The Latest Breaking News from Richard Wainwright

Retiring Wawrinka winds back the clock with gutsy win

Switzerland have taken out their United Cup tie against France after Stan Wawrinka followed up Belinda Bencic's win with his own impressive victory.

AAP · Jan 3

'Fine line': Petrik reveals Perth's prime problem

Perth coach Ryan Petrik has his sights set on WNBL glory, but he first must decide how to use his team of stars to his greatest advantage.

AAP · Jan 2

'I was sick': Naomi Osaka struggles in United Cup loss

Former world No.1 Naomi Osaka was coughing and far from 100 per cent during a 6-4 6-2 United Cup loss to Greece's Maria Sakkari.

AAP · Jan 2

Tim David pings a hammy as Hurricanes beat Scorchers

Hobart's title defence has suffered a huge blow after star batter Tim David injured his hamstring in his team's four-wicket win over the Scorchers.

AAP · Dec 26, 2025

How Lynx coach helped reignite an Olympian's career

Perth's Anneli Maley's basketball career rebounded when she met coach Ryan Petrik, while Adelaide's Erin Bollmann didn't even expect to make the WNBL.

AAP · Dec 25, 2025

Lynx star a monster on the boards in win over Canberra

Perth Lynx star Anneli Maley racked up 21 rebounds and Ally Wilson poured in 28 points in a crushing 26-point win over Canberra.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025

Pierias taken to hospital as 10-man Reds beat Glory

Craig Goodwin has helped 10-man Adelaide snap a three-match losing streak with a gutsy 1-0 win over Perth Glory, but it came at a big cost.

AAP · Dec 20, 2025

Gold, iron ore and population swell big state's coffers

Australia's richest state has unveiled a modest mid-year budget windfall due to strong commodity prices and a growing population.

AAP · Dec 18, 2025

Woodside boss quits to become BP's first female chief

The leader of Australia's biggest oil and gas company has resigned to become the first woman to lead oil giant BP in the company's 116-year history.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

Brittany Higgins' husband bankrupted by former senator

David Sharaz has joined his wife as a bankrupt after former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds's application to have him declared insolvent was granted by a court.

AAP · Dec 16, 2025