CFA volunteers use 30yo trucks as Premier defends funding
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan defends $80M CFA funding amid volunteer fury over ageing fire trucks. As bushfires rage, crews face 40C heat in vehicles without aircon. Read the full story.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan defends $80M CFA funding amid volunteer fury over ageing fire trucks. As bushfires rage, crews face 40C heat in vehicles without aircon. Read the full story.
Australia's athletics team clinched a stunning 4x2km mixed relay gold at the World Cross Country Championships in Florida. Discover how the quartet made history.
Perth-raised golfer Maddison Hinson-Tolchard, now a pro on the Ladies European Tour, aims to qualify for major championships in 2026 after a stellar rookie season. Read her journey.
National champion Luke Plapp targets consecutive victory in the elite men's road race through Perth's Kings Park. Can he hold off rivals like Kelland O'Brien?
Cricket Australia's review could scrap ACT teams, merging them into an 'Allies' side. This threatens the development pathway for Canberra's future cricket stars like Jason Behrendorff.
Victorian cyclist Ruby Roseman-Gannon secures her third national criterium championship in a dominant Perth performance. Read the full race report and results here.
Arizona's 'desert honky-tonk princess' Brea Burns is touring Australia for the first time, bringing her unique sound and a cover of Olivia Newton-John's 'Physical'. Catch her at Full Throttle Ranch and Tamworth.
South Australian junior Wil Holmes clinched the under-23 men's time trial title at the Australian Road Cycling Championships in Ballarat. Get the full race results and reaction.
Australian Olympic backstroker Iona Anderson is targeting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a successful return from a disc injury at the Japan Open. Read her recovery journey.
Australian cycling star Luke Plapp defends his national time trial title in Perth, with Jay Vine tipped as the main challenger. Get the full preview and schedule.
Western Australia's teams face tough competition at the Australian Country Cricket Championships in Busselton-Margaret River. Get the latest scores, standout players, and updates from junior country week in Perth.
Grand Tour star Jay Vine brings top form to Perth's AusCycling championships, aiming to clinch his elusive first national road race title. Can he outsmart the team tactics?
Perth motorists warned of major disruptions as the Westbridge Funds Road National Championships take over central roads from Jan 7-11. Plan ahead for delays.
Paris Olympic gold medallist Conor Leahy returns to Perth for the Road National Championships, aiming for a top-five finish in front of his home crowd. Get the full schedule and his LA 2028 ambitions.
A severe storm cut short racing at the Australian Skiff Championships on Lake Macquarie, causing broken masts. Over 100 crews are competing this week. Read more.
An Ergon Energy electrician performed a heroic midnight mission to restore power to the isolated Gulf town of Croydon, saving residents from a sweltering night. Read the full story of community resilience.
Newcastle's Kate McTaggart, 19, is set for her NSW Country senior debut at the Australian Country Cricket Championships after a dominant summer. Discover how her form and the team's new look could change their fortunes.
Perth is set to host six world-class sporting events in 2026, including the FINA World Swimming Championships and the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Discover the full schedule.
Relive the iconic moments of 2025 through award-winning photography from The West Australian, featuring a 103-year-old's celebration, historic election win, and sporting triumphs. See the gallery now.
A man has died in severe Gulf Country flooding, with major roads cut and towns isolated. Premier David Crisafulli calls it a 'deep tragedy' as emergency services respond.
The Iconic's end of season sale enters its final phase with up to 60% off. Shop strategic buys on quality pieces from Polo Ralph Lauren, Country Road & more before they're gone.
The Geelong Cricket Association has unveiled its talented junior squads for the 2024 Country Week carnival. Discover which local stars will represent the region in Melbourne.
Australian middle-distance star Cameron Myers withdraws from the mixed relay team for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships. Jack Anstey steps in to join the star-studded squad. Read the full details.
A Townsville dancer's heartfelt routine honouring her late mother resulted in a stunning double win at the National Australian Pole Championships. Read the moving story.
Wollongong athletics star Maiya Hewitt, 16, has smashed the world championship qualifying time with a stunning 400m personal best. Discover her race strategy and path to Oregon.
Townsville secures the major Country Fest QLD music festival, set for July 2025. The move promises a significant tourism and economic injection for North Queensland. Discover the lineup and impact.
Bring timeless Aussie tradition to your table with four festive baking recipes from the Country Women's Association archives, including a Christmas cake first judged in 1952. Perfect for holiday gatherings.
Australian cycling star Ben O'Connor returns home to Perth, aiming for the green and gold jersey at the AusCycling Road National Championships. Discover his quest for glory.
A major truck fire has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in both directions near Yass. Motorists face significant delays with diversions via Yass Valley Way. Check live updates.
Iconic Australian brand Country Road has opened its new flagship store on Pakington Street, marking a major milestone in Geelong's premium retail transformation. Discover the details.