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Homes lost as bushfires spread in west

Homes lost as bushfires spread in west

Homes have been lost as a string of bushfires spread in Western Australia, with residents in many areas warned it is too late to evacuate.

Crackdown on protests as political lobbying flourishes

Crackdown on protests as political lobbying flourishes

Crackdown on protests as political lobbying flourishes

Crackdown on protests as political lobbying flourishes

A think tank that wants laws to protect peaceful protest has called out the contrast in the treatment of environmental protesters and political lobbyists.

'Serious investment' needed for Indigenous rangers

'Serious investment' needed for Indigenous rangers

'Serious investment' needed for Indigenous rangers

'Serious investment' needed for Indigenous rangers

Indigenous ranger programs need serious investment from government to continue the important work of protecting Country, advocates say.

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Perth Sevens heartbreak for Aussie men but women shine

Perth Sevens heartbreak for Aussie men but women shine

Australia's men have suffered tight losses to Argentina and South Africa at the Perth Sevens, but the women had no such trouble against China and Spain.

Yeo injured, West Coast name new leadership group

Yeo injured, West Coast name new leadership group

Oscar Allen and Liam Duggan will co-captain West Coast again, while former Tigers duo Liam Baker and Jack Graham have been elevated into the leadership group.

Courts staff walk off job over pay dispute

Courts staff walk off job over pay dispute

Hundreds of court security and custodial officers have gone on strike for eight hours, demanding a 24 per cent pay rise.

Hitting the road to reconnect families with ancestry

Hitting the road to reconnect families with ancestry

A road trip through Western Australia's southwest hopes to help Aboriginal people take the first step in researching their family history.

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Grieving time is over as Rugby Sevens hits Perth

Grieving time is over as Rugby Sevens hits Perth

Grieving time is over as Rugby Sevens hits Perth

Grieving time is over as Rugby Sevens hits Perth

It will be Rugby Sevens fever in Perth from Friday as the world's best teams converge on HBF Park for the three-day tournament.

Melbourne outlast Wildcats to spoil Cotton's party

Melbourne outlast Wildcats to spoil Cotton's party

Melbourne outlast Wildcats to spoil Cotton's party

Melbourne outlast Wildcats to spoil Cotton's party

Perth Wildcats sharpshooter Bryce Cotton was held to just 14 points in his 250th NBL game as Melbourne United posted a tense win on the road.

'Cheeky and playful' boy crushed by parking meter

'Cheeky and playful' boy crushed by parking meter

'Cheeky and playful' boy crushed by parking meter

'Cheeky and playful' boy crushed by parking meter

The family of a boy who died in hospital after he was crushed by a falling parking meter at a museum say he was "wise beyond his years, cheeky and playful”.

Santos shelves major oil and gas project

Santos shelves major oil and gas project

Santos shelves major oil and gas project

Santos shelves major oil and gas project

Santos has deferred plans for a $3 billion-plus oil and gas project in WA, leading to a sharp drop in the share price of the project’s minority partner.

Caslick's 15s dream in changing of rugby 7s guard

Caslick's 15s dream in changing of rugby 7s guard

Caslick's 15s dream in changing of rugby 7s guard

Caslick's 15s dream in changing of rugby 7s guard

Charlotte Caslick is eyeing a home World Cup for the Wallaroos in 2029 and has assumed a new rugby sevens role in the wake of their Paris Olympics fade-out.

Boy dies after being crushed by falling parking meter

Boy dies after being crushed by falling parking meter

Boy dies after being crushed by falling parking meter

Boy dies after being crushed by falling parking meter

A five-year-old boy has died days after he was crushed by a falling parking meter during a school holiday event at a museum.

Is This a Room shows Reality of FBI questioning onstage

Is This a Room shows Reality of FBI questioning onstage

Is This a Room shows Reality of FBI questioning onstage

Is This a Room shows Reality of FBI questioning onstage

The verbatim FBI interrogation of Reality Winner, charged with leaking proof of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election, is recreated at the Perth Festival.

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Scorchers lock in Agar but Gades eye off Behrendorff

The Melbourne Renegades missed out on landing veteran spinner Ashton Agar, but they are looming as a good chance to snare star paceman Jason Behrendorff.

Scorchers surge to fourth but need favour from Hobart

Cooper Connolly has scored 39 off 21 balls to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over Adelaide in the BBL with 22 balls to spare.

Hawks dominate to move clear on top of NBL

The Illawarra Hawks weren't short of motivation and won big over Melbourne United to go clear on top in the NBL.

Home sweet home for Wildcats in Perth NBL return

Back home for the first time in 42 days, the Perth Wildcats have roared to a seven-point win over the Adelaide 36ers in front of the biggest crowd this season.

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Scorchers dream big as unlikely finals bid gathers pace

Three results have fallen the Perth Scorchers' way over recent days, meaning they are still in the finals hunt despite nursing a 3-6 record.

Sky Blues striker Wood loaned to ALM rivals Perth Glory

Fringe Sydney FC striker Pat Wood will play the rest of the A-League Men season with Perth Glory after securing a loan move.

Dockers captain Alex Pearce signs until 2027

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has signed a two-year contract extension, tying him to the AFL club until the end of 2027.

West Coast star Liam Ryan involved in street fight

West Coast say they are aware of an incident in which star forward Liam Ryan was involved in a violent street fight.

Federal MPs urge President Biden to pardon Assange

Australian politicians have urged outgoing US President Joe Biden to pardon Wikileaks founder Julian Assange before he steps down.

Aussies call up former schoolboy prodigy for Sevens

The Australian Sevens team has called up a former schoolboy prodigy, while veteran Maurice Longbottom returns from injury for the tournament in Perth.

Kysaiah Pickett link to Fremantle continues to grow

Fremantle could nab Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett and Sydney superstar Chad Warner if they are able to unleash some magic at the trade table this year.

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