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Cleo Smith's abductor loses appeal against sentence

Cleo Smith's abductor loses appeal against sentence

Cleo Smith's abductor Terence Kelly has failed to have his jail sentence reduced on appeal after he attempted to argue it was excessive and a judge had erred.

'We can survive': how Michelle's grief helps others

'We can survive': how Michelle's grief helps others

'We can survive': how Michelle's grief helps others

'We can survive': how Michelle's grief helps others

Left bereft by her partner's sudden death, social worker Michelle Moriarty set up online grief support networks which have helped hundreds of widowed people.

Adams shines as Kings hold out Wildcats in NBL thriller

Adams shines as Kings hold out Wildcats in NBL thriller

Adams shines as Kings hold out Wildcats in NBL thriller

Adams shines as Kings hold out Wildcats in NBL thriller

Jaylen Adams and the Sydney Kings have sent out an early NBL message by overcoming the Perth Wildcats 88-87 after a dramatic finale.

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High security centre to be 'world's best' youth prison

High security centre to be 'world's best' youth prison

A new 30-bed, $100 million youth detention facility will be "the best of its kind in the world", the WA Government says.

Police officer struck by ute survives horror injuries

Police officer struck by ute survives horror injuries

The brother of a police officer critically injured in a traffic stop has opened up about how his "superman" sibling's condition was touch and go in hospital.

Star Dockers forward Tighe out for rest of AFLW season

Star Dockers forward Tighe out for rest of AFLW season

Star Fremantle forward Aine Tighe has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament for the third time in her career - this time on her right knee.

Socceroos World Cup destiny entrusted to Tony Popovic

Socceroos World Cup destiny entrusted to Tony Popovic

The unexpected exit of Graham Arnold has opened the door for Tony Popovic to become the Socceroos' next coach, and he faces a baptism of fire.

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Goorjian keen for HoopsFest to stay a round-one fixture

Goorjian keen for HoopsFest to stay a round-one fixture

Goorjian keen for HoopsFest to stay a round-one fixture

Goorjian keen for HoopsFest to stay a round-one fixture

The NBL's inaugural HoopsFest was a resounding success, with Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian saying it brought 'attention and goodness' to the sport.

Starcevich says AFLW Lions' game should be in Melbourne

Starcevich says AFLW Lions' game should be in Melbourne

Starcevich says AFLW Lions' game should be in Melbourne

Starcevich says AFLW Lions' game should be in Melbourne

Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich says the big AFLW game against Adelaide should be moved to Melbourne, ahead of their men taking on Sydney in the grand final.

Royal revival helps Kings reign supreme over 36ers

Royal revival helps Kings reign supreme over 36ers

Royal revival helps Kings reign supreme over 36ers

Royal revival helps Kings reign supreme over 36ers

The Sydney Kings have come from five points down at three-quarter time to post a 102-94 win over Adelaide at Perth's RAC Arena.

Tough start for Geelong as Fire snare HoopsFest crown

Tough start for Geelong as Fire snare HoopsFest crown

Tough start for Geelong as Fire snare HoopsFest crown

Tough start for Geelong as Fire snare HoopsFest crown

The Townsville Fire have been crowned the WNBL's HoopsFest champions, with new team Geelong enduring a tough tournament.

No panic for Cairns despite worrying round-one fadeout

No panic for Cairns despite worrying round-one fadeout

No panic for Cairns despite worrying round-one fadeout

No panic for Cairns despite worrying round-one fadeout

The Cairns Taipans were blown away in their 102-75 loss to Illawarra in Perth, but coach Adam Forde says his team's problems are a quick fix.

Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth

Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth

Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth

Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth

Sam Froling has scored 19 points and Darius Days posted 20 points and 12 rebounds as Illawarra started their NBL season with a big win over Cairns.

NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era

NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era

NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era

NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era

A new era for a revamped New Zealand Breakers outfit opened with a 91-87 win against the Brisbane Bullets at the NBL's HoopsFest in Perth.

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Premier 'disgusted' after officer badly injured by ute

A driver has been charged after his ute allegedly struck a WA police officer who had stopped him, causing critical injuries.

Knee injury to Freo star Tighe sours AFLW win over Dees

Midfielder Gabby O'Sullivan has kicked three goals to launch the Dockers to a comeback win over Melbourne after Aine Tighe was subbed out with a knee injury.

Child abuse material allegedly found on man's phone

A 32-year-old man has been arrested at Perth International Airport after police received a report of child abuse material being accessed and shared online.

Wildcats ready to tear into Kings after beating Phoenix

Perth Wildcats are looking forward to tackling star-studded Sydney Kings after their defeat of South East Melbourne Phoenix in their home arena.

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Smith shirts in demand as Eagle notches milestone

West Coast defender Belinda Smith will become the first AFLW player to notch 50 games for the Eagles when she lines up against Brisbane on Sunday.

Wildcats excite in first up win over Phoenix

Bryce Cotton and Keanu Pinder were explosive as the Perth Wildcats beat the South East Melbourne Phoenix 106-98 at the season-opening NBL HoopsFest.

Tigers midfielder McKenzie suspended for dump tackle

Ellie McKenzie's dump tackle on Carlton's Dayna Finn has landed the Richmond midfielder in hot water.

Eagles embrace AFLW litmus test against powerful Lions

West Coast have won consecutive games for the first time in their AFLW history, and they'll be aiming to buck the odds when they host Brisbane on Sunday.

Shannon Hurn rejoins Eagles as development coach

Shannon Hurn, West Coast's games record holder, is back in the Eagles' nest after being appointed the club's development coach.

Dry spring a blow to grain harvest hopes in the West

A dry spring has put a question mark over the success of a West Australian grain harvest that was set to be "a very good year", its industry body says.

Record-breaking ruck Todd Goldstein to play on in 2025

Essendon ruckman Todd Goldstein is 36 years old and has 329 AFL games under his belt, but he still feels like he has more to give.

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