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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.

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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

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 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.

Mac Andrew a Sun until 2030, Dockers axe Matt Taberner

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.

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Powerhouse Crows demolish Dockers in AFLW statement

Powerhouse Crows demolish Dockers in AFLW statement

Powerhouse Crows demolish Dockers in AFLW statement

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

Winwood's star on the rise despite narrow title loss

Winwood's star on the rise despite narrow title loss

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

Alex Winwood falls short in bid for boxing history

Alex Winwood falls short in bid for boxing history

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.

Prespakis midfield mastery leads Bombers to AFLW win

Prespakis midfield mastery leads Bombers to AFLW win

Prespakis midfield mastery leads Bombers to AFLW win

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

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

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

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

How boxing saved Australian title contender Winwood

How boxing saved Australian title contender Winwood

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

Suns axe Sam Day but Swallow expected to play on

Suns axe Sam Day but Swallow expected to play on

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.

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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.

Winwood draws on inner Mike Tyson for date with destiny

Australian Alex Winwood isn't a household name yet, but he will become a world champion on Saturday night if he can defeat Thailand's Thammanoon Niyomtrong.

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Higgins' claim not workplace sexual harassment: lawyer

Linda Reynolds' lawyer has told a defamation trial Brittany Higgins' alleged rape in parliament house wasn't workplace sexual harassment.

Magpie White cops three-match AFLW ban for late bump

Collingwood's Tarni White is set to miss matches against Hawthorn, Brisbane and West Coast after unleashing an unlawful late bump on Sydney's Maddy Collier.

Kookaburras coach Colin Batch steps down

The Kookaburras are on the lookout for a new coach after Colin Batch stepped down following the team's disappointing quarter-finals exit at the Paris Olympics.

Fowler comes up short as PSG beat Man City 1-0 in Perth

Paris Saint-Germain have won the Perth International Football Cup after defeating the Mary Fowler-led Manchester City 1-0 at HBF Park.

Injured sailors released from hospital after ship crash

Two sailors have been released from hospital but the famed tall ship the Leeuwin won't be in use for some time after being struck by a container vessel.

Eagles recruit Roux to miss 3-4 weeks with broken hand

West Coast will welcome back captain Emma Swanson against Essendon next week, but Roxy Roux's Eagles' debut has been put on hold with a broken hand.

Teen's custody death triggers call for justice overhaul

The death of a second Indigenous teenager in custody in less than a year has prompted calls for an overhaul of the youth justice system.

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