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Latest news: Western Australia

Wellington move six points clear after Glory stalemate

Wellington move six points clear after Glory stalemate

A-League Men leaders Wellington Phoenix have increased their buffer to six points after being held to a goalless draw at Perth Glory.

Fyfe stars as Harley Reid has tough introduction

Fyfe stars as Harley Reid has tough introduction

Fyfe stars as Harley Reid has tough introduction

Fyfe stars as Harley Reid has tough introduction

West Coast have suffered some more injury scares in their 52-point AFL practice match loss to Fremantle at the Mineral Resources Park in Perth.

Weakened Lincoln to bring rain, wind back to coast

Weakened Lincoln to bring rain, wind back to coast

Weakened Lincoln to bring rain, wind back to coast

Weakened Lincoln to bring rain, wind back to coast

Strong winds and heavy rain are likely along the Gascoyne coast as ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln reaches Western Australia on Saturday night.

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Western Force itching to make up for round-one fizzer

Western Force itching to make up for round-one fizzer

Western Force have been left bitterly disappointed by their opening Super Rugby loss to the Hurricanes and are desperate to bounce back against the Rebels.

Hurricanes blow Force away with first-half stunner

Hurricanes blow Force away with first-half stunner

The Western Force's season has started with a whimper, going down 44-14 to the rampant Hurricanes in a six-tries-to-two romp in Perth.

Force fight hard in SuperW loss to Japanese champs

Force fight hard in SuperW loss to Japanese champs

The Western Force have fought bravely in 37C heat but suffered a 10-point trial loss to Japanese champions Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix in Perth.

Teen who fired gunshots at Perth school wanted to kill

Teen who fired gunshots at Perth school wanted to kill

A 15-year-old boy, who admitted firing three shots at his school sending it into lockdown, told West Australian police he planned to kill people and himself.

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Lincoln won't reach severe tropical cyclone strength

Lincoln won't reach severe tropical cyclone strength

Lincoln won't reach severe tropical cyclone strength

Lincoln won't reach severe tropical cyclone strength

Authorities say ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln is unlikely to develop into a severe tropical cyclone but remains on track to slam into WA's northwest coast.

High-scoring Glory front up to miserly Phoenix defence

High-scoring Glory front up to miserly Phoenix defence

High-scoring Glory front up to miserly Phoenix defence

High-scoring Glory front up to miserly Phoenix defence

Perth Glory will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run to six matches on Saturday night, but they face a tough test against Wellington's miserly defence.

Lincoln to strengthen into a cyclone within 12 hours

Lincoln to strengthen into a cyclone within 12 hours

Lincoln to strengthen into a cyclone within 12 hours

Lincoln to strengthen into a cyclone within 12 hours

A tropical low sitting off the West Australian coast near Broome is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone overnight, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Ex-bishop indicates not guilty plea to child sex abuse

Ex-bishop indicates not guilty plea to child sex abuse

Ex-bishop indicates not guilty plea to child sex abuse

Ex-bishop indicates not guilty plea to child sex abuse

A former bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders, has appeared in court over historical child sex abuse allegations and indicated he will fight the charges.

Youthful Dockers will become star flag winners: Garlick

Youthful Dockers will become star flag winners: Garlick

Youthful Dockers will become star flag winners: Garlick

Youthful Dockers will become star flag winners: Garlick

Fremantle are confident an intense AFL pre-season campaign has left them primed to succeed this year, despite their inexperienced list profile.

Doubters won't deter Force from aiming high in 2024

Doubters won't deter Force from aiming high in 2024

Doubters won't deter Force from aiming high in 2024

Doubters won't deter Force from aiming high in 2024

The Western Force are being tipped to finish near the foot of the table this season, but coach Simon Cron is confident his side can prove the doubters wrong.

Bushfire closes Eyre Highway in Western Australia

Bushfire closes Eyre Highway in Western Australia

Bushfire closes Eyre Highway in Western Australia

Bushfire closes Eyre Highway in Western Australia

Part of the Eyre Highway in Western Australia has been shut as a bushfire burns out of control amid strong winds and high temperatures.

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Emergency services prepare for cyclone and flooding

Authorities are bolstering emergency service teams in Western Australia's northwest in preparation for the likely impact of a tropical cyclone.

Eagles wowed by No.1 pick Harley Reid's strength

No.1 draft pick Harley Reid has impressed his West Coast teammates this summer and he'll get the chance to strut his stuff against Fremantle on Saturday.

Rodda's Force comeback on ice after training mishap

Western Force captain Jeremy Williams has been ruled out of Super Rugby Pacific's round one due to concussion and Izack Rodda could join him on the sidelines.

WA to cap firearm ownership, nation's toughest gun laws

The WA government has introduced its firearm laws overhaul to parliament, which includes a proposal to restrict the number of guns a person can own.

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Australia needs to 'back' itself as agri tech leader

Australians don't "back ourselves" despite being a world leader in agri tech, with more investment needed in female founders, a conference has heard.

Cyclone prompts pilots to jettison four-day strike

A strike at a Qantas subsidiary has been suspended at the request of the West Australian government because of a cyclone and the possible need for evacuations.

Car thief denies murdering police officer during arrest

A car thief has pleaded not guilty to murdering Constable Anthony Woods, who died after he was mowed down and dragged under a car during an arrest last year.

Force recruit White keeps door ajar for 2027 World Cup

Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White hopes to continue his career into his late 30s and has high hopes for the Western Force this season.

Theme park patrons at risk from out-of-control bushfire

Firefighters are battling an out-of-control bushfire threatening patrons at a theme park and ice skating rink in Perth.

'High risk' Lincoln will turn back into a cyclone

Ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln is a strong chance to redevelop after it crosses Western Australia and heads to sea, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

AI brings opportunities and challenges for agriculture

A major agrifood conference has been told artificial intelligence presents huge challenges and opportunities for the agriculture sector.

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