Sport is taking over business in Perth as the AFL finals loom, with the ‘Go Freo' sign on Woodside Plaza rivalled by a ‘Go Eagles' sign on BHP Billiton's home at Brookfield Place, while the mining giant also committed to a new investment at the under-construction Perth Stadium.
The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) has announced a $200 million redevelopment that will transition its ground to a 'boutique' venue designed to complement the new Perth Stadium, which will host all Big Bash League and major international matches.
Test cricket legend Dennis Lillee has sensationally resigned as president of the WACA as the organisation prepares to unveil its make-or-break plan to guarantee the future of the iconic cricket venue.
Fremantle Dockers star Nat Fyfe is in the clear but Hawthorn skipper Luke Hodge has been slapped with a two-match ban for his bump on Port Adelaide's Chad Wingard.
nib Stadium will host a rugby union international for the first time next year following the state government's announcement today of a two-year deal with the Australian Rugby Union.
A prominent Perth investor has personally sponsored the city's latest surfing event, held at Cottesloe as one of seven long board contests on the World Surf League tour.
The game between Adelaide Crows and Geelong this weekend has been called off, but other AFL games will proceed, after Crows coach Phil Walsh was found dead in his home early this morning.
Perth's professional sports administrators are getting bang for their buck in their efforts to lift the city's profile as a sports destination, with some high-profile teams heading west this year.
Fremantle Dockers midfielder Nat Fyfe remains the frontrunner to win this year's Brownlow Medal after escaping suspension over his "brain fade" tripping charge.
AEG Ogden, Nationwide Venue Management, Perth Stadium Management, and Stadium Australia Operations have been shortlisted for the role of operator at the new Perth Stadium.
Curtin University students will be given unprecedented access to the Fremantle Dockers in an alliance signed today, which also aims to connect the football team with academic staff.
Jason Brewer has resigned from his role as chief executive of Perth Glory after the Football Federation of Australia banned the club from playing in the A-League finals for breaching its salary cap.
UPDATE: Perth Glory denies it has breached the salary cap and is considering its legal options, after it was banned from this year's A-League finals series over allegations it overpaid its players for the past three years.
Tributes are flowing in for former test captain and Australia's most revered cricket commentator, Richie Benaud, who passed away overnight in a Sydney hospice.
Surfing has long been an economic driver to the Margaret River region, but the sport's impact is increasing further due to the status of the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro.
A quick-fire century from opener Marcus Harris has put Western Australia back in contention, opening up a 280-run lead over Victoria at stumps on day four of the Sheffield Shield final.
Construction contractors Laing O'Rourke and AECOM have been selected to build the train station and associated railway infrastructure at the new Perth Stadium, in a deal worth $100 million.
The West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers' remain the financial engine of the Western Australian Football Commission, with a strong 2013-14 financial year helping to reduce debt by $3.9 million t
Two recent key appointments to the National Rugby League have dramatically increased the chances of Perth becoming home to a fifth elite football team.
BGC Construction will begin work next month on the $95 million redevelopment of nib Stadium, after the state government announced it as the successful bidder today.
Perth will host marquee sporting events, including an international hockey tournament, and an arts and culture festival, as the state government attempts to showcase the city during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in October.
