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Duursma or Smith? Young stars rising to the occasion

Duursma or Smith? Young stars rising to the occasion

West Coast's Willem Duursma and Carlton young gun Jagga Smith have been revelations this year, with the AFL Rising Star race too close to call.

Police to review response to Epstein accuser's claims

Police to review response to Epstein accuser's claims

Police to review response to Epstein accuser's claims

Police to review response to Epstein accuser's claims

A state police force will review its interactions with former prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre before her death near Perth in 2025.

Anything is Voss-ible as Freo look for revenge on Suns

Anything is Voss-ible as Freo look for revenge on Suns

Anything is Voss-ible as Freo look for revenge on Suns

Anything is Voss-ible as Freo look for revenge on Suns

Fremantle boast a fearful three-headed beast in attack, and Gold Coast face a daunting task to stop it when they front up for Sunday's clash in Perth.

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AFL players warned speak your mind, pay the price

AFL players warned speak your mind, pay the price

The AFL is set to crack down on future criticism of umpiring or AFL Tribunal decisions after recent pot shots by Jy Simpkin and Damien Hardwick.

Gambling billionaire's bail varied to visit mum

Gambling billionaire's bail varied to visit mum

A court has granted a Perth billionaire facing a slew of assault, burglary and drug offences permission to travel to Sydney to visit his mother.

Unravelling the mystery: crater formed by a big bang

Unravelling the mystery: crater formed by a big bang

Clever detective work by scientists has uncovered the Earth's oldest known asteroid impact crater in the outback, dating back three billion years.

Million-dollar reward after mother and son murdered

Million-dollar reward after mother and son murdered

A reward of up to $1 million has been offered for any clues that help police solve a state's first unsolved murder mystery in a decade.

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Bears find new football boss to run NRL roster build

Bears find new football boss to run NRL roster build

Bears find new football boss to run NRL roster build

Bears find new football boss to run NRL roster build

Experienced NRL administrator and current North Sydney Bears chief Gareth Holmes will reunite with coach Mal Meninga to run the Perth Bears as football boss.

It's been a rollercoaster: Fever close in on GF berth

It's been a rollercoaster: Fever close in on GF berth

It's been a rollercoaster: Fever close in on GF berth

It's been a rollercoaster: Fever close in on GF berth

West Coast and the Melbourne Vixens will meet in a preliminary final on Saturday in a blockbuster grand final re-match that promises to be a must-watch affair.

Fever end Mavericks tilt to set up Vixens grudge clash

Fever end Mavericks tilt to set up Vixens grudge clash

Fever end Mavericks tilt to set up Vixens grudge clash

Fever end Mavericks tilt to set up Vixens grudge clash

Sasha Glalsgow has come back to haunt her former side as the West Coast Fever edged the Melbourne Mavericks 56-52 in a hard-fought minor semi-final.

Force teenager shocks Reds, Drua overcome Brumbies

Force teenager shocks Reds, Drua overcome Brumbies

Force teenager shocks Reds, Drua overcome Brumbies

Force teenager shocks Reds, Drua overcome Brumbies

The Fijiana Drua have cemented their position inside the Super Rugby Women's top four, while the Western Force produced a stunning comeback against Queensland.

Vixens out to 'flip the narrative' in Super finals

Vixens out to 'flip the narrative' in Super finals

Vixens out to 'flip the narrative' in Super finals

Vixens out to 'flip the narrative' in Super finals

Melbourne Vixens star Kiera Austin concedes harsh conversations have taken place, while West Coast Fever look to avenge their grand final heartbreak.

'Massive overreach': concerns over live facial scanning

'Massive overreach': concerns over live facial scanning

'Massive overreach': concerns over live facial scanning

'Massive overreach': concerns over live facial scanning

An Australian-first plan for police to use real-time facial recognition cameras to compare against a database of suspects has sparked surveillance concerns.

Pediatrician accused of molesting 10 kids faces court

Pediatrician accused of molesting 10 kids faces court

Pediatrician accused of molesting 10 kids faces court

Pediatrician accused of molesting 10 kids faces court

A child-sex accused pediatrician has faced court after police charged him with a slew of offences over nine more alleged victims.

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Dockers relieved after star midfielder given all clear

Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young has been beset by injuries over the past 18 months but his knee scare against Geelong isn't anything to worry about.

'The bye will do him good': sore Cat ace set for a rest

Star Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron is dealing with a grumbly hip and a sore arm, but coach Chris Scott is adamant the veteran isn't at risk of further injury.

Dockers overcome yips to chase down Cats for 13th win

Luke Jackson has kicked three goals and Andrew Brayshaw racked up a whopping 16 possessions in the third quarter alone as Fremantle edged past Geelong.

Pie Pendlebury given an extended rest, Crows load up

Despite Collingwood having a bye last week, veteran midfielder Scott Pendlebury has been rested from Saturday night's clash with Port Adelaide at the MCG.

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Police powers aim to avoid repeat of violent protests

Influences involved in a notorious protest at a defence conference could travel to Western Australia to target this year's edition, officials warn.

Revenge on the cards as Dockers front up against Cats

Fremantle will be aiming to extend their club-record winning streak to 13 matches on Thursday night, but they face the only team to have beaten them this year.

Cats stars ruled out as Dockers receive triple boost

Star Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith has been cut down by illness ahead of Thursday's clash with Fremantle, while the Dockers welcome back three key players.

Eagles praise 'freak' Waterman despite goalkicking yips

Jake Waterman has been in beast mode this year, but his goalkicking is letting him down and has proven extremely costly in recent losses.

Tradie's mysterious death on roadside likely a homicide

More than a decade after a young tradie was found lying dead in a pool of blood in a resort town, a coroner has ruled he was likely killed with a weapon.

Rested Dockers in right headspace for Cats blockbuster

Caleb Serong is set to bolster Fremantle's on-ball brigade as the AFL ladder leaders return from their mid-season bye in a huge clash with Geelong in Perth.

Curtis cops ban, Eagles confused by HIA bench blunder

North Melbourne forward Paul Curtis has been handed a three-match ban for the tackle that led to confusion and frustration on West Coast's bench.

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