Perth Scorchers unveil new playing kit for 2023/24 season to be worn in upcoming WBBL and BBL season

Perth Scorchers have unveiled a new playing shirt ahead of the 2023/24 Women's Big Bash League and men's Big Bash League seasons. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 18

Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine opens up on ‘really awkward' wait before club made WBBL draft decision

Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine has opened up on the nervous and ‘awkward' wait she endured as the club decided whether or not to bring her...
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 16

Perth Scorchers hopeful they can re-sign Cam Green, despite audacious bid from BBL rivals Brisbane Heat

Perth Scorchers are still hopeful they can re-sign Test star Cam Green in the face of an audacious bid from a rival to lure him across the country. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 14

Bassendean’s Anzac Terrace Primary School comes in from the cold for national design competition

A Perth school needs your help for it to reach the top 10 of a national game design competition.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Sep 13

WBBL: Perth Scorchers confirm Amy Jones signing after taking advantage of draft loophole

The Perth Scorchers have locked away their third and final import, confirming England's Amy Jones will return. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 11

WBBL: England star Danni Wyatt and Australian opener Beth Mooney ready to link up at Perth Scorchers

The Perth Scorchers may once again have the WBBL's most destructive opening partnership, but it's not likely to include Sophie Devine, with a pair...
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 9

Driver accused of hit and run of Perth schoolgirl faces court

A driver charged after the hit and run of a Perth schoolgirl has faced court.
THEAGE.COM.AU Sep 5

BBL Draft: Perth Scorchers' recruiting not finished yet as discussions with Cam Green to ramp up

Adam Voges has hinted the Perth Scorchers could still look to bring back players from their two championship-winning seasons, while discussions are...
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 4

BBL Draft: Perth Scorchers select Zak Crawley and Laurie Evans after passing on first pick for second year

An England Test star central to the Bazball era and a grand final hero with a remarkable redemption story have landed at the Perth Scorchers.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Sep 3

BBL Draft: Perth Scorchers select Zak Crawley after passing on first pick for second year

England Ashes hero Zak Crawley will play in orange this season, taken by the Perth Scorchers in a draft coup set to bring a Bazball flavour to...
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 3

WBBL Draft: Perth Scorchers retain captain Sophie Devine and land champion England opener Danni Wyatt in coup

Captain Sophie Devine will return to the Perth Scorchers this season and she will be joined by one of the world's best and most experienced T20...
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 3

BBL: Perth Scorchers look to shake up top order as draft looms large

Perth Scorchers want to shake up their top order to avoid making imports open the batting on the tricky wickets at Optus Stadium in their pursuit...
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 2

Inaugural Perth Scorchers captain Simon Katich's working with club's highly-regarded list management team

One of the most influential figures in Perth Scorchers history and its first-ever captain is a low-profile but key adviser to the list management...
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 2

WBBL Draft: Perth Scorchers to load up on batting firepower as call looms on captain Sophie Devine

Perth Scorchers will load up on batting firepower, targeting a stacked top-order of international talent as crunch time looms for their decision on...
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 1

IT worker who took indecent photos of Perth school students says he didn't know his actions were ‘wrong'

An IT specialist who this week admitted to taking photos of young students — specifically their bare feet and legs — at dozens of Perth schools has...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 31

Man who took indecent photos of kids at Perth schools allowed to keep offending for months

A 24-year-old man has argued he did not know what he was doing was wrong as a District Court judge prepares to sentence him for filming young...
THEAGE.COM.AU Aug 30

Perth Scorchers sign all-rounder Piepa Cleary signs two-year deal to stay at club and teases new tricks

Perth Scorchers all-rounder Piepa Cleary has revealed she hardly considered playing anywhere else before inking a fresh deal that ties her to the...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 30

Perth Scorchers poised to sign English international wicket-keeper Amy Jones in off-season coup

The Perth Scorchers are poised to sign English international wicket-keeper Amy Jones through a little-known draft loophole that allows players to...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 29

Parents at southern suburbs school forced to remove kids because student is inappropriately touching others

Parents at a Perth school say they've been forced to remove their children from class because a student has been inappropriately touching others...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 27

The Perth schools turning away from Book Week celebrations

Some Perth primary schools have ditched the celebrations entirely, while others have requested costumes do not promote rough play.
THEAGE.COM.AU Aug 24

WBBL Draft: Perth Scorchers batter Chloe Piparo says focus to remain on recruiting good people in new system

Perth Scorchers batter Chloe Piparo knows the WBBL's first ever draft is going to shake up the competition, but don't expect the club to move away...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 22

Perth Scorchers veteran Jason Behrendorff admits ‘surprise' at Australian selection for South Africa tour

Perth Scorchers veteran Jason Behrendorff admits he was ‘surprised' to get the call to play in Australia's T20 series against South Africa later...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 21

NPL WA: Perth SC and Stirling Macedonia prepare to honour Dylan Tombides by playing for DT38 Cup

There is plenty on the line this weekend for both Perth SC and Stirling Macedonia as the NPL WA season nears its conclusion - but also a chance to...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 18

NPL Preview: Academy First Team out to halt RedStar title charge

The PGFC Academy First Team could play the role of party-poopers as they aim to secure the double over Perth RedStar in Saturday’s NPL WA clash at...
PERTHGLORY.COM.AU Aug 17

BBL draft: Former Perth Scorchers Laurie Evans and Faf du Plessis in the mix to return, joining overseas pool

Faf du Plessis and grand final hero Laurie Evans are officially in the mix to return to Perth Scorchers, nominating for the Big Bash League draft...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 11

Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges hopes captain Ashton Turner's international days aren't done after snub

At one point considered a leading candidate to take the reins from retiring captain Aaron Finch, Ashton Turner has been snubbed altogether from...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 9

Exercise as medicine: How a Perth scientist is using the gym to revolutionise cancer treatment

A shocking personal loss led ECU Professor Rob Newton to reject traditional methods of treating cancer and advocate exercise, even during chemo and...
THEAGE.COM.AU Aug 3

WBBL draft: Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine among first players to throw hat in the ring for selection

Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine is among the first set of international stars to nominate for the WBBL draft as the club grapples with how to...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 2

Indigenous teen’s murder accused to stand trial in 2025

Four people accused of fatally bashing Indigenous Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey will have to wait until 2025 to stand trial for murder. Cassius, a...
THENEWDAILY.COM.AU Jul 31

BBL and WBBL draft order: Seven options available for retention for Perth Scorchers in international pool

Reigning champions Perth Scorchers will have retention rights to seven international players at this year's draft, but will have to wait until the...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 17
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