A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to five years' jail for killing a man in the Western Australian wheatbelt town of Geraldton on Christmas Day last year.

Tim Nielsen is leaning towards including a spinner for the first Test against South Africa in Perth.

West Coast has expressed its relief after the AFL removed its threat of stripping the club of premiership points and draft picks for ill-discipline.

Tim Nielsen says South Africa's pre-tour bluster will be empty if it cannot back it up with results.

Fremantle recruit Zac Clarke says it was difficult for him to pick between football and basketball before nominating for the national draft.

The W-A Government has accused the Opposition of bending the guidelines of the Proceeds of Crime Act, when it was in power.

Curator Cameron Sutherland says spin could play a role in the first Test at the WACA.

South Africa will play an extra game against Western Australia at the WACA in the lead-up to the Test series against Australia.

The State Opposition has criticised Premier Colin Barnett's decision to take control of the Native Title portfolio.

The West Australian Premier, Colin Barnett, says he wants to extend weekday trading hours by mid next year.