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Former West Coast Eagles captain Darren Glass has been appointed general manager at Complete Home Filtration, which was named startup of the year in 2020 at Business News’s RISE awards.

Andrew Forrest’s Western Force has unveiled a new academy in partnership with Fortescue Metals Group, which aims to bolster local rugby talent.

NBL club Perth Wildcats has partnered with wearable hearing tech company Nuheara, which today announced a record $6.9 million in first-half sales.

Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray has unveiled Optus Stadium’s new rooftop walk, with just over one month until the attraction opens to the public.

The app’s co-founders hope it will change the way we get our food and drinks at big seated venues.

Cricket Australia will stand firm on the decision to drop the term "Australia Day", adamant they must embrace hard conversations despite criticism from Scott Morrison.

An injury-ravaged India have ended Australia's 32-year undefeated run at the Gabba with a record-breaking final day chase to win the Test by three wickets and the series 2-1.

Premier Mark McGowan has urged athletes travelling to Victoria for the Australian Open to accept the rules and not be “prima donnas”.

Not-for-profit Australian Minifootball Federation has entered voluntary liquidation after a major sponsor pulled funding ahead of a world championship in Perth.

Development approval sought for the $32.5 million State Football Centre set to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Travel restrictions imposed by the state government on Queensland arrivals have wreaked havoc on a number of sports and arts events.

Perth lobbyist Jason Marocchi and former WA bureaucrat Peter Conran are among nine members appointed to the federal government's inaugural sport advisory council.

Cricket Australia has become the latest sporting association to make changes to its match schedule in light of travel restrictions, having deferred the opening fixtures of the WNCL.

New Zealand rugby administrator Tony Lewis will return to WA after being appointed chief executive of the Western Force, replacing outgoing CEO Mark Evans.

Global elite surfers are set to continue competing in Western Australia, following a sponsorship agreement that secures the Margaret River Pro event until 2024.

The WA Football Commission has three new commissioners after controversial football administrator Grant Dorrington tonight failed in his bid to be re-elected.

Tennis West chief executive Michael Roberts has been appointed to lead the WA Football Commission.

West Coast have axed veteran defender Lewis Jetta in a move that likely spells the end of the dual premiership star's AFL career.

A report on the WA Football Commission has criticised its boss Grant Dorrington and West Coast chief Trevor Nisbett, while also suggesting the AFL draft age should be higher.

Rugby union has found a new home after Rugby Australia signed a three-year, $100 million broadcast deal with Nine Entertainment.

Gavin Taylor has been appointed managing director of Ticketmaster, two months after departing as chief executive of WA Football Commission.

The state government has allocated $1.2 million in funding for sporting and recreation clubs, as part of a state-wide initiative.

The City of Melville will be under close observation by the state government as councillors approved a 50 year peppercorn lease for a bowling club last night.

Qantas is ending a 30-year sponsorship with Rugby Australia as the airline continues to tighten its purse strings in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A 50-year lease for a bowling club and rumours of a brewery have sparked heated debate in Melville council, 15 months after a wave park was shelved.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has laid another tackle on the Queensland government over state border "double standards" for the AFL.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says being awarded hosting rights for the AFL grand final is a win for her state's response to the pandemic.

Budding Perth-based Formula 3 driver Calan Williams is seeking funding to further his sports career, with existing supporter Dale Alcock calling on investors to back the 19-year-old.

WA Football Commission chief executive officer Gavin Taylor will leave the organisation at the end of the season to take up a position on the east coast.

The AFL has asked whether Perth's Optus Stadium could accommodate a capacity grand final crowd as a decision looms on the hosting rights.

The WA Football Commission has flagged the potential for a higher draft age for AFL players, along with giving control over the state’s colts competition back to WAFL clubs.

South Australia has established a task force to put a plan to the AFL to stage some finals in Adelaide including, possibly, the grand final later this year.