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BasketballPremiumWow! HoopsFest offers free courtside seats next to NBA star

Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins is coming to Perth for HoopsFest and lucky fans will have the chance to win courtside seats next to him just by doing one thing this weekend.

Craig O'Donoghue

Temba Bavuma, like some of his team, got out to an ordinary shot. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremium'Easy from the balcony': Proteas push back on critics

Spinner Simon Harmer has pushed back on questions over the poor dismissals which have left South Africa needing a big fightback against Australia.

Scott Bailey

Izzy Borlase will face a game-7 decider after helping Atlanta make it 3-3 in the WNBA championship. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumAussie Opal's WNBA hopes still alive after Dream win

Australian basketball ace Izzy Borlase has the chance to play in a WNBA winner-takes-all decider after her Atlanta Dream team won game six against Golden State.

Ian Chadband

Kambalda’s Ben Rioli during his team’s Goldfields Football League match against Railways at Sir Richard Moore Oval on April 18.

FootballPremiumKey roles for 2027 up for grabs

Kambalda’s annual general meeting is on December 7.

Neale Harvey

Sarah Kenyon in action during the 2026 Aloha Classic in Hawaii.

WindsurfingPremiumKenyon eyes more wave time to grow for pro-women’s rise

Geraldton windsurfing sensation Sarah Kenyon may have just sewn up the Aloha Classic Junior Girls title, but she’s begun planning for her future as a pro-women’s competitor amid her junior title defence.

Rebecca Ruthven

North Kalgoorlie batter Scott Nelson.

CricketPremiumEvans flays opposition attack

Norths and Lake View have each opened the Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association’s B-grade season with two wins.

Neale Harvey

Esperance Bay Turf Club president Ken Norton.

RacingPremiumEsperance season program includes Norseman Cup

Ten meetings framed for 2026-27 Esperance racing season.

Neale Harvey

Freya Kemp believes she is primed to shine in her second season with Perth Scorchers.

CricketVideoPremiumEngland import primed to shine in second Scorchers season

After giving glimpses into her massive potential throughout her first Women’s Big Bash League campaign with Perth Scorchers, Freya Kemp is primed to have an even greater impact in her second.

Josh Kempton

Hockeyroos' Mariah Williams visited the Geraldton Hockey Association.

HockeyPremiumHockeyroos star Mariah Williams swings by for junior clinic

A group of Geraldton’s junior hockey players had the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s top hockey talents as Hockeyroo star Mariah Williams hosted a specialist clinic on Tuesday evening. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Port Adelaide's Julia Teakle and Fremantle's Indi and Mim Strom will hope Roxy Roux's Eagles can beat Hawthorn this weekend.

FootballPremiumHow Roxy Roux’s Eagles could shape the Mid West finals race

A trio of Mid West-Gascoyne AFLW players and their teams remain in the running for finals, but will need results to fall their way with just one spot up for grabs in the top eight. 

Rebecca Ruthven

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Jed Hagan of the Devils celebrates a goal during the round one VFL match between Tasmania Devils and Coburg Lions at North Hobart Oval on March 21, 2026 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

FootballPremiumThe Devil Gero knows: Jed Hagan extends with Tassie in VFL

Geraldton’s Jed Hagan will remain a Devil in 2027 after making a strong impression on VFL debut in Tasmania’s inaugural season in the competition.

Rebecca Ruthven

GABA. Olympians vs Hawks. Rd3. Tully Pepper for Olympians

BasketballPremiumOlympians deliver strong display to thump Hawks

Olympians are quickly establishing themselves as front runners in the men’s and women’s division one Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association competition, with both sides thrashing Hawks on Monday night.

Rebecca Ruthven

Geraldton's Olivia Paul in action at the Fever in Time State Cup.

NetballPremiumGeraldton well-represented in Netball WA’s talent pathways

A group of Geraldton netballers, coaches and officials are putting their best foot forward in Netball WA’s development pathways, featuring in the recent Fever in Time Cup and futures trials over the past month.

Rebecca Ruthven

Ben Duckett cracked another ton as England beat Sri Lanka in a consolation tri-series win. (EPA PHOTO)

CricketPremiumBig Ben hundred in England's consolation ODI triumph

Another ton from Ben Duckett and Liam Dawson's career-best 4-49 have earned England a consolation victory over Sri Lanka in their tri-series tournament.

Staff Writers

Josh Inglis walks off after being dismissed for 102.

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KEEP, BENCH, CUT: How do Australia solve Inglis conundrum?

Josh Inglis completed a magnificent century on day three to hand Australian selectors a welcome headache heading into the home summer, but skipper Pat Cummins is in a rare rut.

Aaron Kirby

Sergio Garcia is returning to the European tour, hoping to be able to play Ryder Cup golf again. (EPA PHOTO)

SportPremiumSpanish star returning to European tour after LIV exit

Another LIV Golf luminary Sergio Garcia is returning to the European tour for the 2027 season and eyeing a Ryder Cup comeback.

Staff Writers

Michael Carrick is still Man Utd coach despite the feeling his job is on borrowed time. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumCarrick 'not surprised' he's still Man Utd's boss

Manchester United's beleaguered head coach Michael Carrick reckons he doesn't "need assurances from anyone" as he prepares for a critical clash.

Simon Peach

Irate cricket fans have blasted Kayo after several technical glitches.

CricketKayo carnage blasted by irate cricket fans

Irate cricket fans have blasted Kayo after several technical glitches meant those watching Australia’s Test match against South Africa could only see ads.

Aaron Kirby

West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican took five wickets to prompt a Bangladesh collapse. (AP PHOTO)

SportPremiumWindies tweaker Warrican puts Bangladesh in a spin

Bangladesh's spinners have made up for their batters' collapse against the West Indies on day two of the first Test in Dhaka.

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor's eighth studio album, "Perimenopop," has just been released. Released on Decca Records, the album is a soundtrack to a celebration of happiness and her triumphant return to disco pop.

WA NEWSPop diva returning to murder Perth dancefloor in early 2027

A British disco star will return to WA in February 2027 as the headline musical act for HSBC SVNS Perth’s two-day fixture.

Zach Margolius

Brisbane remain second last on the NBL ladder after suffering a home thumping against Cairns. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumCairns trounce error-riddled Bullets in NBL shootout

Jack McVeigh has starred for the Cairns Taipans, who made light work of the bumbling, fumbling Bullets in a 22-point Brisbane trouncing.

Steve Barrett

Perth Glory attacker Stefan Colakovski with Sharlene Lee.

SoccerPremiumColakovski tickled pink by response to charity hair dying

When Perth Glory attacker Stefan Colakovski pledged to dye his hair pink if he hit $10,000 in donations for Breast Cancer Awareness month, he did not expect he would have to follow through on it.

Ben Smith

Mitchell Starc has thrived again as Australia scented a series-winning Test triumph at Newlands. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumStarc reality: Aussies win if they don't get in a spin

Australia have South Africa 4-140 in their second innings and leading by only 40 in the series-deciding third Test, but a turning wicket could still have a say.

Scott Bailey

Andrew Brayshaw

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Primetime draw is a reward for amazing footy: Dockers CEO

Fremantle are now the AFL’s blockbuster kings and CEO Simon Garlick has told The West Australian that the combination of an exciting team and massive crowds has everyone wanting to watch them play.

Craig O'Donoghue