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The Labor leaders disembark a Metronet train on the new line.

‘Over budget’ Thornlie-Cockburn link opens, free travel for Armadale line continues

Labor also reiterated its plan to expand Metronet with more Swan River ferry stops.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Harley Reid of the Eagles kicks on goal during the round 12 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium, on June 01, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘I thought we had them’: West Coast puts up fight against the Cats

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter saw plenty of positives despite the late blowout during Sunday’s game at Optus Stadium, and said the team had even managed to “spook” the Cats.

  • Justin Chadwick
A melee during the 2025 AFL Round 11 match between Walyalup (Fremantle Dockers) and Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide Power) at Optus Stadium on May 24, 2025 in Perth, Australia.

Freo coach defends captain’s knock after Dockers crush Power

Dracy Byrne-Jones was running with the flight of the ball when Alex Pearce cannoned into him from the opposite direction in Fremantle’s 49-point win on Saturday night.

  • Justin Chadwick
One or both of the Milan clubs could be bound for Australia - and not for a friendly.

Molto bene: Australia in line to host world-first Italian Serie A match

Perth’s Optus Stadium and Australian football fans could be set to benefit from next year’s Winter Olympics. The opening ceremony is being held at the San Siro, which is forcing the two Milan clubs to get creative.

  • Vince Rugari
WA Premier Roger Cook.

Revealed: The details of West Australian offer rejected by NRL

The NRL is on the brink of walking away from talks to install a team in Perth. Details of the offer they rejected from the WA government can now be revealed.

  • Adrian Proszenko
WAtoday Armadale line, Transport Minister Rita Saffioti. Picture: WAtoday

Broken promise: State delays Armadale train line reopening

In August 2023, Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said she was “100 per cent confident” the Armadale line would reopen on time in May 2025. It won’t.

  • Sarah Brookes
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Mitch Marsh lands at Perth Airport.

Marsh to make his BBL return against Renegades

All eyes are on all-rounder Mitch Marsh as he prepares to suit up for the Scorchers for the first time in more than three years.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt
Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams of the Thunder collide while attempting to catch the ball during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder.

Bancroft breaks shoulder and nose in sickening BBL clash with teammate

Cameron Bancroft’s BBL season is over after the Sydney Thunder opener suffered a broken shoulder in his horror collision with teammate Daniel Sams.

  • Justin Chadwick
India’s bowlers were well on top on days one and two.

$2 million a day: Why Australian cricket officials are barracking for India

The 17 wickets that fell on day one of the first Test raised the possibility of an early result and a resulting loss of revenue for stakeholders.

  • Tom Decent and Daniel Brettig
Gautaum Gambhir with Jasprit Bumrah in Perth.

He’s elbowed Shane Watson and jousted with Ricky Ponting. India’s new coach is a volatile enigma

India’s coach is no longer the bold and boisterous Ravi Shastri, but the feisty Gautam Gambhir. His fighting instincts may tell the tale of this series.

  • Daniel Brettig

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