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Australia will risk losing to win Perth Test: Healy

Australia will risk losing to win Perth Test: Healy

Such is the desire to win a rare Test, Australian women's cricket captain Alyssa Healy is prepared to risk losing to achieve victory against South Africa.

Raids bust illegal gambling operations, Crown workers

Raids bust illegal gambling operations, Crown workers

Raids bust illegal gambling operations, Crown workers

Raids bust illegal gambling operations, Crown workers

Raids on two suspected illegal gambling houses have netted thousands in cash and casino-style gaming chips, with three Crown employees losing their jobs.

WA's $64.3 million gun buyback to begin on February 21

WA's $64.3 million gun buyback to begin on February 21

WA's $64.3 million gun buyback to begin on February 21

WA's $64.3 million gun buyback to begin on February 21

The West Australian government has set the date for the start of a voluntary firearms buyback compensation scheme, as new gun laws are introduced to parliament.

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Marsh happy to hand opening spot back to Travis Head

Marsh happy to hand opening spot back to Travis Head

Mitch Marsh was promoted to opener in Tuesday's 37-run T20 loss to the West Indies, but the skipper will slot back to No.3 for this year's World Cup.

Retiring Warner goes down swinging in loss to Windies

Retiring Warner goes down swinging in loss to Windies

The West Indies have avoided a 3-0 series whitewash after posting 6-220 and restricting Australia to 5-183 for a 37-run victory in the T20 clash in Perth.

Refreshed Sandgroper Beth Mooney itching for WACA Test

Refreshed Sandgroper Beth Mooney itching for WACA Test

Beth Mooney is thriving in the WA set-up and aiming to post a big score in her adopted state during this week's Test match against South Africa at the WACA.

Crackdown on violence against retail workers

Crackdown on violence against retail workers

Anyone attacking retail workers could be jailed for up to seven years under proposed legislation by the West Australian government.

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Force is strong in this one as coach Cron re-signs

Force is strong in this one as coach Cron re-signs

Force is strong in this one as coach Cron re-signs

Force is strong in this one as coach Cron re-signs

Western Force coach Simon Cron says he's excited about what his group can achieve after signing a contract extension until the end of 2026.

Three-day pilot strike to hit some regional routes

Three-day pilot strike to hit some regional routes

Three-day pilot strike to hit some regional routes

Three-day pilot strike to hit some regional routes

Regional travellers and workers could have their flight plans disrupted by a three-day industrial action by pilots, due to start on Wednesday.

Fraser-McGurk, Wes Agar added to Australia T20 squad

Fraser-McGurk, Wes Agar added to Australia T20 squad

Fraser-McGurk, Wes Agar added to Australia T20 squad

Fraser-McGurk, Wes Agar added to Australia T20 squad

Jake Fraser-McGurk and Wes Agar have been added to Australia's squad for the third T20 clash against West Indies, with paceman Josh Hazlewood rested.

Ship docks to unload livestock after weeks-long voyage

Ship docks to unload livestock after weeks-long voyage

Ship docks to unload livestock after weeks-long voyage

Ship docks to unload livestock after weeks-long voyage

A live-export ship turned back from the Middle East has returned to port to offload thousands of sheep and cattle on board for five-and-a-half weeks.

Marsh warms into captaincy duties ahead of World Cup

Marsh warms into captaincy duties ahead of World Cup

Marsh warms into captaincy duties ahead of World Cup

Marsh warms into captaincy duties ahead of World Cup

Mitch Marsh is almost certain to be Australia's captain for this year's Twenty20 World Cup, after hitting career-best form over the past 12 months.

Wildcats lock in NBL top-two spot with win over Taipans

Wildcats lock in NBL top-two spot with win over Taipans

Wildcats lock in NBL top-two spot with win over Taipans

Wildcats lock in NBL top-two spot with win over Taipans

The Cairns Taipans put up a fight but the Perth Wildcats powered away late for a 117-88 victory to secure a top-two NBL regular season finish.

More Qantas flight pain as pilots fight for pay rise

More Qantas flight pain as pilots fight for pay rise

More Qantas flight pain as pilots fight for pay rise

More Qantas flight pain as pilots fight for pay rise

Regional travellers and FIFO workers could have their flight plans on a Qantas Group carrier disrupted again as pilots vote to take further industrial action.

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Stranded livestock to be rested on land, then exported

A stranded live export ship is expected to return to port andoffload thousands of sheep and cattle to rest on land before exporting them to Israel.

Harry Potter embraces Western Force razzle dazzle

Western Force utility back Harry Potter is already making headlines in Perth after scoring two tries against against Queensland in a trial game last week.

Stranded livestock ship set to return to port

A stranded live export ship is expected to return to port and could offload thousands of livestock after an application to export them to Israel was rejected.

Detectives return to Broome, ex-Bishop's home searched

Police say detectives are in Broome investigating historic child abuse allegations, amid media reports a former Catholic bishop's home has been raided.

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Firefighting water bombers drop sewage water onto homes

Authorities have issued an alert after firefighting helicopters accidentally dropped effluent while battling a blaze in Perth's northeast.

Travellers affected as Qantas Group pilots strike

Thousands of passengers including FIFO workers have had their flight plans on a Qantas Group carrier disrupted as pilots walk off the job over a pay dispute.

Boy, 11, charged after 69-year-old man bashed

Police have charged an 11-year-old boy after a 69-year-old man was allegedly kicked, punched and spat on outside his Perth home.

Aged care worker allegedly stomped on 95-year-old woman

A 33-year-old aged care worker has been charged with aggravated common assault after allegedly stomping on a 95-year-old woman in his care.

Killer and rapist jailed indefinitely wins release

A notorious repeat offender, whose crimes include killing a pregnant woman and raping another, will be released from a West Australian jail next month.

Bushfire near RAAF base in Perth's northeast downgraded

A bushfire warning for a blaze in Perth's northeastern suburbs at Bullsbrook has been downgraded after earlier posing a threat to life and property.

Tackling machine Switkowski approves AFL's rule tweaks

Fremantle forward Sam Switkowski is in favour of the AFL's clampdown on dangerous run-down tackles, saying players will be able to adjust.

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