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Andrew Redmayne says many players are not happy with how the top-tier competition is being run. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremium'Distaste' between players and A-League bosses

The Professional Footballers Australia report into the 2024-25 ALM season has shown more than half of A-League players are upset with the competition's bosses.

George Clarke

Korey Boddington has taken out the Oppy Medal as Australia's cyclist of the year. (Greg Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

CyclingPremiumBoddington wins Oppy after paracycling worlds gold haul

Only two years after taking up track racing, Korey Boddington is the second paracyclist to win the Oppy Medal as Australian cyclist of the year.

Roger Vaughan

Josh Inglis is on the cusp of returning to Australia’s Test side.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumThis WA gun could have played against us in the Ashes

Josh Inglis was on a path — growing up in Leeds as a teenager — that could have had him playing for England in these Ashes. Now he is poised to play for Australia in Brisbane from Thursday.

Jackson Barrett

Morgan Davies, James Culleton and James Charlesworth will be new coaches in the GSFL in 2026.

Coaching change PremiumThree clubs name new coaches named ahead of 2026 GSFL season

Three clubs will have new coaches in the 2026 GSFL season, with former WAFL star Morgan Davies named player-coach of Albany while WA football icon Darrell Panizza won’t continue in charge of Royals.

Cameron Newbold

Mitchell Starc is about to pass a record held by Pakistan legend Wasim Akram.

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Mitch Starc is doing what no fast bowler has ever managed

Most of the great fast bowlers Mitchell Starc is now compared to were retiring at the age he is now. But the Aussie left-armer continues to get better and better. Here’s how he does it.

Jackson Barrett

Harry Wilson wants the Wallabies to take on the All Blacks to kick off the 2027 World Cup. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWallabies want to face All Blacks to open World Cup

In a first-ever scenario, tournament hosts Australia have been drawn in the same group as arch-rivals New Zealand for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Darren Walton

The Wallabies and All Blacks are set to return to Perth for the rugby world Cup opener.

Rugby unionCommentsPerth could land Wallabies, All Blacks World Cup blockbuster

Perth is poised to host a blockbuster Rugby World Cup opening game after the Wallabies were drawn into the same pool as bitter rivals New Zealand.

Ben Smith

England captain Ben Stokes says the passing of batting great Robin Smith ‘hits harder’ after his visit with the English Lions last week.

CricketCommentsPremiumCricket community pays tribute to England great Robin Smith

England captain Ben Stokes says the passing of batting great Robin Smith ‘hits harder’ after his visit with the English Lions last week, as one of his Perth clubs paid tribute on Wednesday.

Aaron Kirby

Olympic organisers have unveiled a vision for Brisbane as the city gears up to host the 2032 Games. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

OlympicsPremiumB-words revealed as Olympic vision splendid

Olympic organisers have unveiled a slogan they promise will define the legacy of its host city long after the 2032 Games are over.

Andrew Stafford

The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks to shoot over the top of Golden State's Draymond Green. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumThunder keep on rolling for 13th straight NBA victory

A 38-point haul from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 13th consecutive NBA win.

Staff Writers

Cuballing’s Damon Watt bowls in their big win over Lake Grace.

Cricket wrap PremiumCuballing put Lake Grace to the sword with nine-wicket win

Lake Grace lost their first match of the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association on Saturday and are now neck-and-neck at the top of the ladder with their conquerors Cuballing.

Claire Middleton

Emu Point Sporting and Community Centre's Gus Woithe and Brian Stamp are excited by the progress.

COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORTPremium‘Gobsmacked’: Emu Point Sporting Centre renovations underway

After years of grafting, members of the Emu Point Sporting and Community Centre are thrilled to see long-awaited clubroom renovations finally take shape thanks to the generosity of its members

Melissa Sheil

The Sixers' Ash Gardner shone with bat and ball in her side's win over the Melbourne Stars. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketSixers continue late-season WBBL surge with big win

The last time the Sydney Sixers played the Melbourne Stars, Meg Lanning destroyed them. It was a much different story on Wednesday as the Sixers won again.

Roger Vaughan

Australia are yet to unveil their line-up for the second Test of The Ashes.

CricketCommentsPremiumPonting thinks captain will make shock return in second Test

Pat Cummins is not in Australia’s squad for the second Test of The Ashes — but Channel Seven’s Ricky Ponting believes the captain will make a shock return for the day-night game at the Gabba.

Josh Kempton

England's Will Jacks (right) is set to test Australia with his offspin and provide late-order runs. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketCommentsJacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.

Joel Gould and Jasper Bruce

Harrison Sedgwick top-scored for Barking Owls against his other outfit Raiders.

Basketball wrap PremiumSedgwick swaps sides to star in Owls’ victory over Raiders

As runaway leaders Sonics Blue maintained their grip on the Albany Basketball Association men’s A-grade competition on Tuesday night, Barking Owls and Railways Tigers clung to their coattails with strong wins.

Claire Middleton

Western Australia will wait until the toss to reveal whether or not Mitch Marsh will open the batting in the Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria starting on Thursday. 

CRICKET CommentsPremiumMarsh brings ‘aura’ to WA side ... but where will he bat?

Western Australia will wait until the toss to reveal whether or not Mitch Marsh will open the batting in the Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria starting on Thursday. 

Jackson Barrett

Cricketer Robin Smith pictured for a studio portrait circa 1989 in London, England. (Photo by Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)

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Vale Robin Smith: A tribute to ‘The Judge’

Robin Smith’s passing is a profound loss to cricket in Perth and to all who knew him. The English great’s connections here went beyond just dominating on local wickets, though he certainly did that.

Adrian Barich

Tom Slingsby and Nic Naitanui Unknown

SAILINGCommentsPremiumFremantle set for Hollywood summer with $20m SailGP opener

Fremantle is set to stage its biggest sailing event since the 1987 America’s Cup, backed by an Eagles icon and two Hollywood stars.

Glen Quartermain

Justin Longmuir has been confirmed as WA’s assistant coach for next year’s State of Origin clash.

AFLVideoCommentsLongmuir ‘really supportive’ of stars featuring in Origin

After being unveiled as WA’s assistant coach for next year’s State of Origin clash in Perth, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has declared he will be “really supportive” of his best players being on show.

Josh Kempton

West Indies batsman Shai Hope made a half-century despite battling an eye infection. (AP PHOTO)

CricketRay of Hope for Windies, but NZ open up handy Test lead

New Zealand lead the visiting West Indies by 96 runs after the second day of the first cricket Test in Christchurch.

Staff Writers

Pat Cummins’ eleventh hour bid to play the second Test means England’s worst nightmare is about to become reality.

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Cummins call could make or break second Ashes Test

Pat Cummins’ eleventh hour bid to play the second Test means England’s worst nightmare is about to become reality and here is the stat to prove it.

Jackson Barrett

Evie Waddington said she had an amazing experience at the Olympic Change-Maker Summit in Canberra.

Summit greatPremiumWaddington delighted at chance to be an Olympic change-maker

Mt Barker Community College student Evie Waddington wants either to represent Australia in triathlon or be an AFLW footballer, and she has been inspired after attending the Olympic Change-Maker Summit

Claire Middleton

Zac Lomax in action for NSW durin gState of Origin in 2024.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumZac attack: could NRL star Force cross-code swap?

Western Force have entertained a visit from free agent NRL star and State of Origin winger Zac Lomax as he explores a cross-code switch to union.

Ben Smith