Australia Day Debate: Perth Events Spark Annual Date Change Calls
The annual debate over Australia Day's date has flared again in Perth, with events highlighting Indigenous perspectives. Discover the arguments and what's planned for January 26.
The annual debate over Australia Day's date has flared again in Perth, with events highlighting Indigenous perspectives. Discover the arguments and what's planned for January 26.
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?
Perth's 2026 sports calendar launched in style at Ascot Racecourse for Perth Cup Day. See the stars, fashion, and festivities that defined the first major event of the year.
Celebrate Australia Day 2026 with free family entertainment at Coogee Beach. Enjoy live music, cultural performances, wildlife encounters, and classic Aussie competitions.
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?
Your guide to Perth's top events this week, from Wildlands Festival and family theatre to live music. Find dates, venues, and ticket details to plan your week.
Perth is set for a blockbuster 2026 with a huge lineup of world-class entertainment, sport, and culture. From Lady Gaga to the Commonwealth Games, here's your guide to the year's must-see events.
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.
Min River creates history as the first female-skippered yacht to win the Sydney to Hobart overall title after a protest upheld for a sail breach. Read the full story.
French duo's Sydney to Hobart overall win in doubt after rivals launch protest. The international jury will decide their fate on New Year's Eve. Read the full story.
Your complete guide to celebrating New Year's Eve in Townsville. Find times for family and midnight fireworks, event locations, transport tips, and essential road closures for a safe and spectacular night.
From Eden's 'consolation prize' trophy to Marine Rescue NSW's critical medical evacuations, discover how the Far South Coast community supported weather-beaten Sydney to Hobart sailors in the 2025 race.
Sam Haynes' quest for consecutive Sydney to Hobart handicap wins faces a calm River Derwent challenge. As Comanche claims line honours, the fleet battles attrition. Read the latest.
The supermaxi Comanche has taken line honours in the 2024 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, winning a fierce battle down Tasmania's east coast. Read the full story of this epic maritime contest.
Supermaxi Master Lock Comanche leads a tight battle for Sydney to Hobart line honours after a gruelling downwind tussle off Tasmania. 33 yachts have retired from the brutal race.
A punishing Sydney to Hobart has forced 33 yachts out, with crews reporting broken ribs, lost life rafts and major damage. Follow the dramatic race for line honours here.
The Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club's iconic Rip to River race returns in 2025. See the stunning photos and learn about the community event's success and future plans.
Comanche leads LawConnect by just four nautical miles in a gripping Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Eleven yachts have now retired, including Wild Thing 100 and Moneypenny, amid challenging Bass Strait conditions. Follow the race for line honours.
Robert Large's yacht Inukshuk retired from the Sydney to Hobart race after a fishing net tangled its rudder. The skipper details the tough safety call and looks ahead to next year.
The 100ft supermaxi Wild Thing 100 is the first major casualty of the 80th Sydney to Hobart, retiring with rigging damage. All crew are safe as the race continues. Download the 7NEWS app for live updates.
Perth's Boxing Day sales saw huge crowds at Karrinyup Shopping Centre, with nearly 100,000 shoppers expected. Discover the trends, top stores, and national spending forecasts.
Shoppers descended on Perth's Karrinyup Shopping Centre and CBD for Boxing Day sales, with major retailers reporting strong traffic and eager bargain hunters. Discover the scene and the deals.
LawConnect surged ahead in the 80th Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Boxing Day. The fleet honoured Bondi attack victims with rose petals as tough conditions loom for the first night. Follow the action.
Adelaide's ambitious $20 million Grand Opera project is back on, with fresh dates locked in for 2025. Discover the new timeline and what it means for the city's arts scene.
Get the inside running on Saturday's Randwick meeting with our race-by-race preview and expert betting tips. Find out which horses are favoured to win.
The West Australian confirms its print edition will not publish on Christmas Day, returning with a special Boxing Day issue. Stay updated online at thewest.com.au.
The Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars delivered signature wins under new coaches, while the Seattle Seahawks soared to the NFC's top seed in a dramatic Week 16 of the NFL season.
Group 1 megastar Don Hugo is locked in for WA's richest harness race, the $1.25 million Nullarbor, on April 17. Trainer Luke McCarthy eyes victory with the Inter Dominion champ.
Your complete guide to ringing in 2026 across Perth. Discover Crown's luxurious black-tie event, free family festivities at Elizabeth Quay, and the best parties city-wide. Plan your perfect celebration now!
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.