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Albany Soapbox Club gears up for an exciting 64th season
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (360+ words) The Albany Soapbox Club is rolling into another thrilling year, with a packed calendar of events set in one of the most iconic racing locations in the region. The Albany Soapbox Club is rolling into another thrilling year, with a…...
McLaren: Piastri on course to follow Norris to F1 title
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (26+ words) McLaren boss Zak Brown believes Oscar Piastri can make the jump from third to first in the drivers' championship standings and claim the Formula One title....
Bravo Austin Appelbee, the little engine that could
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (799+ words) They say character is what you do when no one is watching. And 13-year-old Austin Appelbee's character shone through when he was absolutely alone, defying the unforgiving Indian Ocean that was trying to swallow his world whole. He held on…...
'Left it all out there': Guseli falls short in big air
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (25+ words) Valentino Guseli has been unable to repeat his qualifying heroics in the final of the Olympic big air event with the young Australian finishing 10th....
Local circuit hosts big weekend of karting action
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (262+ 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. Eastern Goldfields Kart Club's future looks bright after 35 registered participants " ranging in age from…...
F1 icon spotted back home in Perth at local restaurant
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (323+ words) It's not everyday you spot a Formula One star dining in your Italian restaurant, let alone in the suburbs of Perth on a weeknight. Gustoso Italian restaurant at Floreat Forum had the pleasure of hosting Daniel Ricciardo and his family…...
Oscar defends McLaren, expects 'fair shot' at F1 title
1+ week, 1+ day ago (30+ words) As he awaits his step into F1's season of the unknown, Oscar Piastri believes he can show he's not just a "nice person" but is ready to be world champion....
Gloves are off in battle for Victory spot
1+ week, 1+ day ago (295+ words) A training ground concussion has transformed into a career-defining moment for a 21-year-old who now controls Melbourne Victory's goalkeeping future. Melbourne Victory's goalkeeper's spot is now seemingly Jack Warshawsky's to lose, with the young gloveman poised to stay between the…...
Aussie Jack Doohan appointed Haas F1 reserve driver
1+ week, 2+ day 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....
Heeza Phoenix rebounds with resounding trial showing over arch-rival Rock Fest
1+ week, 3+ day ago (47+ words) A longtime racing fan, Hayden made his debut as a commentator for Racing and Wagering Western Australia in 2019. After five years of calling and other media roles within racing, Hayden started at The West in 2024 to pursue a new medium…...