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Homes razed after campers spark bushfire near Perth

Homes razed after campers spark bushfire near Perth

A large bushfire accidentally sparked by campers trying to charge their phones has gutted three homes and five short-stay accommodation units south of Perth.

'Save our Saints' president Andrew Plympton dies at 74

'Save our Saints' president Andrew Plympton dies at 74

'Save our Saints' president Andrew Plympton dies at 74

'Save our Saints' president Andrew Plympton dies at 74

The AFL world is in mourning following the death of former St Kilda president Andrew Plympton from lung cancer.

Ex-Wallaby Sam Carter bolsters Force's lock stocks

Ex-Wallaby Sam Carter bolsters Force's lock stocks

Ex-Wallaby Sam Carter bolsters Force's lock stocks

Ex-Wallaby Sam Carter bolsters Force's lock stocks

Former Wallabies lock Sam Carter says he's excited to be back in Australia and hopes his experience will help the injury-hit Western Force.

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Sore Aaron Cadman receives big praise from Giants coach

Sore Aaron Cadman receives big praise from Giants coach

GWS forward Aaron Cadman is on track for a big season after kicking seven goals in his first three games this year.

Whiteman says his Shield winners sit with WA's greats

Whiteman says his Shield winners sit with WA's greats

Sam Whiteman has hailed Western Australia's next-man-up mentality as they shrugged off injuries and absences to win their third straight Sheffield Shield.

GWS thump hapless Eagles at Perth bogey ground

GWS thump hapless Eagles at Perth bogey ground

GWS have started the season with a perfect 3-0 record after posting wins over Collingwood, North Melbourne and now West Coast.

WA smash Tasmania, take third straight Sheffield Shield

WA smash Tasmania, take third straight Sheffield Shield

WA battered Tasmania with bat and ball, taking 10 wickets in the last session to romp to a landslide victory in the Sheffield Shield final at the WACA.

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Bushfire threatens lives and homes south of Perth

Bushfire threatens lives and homes south of Perth

Bushfire threatens lives and homes south of Perth

Bushfire threatens lives and homes south of Perth

An emergency warning area has been extended for an out-of-control blaze south of Perth that has burned through 2477 hectares.

Kayaker dies in waters off West Australian coast

Kayaker dies in waters off West Australian coast

Kayaker dies in waters off West Australian coast

Kayaker dies in waters off West Australian coast

A report will be prepared for the coroner after a kayaker died off the coast of Dawesville, south of Perth.

Force wake from early-season slumber to upset Reds

Force wake from early-season slumber to upset Reds

Force wake from early-season slumber to upset Reds

Force wake from early-season slumber to upset Reds

The Western Force's first win of the season has come at a cost, with skipper Jeremy Williams and back-rower Will Harris going down injured.

Force upset Reds to post first win of Super season

Force upset Reds to post first win of Super season

Force upset Reds to post first win of Super season

Force upset Reds to post first win of Super season

The Crusaders have slipped to the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder after previous cellar-dwellers the Western Force upset Queensland 40-31 in Perth.

WA inching towards third straight Shield title

WA inching towards third straight Shield title

WA inching towards third straight Shield title

WA inching towards third straight Shield title

Western Australia are quietly going about setting an insurmountable total for Tasmania to try to chase down in the Sheffield Shield final at the WACA Ground.

Blaze threatens lives and homes south of Perth

Blaze threatens lives and homes south of Perth

Blaze threatens lives and homes south of Perth

Blaze threatens lives and homes south of Perth

An emergency warning has been issued for an out-of-control blaze south of Perth, with residents told to act immediately to survive.

GWS not viewing Eagles as easybeats on bogey ground

GWS not viewing Eagles as easybeats on bogey ground

GWS not viewing Eagles as easybeats on bogey ground

GWS not viewing Eagles as easybeats on bogey ground

GWS have tasted victory just once in nine visits to Optus Stadium, but they will start as the hottest of favourites in Sunday's AFL match against West Coast.

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Wade, Tasmania wobble in Shield final

Tasmania have stumbled to 6-152 at stumps on day two in reply to Western Australia's 347 in the Sheffield Shield final at the WACA Ground.

Blaze threatens lives and homes in Perth's southeast

An out-of-control bushfire is threatening lives and homes on Perth's southeast outskirts.

Force ready to walk the walk against in-form Reds

The Western Force have been hit with some heavy criticism over the past week, and they will be aiming to rebound against the in-form Queensland Reds.

Ex-Socceroo returns to Glory as football director

New Perth Glory owner Ross Pelligra has made his first major appointment, handing former Socceroos star Stan Lazaridis the football director role.

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Eagles forward Darling part of the solution: Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is backing Jack Darling to step up his leadership in attack as the club deals with the loss of co-captain Oscar Allen.

WA's Steve Erceg ready for his date with destiny

WA's Steve Erceg says it's still sinking in that he has the chance to win the UFC flyweight belt in just his fourth bout.

Clarkson wants Roos' youngsters to step up in Freo test

North Melbourne young guns George Wardlaw and Colby McKercher face big midfield challenges when the Kangaroos host Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.

Whiteman, Connolly star as WA take opening-day honours

Western Australia's selection gambles on D'Arcy Short and Cooper Connolly paid off handsomely, with the duo starring on the opening day of the Shield final.

Eagles duo Oscar Allen, Elijah Hewett to have surgery

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen will undergo surgery in the coming days on a knee injury that was worst than first thought.

Dockers star Luke Jackson liking the taste of ruck role

Sean Darcy's knee injury has opened the door for Luke Jackson in the ruck, and the former Demons big man is enjoying the role.

Corruption watchdog officer slept with source: report

An officer of WA's corruption watchdog used her position to have an intimate relationship with an informant, the inspector overseeing the body has found.

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