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Phoenix NBL coach doubles down on three-point woes

Phoenix NBL coach doubles down on three-point woes

No team in NBL history attempts more three-pointers than South East Melbourne, but the Phoenix are struggling with a horrific conversion rate from long range.

Hot Pepper stays cool as Wildcats edge the Phoenix

Hot Pepper stays cool as Wildcats edge the Phoenix

Hot Pepper stays cool as Wildcats edge the Phoenix

Hot Pepper stays cool as Wildcats edge the Phoenix

Perth trio Elijah Pepper, Kristian Doolittle and Anthony Dell'Orso have all posted 20-plus points in the Wildcats' 92-88 win over South East Melbourne Phoenix.

'Hopeless' gambler with AFL connection guilty of fraud

'Hopeless' gambler with AFL connection guilty of fraud

'Hopeless' gambler with AFL connection guilty of fraud

'Hopeless' gambler with AFL connection guilty of fraud

An addicted gambler posing as a businessman offering high-yield investments has been found guilty of scamming a couple out of $500,000 for wagering.

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Whale of a job over, rotting carcass removed from beach

Whale of a job over, rotting carcass removed from beach

A huge humpback whale that washed ashore at a popular capital city beach on Monday has been removed after attracting large crowds and circling sharks.

Cops roll out bolstered powers for weapons expo

Cops roll out bolstered powers for weapons expo

WA police will be able to search people's bags and vehicles, and roll out checkpoints and roadblocks during an international weapons expo.

'Fire in the belly': Big Docker wants to stay

'Fire in the belly': Big Docker wants to stay

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy wants to stay at the Dockers, who aren't looking at a former Magpie at this stage as a potential recruit.

Love triangle murder victim dumped in wardrobe

Love triangle murder victim dumped in wardrobe

The bloody dead body of a woman allegedly murdered by her ex-lover and a jealous boyfriend was found stuffed into a child's wardrobe, a trial has been told.

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Whale of a task to remove 31-tonne carcass from beach

Whale of a task to remove 31-tonne carcass from beach

Whale of a task to remove 31-tonne carcass from beach

Whale of a task to remove 31-tonne carcass from beach

Authorities will use an excavator to remove a stinking 31-tonne whale carcass that washed ashore at a popular capital city beach.

Pearce 'thankfully' avoids surgery on Achilles injury

Pearce 'thankfully' avoids surgery on Achilles injury

Pearce 'thankfully' avoids surgery on Achilles injury

Pearce 'thankfully' avoids surgery on Achilles injury

Fremantle have had one bit of good news as the post-mortem continues on their devastating, last-gasp grand final loss to Brisbane.

Trade me to Port: Crows forward makes shock request

Trade me to Port: Crows forward makes shock request

Trade me to Port: Crows forward makes shock request

Trade me to Port: Crows forward makes shock request

Luke Pedlar is set to become just the eighth player to feature for both of South Australia's AFL clubs after requesting a trade from the Crows to the Power.

Bizarre audition: Williams thrives as Wallabies skipper

Bizarre audition: Williams thrives as Wallabies skipper

Bizarre audition: Williams thrives as Wallabies skipper

Bizarre audition: Williams thrives as Wallabies skipper

The cool and calm leadership of Jeremy Williams has played a key role in the 11-man Wallabies holding on for a famous win over South Africa in Perth.

Eleven-man Wallabies hang on against South Africa

Eleven-man Wallabies hang on against South Africa

Eleven-man Wallabies hang on against South Africa

Eleven-man Wallabies hang on against South Africa

The Wallabies had four players sent off in seven minutes but were still able to cling on for a nerve-shredding Test win over world champions South Africa.

Perth enjoy double NBL success with win over Breakers

Perth enjoy double NBL success with win over Breakers

Perth enjoy double NBL success with win over Breakers

Perth enjoy double NBL success with win over Breakers

The Perth Wildcats have made it two wins in the space of 48 hours, overcoming an injury to their starting centre to defeat the New Zealand Breakers 97-93.

Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Springboks battle

Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Springboks battle

Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Springboks battle

Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Springboks battle

Harry Wilson says the upside of an injury to in-form Wallabies lock Josh Canham is that Lukhan Salakaia-Loto gets to start against the abrasive Springboks.

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Independent Pilbara probe after child squalor claims

Media claims that more a dozen Indigenous children were living unsupervised in a squalid home has prompted calls for new laws to better protect children.

Best in the business: Suaalii to soar on Wallabies wing

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been hailed as one of the best in the business at dealing with high balls as the Wallabies brace for a Springboks aerial barrage.

How Freo's Friday night flop inspired premiership push

Fremantle's path to premiership glory hasn't been a straightforward one, with last year's loss to their former coach Ross Lyon proving to be a turning point.

Pepper miracle bomb lifts Wildcats to thrilling NBL win

Bryce Cotton was epic in his 300th game, but Elijah Pepper proved the hero for the Perth Wildcats, landing a miracle bomb to bury the Adelaide 36ers.

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How heartfelt words and some metal ignited Freo's rise

Wharfie Time has sent fans into a spin, but it is a concept introduced by Justin Longmuir at 2025 exit interviews that has lifted Fremantle deep into September.

Wallabies brace for air and ground battle against Boks

The Wallabies will be set for an intense battle in the air and at ground level when they take on world No.1 South Africa at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Switkowski's Freo farewell reaches the grandest stage

Sam Switkowski is a chance to get the fairytale farewell when the Fremantle forward lines up in Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane at the MCG.

Forwards hold key as Wallabies shift Suaalii to wing

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to move from outside centre to wing as the Wallabies attempt to down defending World Cup champions South Africa in Perth.

Finding inner peace: Docker's intense journey to the GF

Injuries have meant the golf clubs have stayed packed away, but Hayden Young feels he is finally on the path to truly discovering himself.

Does smiling Brennan Cox hint to a late Dockers switch?

Intrigue surrounds the make-up of Fremantle's grand final team, with fit-again defender Brennan Cox all smiles as he completed training and chatted to fans.

'Stuck with me': ex-Bulldogs half explains NRL return

Toby Sexton is coming back to the NRL next year, only two seasons after he was shafted from the Bulldogs' main halves pairing.

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