Ashes First Test: Perth Start Time, Teams, How to Watch
The Ashes is here! Your complete guide to the First Test in Perth: start time, full team line-ups, TV details, weather forecast, and how to get last-minute tickets.
The Ashes is here! Your complete guide to the First Test in Perth: start time, full team line-ups, TV details, weather forecast, and how to get last-minute tickets.
New West Coast Eagles assistant coach Mitch Duncan has been welcomed into the Australian cricket team's inner sanctum ahead of the first Ashes Test at Optus Stadium.
Cricket fans get unprecedented access to Optus Stadium with exclusive behind-the-scenes tours ahead of the Ashes series. Walk the players' corridors and see team facilities before the big match.
Western Australia's capital is hosting an unprecedented lineup of world-class sporting events, from tennis to football and cricket. Discover how Perth became the nation's sporting epicentre.
Collingwood star Nick Daicos says Victorian players are eager for the AFL State of Origin revival, promising a fierce 'full noise' clash against WA at Optus Stadium on Feb 14.
WA Cricket refuses to engage with Michael Vaughan's suggestion the Optus Stadium pitch could be doctored for Nathan Lyon. Get the full story on the Ashes controversy.
Perth's Barmy Army promises light-hearted banter, not abuse, towards Australian cricketers during the first Ashes Test at Optus Stadium. Any offensive behaviour will result in expulsion.
Daryl Braithwaite performed 'Horses' at the Zero2Hero Red Cape Ball, helping raise a record $435,000 for youth mental health and suicide prevention at Optus Stadium.
Geelong's popular Roam festival will return in 2027 after delivering a $23 million economic boost to the region. The event attracted thousands of visitors and showcased local talent.
State pride erupts as WA and Victoria announce first AFL Origin selections. Glen Jakovich declares he 'hates Victoria' as Patrick Cripps rallies West Aussie stars for the February 14 clash at Optus Stadium.
England's aggressive Bazball approach faces a stern test as their Perth warm-up reveals vulnerabilities ahead of the first Ashes Test at Optus Stadium. Can they adapt?
AFL legend Garry Lyon promises Victoria will bring fierce intensity to the State of Origin revival against Western Australia at Optus Stadium on February 14.
Optus Stadium curator predicts fast, bouncy pitch for first Ashes Test, promising classic WACA-style conditions that could favor Australia's pace attack. Don't miss the action!
West Coast Eagles secure veteran forward Jamie Cripps on a one-year contract extension for the 2026 AFL season. The premiership player brings vital experience and leadership.
Newcastle is poised to host Rugby League World Cup 2026 matches, bringing international rugby league action to McDonald Jones Stadium and economic benefits to the Hunter region.
The historic Ashes rivalry between Australia and England returns to Perth for the 2025 series. Get ready for cricket's ultimate showdown at Optus Stadium from November 21.
Newcastle's Wheeler Place transforms into a festive wonderland with an 11-metre Christmas tree, pet 'pawtraits', and family activities throughout November and December. Join the celebration!
The future of Tasmania's proposed $1.13 billion AFL stadium hangs in the balance as key independent politicians question its financial viability and impact on grassroots sport.
Western Australian footy fans face a cold start to the AFL season with no home games for West Coast or Fremantle in the first two rounds due to the women's Asian Cup. Download the 7NEWS app today.
Exclusive: Optus stands to gain billions in spectrum license renewals without competitive auction, despite damning Senate findings on deadly triple zero outage. Read why experts call this a disaster.
The AFL is luring stars back to State of Origin with over $1 million in player deals for the February clash. Discover the payment details and player reactions.
Maitland Greyhound Stadium's charity race day delivers significant boost to Mark Hughes Foundation, supporting crucial brain cancer research and patient care across Australia.
Discover how Townsville's iconic Full Moon Drum Circle has been bringing communities together for a quarter century with mesmerising rhythms under the stars.
The future of Tasmania's AFL stadium proposal reaches critical decision point with game-changing alternative model now on the table, threatening to reshape the state's sporting landscape forever.
The spirit of the Melbourne Cup came alive in Perth as fashionable racegoers descended upon Ascot Racecourse for Western Australia's premier spring racing celebration. From stunning fascinators to perfectly tailored suits, discover how Perth's social elit
Townsville's premier sports facility could undergo a dramatic $50 million upgrade, with new grandstands and enhanced community amenities on the drawing board.
Thousands of Optus customers across the Hunter region were left stranded after deliberate cable damage caused major network outages. The telecommunications giant confirms malicious vandalism is to blame for the service disruption.
A major Optus network failure across the Hunter region has potentially severed access to emergency services, with thousands of customers unable to make Triple Zero calls during the critical outage.
Perth's iconic all-white picnic phenomenon marks a decade of sophistication with organisers hailing it as one of the world's premier locations for the secret soirée.
The iconic Lovedale Long Lunch, a staple of the Hunter Valley's culinary calendar for decades, will not return in 2026. Discover why this beloved food and wine festival is ending and what it means for the local community.