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Glory ownership uncertainty not an excuse: Stajcic

Glory ownership uncertainty not an excuse: Stajcic

Perth Glory are still without an owner after Tony Sage handed back the licence in July and a bid by the Primeland Group to buy the club fell through.

On-fire Heat ready to take down Strikers in WBBL GF

On-fire Heat ready to take down Strikers in WBBL GF

On-fire Heat ready to take down Strikers in WBBL GF

On-fire Heat ready to take down Strikers in WBBL GF

The Brisbane Heat have defeated the Thunder and Scorchers in consecutive days, but they will start as underdogs in Saturday's grand final against Adelaide.

Voll snares 4-19 as Heat cruise into WBBL grand final

Voll snares 4-19 as Heat cruise into WBBL grand final

Voll snares 4-19 as Heat cruise into WBBL grand final

Voll snares 4-19 as Heat cruise into WBBL grand final

Grace Harris has thumped a 26-ball half-century before spinner Georgia Voll snared 4-19 with the ball to help guide the Brisbane Heat to victory over Perth.

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National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing

National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing

Western Australia has joined other states in expressing support for a national ban on the future use of deadly disease-causing engineered stone.

NZ stars given green light to put WBBL ahead of country

NZ stars given green light to put WBBL ahead of country

Brisbane Heat star Amelia Kerr says she will be available for Saturday's WBBL grand final if her side can overcome Perth Scorchers on enemy territory.

Heat crush Thunder to secure spot in WBBL prelim

Heat crush Thunder to secure spot in WBBL prelim

The Sydney Thunder's WBBL title hopes are over after crashing to their sixth loss from their past seven games.

Apology for 'shameful' theft of Indigenous worker wages

Apology for 'shameful' theft of Indigenous worker wages

The West Australian premier has formally apologised to Indigenous workers who received little to no pay for almost 40 years.

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Disrupt Burrup activists slam search, seizure of phones

Disrupt Burrup activists slam search, seizure of phones

Disrupt Burrup activists slam search, seizure of phones

Disrupt Burrup activists slam search, seizure of phones

A group of protesters have been searched by police and had their phones seized as they attempted to film a documentary outside Woodside's Burrup Hub.

Doctors call for climate change action, less new gas

Doctors call for climate change action, less new gas

Doctors call for climate change action, less new gas

Doctors call for climate change action, less new gas

Doctors for the Environment wants the WA government to protect the community from climate change and stop approving new gas projects.

WA targets domestic violence with $70m funding package

WA targets domestic violence with $70m funding package

WA targets domestic violence with $70m funding package

WA targets domestic violence with $70m funding package

The WA government will spend $72.6 million combating family violence, with funding for crisis accommodation and prevention, intervention and education programs.

'Annoyed' Thunder aiming to knock off Heat in Perth

'Annoyed' Thunder aiming to knock off Heat in Perth

'Annoyed' Thunder aiming to knock off Heat in Perth

'Annoyed' Thunder aiming to knock off Heat in Perth

The Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder will lock horns at the WACA Ground with the winner to face the Perth Scorchers in a WBBL preliminary final.

More than 8000 WA patients to receive elective surgery

More than 8000 WA patients to receive elective surgery

More than 8000 WA patients to receive elective surgery

More than 8000 WA patients to receive elective surgery

The Western Australian government will spend $40 million to slash the elective surgery waitlist that blew out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone announces surprise exit

AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone announces surprise exit

AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone announces surprise exit

AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone announces surprise exit

AFLW general manager of women's football Nicole Livingstone will depart the role following Sunday's grand final between North Melbourne and Brisbane.

Bushfire threats downgraded but WA counts the cost

Bushfire threats downgraded but WA counts the cost

Bushfire threats downgraded but WA counts the cost

Bushfire threats downgraded but WA counts the cost

An out-of-control blaze in Western Australia's southwest is no longer threatening lives and homes, but more than 70 fires still burn across the state.

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Emergency bushfire warning as WA braces for heatwave

Firefighters battling a destructive fire that has destroyed 18 homes in the Perth metropolitan area are confronting a new blaze amid heatwave conditions.

More homes destroyed but Perth bushfire downgraded

A bushfire that has destroyed 18 homes in Perth's northeast has been downgraded from an emergency incident to a watch and act.

Besieged Rugby Australia secures $80 million loan deal

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says the finalisation of an $80 million loan deal will help set up the game for the future in Australia.

Woodside boss in court over protest restraining orders

Woodside's chief executive has appeared in court over a series of violence restraining orders taken out against climate activists after a protest at her home.

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Fever star Verity Simmons announces shock retirement

West Coast Fever star Verity Simmons says she made the decision to retire after realising she could no longer give 100 per cent to the cause.

Homes lost in city bushfires with fears toll could rise

A large bushfire in Perth's north has destroyed at least 10 homes and is not expected to be under control for days, authorities say.

Wildcats believe draft hotshot Sarr will see out season

Rising French star Alex Sarr's strong NBL form for the Perth Wildcats has thrust him into the reckoning to be the No.1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

Dunkley and Day shine as Stars upset Scorchers in WBBL

Perth’s hopes of finishing top of the WBBL ladder have been hit with a 33-run loss to the Melbourne Stars in Perth.

Fast moving bushfire threatening homes in Perth's north

Emergency services have issued an emergency warning for residents in two Perth suburbs as an out-of-control bushfire spreads.

Rinehart pushed father to 'breaking point', court told

A court battle over iron ore riches has been told billionaire Gina Rinehart's father Lang Hancock was concerned his daughter may "destroy" his life's work.

Matildas striker McNamara cut down by third ACL tear

Matildas striker Holly McNamara will miss the next 12 months after scans confirmed she has torn the ACL in her right knee for a second time.

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