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Driving test assessor charged with attacking 3 women

Driving test assessor charged with attacking 3 women

Three women have allegedly been indecently assaulted by their driving test assessor during their practical in-vehicle examinations, WA police say.

250-cap Zalewski to be Kookaburras' Olympic captain

250-cap Zalewski to be Kookaburras' Olympic captain

250-cap Zalewski to be Kookaburras' Olympic captain

250-cap Zalewski to be Kookaburras' Olympic captain

Aran Zalewski has been named the Australian men's hockey captain for the Olympics and will celebrate by playing his 250th match for the Kookaburras.

10-man Sydney withstand Glory siege to grab ALM draw

10-man Sydney withstand Glory siege to grab ALM draw

10-man Sydney withstand Glory siege to grab ALM draw

10-man Sydney withstand Glory siege to grab ALM draw

Despite throwing the kitchen sink at 10-man Sydney, Perth were unable to add to Kaelan Majekodunmi's equaliser in a 1-1 ALM draw.

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Higgins, Sharaz 'planned' political attack, court told

Higgins, Sharaz 'planned' political attack, court told

Senator Linda Reynolds' defamation claims against her ex-staffer Brittany Higgins and now-fiance David Sharaz have edged closer to going to trial in Perth.

Inquest reveals detained teen's harm threats ignored

Inquest reveals detained teen's harm threats ignored

An Indigenous teen, who died after self-harming in an adult prison's youth wing, made eight threats to do so in the hours before he was found in his cell.

Complaints rise over lenders and customer hardship help

Complaints rise over lenders and customer hardship help

The financial sector ombudsman has reported a "concerning" rise in complaints about lenders' handling of requests for hardship assistance from borrowers.

Indigenous teen's family hope inquest will bring change

Indigenous teen's family hope inquest will bring change

The mother of an Indigenous teen who died after self-harming in the youth wing of an adult prison says she is determined to get justice for her son.

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Hi-tech drone discovers historic shipwreck in sea grave

Hi-tech drone discovers historic shipwreck in sea grave

Hi-tech drone discovers historic shipwreck in sea grave

Hi-tech drone discovers historic shipwreck in sea grave

The remains of a 100-year-old shipwreck have been discovered off the coast of Western Australia using new underwater drone technology.

Peris eyes Hockeyroos milestone in Perth return

Peris eyes Hockeyroos milestone in Perth return

Peris eyes Hockeyroos milestone in Perth return

Peris eyes Hockeyroos milestone in Perth return

Brooke Peris, Matt Dawson and Aran Zalewski are on the cusp of milestones that should come in crucial pre-Olympic Perth hockey fixtures later this month.

Dockers defender McDonald to undergo knee surgery

Dockers defender McDonald to undergo knee surgery

Dockers defender McDonald to undergo knee surgery

Dockers defender McDonald to undergo knee surgery

Fremantle defender Oscar McDonald faces a long stint on the sidelines after it was deemed he needs knee surgery to fix his damaged posterior lateral corner.

Longer curfew on cards for crime town as breaches mount

Longer curfew on cards for crime town as breaches mount

Longer curfew on cards for crime town as breaches mount

Longer curfew on cards for crime town as breaches mount

A two-week night youth curfew imposed on Alice Springs to act as a circuit breaker on crime could be extended to cover school holidays.

Tigers midfield star given one-match AFL ban

Tigers midfield star given one-match AFL ban

Tigers midfield star given one-match AFL ban

Tigers midfield star given one-match AFL ban

Richmond midfielder Liam Baker is set to miss Sunday's match against St Kilda in Adelaide after receiving a one-match ban for rough conduct.

Tigers hammer blow as hamstrung Lynch set for surgery

Tigers hammer blow as hamstrung Lynch set for surgery

Tigers hammer blow as hamstrung Lynch set for surgery

Tigers hammer blow as hamstrung Lynch set for surgery

Richmond have suffered two massive blows on the injury front after forwards Tom Lynch and Noah Balta both went down against Sydney.

Brayshaw happy to sacrifice stats for Fremantle wins

Brayshaw happy to sacrifice stats for Fremantle wins

Brayshaw happy to sacrifice stats for Fremantle wins

Brayshaw happy to sacrifice stats for Fremantle wins

Fremantle's team-first mentality has played a key role in their storming start to the AFL season, a "more flexible" Andrew Brayshaw says.

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Bulldogs driven by hurt of finals-scuppering loss

The Western Bulldogs missed out on finals last year because of a shock loss to West Coast and midfielder Adam Treloar is desperate to make amends.

Boredom the key for Fremantle as the buzz and hype grow

Fremantle's 3-0 start to the season is their best since 2015, but they will face a big challenge against Carlton in Gather Round next week.

Frustrated Crows not giving up on AFL finals hopes

Adelaide's finals hopes are already on thin ice after slipping to a 0-3 record following their 35-point loss to Fremantle at Perth's Optus Stadium.

Fremantle rocket to 3-0 after beating winless Crows

Adelaide face a major battle to reach this year's finals after slipping to 0-3 following a 35-point loss to unbeaten Fremantle in Perth.

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Eagles turn to Jack Williams to lend Darling a hand

West Coast veteran Jack Darling has endured a poor start to the season but will be given a helping hand in Sunday's clash with the Western Bulldogs.

Force told to stick to structures against Fijian flair

The Western Force will be aiming to make it two wins on the trot when they take on Fijian Drua in enemy territory on Sunday.

Crows hope milestone man Brodie Smith regains his mojo

Adelaide defender Brodie Smith will notch his 250-game milestone against Fremantle on Friday night, but his form this season has been poor so far.

Longmuir hails captain courageous as Freo aim for 3-0

Fremantle will be 3-0 for the first time since 2015 if they beat Adelaide, and coach Justin Longmuir has praised the influence of Alex Pearce.

WA stars set to headline Perth's UFC 305 on August 18

The UFC is set to have a distinct West Australian flavour when the event returns to Perth on August 18.

Eagles AFLW recruit out for season with ligament tear

Matilda Sergeant will miss the entire AFLW season after the West Coast recruit ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament at training.

Rebuilding Eagles 'not waiting' for AFL finals return

Despite being hot favourites to collect the wooden spoon this year, West Coast's next generation of players are dreaming big as they chase a finals return.

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