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'Nerves high' as Labor closes in on state poll victory

Labor is being universally tipped to win in Saturday's WA poll, but Premier Roger Cook says he is nervous and the contest will be tight.

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Labor eyes third term with $3.4b state poll cash splash

Australia's wealthiest state could spend billions of dollars on election promises if Labor is re-elected for a third term as an election draws closer.

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Premier sorry for calling US Vice President 'a knob'

The WA election campaign has veered off course into international territory, with Premier Roger Cook apologising for calling the US Vice President "a knob".

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Housing and crime as parties sharpen election pitches

Labor vows to turbocharge home building and the Liberals pledge the toughest bail and parole laws in state history as the parties count down to election day.

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Petracca, Oliver star, but Dockers exorcise Demons

Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver have put on star displays, but Melbourne's inaccuracy in front of goal cost them dearly in a 19-point loss to Fremantle.

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Campaigning ramps up as poll day looms

Voters have a week to decide how they'll cast their ballot in the nation's wealthiest state as election campaigning hits full speed.

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Windler inspires Wildcats' NBL Playoff fightback win

The Perth Wildcats have delivered a stunning fightback to force their NBL Playoff series with Melbourne United to a Game 3.

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Claims of healthcare crisis as state election nears

The peak body for doctors says Western Australia's health system is in crisis, as the major parties promise a licensing centre and support for seniors.

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Small business pledge as political parties trade blows

Labor has promised to provide dozens of small business development grants in a state election pitch as Liberals pledge millions of dollars for community groups.

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Hickey doubted he was good enough. Now he's an NBL gun

Illawarra guard Will Hickey has credited Justin Tatum for his form in an NBL campaign that is extending into an semi-final series.

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Teen bloody after murder accused 'chased him into bush'

A young woman has told Cassius Turvey's murder trial the teen had a bloodied head after two men with metal poles chased him and some other boys into bushland.

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Wildcats dismiss ugly NBL record against United

Winless against Melbourne this season, Perth's Kristian Doolittle says the WIldcats don't need to reinvent themselves to take down United in the NBL Finals.

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WA leaders trade blows as Cook claims debate victory

Premier Roger Cook has won a leaders' debate against Western Australian Liberal leader Libby Mettam on the first day of early voting in the March 8 state poll.

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Aussie women snare bronze in world series rugby sevens

Australia's women have claimed the bronze medal at the Rugby SVNS tournament in Vancouver, while their male compatriots finished seventh.

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'Made in WA': Labor spruiks manufacturing ahead of poll

The Western Australian Labor and Liberal parties have officially launched their election campaigns less than two weeks from the state poll.

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WA thrash Queensland to rise from foot of Shield ladder

Reigning champions Western Australia have climbed off the bottom of the Sheffield Shield ladder by downing Queensland by an innings and 12 runs at The Gabba.

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SA batsmen thrive to take upper hand over Tasmania

Two South Australian batsmen posted half-centuries to give the Sheffield Shield pacesetters the upper hand over Tasmania after day two at Adelaide Oval.

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Doctor accused of drunken fatal crash denied bail

An obstetrician who allegedly crashed his high-powered car at 130km/h while drunk, killing a young woman, has been denied bail.

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Wallaroos brace for sevens challenge in Super Rugby

NSW Waratahs captain and Wallaroos flanker Piper Duck believes sevens players bidding to make the 2025 World Cup squad can only boost Australia's chances.

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Richmond's No.1 draft pick Lalor suffers fractured jaw

Scans have revealed Richmond's prized No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor suffered a fractured jaw in a collision with a West Coast player during match simulation.

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Calls grow for more AFL Indigenous All Stars games

Saturday's AFL Indigenous All Stars match was a raging success, with a record crowd of 37,865 turning up for the 43-point demolition of Fremantle.

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Record crowd on hand as Indigenous All-Stars crush Freo

A record crowd of 37,865 has turned up to watch the Indigenous All Stars thrash Fremantle by 43 points at Optus Stadium.

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Witness 'lied to protect' teen's alleged killers

A witness has told Cassius Turvey's murder trial the alleged killers were drunk and armed themselves with metal poles and knuckle dusters before the incident.

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Eagles star Tim Kelly out to rekindle love of football

West Coast midfielder Tim Kelly is focused on regaining his love of football rather than the lingering uncertainty around his playing future beyond this season.

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High foul count mars Wildcats win over Phoenix

A 227-point NBL game usually equals an exciting affair but 77 free-throw attempts only led to frustrations in the league's finals opener.

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