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Call for reform amid rampant land clearing, nature loss

Call for reform amid rampant land clearing, nature loss

Environmentalists are calling for sweeping nature law reforms to better protect one state's dwindling fauna and flora.

Rebuilding Eagles confident dark days are behind them

Rebuilding Eagles confident dark days are behind them

Rebuilding Eagles confident dark days are behind them

Rebuilding Eagles confident dark days are behind them

West Coast have defied expectations to snare four wins already this season, with their glut of high-end young talent driving the club's rebuild forward.

Ginbey turns lemons to lemonade as rebuild takes shape

Ginbey turns lemons to lemonade as rebuild takes shape

Ginbey turns lemons to lemonade as rebuild takes shape

Ginbey turns lemons to lemonade as rebuild takes shape

West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey says he was a bit shocked after being struck by a lemon, and he hopes the incident won't be repeated.

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Perth Glory re-sign star import for two more years

Perth Glory re-sign star import for two more years

Perth Glory's finals hopes went up in smoke when Tom Lawrence injured his foot, but the Welsh international will be back after signing a contract extension.

No room for doubt as Dockers star reaches new heights

No room for doubt as Dockers star reaches new heights

Driven by fellow Fremantle forwards Josh Treacy and Patrick Voss, Jye Amiss says he never doubted whether the Dockers' three-headed monster would succeed.

Lloyd denies backing Hird amid Bombers intrigue

Lloyd denies backing Hird amid Bombers intrigue

Essendon fans are divided after James Hird expressed his interest to coach the club again, but caretaker Dean Solomon won't let the noise distract him.

Widespread wild weather after CBD flooding

Widespread wild weather after CBD flooding

Wild weather that lashed Australia's west coast is moving east, with southern states warned that high winds and heavy rain is on the way.

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Give him an All-Australian: Eagle Ginbey lights up AFL

Give him an All-Australian: Eagle Ginbey lights up AFL

Give him an All-Australian: Eagle Ginbey lights up AFL

Give him an All-Australian: Eagle Ginbey lights up AFL

The AFL world went into a spin when Reuben Ginbey was ignored for a spot in the 22Under22 side, but an All-Australian berth beckons for him this year.

Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles

Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles

Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles

Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles

There was no new coach bounce under Essendon interim boss Dean Solomon as Jake Waterman and Milan Murdock combined for six goals to lift West Coast to victory.

Lomax to become bulletproof as Force aim for greatness

Lomax to become bulletproof as Force aim for greatness

Lomax to become bulletproof as Force aim for greatness

Lomax to become bulletproof as Force aim for greatness

Kurtley Beale is set to extend his time at the Western Force for another year, while Zac Lomax will be aiming to build on his impressive debut campaign.

I'm contracted: Waratahs coach McKellar keen to stay

I'm contracted: Waratahs coach McKellar keen to stay

I'm contracted: Waratahs coach McKellar keen to stay

I'm contracted: Waratahs coach McKellar keen to stay

The NSW Waratahs have finished eighth after a 5-9 campaign, but coach Dan McKellar is optimistic a bright future lies ahead.

Tahs shattered for Gordon as Force end season with win

Tahs shattered for Gordon as Force end season with win

Tahs shattered for Gordon as Force end season with win

Tahs shattered for Gordon as Force end season with win

Dylan Pietsch and Carlo Tizzano have scored doubles as the Western Force snatched victory against the Waratahs, who lost two of their stars to injury.

Mavericks fight off Fever in Super Netball thriller

Mavericks fight off Fever in Super Netball thriller

Mavericks fight off Fever in Super Netball thriller

Mavericks fight off Fever in Super Netball thriller

The Melbourne Mavericks have one foot in the door of a maiden finals campaign after beating West Coast Fever by three in Perth.

Bombers welcome interstate trip to end dramatic week

Bombers welcome interstate trip to end dramatic week

Bombers welcome interstate trip to end dramatic week

Bombers welcome interstate trip to end dramatic week

Essendon take on West Coast in Perth in their first game under interim coach Dean Solomon following the decision to part ways with Brad Scott.

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Millions brace for impact from 'unusually strong' storm

Residents along a 1200-kilometre stretch of coastline have been told to prepare for a massive three-day storm that could bring destructive winds and flooding.

Eagles brace for beleaguered Bombers after Scott axing

Essendon axed coach Brad Scott following just one win from the past 24 games, and West Coast will be on red alert ahead of their clash in Perth.

Time for Lomax Wallabies watch as Force's season ends

The Western Force will be aiming to end their season with a bang, and a big performance from Zac Lomax could help thrust him into a Wallabies jersey.

Hard home truths after 'disaster' help Lions refocus

The Brisbane Lions' capitulation against GWS has been labelled a disaster, but they have the chance to make amends against flag favourites Fremantle.

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Freo taking nothing for granted against hurting Lions

Fremantle are set to be without Hayden Young for a third straight match as they prepare to take on a Brisbane outfit gunning to make amends for a rare flop.

Lions veteran Zorko hit for six, Swans rest Grundy

Brisbane will have to battle out of their recent form slide without star veteran Dayne Zorko after scans more injury damage.

He's a special one: Dockers in awe of Murphy Reid

Murphy Reid is already a star just 18 months into his AFL journey, with his hot form playing a key role in Fremantle becoming premiership favourites.

Labor figure's accused killer returns to court

Brodie Jake Dewar's manslaughter case following the death of beloved Labor strategist Tim Picton has been committed to the Supreme Court.

Mining state spruiks plan for defence manufacturing hub

A state government could transform a coal-mining town into a hub for manufacturing military equipment.

Failed Australia Day bombing accused faces court

A man accused of lobbing a homemade grenade into a crowd of Australia Day protesters in an act of terrorism has physically faced a court for the first time.

Gutted but proud: Force lament missed finals chance

Western Force coach Simon Cron says he's gutted for his players after the franchise's finals drought stretched to 21 years.

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