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WA Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has called for the threshold to remove children from dysfunctional families to ...

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A man has been filmed feeding a quokka vodka on Rottnest Island.

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The passenger was caught on camera, slapping the cyclist on the bum.

Perth man smacks cyclist on bum from car window

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Eight high- ranking Comanchero members were arrested in November last year for extortion offences.

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Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest named WA Australian of the Year

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A 41-year-old woman has died after a crash near Mandurah.

Two women and girl killed in horror weekend on WA roads

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The man, aged around 65, was found by a farmer on his Barberton property.

'Confused' man, barefoot, found on Wheatbelt track

The rogue cow is tackled by chasing rangers.

Candlelit vigil held for Freo's 'Manny the cow'

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estate 807 near Denmark creates a wide range of wine including riesling and a sparkling pinot noir.

Too good to spit: Wines staying true to WA

Chris Wilson was attacked by an emu when riding along the Cotter River.

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The RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter airlifted the man twice to Mackay hospital in three days.

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Agriculture Department secretary Daryl Quinlivan.

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The reward is in the effort: Don't be afraid to push yourself.

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Remembering her power: Zoe Kazan.

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Rolando Schirato, from Vittoria coffee, is looking at expanding into the US.

Australian coffee brewing a US takeover

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The Blue Ducks' mixed-grain dhal is a convenient and healthy mid-week dinner recipe.

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Neil Perry's orecchiette in tuna ragout.

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2017 Skoda Kodiaq.

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Molly Taylor has mad history as the first woman to win the ARC as a driver.

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Mazda rotary-powered RX-Vision concept.

Mazda plots rotary sports car return

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New faces: Peter Handscomb, left, Matthew Wade, centre, and Nic Maddinson share a laugh at the SCG on Sunday.

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Back to his best: Diego Costa scores again.

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Number one: Andy Murray has defeated Novak Djokovic in the ATP World Tour Finals to end the year as the top ranked player.

Murray beats Djokovic to end year at No. 1

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Harley Bennell has had a number switch at the Dockers.

Bennell opts for lucky number 13

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