's cyclists won four medals in total.

The Aussie cricket heroine who 'everyone dreams to be'

The Aussie cricket heroine who 'everyone dreams to be'

The Aussie cricket heroine who 'everyone dreams to be'

The Aussie cricket heroine who 'everyone dreams to be'

Allrounder Annabel Sutherland has produced a standout day-one display in the Test match with India, drawing a huge compliment from an admiring teammate.

Healy out cheaply as pink ball swings wildly in Perth

Healy out cheaply as pink ball swings wildly in Perth

Healy out cheaply as pink ball swings wildly in Perth

Healy out cheaply as pink ball swings wildly in Perth

Annabel Sutherland and debutant Lucy Hamilton combined for seven wickets before India fought back late on day one of the pink-ball Test in Perth.

Why Force bumped 'on fire' former All Black to the wing

Why Force bumped 'on fire' former All Black to the wing

Why Force bumped 'on fire' former All Black to the wing

Why Force bumped 'on fire' former All Black to the wing

Former All Black George Bridge starred against Moana Pasifika last week, but he was surprisingly shifted to the wing for Saturday's clash with the Highlanders.

United managing injury concerns for Perth play-in test

United managing injury concerns for Perth play-in test

United managing injury concerns for Perth play-in test

United managing injury concerns for Perth play-in test

Melbourne face injury worries but coach Dean Vickerman takes confidence from a strong record in Perth heading into the NBL play-in clash with the Wildcats.

The funding tide rolls back in for Sculpture by the Sea

The funding tide rolls back in for Sculpture by the Sea

The funding tide rolls back in for Sculpture by the Sea

The funding tide rolls back in for Sculpture by the Sea

After the Perth staging of Sculpture by the Sea had to be cancelled in 2025 due to a lack of funding, the popular art event is back.

Australia face big selection calls for Healy's farewell

Australia face big selection calls for Healy's farewell

Australia face big selection calls for Healy's farewell

Australia face big selection calls for Healy's farewell

A debutant is set to be named for Australia's pink ball Test against India at the WACA, and optimism is growing veteran Ellyse Perry will be passed fit to play.

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WACA water slide on the cards for Healy's swan song

Alyssa Healy says excitement rather than sadness is her overwhelming emotion heading into her final match for Australia - a four-day Test against India.

Van Su at the double as Vietnam down India in Asian Cup

Vietnam have taken a big step towards securing a quarter-final berth at the Women's Asian Cup after defeating India 2-1 in Perth.

Favourites Japan overcome heat, plucky Taiwan in Cup

Momoko Tanikawa scored in the 61st minute to help Japan get past a determined Taiwan in 36C heat in Perth.

Labor figure's alleged killer wins bid for freedom

The man accused of punching and killing Labor strategist Tim Picton is set to be released from custody after he was granted bail for another alleged attack.

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Matildas reveal goalies' concern after untimely niggle

The Matildas were forced to unleash their fourth-choice goalkeeper in their Asian Cup opener after a rotten run of luck that's cut down three custodians.

'Monkey off my back': Kerr rejoices after drought ends

Sam Kerr's winner against the Philippines has not only kick-started the Matildas' Asian Cup lift-off but also injected fresh confidence into the great striker.

Woods inspired by coach who made 'dream come true'

Courtney Woods has declared Townsville coach Shannon Seebohm as one of the best the WNBL has seen after the Fire won the championship in Perth.

"We move on": Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win

The Matildas thrashed the Philippines 8-0 in 2023, but their Asian Cup opener was far less fruitful as Australia posted a 1-0 win via Sam Kerr's early header.

Butters sizzles as slick Port overpower Eagles

Port Adelaide tuned up for the AFL home-and-away campaign with a dominant win over West Coast in their final pre-season hit-out.

'Greatest': Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller

The Townsville Fire have won their second WNBL championship in four years after a dramatic grand final game-two victory in Perth against the Lynx.

Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener

Mystery surrounds the availability of Mackenzie Arnold and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Australia's Asian Cup opener while another player has been ruled out.

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