The Latest Breaking News from Perth

Jake Weatherald has beaten out Matt Renshaw for a spot in Australia's 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth, with selectors keeping their options open.

The Townsville Fire have moved to the top of the WNBL, despite being yet to play at home, with a gritty win against the Perth Lynx.

Perth Glory have posted their first away win in 22 months after two goals from fit-again import Gabby Hollar lifted them to a 3-1 win over Western Sydney.

Cameron Green faced an invaluable 108 balls for Western Australia in Perth as they held on to draw with South Australia in the Sheffield Shield.

The former England bowler helped crank up the war of words before the first Test starts in Perth on November 21.

Cummins will not recover from back injury in time for next month’s series opener against England in Perth

In the middle of the Southern Indian Ocean lies a vast underwater volcanic ridge known as the Kerguelen Plateau. At its centre sits Australia’s most remote territory: Heard Island and McDonald Islands. These icy outposts about 4,100km southwest of Perth are home to Australia’s only active volcanoes.

After trailing by 10 points at three-quarter time, the Perth Lynx have come back to defeat the Sydney Flames 73-67 to win their second consecutive match.

The much-hyped battle between centres JaVale McGee and Jo Lual-Acuil has delivered as the Hawks edged Perth by one point in a see-sawing NBL contest.