Last updated: August 11, 2010

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First look at Cousins drug video

Ben Cousins

A SHIRTLESS Ben Cousins is seen using drugs in an explosive tell-all documentary set to screen before the end of the AFL season.

Labor struggling in key states

Julia Gillard

LABOR narrowly ahead but poll reveals it's in danger of losing 16 seats in Queensland and NSW.

Commonwealth Bank grabs record billions

Commonwealth Bank

BANK expected to announce $6bn profit today but pressure on to "give back to the community".

Western Australia

Man killed after roo shooting

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A 19-YEAR-OLD man has died after his vehicle hit a tree near Coolup,  100km south of Perth, last night after returning from a night of kangaroo shooting.

Showers hit S-W, heading for Perth

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RAIN has started falling in the South-West and is bearing down on Perth, with showers expected by mid-morning.

Scaffidi, Barnaba selected for CHOGM

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FORMER Eagles chairman Mark Barnaba and Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi are among a group selected to oversee WA’s involvement in next year’s CHOGM event.

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92.9FM gains on Mix94.5FM in ratings

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THE Today Network has made big inroads in the Perth radio market, closing the gap on leaders MixFM in the latest radio ratings.

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Kids in the kitchen for MasterChef encore

MasterChef

THE hungry hordes desperate for their next serve of MasterChef won't have to wait much longer, with Channel 10 expected to fast-track its junior series.

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Business

Commonwealth Bank grabs record billions

Commonwealth Bank

BANK expected to announce $6bn profit today but pressure on to "give back to the community".

New virus targets online accounts

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ONLINE banking customers are being targeted by international cyber criminals who are using a new version of the trojan virus.

Women make mark on boards

Kerrie Mather

THE push by the Australian Institute of Company Directors to boost female representation has gained momentum.

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