1+ hour, 52+ min ago  (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....

1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (269+ words) Collingwood coach Craig McRae expects both Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury to return but says there are bigger issues staring them in the face after a 54-point humbling in Brisbane. The Magpies were dealt a late blow before the Easter…...

1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (27+ words) Socceroos veteran Mitch Duke has strengthened his case for a spot in the World Cup squad, with Macarthur FC coach Mile Sterjovski saying it's a no-brainer....

7+ hour, 54+ min ago  (135+ words) Dockers stick to winning formula as Crows name big guns Fremantle will go into their crucial clash against Adelaide unchanged as the Crows welcomed back skipper Jordan Dawson for the Friday night blockbuster at Adelaide Oval. The Dockers have stuck…...

43+ min ago  (584+ words) The banged-up Brisbane Lions have notched back-to-back AFL wins, Collingwood jolted in a 54-point loss that began with the late scratching of Nick Daicos. The two-time defending premiers rocketed clear with five-straight goals and, despite some wastefulness, kept the Magpies…...

5+ min ago  (681+ words) Aaron Kirby is a Digital Producer with The West Australian's sports team. Born and raised in regional WA before moving to Perth, Aaron got his start at the Mandurah Times, covering everything from Court and Crime to Council and WAFL…...

50+ min ago  (531+ words) Australia's foremost accommodation body is urgently pleading with holiday travellers to "head to the regions" this Easter break as smaller hotels and motels face their toughest period in years. Struggling regional hotels are banking on Aussies to save their Easter…...

55+ min ago  (596+ words) WA commuters shook off concerns over fuel shortages to make the most of their Easter long weekend en masse, as authorities repeated their stern message for those looking to break the rules. Travellers flooded out of Perth on Thursday night,…...

7+ hour, 16+ min ago  (483+ words) Manly have delivered for Kieran Foran in spectacular fashion to blitz the Dolphins 52-18 and give the club legend a memorable NRL coaching debut. The Trbojevic brothers - Tom, Jake and Ben - were magnificent at a sold-out Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe on…...

3+ hour, 21+ min ago  (408+ words) Leyanne Baillie is a seasoned journalist whose career began in Scotland in the 1990s, spanning newspaper design, system setup and writing across diverse newsroom roles. She joined The West Australian in 2011, bringing production expertise, attention to detail and a foodie focus…...