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West Coast's leadership group, facing the club's worst start in history with seven consecutive losses in 2025, held crisis talks with coaches and the football department. Veteran journalist Caroline Wilson reported that key players like Jeremy McGovern and Liam Duggan expressed concerns about communication and support for new coach Andrew McQualter during the meeting, which was characterized as an intervention. Despite the dire situation, AFL great Luke Hodge commended the players' initiative as a potential...

Tom Edwards, an Albany product, has signed a one-year contract extension with Essendon, ensuring his place in the team until 2026 after suffering a ruptured ACL that ended his 2025 season. The 24-year-old forward was recruited following an impressive WAFL record of 109 goals in 66 games and made his AFL debut this year, scoring three goals in his first match. Edwards expressed motivation from the contract extension to recover and prepare for a strong...

North Melbourne star Paul Curtis has had his three-match suspension upheld by the AFL Tribunal for rough conduct after his tackle on Port Adelaide's Josh Sinn resulted in a concussion. The tackle, which pinned Sinn's arms from behind, was deemed to involve severe impact, high contact, and careless conduct, leading to Curtis missing upcoming games against Essendon, Brisbane, and Richmond. Despite this setback, Curtis has been in excellent form, having scored three goals in the...

The search for a missing 29-year-old man from Katanning, who slipped off the rocks while fishing at Salmon Holes near Albany, has been suspended due to a lack of new information. An extensive search involving boats, police divers, drones, and other equipment was conducted over several days, but the man remains unlocated. Salmon Holes, known for its dangerous conditions, has been reopened, and authorities advise rock fishers to use safety measures, including wearing life jackets...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has downplayed concerns regarding election spending promises potentially impacting the country's AAA sovereign credit rating, despite S&P Global analysts warning of risks due to high public spending. Both major parties are making significant spending pledges to address cost-of-living issues ahead of the May 3 election, with Albanese defending his government's economic management and noting a shift from a $78bn deficit to a $2bn surplus. S&P report authors highlighted the lack...

He has discussed his personal challenges, including alopecia and suspected PTSD from his police work, as well as his family history, having experienced a brief first marriage and fathering a daughter he describes as "the best mistake I ever made." His primary policy is a controversial A$300bn nuclear power scheme aimed at reducing emissions and creating jobs, despite current bans and skepticism from experts regarding its feasibility. Additionally, he proposes to address the housing crisis...