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Donald Trump, here at the World Cup draw, says he really doesn't care if Iran take part. (AP PHOTO)

Sport'I really don't care': Trump on Iran World Cup presence

President Donald Trump has made it clear he's not bothered if Iran play or not at the World Cup on US soil.

Staff Writers

AFL Captains Day at Marvel Stadium.

AFLREVEALED: Hard Ball Gets’ Over Unders for 2026 season

On the eve of the AFL seeason the Hard Ball Gets crew make their calls over every club’s win tally this season, including one surprising flop.

Jake Santa Maria

The News Hounds team of Katrina Tap, Dan Jones, Jessica Antoniou, and Isabella Davis at Kalgoorlie Bowling Club’s barefoot bowls.

Lawn bowlsPremiumThursday night competition proves popular

The final round of barefoot bowls at Kalgoorlie Bowling Club is on Thursday night.

Neale Harvey

Mick Malthouse shares his thoughts on AFL Opening Round

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Is Opening Round really just an AFL cash grab?

In his first column for 2026, AFL legend Mick Malthouse argues Opening Round is not fit for purpose as money is put before fans.

Mick Malthouse

Railways celebrate winning the 2025 Goldfields Football League women’s premiership against Mines Rovers.

FootballPremiumTraditional rivals combine for development efforts

Two girls’ squads are planned for the 2026 GFL season

Neale Harvey

Sunday’s fundraiser at Esperance Bay Turf Club will help vital lifesaving services.

RacingPremiumCommunity spirit raises $7334 overall

Money raised will boost lifesaving club’s training and equipment needs.

Neale Harvey

David Mundy will join the WA Football Hall of Fame.

HALL OF FAMECommentsPremiumFrom Victorian country to the top of WA football

David Mundy’s decorated career will be honoured on Monday when he is elevated into the West Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Glen Quartermain

Bronte Stewart, right, pictured with trainer Peter Fernie at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club in 2016.

RacingPremiumBig crowd expected trackside for memorial on April 3

Eight years after his death, Bronte Stewart remains a beloved figure at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club

Neale Harvey

Trainer Hayden Reeves with his kids Tommy, 6, Maisie, 8, Frankie, 10 and wife Ashleigh after another big Albany season.

Top trainer PremiumReeves claims another trainer of the year title in Albany

Leading horseman Hayden Reeves claimed yet another Albany Harness Racing Club trainer of the year title, with a dominant display in the 2025-26 season.

Cameron Newbold

Veterans’ Luke Stewart.

CricketPremiumVeterans in box seat for minor premiership

Three teams are locked on seven wins, heading into Saturday’s last round of qualifiers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Cricket Association.

Neale Harvey

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Lawson Humphries of the Cats reacts following the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Rising StarPremiumHumphries ready to lead Cats’ backline in 2026

Following a standout performance for WA in the State of Origin, Lawson Humphries has opened up on the “fatigue” that he said slowed him down in 2025 and why he’s now ready to lead the Cats’ backline

Liam Murphy

Jagga Smith, Sam Lalor and Zeke Uwland are set to light up the AFL this season.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe rising stars set to take the AFL by storm

The next generation of footy superstars are here — and they’re ready to graduate into household names this season. 

Josh Kempton

New Zealand's Finn Allen roars with delight after his century took them to the T20 World Cup final. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumWhat a Scorcher! Allen blasts NZ into World Cup final

Perth Scorchers' Finn Allen has unleashed one of the great T20 knocks to destroy South Africa and power New Zealand into the final of the World Cup.

Ian Chadband

Michael Milton is ready to compete in his sixth Winter Paralympic Games -- after a 20-year absence. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

ParalympicsPremiumAussie ski great declares himself fit for Paralympics

Less than 20 days out from surgery for a fracture in his leg, one of Australia's great Paralympians says he's ready to compete at the Milan-Cortina Games.

Joanna Guelas

Charlie Curnow could deliver in Sydney, even if comparisons with Lance Franklin are invidious. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCharlie's no Buddy but hype is real for Swans

Sydney coach Dean Cox is unwilling to compare Charlie Curnow to Lance Franklin but there is still plenty of hype ahead of the star recruit's debut.

Anna Harrington

Oscar Piastri is a fast learner and ready to take on the new challenges facing Formula One drivers. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

MotorsportPremiumPiastri ready to throw himself into the unknown at home

Wide-sweeping changes to Formula One's regulations will make the Australian Grand Prix hard to predict, but Oscar Piastri believes he could benefit long term.

Scott Bailey

Mary Fowler will have a bigger role to play as she returns to full fitness, says Joe Montemurro. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMontemurro's plan to solve Matildas' goalscoring woes

A star striker returning from injury could take on a more prominent role for Australia in their Asian Cup clash with Iran.

George Clarke

Harry Maguire has been handed a suspended prison term by a court in Greece. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumMan Utd star cops suspended prison term over brawl

England defender Harry Maguire has been given a 15-month suspended prison term by a Greek court over an incident in the country six years ago.

Staff Writers

Luke Donald will seek to make it a record three victories in a row as Europe's Ryder Cup captain. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumDonald back as Euro Ryder Cup skip, wants Rahm on board

Appointed European Ryder Cup captain for a third time, Luke Donald hopes Jon Rahm will be available despite his dispute with the European tour.

Carl Markham

Ngan Thi Van Su celebrates her winner for Vietnam against India in their Women's Asian Cup clash. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumVan Su at the double as Vietnam down India in Asian Cup

Vietnam have taken a big step towards securing a quarter-final berth at the Women's Asian Cup after defeating India 2-1 in Perth.

Justin Chadwick

India bowling coach Morne Morkel thinks England will prove tough in their T20 World cup semi-final. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumIndia ready for 'street-smart' England in World Cup

England's World Cup team will be tougher than the side thrashed 4-1 by India in their last T20 series, says the hosts' bowling coach Morne Morkel.

David Charlesworth

Jordan Clark of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsPremiumPatience will pay off on Freo list build, says Mundy

Fremantle is a “very big chance” to claim its maiden premiership in 2026, says club great David Mundy.

Glen Quartermain

Perth Wildcats got thrashed.

BasketballCommentsPremiumGood old fashioned butt kicking: Cats coach pulls no punches

Perth Wildcats got blown off the court by South East Melbourne Phoenix on Wednesday night and coach John Rillie wasn’t about to give his players excuses for the way they performed on the finals stage.

Craig O'Donoghue

Alana King wants to play as much as possible at the WACA Ground.

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‘Perfect venue’: Aussie star wants more cricket at the WACA

An Australian star wants to see more international women’s cricket played at the newly-redeveloped WACA Ground, which she declared was “one of the most beautiful and iconic grounds in Australia.”

Josh Kempton