Hockey Australia criticizes “lighter and leaner” games and hopes for a “once-in-a-lifetime” breakthrough

Hockey Australia's boss has spoken out about the sport's snub from the scaled-down Commonwealth Games, saying the country has lost one of its biggest medal chances. Field hockey, as well as cricket, diving and rugby, among others, were left out when the list of sports for the Glasgow Games was revealed on Tuesday morning (AWST).

“Darkest day”: Environmental group criticizes reforms to environmental protection law

Leading environmental groups have raised concerns about government regulatory reforms designed to speed up approval processes for major resource projects. Protesters gathered outside Parliament House in Perth on August 14 as Prime Minister Roger Cook, on behalf of Environment Minister Reece Whitby, announced the Environmental Protection Amendment Act 2024 Bill.