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Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout

Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout

Lloyd Pope has taken four wickets and fellow leg-spinner Cameron Boyce three to help Adelaide upset Perth in their BBL knockout clash at Optus Stadium.

Cotton and Wildcats make it five straight wins in NBL

Cotton and Wildcats make it five straight wins in NBL

Cotton and Wildcats make it five straight wins in NBL

Cotton and Wildcats make it five straight wins in NBL

Bryce Cotton has demonstrated his full range of talent as the Perth Wildcats fired to thump Brisbane Bullets 118-86 at their RAC Arena home.

WA swelters with the Pilbara forecast to reach 50C

WA swelters with the Pilbara forecast to reach 50C

WA swelters with the Pilbara forecast to reach 50C

WA swelters with the Pilbara forecast to reach 50C

Extreme and severe heatwave warnings have been issued for large parts of Western Australia, with some areas expected to reach 50C.

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Pro-Palestinian unionists to picket Israeli ship

Pro-Palestinian unionists to picket Israeli ship

A group of unionists are planning to halt an Israeli ship at a West Australian port in an effort to support Palestinian people

Hutchison to inspire in Perth sevens injury return

Hutchison to inspire in Perth sevens injury return

Henry Hutchison will return for Australia's men's sevens team after a year out with a knee injury while Heidi Dennis will debut in Perth for the unbeaten women.

WA penguin population feeling the heat

WA penguin population feeling the heat

The health of little penguins inhabiting Western Australia's coastline is at risk due to warmer sea temperatures.

Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

The Sixers suffered a 4-5 collapse before skipper Moises Henriques saved the day, lifting them to a rare win over the Scorchers in Perth with a 20-ball 47.

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Eagles forward Ryan to miss start of AFL season

Eagles forward Ryan to miss start of AFL season

Eagles forward Ryan to miss start of AFL season

Eagles forward Ryan to miss start of AFL season

West Coast forward Liam Ryan will miss the start of the AFL season after undergoing surgery on a damaged hamstring tendon.

Australian scientists help solve mysteries about life

Australian scientists help solve mysteries about life

Australian scientists help solve mysteries about life

Australian scientists help solve mysteries about life

Researchers have used ancient fossils of sea creatures to determine exactly when the complex life forms first developed hundreds of millions of years ago.

More homes destroyed as hot winds fan bushfire threat

More homes destroyed as hot winds fan bushfire threat

More homes destroyed as hot winds fan bushfire threat

More homes destroyed as hot winds fan bushfire threat

Unfavourable conditions are threatening containment lines after firefighters contained bushfires that have destroyed two homes north of Perth.

Twiggy attacks Woodside's 'death race' gas project

Twiggy attacks Woodside's 'death race' gas project

Twiggy attacks Woodside's 'death race' gas project

Twiggy attacks Woodside's 'death race' gas project

Australia's second richest person, mining magnate Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest, has renewed his attack on the fossil fuel industry and Woodside Energy.

Lives and homes threatened as bushfires tear through WA

Lives and homes threatened as bushfires tear through WA

Lives and homes threatened as bushfires tear through WA

Lives and homes threatened as bushfires tear through WA

Bushfires in Western Australia have flared in lingering heatwave conditions as firefighters battle to save homes and lives north of Perth.

Cotton's king - but Webster is Wildcats' secret weapon

Cotton's king - but Webster is Wildcats' secret weapon

Cotton's king - but Webster is Wildcats' secret weapon

Cotton's king - but Webster is Wildcats' secret weapon

Bryce Cotton is grabbing the headlines en route to a fourth MVP crown, but Tai Webster may be the most important part of the Perth Wildcats' championship push.

Cotton, Wildcats keep winning run over Creek's Phoenix

Cotton, Wildcats keep winning run over Creek's Phoenix

Cotton, Wildcats keep winning run over Creek's Phoenix

Cotton, Wildcats keep winning run over Creek's Phoenix

Bryce Cotton and Mitch Creek were spectacular for their respective teams in Perth Wildcats' 100-79 NBL win over South East Melbourne Phoenix.

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Scorchers fight back for vital BBL win against Brisbane

Stunning bowling from AJ Tye and Lance Morris has helped the Perth Scorchers overcome the Brisbane Heat by 35 runs at Optus Stadium.

RAAF base among areas under fire threat north of Perth

Several fires have broken out north of Perth including near the entrance to a Defence site and on the outskirts of a regional wheatbelt town.

APL transfer embargo scuppers Stajcic plans for Glory

Alen Stajcic says Perth Glory have been hamstrung by an edict from the APL forbidding them from strengthening their squad in January.

Owners fined, banned for neglecting dog's allergies

A FIFO worker and his wife can keep their cats but have been handed fines after their dog was found in decrepit conditions.

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Birds drop from trees as temperatures soar in outback

Marble Bar has sweltered through a scorching four-week stretch of daily maximum temperatures above 41C that has caused heat-exhausted birds to drop from trees.

Endangered numbats feel the heat of climate change

Endangered native numbats are under increasing pressure from climate change, with a new study revealing the furry predators overheat when the temperature soars.

Australia learn opponents for Perth Sevens showdowns

Australia's men's and women's sides are both expected to get out of the group stage after the draw for the Perth Sevens tournament took place on Thursday.

WA warned to prepare for heatwave conditions

A Bureau of Meteorology heatwave warning has been issued for much of Western Australia, with Perth forecast to reach a maximum of 39C on the weekend.

Third murder charge after remains found in mining town

A third person has been charged with murder after homicide detectives found a missing man's body on the outskirts of a tiny mining town.

Third man in custody after remains found in mining town

Another man has been arrested after the body of 68-year-old Raymond Smith was found on the outskirts of a tiny mining town in Western Australia.

Search for third man after remains found in mining town

Police are searching for a man they say can help them with a murder investigation after the discovery of human remains on the outskirts of a tiny mining town.

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