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Latest news: Western Australia

Hewitt backs Aussie underdogs to show plenty of bite

Hewitt backs Aussie underdogs to show plenty of bite

Australia's United Cup campaign begins in Perth on Friday night when they take on a Great Britain outfit featuring Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter.

Arson squad probe after firefighter dies battling blaze

Arson squad probe after firefighter dies battling blaze

Arson squad probe after firefighter dies battling blaze

Arson squad probe after firefighter dies battling blaze

The cause of a massive bushfire in southern WA and the death of a volunteer firefighter while battling it are being investigated by the arson squad.

De Minaur sidesteps showdown with girlfriend Boulter

De Minaur sidesteps showdown with girlfriend Boulter

De Minaur sidesteps showdown with girlfriend Boulter

De Minaur sidesteps showdown with girlfriend Boulter

Australia's United Cup campaign will begin against Great Britain in Perth, with Alex de Minaur keen to avoid girlfriend Katie Boulter in the mixed-teams comp.

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I did both of my calves before BBL season: Shaun Marsh

I did both of my calves before BBL season: Shaun Marsh

Melbourne Renegades veteran Shaun Marsh will retire at the end of the BBL season, but he wants to go out with a bang.

Marsh heroics not enough as Scorchers beat Renegades

Marsh heroics not enough as Scorchers beat Renegades

The Perth Scorchers have defied a disastrous batting collapse of 7-5 to beat the Melbourne Renegades by 13 runs at Optus Stadium to extend their unbeaten start.

Firefighter dead as bushfire threatens homes in WA

Firefighter dead as bushfire threatens homes in WA

A volunteer firefighter has died while responding to an out-of-control bushfire threatening homes near Esperance in Western Australia.

Aussie sevens women keen to continue hot run in Perth

Aussie sevens women keen to continue hot run in Perth

Australia's women's team will be aiming to win their third tournament in a row when the sevens world series shifts to Perth in late January.

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Critics have to eat their words: Glory coach Stajcic

Critics have to eat their words: Glory coach Stajcic

Critics have to eat their words: Glory coach Stajcic

Critics have to eat their words: Glory coach Stajcic

Rumours of Perth's A-League Men demise have been greatly exaggerated, insists Glory coach Alen Stajcic after his side's 3-2 comeback win over Macarthur.

Heatwave continues in WA as firefighters battle on

Heatwave continues in WA as firefighters battle on

Heatwave continues in WA as firefighters battle on

Heatwave continues in WA as firefighters battle on

The weather bureau has a heatwave warning in effect for parts of Western Australia, as the state's firefighters continue to battle several blazes.

Young allrounder Hardie named Scorchers' BBL captain

Young allrounder Hardie named Scorchers' BBL captain

Young allrounder Hardie named Scorchers' BBL captain

Young allrounder Hardie named Scorchers' BBL captain

The all-conquering Perth Scorchers have chosen Aaron Hardie to fill in as captain for the injured Ashton Turner for the rest of their BBL title defence.

Blaze brought under control after destroying WA homes

Blaze brought under control after destroying WA homes

Blaze brought under control after destroying WA homes

Blaze brought under control after destroying WA homes

Two homes have been destroyed by a blaze south of Perth as firefighters warn residents to remain vigilant for bushfire threats.

De Silva injured as Glory snatch 3-2 win over Macarthur

De Silva injured as Glory snatch 3-2 win over Macarthur

De Silva injured as Glory snatch 3-2 win over Macarthur

De Silva injured as Glory snatch 3-2 win over Macarthur

Macarthur midfielder Danny De Silva has suffered what appears to be a serious hamstring injury during his team's 3-2 loss to Perth Glory.

Two more homes lost as WA bushfire threat continues

Two more homes lost as WA bushfire threat continues

Two more homes lost as WA bushfire threat continues

Two more homes lost as WA bushfire threat continues

Multiple blazes across Western Australia are testing firefighters, with authorities warning there are more "difficult" days ahead.

Third home lost in bushfire, residents return to ruins

Third home lost in bushfire, residents return to ruins

Third home lost in bushfire, residents return to ruins

Third home lost in bushfire, residents return to ruins

A fast-moving blaze has destroyed three homes in Perth's eastern hills with WA's fire commissioner describing conditions as above catastrophic.

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Scorchers skipper Turner to miss rest of BBL campaign

Perth captain Ashton Turner has undergone surgery and will miss the rest of the Scorchers' BBL season after tearing the meniscus in his right knee.

'Hurt' Taggart looking to recapture Perth's glory days

Perth Glory will be aiming to turn around their painful start to the A-League Men season when they host Macarthur at HBF Park on Saturday night.

Copper mine under fire for destroying cultural heritage

Mining company Sandfire has apologised to traditional owners after destroying cultural heritage at its copper mine in the Pilbara and failing to notify them.

Two homes destroyed as bushfires burn across WA

Bushfires are challenging firefighters in Western Australia, where authorities have confirmed two men have been injured and two homes have been destroyed.

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Andy Warhol art pops over to Western Australia

More than 50 works by pop art pioneer Andy Warhol, including his iconic Campbell's Soup and Elvis prints, are being loaned out by the National Gallery.

Chris Jordan in awe of WA's special talent Aaron Hardie

Aaron Hardie has showcased his brute power by scoring an unbeaten 85 off 45 balls in the Perth Scorchers' BBL win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

Scorchers crush Hurricanes as Crawley and Hardie star

Perth Scorchers duo Zak Crawley and Aaron Hardie have combined for an unbeaten 157-run stand to lift their side to a nine-wicket win over Hobart.

Fire-threatened WA town told to flee to the ocean

Residents of a tourist town north of Perth have been told to make a run for the jetty as an out-of-control fire barrels towards the town.

Facebook pleads not guilty in Twiggy clickbait battle

Facebook parent company Meta has pleaded not guilty to charges brought by billionaire Andrew Forrest over an alleged cryptocurrency clickbait advertising scam.

Growth, ore prices to swell WA budget surplus to $3.7b

A $3.7 billion operating surplus for 2023/24 has been projected by the WA government, up from May's $3.3 billion amid the highest economic growth in nine years.

Marsh's happy place bodes well for Australian cricket

Mitch Marsh has been a revelation since returning to the Test team during the Ashes, and skipper Pat Cummins couldn't be happier.

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