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Crocodile count raises concerns about swimming holes

Crocodile count raises concerns about swimming holes

Fifty years after almost being wiped out in the Top End, the number of crocodiles is raising alarms about new places the apex predator is lurking.

Wimbledon champ Rybakina stars as Kazakhstan beat Spain

Wimbledon champ Rybakina stars as Kazakhstan beat Spain

Wimbledon champ Rybakina stars as Kazakhstan beat Spain

Wimbledon champ Rybakina stars as Kazakhstan beat Spain

Kazakhstan have won their United Cup tie against Spain after posting a tense victory in a mixed doubles encounter that was decided by a match tiebreak.

Another home setback as Glory slump to Macarthur in ALM

Another home setback as Glory slump to Macarthur in ALM

Another home setback as Glory slump to Macarthur in ALM

Another home setback as Glory slump to Macarthur in ALM

A potentially serious knee injury to David Williams had added to Perth Glory’s misery as the ALM strugglers fell to a home defeat to Macarthur

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Aus Open heartbreak still a fond memory for Tsitsipas

Aus Open heartbreak still a fond memory for Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas is hoping to reinvent himself in 2025 after falling in a funk that resulted in him tumbling from the top 10.

Heat quick Johnson opens up on 'bizarre' toe injury

Heat quick Johnson opens up on 'bizarre' toe injury

Star paceman Spencer Johnson is still managing a toe injury, but intricate strapping helped him get through his return match without any pain.

Johnson's 4-20 not enough for Heat against Scorchers

Johnson's 4-20 not enough for Heat against Scorchers

Nick Hobson's late fireworks and two amazing run-outs have helped lift the Perth Scorchers to victory over the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.

US the favourites as Gauff, Fritz aim to fire at Cup

US the favourites as Gauff, Fritz aim to fire at Cup

The United Cup begins in Perth on Friday, with the powerful US team of Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz the favourites to win the mixed-teams tournament.

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Police, Border Force know who's been naughty or nice

Police, Border Force know who's been naughty or nice

Police, Border Force know who's been naughty or nice

Police, Border Force know who's been naughty or nice

Drug traffickers continue to make the Federal Police and Border Force's naughty list, as they monitor packages and international passengers for illicit drugs.

Four-year-old boy dies in WA house fire

Four-year-old boy dies in WA house fire

Four-year-old boy dies in WA house fire

Four-year-old boy dies in WA house fire

A heartbroken Western Australian family is mourning the death of a four-year-old boy who died in a house fire just days before Christmas.

Australian Open runner-up Zheng out of United Cup

Australian Open runner-up Zheng out of United Cup

Australian Open runner-up Zheng out of United Cup

Australian Open runner-up Zheng out of United Cup

Chinese star Zheng Qinwen will miss the upcoming United Cup but is in no doubt for the Australian Open.

Fears summer drownings could double during Christmas

Fears summer drownings could double during Christmas

Fears summer drownings could double during Christmas

Fears summer drownings could double during Christmas

The week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day is the worst time for drownings in Australia, lifesavers warn, with an average of 15 lives lost annually.

Rape-charged UK rapper admits reckless driving

Rape-charged UK rapper admits reckless driving

Rape-charged UK rapper admits reckless driving

Rape-charged UK rapper admits reckless driving

Rape-charged British YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has told a court he will plead guilty to reckless driving.

Not going anywhere: Young a Docker until 2033

Not going anywhere: Young a Docker until 2033

Not going anywhere: Young a Docker until 2033

Not going anywhere: Young a Docker until 2033

Rising midfield star Hayden Young has become the longest-contracted player in the AFL, signing a six-year extension to stay at Fremantle.

Garth cops reprimand for swearing in Australian ODI

Garth cops reprimand for swearing in Australian ODI

Garth cops reprimand for swearing in Australian ODI

Garth cops reprimand for swearing in Australian ODI

Australian bowler Kim Garth has been reprimanded and had a demerit point imposed for swearing after being hit for four during Australia's ODI against India.

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Stars allrounder Cartwright cleared of bad neck damage

Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright has been released from hospital and cleared of a serious neck injury, after suffering whiplash in the BBL opener.

Why high fives are off the menu for Jhye Richardson

Scorchers' pace ace Jhye Richardson says international cricket is unrealistic for him right now, but he'd love to get back there in the not-too-distant future.

Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL

Hilton Cartwright has suffered a painful neck injury while diving in the field during the Melbourne Stars' six-wicket loss to the Perth Scorchers in the BBL.

Jets coach goes into bat for Glory after latest flop

Perth Glory are just one more loss away from equalling an unenviable record, and the heat is on coach David Zdrilic to turn things around quickly.

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River project catches 'surprising creature' on camera

A program aimed at addressing declining river health is having impacts on the wider environment and community, with surprising flow-on effects.

Glory coach Zdrilic says sorry to fans after Jets' loss

Striker Ben Gibson has scored the first goals of his A-League career to lead the Newcastle Jets to a thumping 4-0 win over disjointed Perth Glory.

Climate activists invade premier's office building

A group of anti-Woodside climate activists have temporarily occupied the ground floor of a government office building containing the WA premier's office.

Glory board backs coach Zdrilic to turn things around

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich says the club's board is 100 per cent behind David Zdrilic, despite the coach's horror start in the hot seat.

Inglis set to miss BBL opener but Finn ready to fly

The Perth Scorchers are sweating on the availability of a host of players heading into their season-opening clash with the Melbourne Stars on Sunday.

Woodside gas project given WA environmental approval

After six years of assessment and hundreds of appeals against it, a massive Woodside gas project has been given WA environmental approval to operate until 2070.

Rape-accused rapper facing reckless driving charge

A UK YouTube star and rapper has been charged with hoon driving while on bail accused of raping and choking a woman in a hotel room.

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