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Force feel the pain for hard luck story Izack Rodda

Force feel the pain for hard luck story Izack Rodda

Star Western Force lock Izack Rodda looks set to miss at least a month of action with a quad injury, further hammering the club's forward stocks.

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Regional travellers and fly-in, fly-out workers face travel disruptions as more than 200 pilots at a Qantas subsidiary walk off the job over a pay dispute.

Australian cricket loses two of its star umpires

Australian cricket loses two of its star umpires

Australian cricket loses two of its star umpires

Australian cricket loses two of its star umpires

Veteran umpires Bruce Oxenford and Paul Wilson say the time is right to step down from their roles at Cricket Australia following their lengthy careers.

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'All clear' for downgraded bushfire in WA's south

'All clear' for downgraded bushfire in WA's south

A bushfire near Bunbury in WA's south has been contained and controlled, with authorities issuing an all-clear alert.

WA Liberal deputy steps down over Brian Burke link

WA Liberal deputy steps down over Brian Burke link

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has ordered her deputy Steve Thomas to step down from his senior role over links with former premier Brian Burke.

Mining magnate chips in to clear Ukraine's landmines

Mining magnate chips in to clear Ukraine's landmines

The Minderoo Foundation has pledged financial support for a United Nations landmine clearing program in war-torn Ukraine.

Pay-row pilots to resume strike at Qantas subsidiary

Pay-row pilots to resume strike at Qantas subsidiary

Regional travellers and workers face having their flight plans disrupted by a three-day strike by pilots at a Qantas subsidiary.

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Woman hurt in tiger shark attack off small WA island

Woman hurt in tiger shark attack off small WA island

Woman hurt in tiger shark attack off small WA island

Woman hurt in tiger shark attack off small WA island

A woman in her 40s has been attacked by a tiger shark in shallow water at a small island north of Perth.

Naked man shot in wardrobe after alleged home invasion

Naked man shot in wardrobe after alleged home invasion

Naked man shot in wardrobe after alleged home invasion

Naked man shot in wardrobe after alleged home invasion

A naked man has been shot in the leg after he was found hiding in a bedroom wardrobe at a home he allegedly broke into.

Welcome rain for WA as Lincoln heads south

Welcome rain for WA as Lincoln heads south

Welcome rain for WA as Lincoln heads south

Welcome rain for WA as Lincoln heads south

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln, now a tropical low, is expected to dissipate as it moves across the WA interior.

Fit Nat Fyfe looms as a major AFL weapon for Dockers

Fit Nat Fyfe looms as a major AFL weapon for Dockers

Fit Nat Fyfe looms as a major AFL weapon for Dockers

Fit Nat Fyfe looms as a major AFL weapon for Dockers

Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe produced an impressive display in the Dockers' 52-point pre-season win against West Coast, and he looks primed for a big year.

'Animal fitbit' chip offers answers in livestock health

'Animal fitbit' chip offers answers in livestock health

'Animal fitbit' chip offers answers in livestock health

'Animal fitbit' chip offers answers in livestock health

Australian technology that uses microchips in animals to monitor their health could help stop livestock from dying in transit.

Wellington move six points clear after Glory stalemate

Wellington move six points clear after Glory stalemate

Wellington move six points clear after Glory stalemate

Wellington move six points clear after Glory stalemate

A-League Men leaders Wellington Phoenix have increased their buffer to six points after being held to a goalless draw at Perth Glory.

Fyfe stars as Harley Reid has tough introduction

Fyfe stars as Harley Reid has tough introduction

Fyfe stars as Harley Reid has tough introduction

Fyfe stars as Harley Reid has tough introduction

West Coast have suffered some more injury scares in their 52-point AFL practice match loss to Fremantle at the Mineral Resources Park in Perth.

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Weakened Lincoln to bring rain, wind back to coast

Strong winds and heavy rain are likely along the Gascoyne coast as ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln reaches Western Australia on Saturday night.

Western Force itching to make up for round-one fizzer

Western Force have been left bitterly disappointed by their opening Super Rugby loss to the Hurricanes and are desperate to bounce back against the Rebels.

Hurricanes blow Force away with first-half stunner

The Western Force's season has started with a whimper, going down 44-14 to the rampant Hurricanes in a six-tries-to-two romp in Perth.

Force fight hard in SuperW loss to Japanese champs

The Western Force have fought bravely in 37C heat but suffered a 10-point trial loss to Japanese champions Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix in Perth.

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Teen who fired gunshots at Perth school wanted to kill

A 15-year-old boy, who admitted firing three shots at his school sending it into lockdown, told West Australian police he planned to kill people and himself.

Lincoln won't reach severe tropical cyclone strength

Authorities say ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln is unlikely to develop into a severe tropical cyclone but remains on track to slam into WA's northwest coast.

High-scoring Glory front up to miserly Phoenix defence

Perth Glory will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run to six matches on Saturday night, but they face a tough test against Wellington's miserly defence.

Lincoln to strengthen into a cyclone within 12 hours

A tropical low sitting off the West Australian coast near Broome is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone overnight, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Ex-bishop indicates not guilty plea to child sex abuse

A former bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders, has appeared in court over historical child sex abuse allegations and indicated he will fight the charges.

Youthful Dockers will become star flag winners: Garlick

Fremantle are confident an intense AFL pre-season campaign has left them primed to succeed this year, despite their inexperienced list profile.

Doubters won't deter Force from aiming high in 2024

The Western Force are being tipped to finish near the foot of the table this season, but coach Simon Cron is confident his side can prove the doubters wrong.

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