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Inquiry into WA state election after Labor win

Inquiry into WA state election after Labor win

Hot off its thumping third term election win, the WA Cook Labor government has commissioned an inquiry into the state poll amid complaints about how it was run.

Teen released then re-admitted to hospital before death

Teen released then re-admitted to hospital before death

Teen released then re-admitted to hospital before death

Teen released then re-admitted to hospital before death

A murder trial has been told a teen allegedly attacked with a metal pole and suffering head injuries was re-admitted to hospital hours after he was released.

Eagles unfazed by co-captain's meeting with Hawks coach

Eagles unfazed by co-captain's meeting with Hawks coach

Eagles unfazed by co-captain's meeting with Hawks coach

Eagles unfazed by co-captain's meeting with Hawks coach

West Coast chief executive Don Pyke insists there's nothing unusual about Eagles co-captain Oscar Allen meeting with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell.

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'Special talent': former AFL player Krakouer dead at 42

'Special talent': former AFL player Krakouer dead at 42

AFL figures have remembered the spectacular talents of Andrew Krakouer, who has died aged 42 from a suspected heart attack.

Fyfe, Darcy, Young all in line for Dockers return

Fyfe, Darcy, Young all in line for Dockers return

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Nat Fyfe, Hayden Young and Sean Darcy will all be in line for potential AFL call-ups this week.

Eagles consider backline switch for star forward Allen

Eagles consider backline switch for star forward Allen

Star West Coast duo Oscar Allen and Harley Reid could be surprise additions to the club's defence for Sunday's away clash with GWS.

Serong equals derby record as Dockers beat Eagles

Serong equals derby record as Dockers beat Eagles

Caleb Serong and Andrew Brayshaw have starred in the midfield to propel Fremantle to their first win of the season with a 38-point triumph over West Coast.

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Wobbly Reds eye quick lineout fix ahead of Chiefs bout

Wobbly Reds eye quick lineout fix ahead of Chiefs bout

Wobbly Reds eye quick lineout fix ahead of Chiefs bout

Wobbly Reds eye quick lineout fix ahead of Chiefs bout

Queensland have soared to the top of the Super Rugby ladder for the first time since 2012, but need to fix their lineout ahead of their clash with the Chiefs

Flood alerts as Tropical Cyclone Dianne makes landfall

Flood alerts as Tropical Cyclone Dianne makes landfall

Flood alerts as Tropical Cyclone Dianne makes landfall

Flood alerts as Tropical Cyclone Dianne makes landfall

Tropical Cyclone Dianne has made landfall in northern Western Australia bringing damaging wind gusts and rain but is expected to weaken within hours.

Eagles on red alert for western derby star Caleb Serong

Eagles on red alert for western derby star Caleb Serong

Eagles on red alert for western derby star Caleb Serong

Eagles on red alert for western derby star Caleb Serong

Caleb Serong is already a western derby great at just 24 years of age, and he could equal Paul Hasleby's record if he produces another star display on Sunday.

Eagles back in 'humble' Harley ahead of derby day

Eagles back in 'humble' Harley ahead of derby day

Eagles back in 'humble' Harley ahead of derby day

Eagles back in 'humble' Harley ahead of derby day

West Coast are doing all they can to wrap their arms around Harley Reid as the former No.1 draft pick cops a barrage of criticism from around the country.

Dockers urged to wake up ahead of crunch western derby

Dockers urged to wake up ahead of crunch western derby

Dockers urged to wake up ahead of crunch western derby

Dockers urged to wake up ahead of crunch western derby

Fremantle's hopes of a top-four berth are already on thin ice following an 0-2 start to the season but they're determined to bounce back in Sunday's derby.

Communities, tourists warned of major cyclone threat

Communities, tourists warned of major cyclone threat

Communities, tourists warned of major cyclone threat

Communities, tourists warned of major cyclone threat

The Bureau of Meteorology says a tropical low is likely to form into a cyclone and cross the coast, warning people in its path to stay alert for danger.

Mining bosses warn of international competition

Mining bosses warn of international competition

Mining bosses warn of international competition

Mining bosses warn of international competition

Three senior mining executives have warned Australia must get its policy setting right to remain competitive in the international marketplace.

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Child removal 'deepening wounds' in Indigenous families

First Nations children in one state are 20 times more likely to be in out-of-home care than non-Indigenous kids, a report from Human Rights Watch has found.

Another retailer goes out of fashion, 600 jobs at risk

Retail chain Jeanswest has collapsed after more than five decades in business, threatening hundreds of jobs with more than 90 stores likely to close.

Alcoa fined after students, workers burned at refinery

US Alumina giant Alcoa has been fined $400,000 after students on work experience and workers were sprayed with a hot caustic liquid at an Australian refinery.

Heartbroken Dockers aim to bounce back in western derby

Fremantle are 0-2 following losses to Geelong and Sydney, but the players remain upbeat heading into Sunday's derby against arch rivals West Coast.

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Ex-media man pledges party reset in state Libs shake-up

A television broadcaster turned politician has taken leadership of the state Liberals and spruiked a new era for the party withered by three election losses.

Swans loving the AFL tagging exploits of King Jordon

Sydney tagger James Jordon has taken down Lachie Neale and Caleb Serong over the past two weeks, and he's set for plenty more key assignments this season.

Dockers set to resist the urge to unleash Fyfe in derby

Fremantle head into Sunday's western derby with a 0-2 record but they're set to resist the temptation of rushing Nat Fyfe back into the side.

Amartey bobs up late as Swans sink Dockers in thriller

Sydney have avoided slipping to a 0-3 record after coming from behind to beat Fremantle in Dean Cox's first win as a senior coach.

Force upset Fijian Drua to keep Super W finals alive

The Western Force have scored seven tries to bank an important 47-31 victory over the Fijian Drua to keep alive the chance to play in the Super W finals.

Force snap Super losing streak with big Fijian Drua win

The Western Force have equalled a club Super rugby try-scoring record, bagging eight en route to a crushing 52-15 victory over Fijian Drua.

Sydney coach plots to spoil Dockers debut for Bolton

Sydney coach Dean Cox is wary of Shai Bolton, who will make his official debut for Fremantle in Sunday's AFL clash in Perth.

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