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Harrison and Prather spark Bullets to win over Wildcats

Harrison and Prather spark Bullets to win over Wildcats

The Brisbane Bullets have produced their best performance of the NBL season for a 17-point road win in the Ignite Cup over the Perth Wildcats.

Bikie stiffed killer over alleged contract murder

Bikie stiffed killer over alleged contract murder

Bikie stiffed killer over alleged contract murder

Bikie stiffed killer over alleged contract murder

A trial of a bikie accused of masterminding the murder of a rival gang member is underway, with the prosecution detailing how he hired a sniper to do the deed.

'Sandbelt-like': Leishman heads west for Open tune-up

'Sandbelt-like': Leishman heads west for Open tune-up

'Sandbelt-like': Leishman heads west for Open tune-up

'Sandbelt-like': Leishman heads west for Open tune-up

A resurgent Marc Leishman hopes Perth's sandbelt-like conditions at this week's WA Open will be perfect preparation for the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.

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Wallaroos trailblazer hangs up her Test boots

Wallaroos trailblazer hangs up her Test boots

Two Wallaroos veterans have announced their Test retirements as the team hunts for a new full-time coach.

Dockers pip Demons but Aine Tighe suffers injury scare

Dockers pip Demons but Aine Tighe suffers injury scare

Fremantle forward Aine Tighe went off with a knee issue in her first match back from an ACL reconstruction as the Dockers beat Melbourne by five points.

Aussie grandma ends fight against drug smuggling bust

Aussie grandma ends fight against drug smuggling bust

The family of an Australian woman says she will pursue an international transfer home after losing an appeal against a drug smuggling conviction in Japan.

No half-century for Konstas but NSW still crush WA

No half-century for Konstas but NSW still crush WA

NSW have surged into second spot on the One-Day Cup table after crushing Western Australia by 87 runs at the WACA Ground.

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Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Aboriginal women have the answers for their communities, and urge deep listening and genuine partnership from those in power to implement change.

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Two women in their 80s lost their lives when an ex-AFL player with meth in his system fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into their car.

Bombers didn't offer more cash to unhappy captain

Bombers didn't offer more cash to unhappy captain

Bombers didn't offer more cash to unhappy captain

Bombers didn't offer more cash to unhappy captain

Essendon are maintaining their hardline stance on Zach Merrett and insist they didn't attempt to sweeten their captain's current contract.

NSW post vital away Shield win as Test aspirants fail

NSW post vital away Shield win as Test aspirants fail

NSW post vital away Shield win as Test aspirants fail

NSW post vital away Shield win as Test aspirants fail

NSW have caused a massive boilover to open the Sheffield Shield season, beating Western Australia by 74 runs at the WACA.

Italian giants head for Perth in historic soccer first

Italian giants head for Perth in historic soccer first

Italian giants head for Perth in historic soccer first

Italian giants head for Perth in historic soccer first

European giants AC Milan are to play Como at Perth's Optus Stadium, the first time a regular Serie A league match will be staged outside Italy.

Lyon digs in as bowlers dominate in Perth

Lyon digs in as bowlers dominate in Perth

Lyon digs in as bowlers dominate in Perth

Lyon digs in as bowlers dominate in Perth

Bowlers continue to dominate the WA-NSW Sheffield Shield game in Perth, with the home side needing 222 on the last day to win.

Bancroft out to bizarre dismissal for WA against NSW

Bancroft out to bizarre dismissal for WA against NSW

Bancroft out to bizarre dismissal for WA against NSW

Bancroft out to bizarre dismissal for WA against NSW

Test hopeful Cameron Bancroft may have been desperately unlucky as the bowlers continued to dominate on day two of the WA-NSW Sheffield Shield match.

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Eagles' record day comes at a heartbreaking price

West Coast midfielder Courtney Rowley appears set for another long stint on the sidelines after injuring a knee in Sunday's comfortable win over Collingwood.

Sovereign citizens 'not above the law' as guns seized

The deaths of two police officers in Victoria have prompted a major crackdown on so-called "sovereign citizens" with guns in another jurisdiction.

All Blacks clean sweep Wallabies in Slipper's farewell

The Wallabies have slumped to their 11th straight loss to the All Blacks after conceding four tries to one in a wet Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth.

Konstas among Ashes hopes to fail on day one of Shield

Sam Konstas only made four and Kurtis Patterson was dismissed for eight as NSW made a bad start to their Sheffield Shield match against WA.

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No restrictions: Green maps out Ashes bowling plan

Star allrounder Cam Green says he's not feeling apprehensive ahead of his return to match bowling for the first time in 12 months.

Let's make him proud: Wallabies to do it for Slipper

The Wallabies have lost their past 10 matches against New Zealand, and slumping to an 11th loss would be simply unthinkable in James Slipper's Test farewell.

Songbook and album safeguarding Indigenous languages

Song has always been part of the fabric of Indigenous cultural identity, and a new songbook is harnessing the power of music to protect traditional languages.

NBL champs Hawks crash to 0-2 after Wildcats loss

Superstar Javale McGee appears to have avoided major injury but Illawarra remain winless in their NBL title defence, losing to Perth 92-84.

Wallabies regain juggernaut, O'Connor relegated

The Wallabies must defeat the All Blacks in Perth on Saturday night and then hope for Argentina to do them a favour in order to win the Rugby Championship.

Who is this clown? How Konstas won Langer over

Sam Konstas is being urged to embrace his attacking identity as the rising star attempts to win a spot at the top of the order for this summer's Ashes series.

Silverware the goal as Wallabies plot World Cup assault

The draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held on December 3, and the No.7-ranked Wallabies will be desperate to rise into the top six before then.

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