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JackJumpers express fear over hectic pre-season prep

JackJumpers express fear over hectic pre-season prep

The Tasmania JackJumpers have opened their title defence with a loss, but it is their costly pre-season that is worrying coach Scott Roth the most.

Dellavedova stars as Melbourne beat JackJumpers

Dellavedova stars as Melbourne beat JackJumpers

Dellavedova stars as Melbourne beat JackJumpers

Dellavedova stars as Melbourne beat JackJumpers

Melbourne United have exacted a small slice of revenge for their Championship Series loss to Tasmania, defeating the defending NBL champions 88-79 in Perth.

Ex-NBA star Carmelo Anthony blown away by NBL's rise

Ex-NBA star Carmelo Anthony blown away by NBL's rise

Ex-NBA star Carmelo Anthony blown away by NBL's rise

Ex-NBA star Carmelo Anthony blown away by NBL's rise

The NBL's HoopsFest is underway in Perth and former NBA star Camelo Anthony has made the trip to Australia to promote the four-day festival.

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Arrests after 'sickening' homophobic assaults

Arrests after 'sickening' homophobic assaults

WA Premier Roger Cook has condemned a series of "sickening" assaults on dating app users who have been lured to ambushes and subjected to homophobic slurs.

How fighting helped UFC newcomer Haddon avoid jail fate

How fighting helped UFC newcomer Haddon avoid jail fate

Cody Haddon is the latest fighter from Perth to earn a UFC contract, and he's quick to acknowledge the role his late grandmother played in his career.

Collingwood dealt more blows as Mikala Cann cops ban

Collingwood dealt more blows as Mikala Cann cops ban

Collingwood midfielder Mikala Cann and skipper Brianna Davey will miss Sunday's match against the Western Bulldogs due to suspension and injury respectively.

Melbourne United wise up ahead of grand final re-match

Melbourne United wise up ahead of grand final re-match

The NBL season begins on Thursday night as Melbourne United attempt to turn the tables on the all-conquering Tasmania JackJumpers in a grand final re-match.

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Man arrested over drug trafficking on Aboriginal lands

Man arrested over drug trafficking on Aboriginal lands

Man arrested over drug trafficking on Aboriginal lands

Man arrested over drug trafficking on Aboriginal lands

A man has been arrested in an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of illicit drugs and alcohol in remote Aboriginal communities.

Perth hand NBL coach John Rillie three more years

Perth hand NBL coach John Rillie three more years

Perth hand NBL coach John Rillie three more years

Perth hand NBL coach John Rillie three more years

The Perth Wildcats are going all-in on John Rillie, re-signing their coach for a further three years in a massive show of faith just days out from round one.

Elizabeth Gaines voted in as West Coast's new chair

Elizabeth Gaines voted in as West Coast's new chair

Elizabeth Gaines voted in as West Coast's new chair

Elizabeth Gaines voted in as West Coast's new chair

Business leader Elizabeth Gaines has been voted in as West Coast's next chair, and she knows she has a big job ahead of her.

Goorjian's Kings the team to beat for NBL title

Goorjian's Kings the team to beat for NBL title

Goorjian's Kings the team to beat for NBL title

Goorjian's Kings the team to beat for NBL title

The Sydney Kings enter the upcoming season boasting the strongest squad in the NBL, but the Wildcats and Melbourne United are expected to pose big threats.

Properties saved as bushfire threat downgraded

Properties saved as bushfire threat downgraded

Properties saved as bushfire threat downgraded

Properties saved as bushfire threat downgraded

The threat from a bushfire burning near the West Australian town of Carnarvon has been downgraded, though firefighters are warning residents to stay alert.

Perth in the box seat to keep NBL's HoopsFest

Perth in the box seat to keep NBL's HoopsFest

Perth in the box seat to keep NBL's HoopsFest

Perth in the box seat to keep NBL's HoopsFest

The NBL's inaugural HoopsFest will be launched this week, with the four-day festival starting with a grand final rematch between Melbourne United and Tasmania.

Super Rugby to feature 'lucky loser' in 2025 finals

Super Rugby to feature 'lucky loser' in 2025 finals

Super Rugby to feature 'lucky loser' in 2025 finals

Super Rugby to feature 'lucky loser' in 2025 finals

Super Rugby will change from a top-eight finals format to a top six in 2025, with the competition featuring only 11 teams following the Rebels' axing.

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Mac Andrew a Sun until 2030, Dockers axe Matt Taberner

Mac Andrew has re-signed with Gold Coast until 2030, while Fremantle have delisted veteran forward Matt Taberner and defender Ethan Hughes.

Powerhouse Crows demolish Dockers in AFLW statement

Adelaide stars Ebony Marinoff and Anne Hatchard have powered the Crows to a clinical 33-point win against Fremantle.

Winwood's star on the rise despite narrow title loss

Australian Alex Winwood has announced himself as a rising star of the world boxing scene after going toe-to-toe with the WBA minimum-weight champion.

Alex Winwood falls short in bid for boxing history

Australian Alex Winwood has lost by unanimous decision to WBA minimum-weight champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong in a thrilling bout in Perth.

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Prespakis midfield mastery leads Bombers to AFLW win

Midfielders Maddy Prespakis and Georgia Nanscawen were outstanding as Essendon upset West Coast by 16 points on Saturday in their AFLW clash in Perth.

Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

A woman's violent rape on the sandy sidelines of a beach rave remains unsolved two years on, triggering fresh appeal and a $250,000 reward for new information.

How boxing saved Australian title contender Winwood

Bunbury-born Alex Winwood will get a shot at Australian boxing history when he takes on WBA minimum-weight champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong in Perth on Saturday.

Suns axe Sam Day but Swallow expected to play on

Sam Day hasn't totally given up on continuing his AFL career elsewhere after being told by Gold Coast his services are no longer needed.

Bodybuilder dies, 15 hours unconscious in gym shower

A bodybuilder who collapsed in a gym shower and spent 15 hours unconscious without staff noticing has died in a hospital.

Winwood's camp sense rust in world champion's armour

West Australian boxer Alex Winwood will create history on Saturday night if he is able to dethrone WBA minimum-weight champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong in Perth.

Senator 'needs to nail Higgins' lie', trial told

Linda Reynolds' lawyer says Brittany Higgins must be restrained from further defaming his client, as the high-profile case draws to a close.

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