3+ week, 1+ day ago (562+ words) Hay Park's losing streak continued at the weekend, with Dalyellup, Marist, Bunbury and Leschenault all having recorded wins over the South West club. Marist first-grade have continued their dominant form in the competition, beating the struggling Eaton Bobtails by 134 runs. Setting the tone was Marist opener Emily Allen, who showed her class with the bat, knocking an impressive 76 off 56. A lofted drive over the bowler's head was dropped, leaving Allen on 71. She looked all but certain to bring up the ton, but she was dismissed the next over with nearly the exact same shot. As the wicket of the other opener, Matilda Thomas, fell, Hania Tahir stepped in and made some valuable quick runs, including five fours which put her side in a very comfortable position, finishing the innings 3-207. Eaton's chase was led by skipper Jenna Harrington, who couldn't quite…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago (601+ words) Seven West Media is proud to congratulate Bruce McAvaney OAM on receiving the World Athletics President's Award for his lifelong support and contributions to athletics broadcasting. Presented on Sunday night in Monaco by Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics President's Award " which was first bestowed in 2016 " is given to those who have made significant contributions to the sport and is one of the highest honours in world sport. The most recognised, respected and loved sports commentator in Australia, Bruce started his television career at 7NEWS Adelaide in 1978 and went on to present many high-profile sports throughout his career, including AFL, horse racing, motor racing, tennis, golf and Olympic and Commonwealth Games " but none is dearer to his heart than athletics. The legendary broadcaster is synonymous with major sporting events, including the AFL grand final, Melbourne Cup, Australian Open tennis, Test cricket and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (440+ words) Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has predicted Jack Della Maddalena will knock out Islam Makhachev to retain his welterweight title on Sunday in the biggest fight of the year. FOLLOW OUR LIVE BLOG OF THE FIGHT ON SUNDAY Della Maddalena (18-2) will main event UFC 322 when he faces former lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1) at at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York. It is the first title defence for Maddalena, who earned gold when he defeated Belal Muhammad in May to become the first West Australian to win a UFC championship. Adesanya " who is considered one of the modern day great UFC athletes " has predicted the 29-year-old Australian will get his hands raised at the end of the night despite Makhachev's impressive grappling. "I'm not trying to count Islam out, but I just know Jack, I know that when…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (560+ words) Broome biggest night of boxing has returned after three years with the Red Dirt Rumble set for December 6, when boxers across the Kimberley and the State gather at the Broome Civic Centre and go toe-to-toe in the ring. Broome Boxing Club hosted its last fight night in December 2022 with the event drawing fighters to Broome from across the State. Another was scheduled for December 2023 but was cancelled at the last minute due to fighters being unable to make their bouts. But now the club is bringing it back in style with 14 bouts on the card and potentially more to come. Broome Boxing Club head coach Tony Trunfio said it would be a night to remember. "Everyone likes a good fight. There'll definitely be an atmosphere. We've got a DJ and an MC, walk-out songs and all that sort of thing,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (322+ 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. Despite the highs of winning three women's premierships in a row, Bunbury Football Club's head coach Stephen Bilcich is stepping down The shock move from one the competition's most successful coaches comes amid a raft of changes in a number of top clubs which will see the 2026 SWFL season look a lot different Across the league, 10 senior coaching positions will see changes with a new set of head coaches ready to make their mark That includes the departure of Bilcich's 2025 grand final counterpart in Donnybrook women's coach Max Jetta who took his side to the big dance for the first time in the club's history Bilcich had an undefeated season, with a three-peat of…...

2+ week, 3+ day 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....

2+ week, 4+ day ago (26+ words) Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker faces a potentially lengthy ban from boxing after failing a dope test on the day of his last big fight....

2+ week, 4+ day ago (23+ words) The Geelong Venom have overcome the Southside Melbourne Flyers to extend their winning streak over their rivals and bank their second consecutive victory....

2+ week, 4+ day ago (400+ 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....

6+ day, 22+ hour ago (411+ words) Albany trainer Indianna Weinert has a strong team of nine runners on her home track on Thursday but is keeping her powder dry when it comes to the star of her stable, Smooth Chino....