WBBL: WA young gun Chloe Ainsworth eyeing title push with Perth Scorchers

WA young gun Chloe Ainsworth says a finals return with Perth Scorchers would be great, but her goals include a little more trophy lifting.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 7

WBBL 2025: Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine as committed as ever to getting side back to finals

Perth skipper Sophie Devine says she's more committed than ever to firing her Scorchers back into finals after hanging up her one-day international...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 7

Women's Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers lose Australian captain Alyssa Healy for Perth Scorchers clash

The Sydney Sixers have copped a huge blow with star Australian captain Alyssa Healy ruled out of their tournament opener against the Perth Scorchers.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 6

Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers lock in squad with final list spot filled by Brody Couch

Perth Scorchers' squad for their 15th Big Bash League campaign has been locked in, the franchise revealing their final signing on Tuesday.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 4

Women's Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers batter Mikayla Hinkley tips internationals to fire

Perth Scorchers batter Mikayla Hinkley is backing their contingent of internationals to pick up from where they left off at the Women's World Cup...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 3

Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner set to progress return from calf injury ahead of season

Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner has hit an important milestone in his return from a calf injury as he eyes the start of the looming Big Bash...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 3

Drinking fountains replaced by bottles at Perth school after water ‘makes kids sick'

Parents say the saga has dragged on for years and is affecting the health of their children.
THEWEST.COM.AU Oct 29

Drinking fountains replaced by bottles at Perth school after water ‘makes kids sick’

Parents say the saga has dragged on for years and is affecting the health of their children.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 29

Perth Scorchers young gun Mahli Beardman ready to spearhead franchises' bowling attack

Perth Scorchers pace sensation Mahli Beardman has declared he is ready to lead the pace attack for the trophy-laden franchise this season.
THEWEST.COM.AU Oct 22

WA news LIVE: Perth schools riddled with defects, opposition claims

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THEAGE.COM.AU Oct 13

WBBL: Perth Scorchers sign English rising star Freya Kemp to replace South African Chloe Tryon

Perth Scorchers have replaced one international star with another, with English allrounder Freya Kemp joining the squad after an impressive home...
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 30

Queens Gardens carpark to close as works begin on $165 million East Perth school

Drivers will have to find somewhere else to park, with construction set to begin on a new $165 million primary school behind the WACA in East Perth. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 30

Perth school holiday activities: 10 of the best things to do with the whole family this spring

From fairy tales in the park to dinosaurs in the city and even a real-life astronaut, there’s no shortage of ways to keep the whole family...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Sep 26

Bullsharks filmed in Swan River by tradies working above on Fremantle Traffic Bridge

Bullsharks have been filmed circling in the Swan River, closeby to the area where a Perth schoolgirl was fatally attacked two years ago.
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 25

Star West Australian all-rounder Cam Green leaves door open for Perth Scorchers return

West Australian superstar Cam Green has left the door open to play in the Big Bash League this season and says his future in the competition is...
THEWEST.COM.AU Sep 12

Big Bash League: Brody Couch the early frontrunner to replace injured Perth Scorchers star Lance Morris

A former Melbourne Stars paceman has emerged as a strong early contender to replace injured star Lance Morris on Perth Scorchers' list this season.
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 25

Big Bash League: Corey Rocchiccioli, Luke Holt and Matthew Spoors in race for Perth Scorchers list spot

The race for the final Perth Scorchers contract between three local spinners is heating up in the Top End and a local gun is believed to have his...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 22

Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers quick Matt Kelly primed for a clean run at season across three formats

Perth Scorchers quick Matt Kelly has starred in the early matches of the Top End T20 and is primed to play three formats this season after a tough...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 18

Perth schools sound alarm over deepfakes as AI puts growing pressure on teachers and students

Perth teachers have described AI and the rise of deepfakes as an urgent issue confronting today's teenagers, amid an explosion in the creation of...
THEWEST.COM.AU Aug 8

Elite Perth school swears off smartphones as youth social media ban looms

A prestigious Perth private school's move to extend a ban on smartphones for its year 7 students has been hailed by an education expert, but that...
THEAGE.COM.AU Aug 7

Bunbury's Jayden Goodwin selected in Perth Scorchers' squad for Top End T20 Series

Bunbury's Jayden Goodwin has been given a chance to continue developing his limited-overs game, being selected in Perth Scorchers' squad for the...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 30

WA Police confirm more than 300 drivers caught speeding in Perth school zones on students' first day back

Police revealed more than 300 drivers were caught speeding in school zones across the city on the first day back at school this week.
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 23

WBBL: Perth Scorchers re-sign batter Maddy Darke and spinner Lilly Mills for next season

Top-order batter Maddy Darke has been retained by Perth Scorchers, despite falling out of favour in Becky Grundy's side last season. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 10

Perth Scorchers quick Mahli Beardman reveals he is battling a stress fracture in his lower back

Perth Scorchers and West Australian pace apprentice Mahli Beardman has revealed he is battling a stress fracture in his back that has left him...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 3

Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers lock in summer blockbusters as full fixtures revealed

The boss of the Big Bash League has declared Perth Scorchers have the most passionate fans in the country as he locked in the powerhouse club for...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jul 2

Perth school holiday activities: 10 of the best FREE family days out

School holidays can feel like groundhog day when there are long days to fill and whining children to entertain, so here are 10 fabulously fun days...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 30

Men involved in the death of Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey, 15, to be sentenced in the WA Supreme Court

Two men responsible for the death of Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey, 15, and three others involved in a series of events that led to his death will...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 25

Perth parents' shock at alleged paedophile teacher's arrest

Kurt Charlton is alleged to have sexually assaulted young children in his care as a babysitter but parents whose children were taught by the...
THEAGE.COM.AU Jun 24

BBL Draft: Inside the master plan that brought Laurie Evans ‘home' to Perth Scorchers for next season

English middle-order blaster Laurie Evans has taken a pay cut worth at least $160,000 as part of a Perth Scorchers master plan months in the making. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 21

Big Bash League: Pakistan legend Babar Azam to make Sydney Sixers debut against Perth Scorchers in Perth

Pakistani superstar Babar Azam will make his Big Bash League debut at Optus Stadium against Perth Scorchers, it has been revealed. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 20
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