The Ford Everest has followed its Ranger sibling by now offering autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection now standard across the range. Though offering AEB as standard has become increasingly common among light commercial utes, it is still relatively rare in ute-based SUVs. The Ranger-based Everest joins the Pajero Sport …

Nat Fyfe is out of Fremantle’s team to face Sydney on Saturday night, in a huge blow for the Dockers as they seek to end a four-match losing streak. Fremantle revealed Fyfe had spent time in hospital this week to treat an infection in his right elbow. “Nat required a …

West Coast have named a trio of potential debutants for their clash against Melbourne in Alice Springs on Sunday. Athletic first-year tall Bailey Williams, defender Francis Watson and big-bodied midfielder Matthew Allen are all on the Eagles’ extended bench, which will be trimmed on Friday afternoon. Williams and in-form forward …

Environment Minister Stephen Dawson is not worried about dumpster divers going through the trash of Western Australians looking for cans and bottles to trade for cash when the State’s container deposit scheme starts next year. Mr Dawson announced today the scheme would be starting June 2 next year at which …

Beneath Albany’s surface lies a network of bunkers and tunnels dating back to the 19th century. If the walls could talk, they could tell tales that predate World War I. The buildings, which remain intact, have been a topic of speculation over the years and remain a talking point on …

Chinese authorities are believed to have charged a Chinese-Australian writer detained in China over national security. Yang Hengjun, a 53-year-old Chinese-born fiction writer, former diplomat and pro-democracy campaigner, has been held in Guangzhou since January after flying into the country from the United States. Dr Yang, who used to work …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is backing his team to prove the doubters wrong in their opening Rugby Championship Test against South Africa and feels they have the right mix to cause an Ellis Park upset. The Wallabies covered all bases in their line-up to take on the Springboks in Saturday’s …

The 26-year-old man accused of delivering the fatal blow that killed a Bunbury father during an alleged drunken melee on the city’s main street has been granted bail. Despite Magistrate Robert Young agreeing the case against Carey Park’s Joshua Ainsley Kelly was “very strong” after viewing closed-circuit TV footage of …

The Port Hedland community united to celebrate NAIDOC week with a wide range of events involving everyone from police to schoolchildren to help celebrate the theme of voice, treaty and truth. Camera IconRonald Francis, Terry Biljbu and Christopher Toby.Picture: Alexander Scott The week began with an evening of fun, music …

Fremantle wingman Brad Hill says he has plenty of love for coach Ross Lyon, and reckons it’s the players who are to blame for the recent form slump. The pressure is mounting on Lyon following four straight losses, with some fans calling for his axing. Fremantle’s finals hopes will go …