The Latest Breaking News from Richard Wainwright

Premier takes on fresh jobs in defence powerhouse push

WA's premier wants his resource-rich state to diversify into defence as he takes on key additional portfolios in his own cabinet.

AAP · Jul 12

Eagles hope midfield bull kicks free of unwanted record

Harley Reid is on record pace when it comes to giving away free kicks, but West Coast love his hard edge and the way he leads the midfield.

AAP · Jul 9

Numbats no longer endangered but threat far from over

Decades of conservation efforts to control cats and foxes have led to a state's bushy-tailed faunal emblem being moved from endangered on a key list.

AAP · Jul 9

Battle of the bigs as Freo and Swans fight for top spot

Top spot and bragging rights will be on the line when Fremantle host Sydney at a sold out Optus Stadium on Thursday night.

AAP · Jul 8

Sevens convert keen for NRLW advance to fulltime roles

Gold Coast's recruit Teagan Levi speaks about the impact cross code signings have on the NRLW.

AAP · Jul 8

Aussie Bryce has a ball in his Boomers camp debut

American-born star Bryce Cotton looms as a major weapon for Australia at the 2028 LA Olympics after starring in his first Boomers camp.

AAP · Jul 6

Bryce Cotton stars as Boomers down Philippines in Perth

Bryce Cotton nailed his first three triples as Australia finished the first phase of World Cup qualifying with a perfect 6-0 record.

AAP · Jul 6

Dockers star has 'dodged a bullet' with injury setback

Fremantle's Hayden Young is a slim chance to play in the AFL top-of-the-table clash with Sydney despite his latest injury setback.

AAP · Jul 6

Cotton debuts as Boomers crush minnows Guam

Tyrese Proctor has put on a shooting clinic and Bryce Cotton dazzled in his Boomers debut as Australia trounced Guam in a World Cup qualifier in Perth.

AAP · Jul 3

Subdivision reform could trigger a backyard bonanza

Reforms to slash red tape and tackle the housing supply crisis in WA are being investigated, as the state government eyes similar changes across the country.

AAP · Jul 2