The Latest Breaking News from Perth

Wildcats and JackJumpers join United in NBL title race

The Perth Wildcats and Tasmania JackJumpers have shown Melbourne United have a fight on their hands to win the NBL title.

AAP · Jan 19, 2024

Cotton and Wildcats make it five straight wins in NBL

Bryce Cotton has demonstrated his full range of talent as the Perth Wildcats fired to thump Brisbane Bullets 118-86 at their RAC Arena home.

AAP · Jan 19, 2024

Hutchison to inspire in Perth sevens injury return

Henry Hutchison will return for Australia's men's sevens team after a year out with a knee injury while Heidi Dennis will debut in Perth for the unbeaten women.

AAP · Jan 18, 2024

Cotton's king - but Webster is Wildcats' secret weapon

Bryce Cotton is grabbing the headlines en route to a fourth MVP crown, but Tai Webster may be the most important part of the Perth Wildcats' championship push.

AAP · Jan 13, 2024

RAAF base among areas under fire threat north of Perth

Several fires have broken out north of Perth including near the entrance to a Defence site and on the outskirts of a regional wheatbelt town.

AAP · Jan 13, 2024

Real estate investors head west for cheap homes

Skyrocketing rents and modest home prices are luring eastern state investors to Western Australia, where they're outbidding locals buyers to snap up properties.

AAP · Jan 12, 2024

Taylor Swift’s £58 dress choice leaves Scottish designer ‘gobsmacked’

Jade Robertson of Perth-based Little Lies was thrilled to discover the star’s latest foray into affordable fashion

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

To Cyrus Broacha, marriage is like batting on the bouncy Perth wicket in Australia

So, what have we learned so far? We’ve learned, that marriage is very tough in the initial phase, then it starts getting easier, at which point you must guard against complacency, which may lead to disastrous consequences. In other words, in the sport of marriage, you must never ever relax.…

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

A short history of the Australian Open – from a Perth Zoo sideshow to economic juggernaut

From relatively humble beginnings, the Australian Open has emerged as a centrepiece in both the global tennis and Australian sporting calendar. With the 2024 tournament approaching, the event is now a centurion – it’s been 101 years since it became a designated grand slam, and 119 years since the very…

The Conversation · Jan 11, 2024

Australia learn opponents for Perth Sevens showdowns

Australia's men's and women's sides are both expected to get out of the group stage after the draw for the Perth Sevens tournament took place on Thursday.

AAP · Jan 11, 2024