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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.

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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

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

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.

Premier 'disgusted' after officer badly injured by ute

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.

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Knee injury to Freo star Tighe sours AFLW win over Dees

Knee injury to Freo star Tighe sours AFLW win over Dees

Knee injury to Freo star Tighe sours AFLW win over Dees

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

Child abuse material allegedly found on man's phone

Child abuse material allegedly found on man's phone

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

Wildcats ready to tear into Kings after beating Phoenix

Wildcats ready to tear into Kings after beating Phoenix

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.

Smith shirts in demand as Eagle notches milestone

Smith shirts in demand as Eagle notches milestone

Smith shirts in demand as Eagle notches milestone

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

Wildcats excite in first up win over Phoenix

Wildcats excite in first up win over Phoenix

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

Tigers midfielder McKenzie suspended for dump tackle

Tigers midfielder McKenzie suspended for dump tackle

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

Eagles embrace AFLW litmus test against powerful Lions

Eagles embrace AFLW litmus test against powerful Lions

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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.

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

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 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

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.

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.

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