Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers want to nurse spinner Hamish McKenzie through season with stress fractures

The spin conundrum facing Perth Scorchers just days out from their opening game has taken a fresh twist, the club now looking to manage an injured...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 5, 2023

Perth Scorchers finalise list for Big Bash 13 with hulking West Australian quick

A hulking West Australian quick has rounded out the Perth Scorchers' squad ahead of their latest Big Bash League title defence.
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 4, 2023

Teen who fired gun at Perth school pleads guilty

A teenager who fired a gun at a Perth school, forcing it into lockdown, has pleaded guilty.
THEAGE.COM.AU Dec 4, 2023

Teen admits firing gunshots at Perth school

A 15-year-old boy who told a friend he would "shoot up" a school has admitted firing gunshots at a classroom, endangering the lives of staff and...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Dec 4, 2023

Teenager pleads guilty to shooting at Perth school

The 15-year-old boy who sent teachers and students into a terrifying lockdown after taking two rifles to school, appeared at Perth's Children's...
THEAGE.COM.AU Dec 4, 2023

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THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 4, 2023

Perth Scorchers: In-depth look at every player ahead of 2023/24 Big Bash League season

With Big Bash 13 just days away we've taken an in-depth look at the Perth Scorchers list as they hunt a history-making three-peat.
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 3, 2023

Big Bash League: Stephen Eskinazi signs as experts back Perth Scorchers to contend for third-straight title

West Australian-born English batter Stephen Eskinazi will fill Perth Scorchers' final international spot as experts back the reigning champions to...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 1, 2023

Maths teacher accused of child exploitation

A maths teacher from a Perth school has been arrested on campus and charged with child exploitation offences.
THEAGE.COM.AU Dec 1, 2023

WBBL: Brisbane Heat defeat Perth Scorchers in The Challenger at the WACA to move through to final

Perth Scorchers have lost their fourth — and most important — game in a row, to be dumped from the WBBL in a home final on Wednesday night. 
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Nov 29, 2023

WBBL Finals: Brisbane Heat star Grace Harris looms large ahead of The Challenger against Perth Scorchers

The Perth Scorchers will have to stop swash-buckling opener Grace Harris and her Brisbane Heat to move into a WBBL final and Beth Mooney has thrown...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 28, 2023

WBBL Finals: Brisbane Heat crush Sydney Thunder to secure spot against Perth Scorchers

The Sydney Thunder's WBBL title hopes are over after crashing to their sixth loss from their past seven games.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 28, 2023

WBBL Finals: Perth Scorchers import Lauren Winfield-Hill says winning championships is in the club's nature

Perth Scorchers import Lauren Winfield-Hill says the club will turn their form slump around in Wednesday's final because winning championships is...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 28, 2023

BBL: Perth Scorchers wrist-spinner Hamish McKenzie to miss large part of title defence with stress fractures

Hamish McKenzie will miss a large part of the Perth Scorchers' title defence with a recurrence of a stress fracture in his back, meaning they could...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 28, 2023

WBBL: Mystery surrounds Perth Scorchers' batting order for final as four stars make team of the tournament

Intrigue surrounds the Perth Scorchers' batting order for Wednesday night's final after undergoing a complete renovation in their defeat to...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 27, 2023

WBBL: Perth Scorchers to The Qualifier at the WACA Ground after Sydney Thunder lose final two games

Sydney Thunder's late-season capitulation has handed the Perth Scorchers a home WBBL final. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 26, 2023

WBBL: Nat Sciver-Brunt says Perth Scorchers are not having ‘crisis meetings', despite losing past three games

Star Perth Scorchers import Nat Sciver-Brunt says her side is not having “crisis meetings” yet, despite losing three straight games on the run into...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 25, 2023

WBBL: Adelaide Strikers to host final after Perth Scorchers give up chance to go top of the ladder

Perth Scorchers were handed a chance to put themselves back in the mix to host the WBBL final. Then they dropped their golden ticket in a...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 24, 2023

WBBL: Perth Scorchers' hopes of a home final in tatters after Sophia Dunkley-led Melbourne Stars defeat

The Perth Scorchers have tumbled off the top of the ladder and put a home final at great risk, stunned by the Melbourne Stars for the second time...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 22, 2023

WBBL: Perth Scorchers star Nat Sciver-Brunt expecting a fired up Melbourne Stars after controversial signing

Nat Sciver-Brunt says she did not take much notice of commentary of her back-door return to the Perth Scorchers but is expecting a fired up...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 21, 2023

Perth Scorchers star Andrew Tye reveals the family inspiration behind his support of club's Pride Games

Perth Scorchers star Andrew Tye has revealed the touching family inspiration behind him backing the club's Pride Games again this summer.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 21, 2023

Perth school leavers: COVID fears for partying high school students heading down south

There are fears schoolies week could become a super-spreader of COVID-19, as thousands flock to Dunsborough to party.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 19, 2023

WBBL: Perth Scorchers import Nat Sciver-Brunt expects to bowl against Sydney Thunder for first time

Perth Scorchers import Nat Sciver-Brunt expects to bowl for the first time this tournament in Saturday's clash with the Sydney Thunder. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 17, 2023

WBBL: Perth Scorchers opener Beth Mooney helps ladder-leaders beat Sydney Sixers at North Sydney Oval

The Perth Scorchers are flying towards the WBBL finals, powering past the Sydney Sixers to dent their long-time rivals' title hopes.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 16, 2023

BBL: Perth Scorchers confident Zak Crawley will take part in title defence despite Harry Brook's withdrawal

Perth Scorchers are still confident draftee Zak Crawley will take part in their Big Bash League title defence this summer, despite England teammate...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 16, 2023

WBBL: Perth Scorchers openers Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney reignite partnership in surprise title push

An inspired return to the opening partnership that led the Perth Scorchers to their first championship two years ago has catapulted them to the top...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 15, 2023

How Perth scientist Kimberley Wang broke through the bamboo ceiling

Asian women often have to work twice as hard to break through what Malaysian-born researcher Kimberley Wang refers to as the ‘bamboo ceiling'...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 12, 2023

Perth Scorchers sweep aside WBBL strugglers Renegades as Sophie Devine stars again

Perth star Sophie Devine has blasted the Scorchers to a thumping 10-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades who've now lost seven matches in a row.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 11, 2023

Sophie Devine bludgeons devastating century in WBBL

Devine's 106 from just 62 deliveries for the Perth Scorchers was her fourth in the WBBL and included four towering sixes to go with 14 boundaries.
1NEWS.CO.NZ Nov 9, 2023

WBBL: Amy Jones says Perth Scorchers taking plenty of confidence into season-defining road trip

Scorchers import Amy Jones says Perth have lost no confidence from their heart-breaking last-ball defeat against Adelaide Strikers on Sunday and...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 8, 2023
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