West Australian golfer Connor McKinney dominates the Webex Players Series Perth, securing a four-stroke victory. The rising star now heads to the DP World Tour with confidence. Read the full story.
A driver and a child are seriously hurt in separate Perth crashes overnight, including a vehicle ploughing into a Baldivis home. Emergency services responded to both incidents.
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.
Connor McKinney aces the 7th at Royal Perth to seize a one-shot lead. Follow the final round drama as WA's best chase the title.
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.
Australian cricket star Travis Head swaps bat for putter, sinking an incredible long-range shot at a Blitz Golf event in Adelaide just a day after Ashes triumph. Watch the video.
Mount Warrigal's Arlo Maksovic, 11, plays off a handicap of seven, surpassing his father. The young star aims for the PGA and dreams of more junior golfers in the Illawarra. Read his inspiring story.
Cult hero Travis Head follows up Ashes triumph with a stunning putt at a Blitz Golf event in Adelaide. See the viral moment and relive his series-winning performance. #Ashes #Cricket #Golf
Victorian cyclist Ruby Roseman-Gannon secures her third national criterium championship in a dominant Perth performance. Read the full race report and results here.
A 24-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with a truck on Main South Rd at Hackham. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as the state's road toll rises.
A man has died after a car left a road near Mount Gambier, sparking a significant grass fire. Police are investigating the fatal single-vehicle crash.
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.
English golf cult hero Andrew 'Beef' Johnston opens up on his 10-month stay in Perth after thumb surgery, revealing why he and his family fell in love with the WA lifestyle during his comeback.
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's golfing siblings Minjee and Min Woo Lee host a Webex Player Series event at Royal Fremantle. Min Woo jokes about catching his world No.3 sister, who just won her fourth Greg Norman Medal. Read more.
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.
Italian teen golfer Emanuele Galeppini identified as first victim in Crans-Montana fire that killed 40. The rising star was celebrating New Year's Eve. Read the full story.
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.
A 17-year-old boy will face court after police allegedly found a loaded gun in a crashed Porsche on a Western Sydney golf course, with detectives linking him to underworld plans for a public shooting.
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 police pursuit in Sydney's west ended with a Porsche crashing onto a golf green. One teen arrested, others on the run, and a firearm allegedly found. Police urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
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.