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Daryl Mitchell has blasted another hundred as New Zealand eclipsed India again in Indore. (AP PHOTO)

CricketMitchell & Phillips eclipse Kohli ton as NZ beat India

A powerful Indian side have been defeated 2-1 on their own soil by New Zealand, who defied a Virat Kohli ton to win the third ODI - and the series - in Indore.

Staff Writers

New Zealander Ally Wollaston takes a 14-second lead into the final stage of the Tour Down Under. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

CyclingPremiumScrew about to be turned twice in women's Tour

The Corkscrew Rd climb in the Adelaide Hills is the key landmark this year in the Santos Women's Tour Down Under.

Roger Vaughan

Glenn Ashby was happy to swap beef for reef in his return to the water with Team Australia. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

SailingPremiumGlenn Ashby puts farm life on pause for SailGP comeback

It's been a whirlwind few days for America's Cup champion Glenn Ashby, called out of retirement by Australia's SailGP team on only a few hours' notice.

Jasper Bruce

Nacho Elvira and his family celebrate after his victory in the Dubai Invitational. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumBig guns slip up as Spaniard Elvira lifts Dubai crown

Spain's Nacho Elvira has cashed in after final-hole mishaps for favourites Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry to win the Dubai Invitational.

Staff Writers

Carlos Alcaraz has safely negotiated the first hurdle in his bid to lift the Australian Open title. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumAlcaraz beats plucky Aussie to launch Open glory bid

Chasing his first Australian Open crown, Carlos Alcaraz is into the second round at Melbourne Park after a straight-sets win over Adam Walton.

Anna Harrington

Steve Smith batting against Brisbane Heat on Sunday.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumREVEALED: Scorchers’ opponent in blockbuster final locked in

Perth Scorchers’ opponent in Tuesday night’s blockbuster The Qualifier final at Optus Stadium has been locked in after the very last game of the Big Bash League's regular season.

Jackson Barrett

Sam Curran proved the key man for the Sixers in their BBL win over the Heat at The Gabba. (Pat Hoelscher/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumSmith, Starc and Curran lift Sixers into BBL finals

Allrounder Sam Curran had a blinder to lift Sydney Sixers to second on the BBL ladder and dash Brisbane Heat's finals hopes in a five-wicket win at the Gabba.

Joel Gould

Venus Williams' Australian Open bid has fallen at the first hurdle, with defeat to Olga Danilovic. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumVenus Williams lets big lead slip in Open defeat

Venus Williams has snatched defeat from the jaws of victory after she was overrun by Olga Danilovic in three sets in their Australian Open first round match.

Anna Harrington

The angular Aryna Sabalenka overcame nerves to ease into the second round at the Australian Open. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumSabalenka advances under Laver, Federer glare

The presence of tennis legends Rod Laver and Roger Federer made Aryna Sabalenka nervous, but the world No.1 powered into the Australian Open second round.

Shayne Hope

Paul Curtis has recovered from a scary medical episode.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
AFL star rushed to Perth from Bali for life-saving surgery

An AFL star was rushed from Bali to Perth for urgent and life-saving lung surgery after an off-season holiday turned into a hellish ordeal, it can be revealed. 

Ryan Daniels 

Brad Hogg has had huge influence on Luke Holt's career.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
REVEALED: Scorchers spinner’s link to club legend

Perth Scorchers legend Brad Hogg has been a lifelong mentor to the club’s new leg-spinner Luke Holt — and the pair have taken The West Australian inside their relationship.

Josh Kempton

Fans and sailors alike have declared Fremantle’s inaugural SAILGP event a roaring success.

SailingCommentsAFL stars, sailors, fans tick off inaugural Fremantle SAILGP

Fans and sailors alike have declared Fremantle’s inaugural SAILGP event a roaring success.

Aaron Kirby

Courtney Woods, charging past Canberra's Nyadiew Puoch, was instrumental in Townsville's victory. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumTownsville catch fire late to edge past Capitals

Townsville captain Courtney Woods has scored 20 points to lead her side to a hard-fought nine-point win over the UC Capitals at Perth's HoopsFest.

Justin Chadwick

Perth Wildcats celebrate their HoopsFest win.

BasketballCommentsPremiumKeep HoopsFest in Perth! NBL owner plants flag in the ground

HoopsFest enjoyed a massive increase in attendance, players and coaches raved about the weekend and celebrities were out in force, so now the focus has turned to bringing it back next year.

Craig O'Donoghue

Peta Trimis wonder goal has helped Central Coast to a point against Perth. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumOlimpico helps Mariners salvage draw with Perth

The Central Coast Mariners and the Perth Glory settled for a gritty 1-1 draw as two stunning goals defined the action.

Sebastian Tan

Cameron John has taken a big stride towards a treasured DP World Tour card by winning the Vic Open. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

GolfPremiumRising Aussie golf star storms home to claim Vic Open

Australian Cameron John and Lydia Hall from Wales have won the Vic Opens at 13th Beach.

John Salvado

Fremantle local Luke Parkinson celebrates the win with his teammates from Emirates Great Britain.

SailingCommentsPremiumFlying Roos ‘hurting’ as Great Britain claim SAILGP victory

Flying Roos driver Tom Slingsby says losing to Great Britain at the inaugural Fremantle SAILGP event on Sunday ‘kills us’ as the reigning champions proved they are the team to beat again in 2026.

Aaron Kirby

Tijan McKenna during Perth’s 1-1 draw with Central Coast.

SoccerCommentsGlory battle to point against reigning champions

Perth Glory have earned a credible 1-1 draw away to reigning champions Central Coast Mariners at Polytec Stadium to keep themselves in the A-League Women top six.

Ben Smith

Rhys Youlley was sent off for this tackle as 10-man Sydney FC fell to a 2-0 loss to Wellington. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumTen-man Sydney splutter in loss to Phoenix

Midfielder Rhys Youlley was shown a straight red as Sydney FC fell to Wellington in a 2-0 A-League Men loss.

George Clarke

Amanda Spratt (R) duels with Grace Brown at the 2023 Tour Down Under. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CyclingPremiumSpratt eyes Corkscrew as last cycling season unfolds

Australian Amanda Spratt, who will retire later this year, will be a rider to watch on the last stage of the Tour Down Under.

Roger Vaughan

Kids took to Emu Point Sporting Club courts to play in a junior tournament last Friday.

JUNIOR TENNIS COMPETITIONPremiumJunior tennis competition brings players to Albany

Young tennis players from Albany and surrounding towns took to the courts at Emu Point Sporting Club last Friday in a junior tennis tournament.

Amy Towers

Former AFL player Phoenix Spicer died aged 23.

AFLFormer AFL player’s cause of death revealed

The partner of former North Melbourne forward Phoenix Spicer has revealed the cause of the footballer’s shock death earlier this month.

Mitchell Woodcock

A West Australian 16-year-old has inked a multi-year deal with the NBL Next Stars program. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumPerth teen takes Next Stars path towards NBA

West Australian teenager Luke Paul is set to follow the same path as Josh Giddey to the NBA after signing a multi-year deal with the NBL Next Stars program.

Shayne Hope

Third seed Alexander Zverev survived a scare to safely reach the Australian Open second round. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumZverev passes test to secure spot in Open second round

Alexander Zverev, last year's Australian Open runner-up, is safely through to the second round at Melbourne Park following a tough four-set opener.

Shayne Hope