Perth scientists discover Stonehenge's huge Altar Stone ‘was transported 1000 kilometres from Scotland'

A group of scientists, led by Perth-based experts, say they have made a ‘stunning' discovery about one of the world's most mysterious monuments.
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 15, 2024

Big Bash League: Spinner Hamish McKenzie leaves Perth Scorchers, joins Melbourne Stars

West Australian wrist-spinner Hamish McKenzie has joined the growing group of players to leave Perth Scorchers for long-time rivals Melbourne Stars. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 13, 2024

Perth Scorchers sign West Australian pace ace Mahli Beardman to two-year deal

The future of pace bowling Australia is here — and they're coming in a hurry. Perth Scorchers have locked away pace sensation Mahli Beardman on a...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 12, 2024

Perth Scorchers pace ace Jhye Richardson hoping Top End T20 games can help his injury prevention bid

Perth Scorchers and West Australian quick Jhye Richardson hopes playing the BBL club's Top End T20 games will help him avoid the long injury...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 9, 2024

Perth Scorchers quick Jhye Richardson to make his return from injury in Northern Territory Twenty20 league

Luckless Perth Scorchers quick Jhye Richardson will ramp up his bid for an international recall this summer in an off-Broadway winter Twenty20...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 6, 2024

Roberto Messina: Teacher at Perth school was allowed to continue career after arrest for child porn possession

A lauded and loved teacher — whose sick fantasies about child sex ended in a jail term of more than two years — was allowed to continue his career...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 31, 2024

Perth high school learns mountain biking in Pemberton on outdoor education camp in Nannup

A group of Perth school students headed to the South West to embrace outdoor adventure and learn new life skills while camping with school mates. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 30, 2024

Perth Scorchers star Alana King wants club to sign a quick after re-signing for two extra years

Perth Scorchers spinner Alana King wants the club to target a frontline pace bowler in this year's recruitment period to replace Taneale Peschel. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 17, 2024

Perth Scorchers look away star spinner Alana King for next three WBBL seasons

Australian white-ball star Alana King has signed a landmark deal to play for Perth Scorchers for the next three seasons. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 16, 2024

Cooper Connolly says Perth Scorchers' Big Bash League blockbusters are dreams coming true

Cooper Connolly says his new deal at Perth Scorchers and the club's tantalising string of blockbuster fixtures are both dreams coming true. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 12, 2024

Big Bash League fixtures: Perth Scorchers land unprecedented run of blockbuster matches in festive period

Big Bash League powerhouse Perth Scorchers have been handed an unprecedent run of blockbuster matches as part of the tournament's summer schedule...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 11, 2024

Perth Scorchers young gun Cooper Connolly signs two-year contract extension with Big Bash League club

Perth Scorchers have locked down the Big Bash League's most exciting young talent, extending Cooper Connolly's contract by two years. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 11, 2024

Perth Scorchers to open Big Bash League season against Melbourne Stars at Optus Stadium

Perth Scorchers will draw back the curtain on the Big Bash League season this summer, opening the tournament in front of a packed Optus Stadium,...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 6, 2024

Dead owls are piling up in my freezer: Perth scientists take a stand

“Enough is enough”, say Australia's top wildlife experts, sick and tired of mass native wildlife deaths from a source they say the public is not...
THEAGE.COM.AU Jul 5, 2024

Perth Scorchers join expanded Top End T20 competition in Northern Territory in August

Perth Scorchers will field a team for the first time in a Darwin-based winter Twenty20 tournament that pits them against teams from Pakistan and...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 24, 2024

Big Bash League: Jason Behrendorff wants Hamish McKenzie to stay at Perth Scorchers amid offers from rival

Perth Scorchers' swing king says he wants teammate Hamish McKenzie to stay at the club next season as the spinner weighs up a shift to the...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 13, 2024

Perth Scorchers handed raw deal in WBBL draft lottery, get last pick in first two rounds

Perth Scorchers' famed west is best recruiting policy will get a stern test in WBBL 10 with the women in orange handed a dud overseas player draft...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 12, 2024

Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers spinner Hamish McKenzie weighing up two-year deal from Melbourne Stars

The east coast is coming for a Perth Scorchers spin star with the Melbourne Stars putting up an offer that may be too good to refuse.
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 12, 2024

Hugh Jackman reveals heartwarming story about his time at Perth’s drama school WAAPA

Aussie actor Hugh Jackman has warned his followers to be careful about what they wish for after a wish he made while at a Perth school came true.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Jun 7, 2024

Guildford Grammar historic abuse: Perth school braces for sexual abuse allegation carried out by staff member

A Perth school is bracing for an allegation of historical sexual abuse carried out by a staff member — with a law firm close to lodging a damages...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 6, 2024

AC Milan team up with Sam Kerr to donate signed memorabilia in fundraising push for Perth SC blind team

AC Milan have left Perth with one final imprint on the local sporting community, utilising a WA icon and the club’s foundation to announce a...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Jun 5, 2024

Perth school sparks outrage after dad’s blackface at P&C fundraiser

A man who wore blackface to a primary school P&C fundraiser, even taking home a “best dressed” award, has sparked outrage.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Jun 4, 2024

Perth school sparks outrage after dad's blackface at P&C fundraiser

A man who wore blackface to a primary school P&C fundraiser, even taking home a “best dressed” award, has sparked outrage.
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 4, 2024

NPL WA: Fremantle City embrace Tricolore roots for club’s 70th anniversary clash against Perth SC

One of WA’s most storied clubs Fremantle City will celebrate their heritage and 70th anniversary with an all-Italian clash against Perth SC in...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU May 24, 2024

NPL WA: Fremantle City embrace Tricolore roots for club's 70th anniversary clash against Perth SC

One of WA's most storied clubs Fremantle City will celebrate their heritage and 70th anniversary with an all-Italian clash against Perth SC in...
THEWEST.COM.AU May 24, 2024

The Perth schools racing towards 3000 enrolments

Enrolments at schools, particularly in Perth's western and southern suburbs, are booming, some racing towards the 3000 mark for the first time.
THEAGE.COM.AU Apr 3, 2024

Perth school stabber had a ‘thirst for blood' before random, terrifying knife attack on classmate

The student who randomly stabbed a classmate in a Perth school had written for months of an intention to kill and of a need to ‘cause as much pain...
THEWEST.COM.AU Mar 28, 2024

Guildford Grammar: Prestigious Perth school evacuated after ‘bomb threat’

Prestigious Perth school Guildford Grammar was forced into a late-night evacuation after a ‘bomb threat’.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Mar 26, 2024

Guildford Grammar: Prestigious Perth school evacuated after ‘bomb threat'

Prestigious Perth school Guildford Grammar is understood to have been evacuated on Monday night after a ‘bomb threat' was made.
THEWEST.COM.AU Mar 25, 2024

Perth Scorchers Andrew Tye backs campaign pushing to end poor sideline behaviour at community sports

A government-led advertising blitz will be launched today in a bid to stamp out bad behaviour from the sidelines at community sport. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Mar 21, 2024
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