Aus 6/179 at tea

Despite a strong effort from Mike Hussey and Brian Haddin Australia's hopes are still slim on day one of the third Ashes test against England at the WACA.

Haddin is not out at 52, continuing a mild Australian revival that began just before lunch.

Hussey managed his half-century but was bowled out for 61, with Australia now sitting on six for 179.

Ricky Ponting, Phil Hughes, Michael Clarke, Steve Smith and Shane Watson fell cheaply earlier in the day.

It's been a horror day for the Australian team, who were a miserable four for 65 at lunch.