67 m. ago ‘Big ambitions’: Meet the man touted to lead the Perth Bears

A decorated soldier and a former long-serving politician, Peter Tinley is touted as the man to lead the new Perth Bears franchise.

Politics

3 h. ago Son of alleged mushroom lunch killer Erin Patterson described relationship between parents as ‘very negative’

The pre-recorded video evidence of Patterson’s children continued to be played to the jury on Friday, the ninth day of the murder trial.

Events

5 h. ago Daughter of alleged mushroom lunch killer Erin Patterson unsure if mother had cooked beef Wellington before

The video evidence of Patterson’s primary-school-aged daughter continued to be played to the jury on Friday, with her son’s evidence to be heard later in the day.

Events

11 h. ago Perth woman’s family fear retribution despite not guilty verdict in murder trial

Aleesha Gilmore was found innocent of the murder of schoolboy Cassius Turvey on Thursday. However, she still faces more jail time over her involvement in a series of assaults and a kidnapping in the days before Cassius was attacked.

Events

16 h. ago Undermanned Pies head west and snatch a game they had no right to win

Collingwood have snatched a brilliant win over Fremantle in Perth, despite missing a handful of premiership stars, but a head injury to Lachie Schultz has soured the win.

Politics

16 h. ago AFL live updates: Rattled Moore says Schultz injury should have been handled differently as Pies beat Dockers

Collingwood have snatched a brilliant win over Fremantle in Perth, despite missing a handful of premiership stars, but a head injury to Lachie Schultz has soured the win.

Events

17 h. ago AFL live updates: Undermanned Pies hold off Dockers to score brilliant win in Perth

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Sport

18 h. ago AFL live updates: Daicos gets treatment on hip as undermanned Pies fight hard against Freo

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Politics

19 h. ago AFL live updates: Fast start for Freo but Pies fight back in Thursday night clash

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Politics

20 h. ago AFL live updates: Undermanned Collingwood take on besieged Dockers in Perth

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Politics

21 h. ago For now, the Bears will still be ‘North Sydney’ for these fans

Fans of the long-suffering rugby league club have reacted to the news they will return to the NRL as the Perth Bears, ending their 26-year torment.

Politics

24 h. ago Accused killer admits leaving body to ‘rot forever’ on Brisbane balcony

Crown prosecutor Chris Cook presented Chinese national Yang Zho with photos of his alleged victim’s body after it had been sealed for 10 months in a tool box.

Events

24 h. ago Perth Bears picnic includes another $25m for club as V’Landys chats with Twiggy

The NRL squeezed a further $25 million out of the state government to get the deal done to establish the Perth Bears rugby club in Western Australia.

Politics

25 h. ago ‘Not in my true nature’: Willie Rioli apologises as he takes time away from football

The Port Adelaide livewire has withdrawn from Saturday night’s Showdown against Adelaide after a week of turmoil surrounding alleged threats made to three on-field opponents.

Politics

29 h. ago Retired policeman charged over citizen’s arrest of alleged vandal

Adam Sontag thought he was doing the right thing when he attempted to arrest a masked teenager allegedly defacing a street sign in Upwey. He is now fighting an assault charge.

Events

30 h. ago Man arrested after allegedly recording people in their homes

A Queensland man is facing dozens of charges after allegedly Queensland man in their homes without their knowledge.

Events

31 h. ago Motown star Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by former housekeepers

The writer and producer of some of soul’s biggest hits has been accused by four women who worked for him between 2007 and 2024.

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31 h. ago The titan and the terrier: How Roger Cook outfoxed the brains behind a ‘commercial colossus’

Make no mistake, WA’s Premier gave a firm middle finger to National Rugby League bosses when he waited until they had settled into their flight to WA to announce the Perth Bears NRL deal.

Society

44 h. ago Rioli’s Showdown fate to be decided as AFL probes his alleged threats against opponents

Rioli and Power officials met with the AFL for two hours, and a decision about whether he plays in Saturday night’s Showdown will be made on Thursday.

Events

45 h. ago Players union says Netball Australia bullying investigation wasn’t up to scratch

Former Firebirds player Remi Kamo has criticised an independent investigation that found her bullying allegations were not substantiated, but the governing body says the case is closed.

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