Alex de Minaur has given Australia the ideal start in their Davis Cup first-round qualifying tie in Stockholm, beating Sweden's comeback man Mikael Ymer.

His latest milestone, which few Australian cricketers have achieved, is further proof of why the former captain should be forgiven for Sandpapergate, writes Justin Langer.

An unparalleled season of success and a triumphant Olympic gold medal defence have put Nina Kennedy and Matt Wearn into the race for the SportWest WA Sports Star of the Year award.

It’s too late for police to take seriously the desperate pleas of Ariel Bombara to keep her safe from her murderous father. But it’s not too late for them to learn from their tragic errors.

About 30 local business leaders joined forces this week to plot the sinking of a new dam for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club.

Miela Sowah has seized every opportunity that has come her way since joining Perth Lynx last season and the person who is the least surprised by the success she’s having is Sowah herself.

Great Boulder are chasing a fourth consecutive win Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association’s A-grade competition this weekend.

It’s not that Dutton has changed his views on China. Rather, he’s camouflaged them with a softer tone, and in what he chooses to emphasise.

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen will be paid plenty regardless of where he plays, but his chances of winning a premiership will most likely be decided during this deal, which makes his decision fascinating.

Watering of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club track will began in earnest for April 5 meeting.