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Fraudster cops 14 years' jail for Ponzi rip-off

Fraudster cops 14 years' jail for Ponzi rip-off

A Ponzi scheme operator who defrauded his victims of more than $34 million has been sentenced to at least 12 years behind bars.

Doggett claims six to mount case as back-up quick

Doggett claims six to mount case as back-up quick

Doggett claims six to mount case as back-up quick

Doggett claims six to mount case as back-up quick

Brendan Doggett has taken six wickets for the innings in his first Sheffield Shield match of the summer, making his a case to be back-up quick for the Ashes.

Accused Nazi saluter professes love for Australia

Accused Nazi saluter professes love for Australia

Accused Nazi saluter professes love for Australia

Accused Nazi saluter professes love for Australia

A man charged with making Nazi salutes in public has been admonished for chewing in court before having his bail extended so he can get a lawyer.

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Glory sack Zdrilic after losing start to new campaign

Glory sack Zdrilic after losing start to new campaign

Perth Glory have shown head coach David Zdrilic the door after a 4-0 drubbing at Melbourne City left the club bottom of the A-League Men table.

Green held back from bowling as WA take charge

Green held back from bowling as WA take charge

Western Australia have gone to stumps at 0-87 in reply to South Australia's 215 on the opening day of their Shield match, where Cameron Green is not bowling.

Truth-telling urged as governor apologises for massacre

Truth-telling urged as governor apologises for massacre

Almost 200 years after a massacre on Aboriginal people, a state's governor has apologised for the "dreadful wrongs" of the man behind the attack.

South African named as new Hockeyroos coach

South African named as new Hockeyroos coach

A former South African international with 155 caps and experience coaching in Europe and India will take over from Katrina Powell at the Hockeyroos.

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Lynx spring last ditch comeback to beat Flames

Lynx spring last ditch comeback to beat Flames

Lynx spring last ditch comeback to beat Flames

Lynx spring last ditch comeback to beat Flames

After trailing by 10 points at three-quarter time, the Perth Lynx have come back to defeat the Sydney Flames 73-67 to win their second consecutive match.

McGee stands tall to deliver Hawks crucial Perth win

McGee stands tall to deliver Hawks crucial Perth win

McGee stands tall to deliver Hawks crucial Perth win

McGee stands tall to deliver Hawks crucial Perth win

The much-hyped battle between centres JaVale McGee and Jo Lual-Acuil has delivered as the Hawks edged Perth by one point in a see-sawing NBL contest.

Dockers record big win as AFLW finals chase heats up

Dockers record big win as AFLW finals chase heats up

Dockers record big win as AFLW finals chase heats up

Dockers record big win as AFLW finals chase heats up

Aisling McCarthy has starred as Fremantle easily took care of Richmond to remain in the hunt for an AFLW finals spot.

Wildcats, Bullets make import calls in NBL finals bids

Wildcats, Bullets make import calls in NBL finals bids

Wildcats, Bullets make import calls in NBL finals bids

Wildcats, Bullets make import calls in NBL finals bids

David Duke Jr will bring four years of NBA experience to the Perth Wildcats' back-court, while the Brisbane Bullets have added American guard Dakota Mathias.

'Big change': Allen opens up on moving from West Coast

'Big change': Allen opens up on moving from West Coast

'Big change': Allen opens up on moving from West Coast

'Big change': Allen opens up on moving from West Coast

Star Brisbane recruit Oscar Allen says the departure of key people at West Coast who had supported him contributed to him leaving the Eagles for the Lions.

Cox, Scott named as AFL State of Origin coaches

Cox, Scott named as AFL State of Origin coaches

Cox, Scott named as AFL State of Origin coaches

Cox, Scott named as AFL State of Origin coaches

Geelong's Chris Scott and Sydney's Dean Cox have been named as coaches for the return of the AFL's State of Origin next February.

Bikie assassin 'spook on top-secret government mission'

Bikie assassin 'spook on top-secret government mission'

Bikie assassin 'spook on top-secret government mission'

Bikie assassin 'spook on top-secret government mission'

An army reservist turned hitman who executed a bikie boss admitted the killing to his girlfriend before proposing marriage, a court has been told.

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Marsh's 'six beers deep' plan, not playing Ashes opener

Michael Vaughan wants Mitch Marsh opening the batting for Australia in the Ashes but it would require a serious leap of faith from Test selectors.

India warn King Kohli will bounce back in Adelaide

Australia are expecting a fierce response from India in Thursday's ODI clash in Adelaide after pummelling their arch rivals in a rain-affected match in Perth.

Kohli out for a duck as India crumple in the rain

Four rain delays and a top-order batting collapse conspired against India as Australia put the squeeze on their arch rivals at a wet Optus Stadium.

Suspected space debris found on fire near mining town

WA Police are co-ordinating an investigation after what is suspected to be space junk was found on fire near a mining town.

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Flops or fouls? Phoenix import cops it from Glory

New Wellington import Ifeanyi Eze looks set to take the A-League by storm this season, but it didn't take long for him to get under the skin of Glory fans.

Frustrated Glory blow 2-0 lead in draw with Phoenix

Perth Glory players have shown their frustration after blowing a 2-0 lead and watching an opponent frequently flop during their 2-2 draw with Wellington.

Selectors look on positive side for Green's Ashes role

Chief selector George Bailey has had his say on Cameron Green's side soreness, Pat Cummins' Ashes availability, and if Marnus Labuschagne could open again.

Eagles on the cusp of finals after crushing Geelong

Lucia Painter has kicked three goals and Emma Swanson produced a huge tagging effort to help guide West Coast to a 31-point win over Geelong.

Labuschagne answers SOS after Green's injury scare

Marnus Labuschagne has been handed an ODI lifeline after star allrounder Cameron Green experienced side pain at training this week.

Wildcats axe import five games into NBL season

NBL powerhouse Perth have sacked their American import Mason Jones just five games into the season ahead of a tricky two-game road trip.

'Wanted to blow holes in him', bikie murder trial told

A sniper who shot dead a bikie boss has told a trial for the man who allegedly ordered the killing how the accused detailed the way he would like him taken out.

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