The Latest Breaking News from WA

Silk half-century rescues Tassie before WA bats slump

Tasmania struggled to 239 all out before Western Australia's batsmen slumped as 15 wickets fell on day one of the Sheffield Shield game at the WACA Ground.

AAP · Feb 5

AFL boss refuses to guarantee annual Origin match

AFL boss Andrew Dillon has failed to guarantee State of Origin will become an annual match, with clubs given the ability to put players on restrictions.

AAP · Feb 5

Make room for me: Luke Jackson keen on Origin mid role

Fremantle have been using the summer to turn Luke Jackson into a midfield beast and the big man is eager to show his skills in the State of Origin showdown.

AAP · Jan 30

WA skipper coming home to play for English county

Western Australia's stalwart skipper Sam Whiteman has been signed up to play for Yorkshire, the county where he was born, over the next three seasons.

AAP · Jan 8

Public warning after woman shot at outback property

Tactical police are searching for a man who fled in a ute after a woman was shot during an altercation at a property in a remote region.

AAP · Jan 8

Starcevich eyes Origin return after grand final knock

West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich has been named alongside former Brisbane Lions teammate Callum Ah Chee in the WA squad to take on Victoria.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

Marsh still open to Test recall despite Shield exit

Mitch Marsh has announced he will retire from Sheffield Shield at the end of the season, but has indicated he'd still be available for a Test cricket return.

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

Dockers secure Zanker in bumper AFLW trade with Demons

Melbourne's Eden Zanker, one of the AFLW's leading forwards, is headed to Fremantle after a trade was confirmed following weeks of speculation.

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

'Breaks my heart': mum's anguish as teen inquest ends

The mother of a teen who fatally self-harmed in custody says she understands why her son took his life after a coroner delivered his inquest findings.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025

Victoria pull off brilliant late run chase in Shield

Unheralded opener Blake Macdonald has posted a maiden first-class century to guide Victoria to a thrilling six-wicket win against Western Australia at the MCG.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025