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Freo coach Longmuir happy Eagles sticking with Simpson

Freo coach Longmuir happy Eagles sticking with Simpson

West Coast are sticking by Adam Simpson despite the premiership coach leading the club to the wooden spoon this season.

WA MP convicted of child abuse disqualified after trial

WA MP convicted of child abuse disqualified after trial

WA MP convicted of child abuse disqualified after trial

WA MP convicted of child abuse disqualified after trial

Former West Australian Nationals MP James Hayward has had his parliamentary fate made official as he awaits sentencing on child sexual abuse charges.

Freo keen to hang onto Darcy for 'many years to come'

Freo keen to hang onto Darcy for 'many years to come'

Freo keen to hang onto Darcy for 'many years to come'

Freo keen to hang onto Darcy for 'many years to come'

Fremantle's ruck pairing of Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson has shown promise, and coach Justin Longmuir is confident it will keep getting better.

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WA MP found guilty of indecently dealing with a child

WA MP found guilty of indecently dealing with a child

A jury has found West Australian MP James Hayward guilty of two counts of child sex abuse and acquitted him of two others.

Simpson stays on as Eagles coach despite wooden spoon

Simpson stays on as Eagles coach despite wooden spoon

West Coast have declared they will stand by coach Adam Simpson despite a 2023 AFL premiership campaign that resulted in the Eagles finishing last on the ladder.

Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad

Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad

Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn, GWS defender Sam Taylor and Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto were among notable absentees from the extended All-Australian squad.

Crows keen to keep Doedee for next year's finals quest

Crows keen to keep Doedee for next year's finals quest

Adelaide have taken giant leaps forward this year despite missing the AFL finals, and they are keen to retain restricted free agent Tom Doedee.

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Two worlds collide in bitter native title legal fight

Two worlds collide in bitter native title legal fight

Two worlds collide in bitter native title legal fight

Two worlds collide in bitter native title legal fight

A high-stakes legal battle between billionaire Andrew Forrest's mining company and the Yindjibarndi people has divided families and left unhealed wounds.

Eagles coach Adam Simpson made to sweat on his future

Eagles coach Adam Simpson made to sweat on his future

Eagles coach Adam Simpson made to sweat on his future

Eagles coach Adam Simpson made to sweat on his future

West Coast's board are set to decide early next week whether to retain coach Adam Simpson or sack him with two years remaining on his contract.

Crow Walker boots nine as Eagles collect wooden spoon

Crow Walker boots nine as Eagles collect wooden spoon

Crow Walker boots nine as Eagles collect wooden spoon

Crow Walker boots nine as Eagles collect wooden spoon

Adelaide forward Tex Walker has booted nine goals to help lift his side to a 45-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.

Stars head west for Australia's richest film prize

Stars head west for Australia's richest film prize

Stars head west for Australia's richest film prize

Stars head west for Australia's richest film prize

The production designer of the hit series Game of Thrones will join an all-star cast of screen industry heavyweights at Australia's richest film prize.

Justin Langer's wisdom bolsters Eagles coach Simpson

Justin Langer's wisdom bolsters Eagles coach Simpson

Justin Langer's wisdom bolsters Eagles coach Simpson

Justin Langer's wisdom bolsters Eagles coach Simpson

West Coast's Adam Simpson remains unsure whether he will be retained next year, despite "invaluable" support from a high-profile board member at the club.

Judge urges mediation in Reynolds' defamation cases

Judge urges mediation in Reynolds' defamation cases

Judge urges mediation in Reynolds' defamation cases

Judge urges mediation in Reynolds' defamation cases

A judge has urged for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' defamation cases against Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz to go to mediation amid mental health concerns.

Eagles can fly high with Adam Simpson at helm: McGovern

Eagles can fly high with Adam Simpson at helm: McGovern

Eagles can fly high with Adam Simpson at helm: McGovern

Eagles can fly high with Adam Simpson at helm: McGovern

Jeremy McGovern insists Adam Simpson is "100 per cent" the right man to lead West Coast through their rebuild, despite two years of poor results.

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WA football legend Austin Robertson Jnr dies at age 80

Austin Robertson Jnr has been remembered as one of Western Australia's greatest ever footballers after passing away at the age of 80.

MP told cops child abuse admission 'to protect family'

An MP on trial for child sexual abuse charges says he wrote a note admitting the crimes to protect his family and the alleged victim but he's not guilty.

Woodside activists hit with violence restraining orders

A WA court has granted violence restraining orders against a group of climate activists who allegedly targeted the home of Woodside Energy's chief executive.

Man found dead, woman stabbed in WA mining town

A man has died in WA's northwest and a woman has been transported to hospital with stab wounds.

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Dockers back in Tabs for big 2024 as Henry wait goes on

Coach Justin Longmuir predicts a strong return to form for Fremantle's Matt Taberner next season, as the Dockers await a decision on Liam Henry's future.

Baby dead after being found unresponsive in car

Western Australian police are investigating the death of a baby who was found unresponsive in a car in Fitzroy Crossing.

Note from abuse-accused MP to wife read in court

A West Australian MP on trial for the alleged sexual abuse of an eight-year-old girl wrote a tragic note to his wife admitting the crimes.

MP fighting child abuse charges 'confessed to wife'

West Australian MP James Hayward sent an email to his wife admitting child abuse before he was charged, his trial has been told.

Dockers look to turn Optus Stadium back into a fortress

Fremantle's poor form at home this season has continued after they slumped to a 16-point loss to Port Adelaide.

Port Adelaide content with Jonas head-knock protocols

Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas has overcome a nasty head knock to play a role in his team's 16-point win over Fremantle in Perth.

Spotlight on Adam Simpson as Eagles take on Bulldogs

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is contracted until the end of 2025, but there's doubts as to whether he will remain at the helm beyond this season.

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