4+ min ago (483+ words) Fremantle star Hayden Young has revealed a visit to the world renowned Aspeter Sports Medical Clinic in Doha has given him enormous confidence that he won't have another injury plagued season and can consistently produce the elite standards that he has become known for. Young experienced a frustrating 2025 after a broken leg prevented him from completing the majority of the pre-season. He then suffered multiple soft tissue injuries and played only nine games, which robbed the Dockers of their best kicker in the midfield. Aspetar has become a popular clinic for footballers to visit in the off-season with Sean Darcy benefiting massively from his work there last summer. Jeremy McGovern, Elliot Yeo, Jordan De Goey and Callum Mills also previously flew to Doha to take advantage of the the elite medical facilities. Young joined him in Doha during his break…...

34+ min ago (25+ words) There's speculation a US attack on Venezuela is imminent, alongside questions over whether the US government might be seeking a change of power in Caracas....

39+ min ago (558+ words) Residents in northern parts of Geraldton have been told to evacuate as firefighters continue to battle a fast-moving out of control bushfire. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services upgraded its bushfire warning to an emergency for residents bound by Crowtherton Street, the coastline, Bosley Street, Chapman Valley Road and the Spalding Park Golf Course in Bluff Point, Spalding and Sunset Beach in the City of Great Geraldton about 6.20am on Monday. Firefighters are at the scene actively fighting the blaze. Temperatures are forecast to reach 42C in Geraldton on Monday with strong winds also expected. The bushfire " first reported about 10.30am on Sunday " is moving south in a south-westerly direction, with those north of the river urged to evacuate in a northerly direction if safe to do so. Residents south of the river are also told to leave in a southerly direction…...

49+ min ago (284+ words) A changing US wine market will blow an almost $700 million hole in Penfolds owner Treasury Wine Estates" books. Australia"s biggest vintner told shareholders on Monday that it would write down the value of its Americas business by $687.4m because of a forecast 11 per cent yearly decline in future cash flows. The non-cash impairment will see all goodwill in the division being written off. TWE is also behind the 19 Crimes, Wolf Blass, Lindeman"s, Spealing Pig, Blossom Hill and Wynns labels Its share price plunged to a 10-year low in October after the company announced it was scrapping its earnings guidance and pausing a share buy-back due to an uncertain outlook in China and the US. It is still hovering at a near six-year low of $5.82. Trouble in its Americas business have been largely attributed to a distributor transition in California,…...

54+ min ago (319+ 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. Predators are using smart car technology to abuse domestic violence victims, as the nation's safety commissioners warn the disturbing trend is on the rise Speaking to the ABC, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said perpetrators had found a number of ways to "misuse" technology to try control victims "We've found, over the years, that predators have countless creative ways to misuse technology, often the technologies relied on every day," she said "For instance, harassing messages, the weaponisation of banking transactions when they're making child support payments "And about three years ago, we heard from a woman whose car had a kill switch put in it by the family mechanic, who was a friend of…...

55+ 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....

55+ min ago (950+ words) Those who worry about how to cope with China's leadership in technology " and there are plenty of them " think hard about electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels and open-source artificial intelligence. For such people, we have some bad news. This week we report how China is rapidly pressing ahead in two other frontier technologies, autonomous vehicles and new drugs. As these industries spread around the world, they will exemplify the power of Chinese innovation. China's progress in each of these important areas has been staggering. A robotaxi revolution is gathering pace, which could reshape transport, logistics and everyday urban life. The country's autonomous taxis, constructed for a third of the cost of Waymo's in America, are racking up millions of kilometres of driving and are forging partnerships in Europe and the Middle East. In medicine, meanwhile, China has turned itself from…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (293+ 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. A man from a high-profile family has vehemently denied he raped a woman as he gave evidence in his own trial The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, testified before a Victorian County Court jury on Monday after pleading not guilty to two counts of rape It's alleged he digitally raped his friend's girlfriend at his Melbourne home in the early hours of January 14, 2024 The jury was told the woman had consensual sex with her boyfriend at the house but then he organised an Uber and left the property shortly before 2am It's alleged the accused then lied, telling the woman her boyfriend would be returning upstairs because his Uber had been cancelled…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (601+ words) Seven West Media is proud to congratulate Bruce McAvaney OAM on receiving the World Athletics President's Award for his lifelong support and contributions to athletics broadcasting. Presented on Sunday night in Monaco by Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics President's Award " which was first bestowed in 2016 " is given to those who have made significant contributions to the sport and is one of the highest honours in world sport. The most recognised, respected and loved sports commentator in Australia, Bruce started his television career at 7NEWS Adelaide in 1978 and went on to present many high-profile sports throughout his career, including AFL, horse racing, motor racing, tennis, golf and Olympic and Commonwealth Games " but none is dearer to his heart than athletics. The legendary broadcaster is synonymous with major sporting events, including the AFL grand final, Melbourne Cup, Australian Open tennis, Test cricket and…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago (238+ words) An out-of-control bushfire is threatening homes and properties with residents warned to leave now or put their lives in danger. An Emergency Warning is in place for residents of Bluff Point, Spalding and Sunset in Geraldton, Western Australia. Residents have been told they are in danger, and need to act immediately to survive. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services issued an evacuation order just before 6am on Monday. Residents in Glenfield have also been told to prepare to leave. A bushfire Watch and Act is also in place for Waggrakine and Moresby, also suburbs of Geraldton. Residents there were told to evacuate on Sunday, and on Monday have been warned it is still not safe to return. "There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and conditions are changing," the DFES…...