Team carnage as Origin stars rested
The State of Origin clash in Perth has wreaked havoc on the other side of the country with one team forced to rest five of their biggest stars this weekend.
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‘Very ordinary’: Gould doubles down on criticism over DCE axing
Phil Gould has condemned Billy Slater’s decision to axe Daly Cherry-Evans from the Queensland squad for game two, claiming the under-pressure Maroons will be lucky to score two tries in Perth.
Startling stat behind Bombers’ woes
A long injury list has given Essendon coach Brad Scott a chance to look at all of his players at the top level, and he’s doing just that marking a 50-year first.
The secret Storm program that’s key to rugby league exploding in Victoria
The Storm has always been the master of identifying talent, but it has bigger plans in mind with its homegrown players, with several local juniors expected to become household names at Melbourne in the coming years.
Club’s secret to pathways success revealed
The Melbourne Storm has always been the master of identifying talent, but it has bigger plans in mind with its home-grown players.
Painful reality posties face every day
As Australia Post arms its employees with citronella spray to deter unruly dogs, a postie has revealed the horrific reality of dealing with aggressive pets on the job.
Rapper faces rape charges over Aus incident
A British rapper is set to go to trial over allegations he raped and choked a woman while touring Australia.
Grim update in search man missing in bush
A body has been found in the search for missing 21-year-old man Finn Coyle in the Perth hills a week after he was last seen.
Dramatic arrest after wild Bunnings rampage
The TRG have taken down a man allegedly armed with a blowtorch who went on a wild rampage at a Bunnings store in Perth.
Areas where Aussies are striking gold
One Aussie state is on the cusp of a new gold rush, with an increasing number of homeowners targeting properties that have the potential for gold.
Desperate search for 21yo missing in bush
An urgent search is underway to find missing 21-year-old man Finn Coyle who was last seen leaving his home on foot six days ago.
‘I wasn’t supposed to be here’: Roos hero
Veteran striker Mitch Duke has grabbed an unexpected opportunity with the Socceroos with both hands.
Passenger can’t find his way home
A cruise passenger is stuck in hospital after his 40th wedding anniversary trip went south.
Tributes for teen killed in horror crash
Tributes for a 15-year old girl who was killed in a horror crash south of Perth that injured five other teens travelling in a 4WD that rolled.
Maroons name new captain after DCE axed
There are two club captains in the Queensland State of Origin side, but coach Billy Slater looked elsewhere for his new skipper.
First Perth Bears signing target revealed
Inaugural Perth coach Mal Meninga has confirmed the one NRL star he will be “talking” to after a rogue comment linked him to the Bears.
‘Like a toilet’: Sewage blankets suburbs
Australia’s longest city may have just taken a long drop down the rankings to become the county’s worst-smelling, as authorities scramble to stem a massive sewage leak.
Teen charged with murder over stabbing
A teenager has been charged with murder over the alleged stabbing death of another teen at a home in Perth’s east.
Maroons coach defends Mam selection
Maroons coach Billy Slater has made some huge selection calls for game two of the State of Origin series.
‘Slum ghettos’: Tiny new apartments ticked off
One city has green lit the latest micro apartment complex, with apartments the size of two carpark spaces.
Feeney turns the tables on rivals to snatch Supercars win in Perth
Four weeks after Matt Payne held off Broc Feeney to win at Symmons Plains, the pair traded places after an incredible finish to the 200km main race in Perth on Sunday.
Feeney fires after Kiwi young gun’s Supercars breakthrough
Broc Feeney has earned a superb win, New Zealand young gun Ryan Wood has his first Supercars victory, and star Chaz Mostert fired back at the online critics who reckon he’s too old. Check out the full Supercars wrap from Perth inside.
Wild find in suitcase at Aussie airport
Police have warned “criminal activities are not welcome in this country” after a French national allegedly concealed an item in her suitcase.
Another council suspends e-scooter rentals
A day after the City of Perth suspended e-scooter hires another council has pulled the pin following the death of 51-year old father Thanh Phan.
In-form Kiwi sets the early pace for Perth Supercars
Rising New Zealand star Matt Payne timed his run to perfection to be fastest during Friday’s two wild practice sessions for the Perth Super 440.
Young woman found dead in remote town
Police are investigating the death of a young woman on a property in a town in remote Western Australia.
Esky of meth allegedly found at airport
A bag of mince containing methamphetamine has allegedly been found inside an Esky at Christmas Island airport.
Dad allegedly choked child during soccer game
A man who allegedly choked an 11-year old child during a junior soccer match has appeared in court.
Mal loses job as NRL makes bombshell call
The NRL has made a massive announcement about the future of “Immortal” Mal Meninga after months of rumours.
Meninga’s major sacrifice to become Bears boss
Mal Meninga hasn’t coached a club side for more than 20 years, but he’s confident he can play a key role in building the Perth Bears.
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