Queensland are into their first Sheffield Shield decider for five years after routing Western Australia by 211 runs on the final day of their rain-affected match in Brisbane.

West Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest has announced a series of seven invitational matches for axed Super Rugby club Western Force this year, grandly titled World Series Rugby.

West Coast ruckman Scott Lycett has urged Eagles fans to be patient with Nic Naitanui, saying it will take the former All-Australian some time to regain top form.

• David Prestipino

Gun Fremantle midfielders David Mundy and Nat Fyfe will spend more time up forward as the Dockers try to boost their scoring options in season 2018.

​Perth Wildcats captain Damian Martin insists his team don't hate the Adelaide 36ers but he expects there to be plenty of niggle during their NBL semi-final series.

• David Prestipino

Perth Glory are sweating on the fitness of in-form striker Diego Castro ahead of a season-defining clash this weekend against Western Sydney, but coach Kenny Lowe has refused to speculate about his side's final chances.

Justin Langer sees no reason the white-ball form of Western Australian pair D'Arcy Short and AJ Tye can't translate to the Sheffield Shield, with the coach hinting both will return to play key roles for the Warriors.

The 24-year-old was successful in his bid to get traded to the Eagles at the end of last season.

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon hopes troubled midfielder Harley Bennell can knuckle down and stay focused while he deals with his latest calf setback.

• David Prestipino

The AFL comeback of prized Dockers recruit Harley Bennell in 2018 is in serious doubt after the 25-year-old re-injured his troublesome calf at a training session with alignment club Peel Thunder.

• David Prestipino

West Australian soccer star and Matildas striker Sam Kerr has urged Perth fans to flood nib Stadium when Australia hosts Thailand in a friendly on March 26.

• Hannah Barry

Geotechnical rigs were brought to Tompkins Park on February 1 to collect core samples for environmental testing, and Wave Group executive Andrew Ross said the results would help inform the group's submission in its development application.

Hometown hero Brett Rumford insists he won't be feeling the pressure when he attempts to defend his title at this week's World Super 6 golf tournament in Perth.

• David Prestipino

Former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist says his family is "unbelievably grateful" after an appeal to his almost-700,000 Twitter followers helped find his family's lost dog.

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui remains on track to play in round one despite a slow recovery over the summer, according to midfield coach Sam Mitchell.

• David Prestipino

Every AFL fan has high hopes in summer, but these can quickly fade as the darkness of winter, and the losses, set in.

​The Sydney Sixers believe making early strikes with the ball against the Perth Scorchers will determine if they defend their WBBL crown.

Two impressive wins in two weeks has the Perth Wildcats on the verge of cementing their record 32nd-straight finals campaign.

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To help with the hunt, WA's peak angling body Recfishwest has put together a weekly report on what's biting and where.

• David Prestipino

They will not ride into Perth Stadium on horses but WA's record-breaking BBL team will be lifted up when they enter the arena for Thursday's historic BBL semi-final clash.

Cameron Bancroft has declared the Perth Scorchers the BBL's greatest-ever team, and he wants them to convert the city's new $1.5 billion stadium into a fortress.

• David Prestipino

The Big Bash is coming to crash Optus Stadium and the venue will be at full capacity for WA cricket fans for the historic clash.

• Eamonn Tiernan

Canberra United have come back from the dead to earn a vital point against Perth Glory on the road.

Perth Scorchers skipper Adam Voges will miss Saturday's top-of-the-table BBL clash with Adelaide after being penalised for a slow over rate for the second time this season.

Former Test spinner Brad Hogg reckons Ashton Turner has what it takes to captain Australia in the future.

​Two goals in two minutes have given Perth a come-from-behind 2-1 win in Brisbane with Roar coach John Aloisi left bewildered after another decision went against his men.

Australian speedster Mitchell Johnson says he's ready and willing to spearhead the Perth Scorchers' pace attack again following the franchise's horror run on the injury front.

Australian cricketer Michael Klinger has penned an emotional letter on the Perth Scorchers website revealing his wife of almost 10 years, Cindy, is battling cancer.

• Jon Daly

A severe and unusual storm front is hitting Perth tonight, bringing damaging winds of up to 100 kilometres per hour.