19+ hour, 16+ min ago (339+ words) South Australia captain Nathan McSweeney has top-scored to put his side in position to push for victory on the final day of the Sheffield Shield clash against Western Australia. McSweeney (68) and Henry Hunt (58) combined for an 88-run stand for the second wicket on Monday as the hosts chase a second consecutive Shield win. South Australia had resumed at 1-100 after bowling WA out for 188 on the second day after day one was washed out. The defending Shield champions were bowled out for 333 at Adelaide Oval in the pink-ball day-night clash and at stumps on day three the visitors were 2-85, still trailing by 60 runs. South Australia paceman Jordan Buckingham (2-26) was a menace under lights and took the key wicket of opener Cameron Bancroft for 41. Hunt continued an impressive season that has returned 385 runs at an average of 42.77. He was trapped in front…...

5+ hour, 12+ min ago (58+ words) Bob Garnant has worked as a journalist with the Countryman since 2008. He previously held a stud stock advertising and advertorial position with the agricultural paper since 1998, in photography and report writing of stud promotions and sales. Since he was given an editorial role, his work maintains stud sales reporting intertwined with livestock and wool industry news....

3+ hour, 1+ min ago (369+ words) The new Bureau of Meteorology boss has claimed the staggering $96.5 million bill for a website redesign was an open secret within Australia's national weather agency. The new Bureau of Meteorology boss has claimed the staggering $96.5 million bill for a website redesign was an open secret within Australia's national weather agency New bureau's chief executive officer Stuart Minchin said a drive for transparency prompted him to release the full costings, which paid for a broader IT systems overhaul, just a fortnight into his tenure The bill was initially publicly quoted at $4.1m The website's overhauled design was widely criticised when it was released in October, with users taking to social media to complain the update was harder to navigate and the radar was more difficult to read Of the total $96.5m in funding, a total $79.8m was spend building the upgrade, including reconstructing IT…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (26+ words) Mia King shapes as the burning selection question as North Melbourne hunt an AFLW flag, with Emma Kearney noting "heartbreak" is inevitable in grand final week....

12+ hour, 12+ min ago (325+ words) The 2025 Western Australian Seniors Awards, which where held on Friday, November 14 have recognised the exceptional contributions of Pilbara residents who have been pivotal in strengthening their local community, supporting Elders, and fostering cultural connections. PIlbara local, Elizabeth Smith was a recipient of the WA Senior of the Year " Regional Award. A much-loved Pilbara identity, Ms Smith has dedicated more than 30 years to strengthening the local community to support Elders, families, and cultural traditions, including the annual Elders" birthday celebration in Roebourne. The WA Age-Friendly Business Award was awarded to Val and Kathy"s Crafty Kitchen. Founded at the request of Ngarluma Elders eight years ago, the Pilbara-based business has grown into a vibrant program bringing together up to 40 community members for cultural, creative, and on-country activities. Crafty Kitchen founders, Kathy Brooker and Val Walker said it was an honour to…...

6+ hour, 9+ 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, 52+ min ago (24+ words) AFLW best-and-fairest winner Ash Riddell says North Melbourne's narrow preliminary final win over Melbourne was a good reminder about the Kangaroos' strengths....

6+ hour, 39+ min ago (1217+ words) Last Thursday night, the world's biggest miner made a brazen attempt to gatecrash one of the industry's biggest-ever deals. Yet just three days later, the bid was already dead. BHP's last-minute proposal to buy Anglo American and prevent the smaller company from completing its $US60 billion combination with Canada's Teck Resources has left investors, bankers and rival executives reeling - especially because the commodities giant spent the past 18 months insisting it had "moved on" from its last failed attempt to acquire London-based Anglo. The surprise move and near-instant capitulation have raised questions about BHP's strategy and its confidence in its standalone growth plans in copper: the metal viewed as increasingly critical by governments across the globe and in tight supply over the coming years. But the company has also drawn praise from some investors for its willingness to once again walk away…...

4+ hour, 50+ min ago (499+ words) Chris Robinson is the digital sport editor at The West Australian and PerthNow. After starting as a news reporter at The Sunday Times in 2008, Chris made his way into the sporting world, where he combines digital production with writing and podcasting. His fondness for all things footy, cricket and basketball is surpassed only by his love of sporting stats and figures. Now that both WA clubs" playing lists are sorted, who"s in line to take to the field once the season begins next March? Now that both WA clubs" playing lists are sorted, who"s in line to take to the field once the season begins next March?...

17+ hour, 12+ min ago (310+ words) Specialist training and workshops will be heading to Bunbury this month, aiming to provide parents and caregivers with necessary information to improve lives of people with autism. The Autism Association of WA will be in Bunbury from November 24-27, offering training, workshops and consultations to families, educators, health professionals and community organisations. The visit will also include face-to-face family consultations with an experienced therapist. The specialist team has already visited Geraldton, Albany, Esperance, Karratha, Broome, and Kalgoorlie-Boulder as part of a series of regional visits this year. Autism Association CEO Joan McKenna Kerr said the regional visits were vital to responding to the needs of families, teachers and the community. "One of the most important things is to educate the community on what autism is and how to best support autistic people," she said. "There are really good ways of supporting…...