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Cheating at university is becoming increasingly sophisticated.

The crackdown on university cheating 'hotspots'

A stronger greenback spells trouble for the Australian dollar.

The 'overvalued' Aussie dollar is falling, and it has further to go

CCTV footage showed the children being led away from the child care centre in April 2016.

North Perth paedophile lured two kids from childcare with icy-pole

President Donald Trump makes a statement about the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at the White House ...

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Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock.

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Stephen Colbert called on Trump to take action this time on gun control.

'Doing nothing is cowardice': Late-night TV hosts get serious

Firefighters extinguish the flames.

Suburban park goes up in flames in Perth's north

The number of people killed in gun-related deaths.

Here's why Australians will never understand the US gun obsession

The toddler narrowly avoids being hit by a car, shortly before police arrive.

Dash cam shows toddler almost get hit by car in Victoria Park

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What we learned in season 2017

The City of Joondalup has planted 1700 trees along its verges.

Residents angry after council rips up turf, paving to plant trees

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The toddler narrowly avoids being hit by a car, shortly before police arrive.

Dash cam shows toddler almost get run over in Victoria Park

David Prestipino

North Perth pedophile lured children with icy-poles

Heather McNeill

'Almost inconceivable': Final report into MH370 search

WA researchers have found morning sickness in expectant mums can affect their partners.

Morning sickness causes anxiety for dads, WA researchers find

Free tickets to see Birds of Tokyo were snapped up in record time.

Gone in 60 minutes: 12,000 free Birds of Tokyo tickets fly

David Allan-Petale

Bruce Sharman (centre) and his On the Road team completed an eight day journey from Perth to Sydney.

From Freo to Sydney: Five WA mates ride 4000km for health

Lauren Grey

Aaron Pajich's body was found in the backyard of an Orelia home in June 2016.

Last friend to see murdered WA teenager testifies

CCTV footage showed the children being led away from the child care centre in April 2016.

Perth paedophile lured children with icy-poles

A dose of the measles mumps rubella, or MMR, vaccine.

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Perhaps Barnaby Joyce should have been subtler and put the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority in ...

Secrecy shrouds decentralisation mess

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Two minor parties have applied to register ahead of the coming state election, and they have very different priorities.

Minor parties shoot for power in Queensland

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Turnbull government to urge states to hand over all drivers' licences

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PM's push to detain terror suspects without charge for 14 days

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'Yes' advocate accuses 'no' camp of defamation over extremist label

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Michelle (left) and Theresa (right) rally in support of same-sex marriage in Melbourne.

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Former National Party of Australia leader and deputy prime minister, Tim Fischer.

US doing something massively wrong on guns, says Fischer

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Fraser Anning, who was third on One Nation's Queensland Senate ticket.

One Nation candidate avoids bankruptcy, readies to step up

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French Muslims enraged by passage of national security bill

Britain's Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, speaks at the Conservative party conference.

Britain to limit sale of acid after rise in attacks

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COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

US rapper Macklemore found himself at the centre of Australia's same-sex marriage debate.

Same sex postal survey is a time-wasting and costly diversion

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Tony Walker

There are growing fears that an accident or miscalculation could lead to nuclear war.

Why the world can't give up its nuclear weapons

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Despite record-low interest rates, around 12 per cent of income is now devoted to servicing our record debt.

Australia's economic luck looks to be running out

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Investors are playing it safe.

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Jay Schulz in action for Richmond in 2008.

'Svengali' snags two banks, Amex and an AFL footballer

Traders were caught out by the unexpected weakness in the US dollar this year.

Why the 'overvalued' Australian dollar has further to fall

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'Red flags': why the taxman needs to worry about Amazon

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'Fat cats': Banks still own worst-performing super funds

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Miners leave themselves open to corruption, study finds

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Adele Ferguson

Australian group goes shopping with $4b spree on US malls

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Most people only have enough savings to last 14 years beyond retirement, while Australian life expectancy creeps higher.

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Regulators have strongly supported open banking, which could help smaller players compete with the big four.

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Richard Whiteoak of Whiteoak Capital, one of The Healthy Mummy's investors, with founder Rhian Allen.

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Vegas shooter's father led his own criminal life

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Meninga unveils Kangaroos World Cup squad

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Stephen Colbert called on Trump to take action this time on gun control.

Late night hosts get serious, plead for tighter gun laws

Emily Yahr

Waleed Aly.

Aly decries 'incredibly ordinary' Las Vegas mass shooting

Aja Styles

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers perform in 2006.

Tom Petty's final concert showed measure of the man

Michael Idato

Keith Urban.

Country artists have ear of gun culture and need to speak up

COMMENT
Chris Richards

Pop star Britney Spears recently completed a Las Vegas residency.

Las Vegas shooting shocks the casino strip's performers

Broede Carmody

Kendall Jenner leads the resistance in the Pepsi ad.

Kendall Jenner breaks silence over Pepsi ad backlash

Emily Yahr

Tom Petty performs during the Vegoose music festival in Las Vegas in 2006.

Celebrity tributes flow for rock icon Tom Petty

Melbourne Victory forward Mitch Austin.

'There goes Mitch': Victory star walks out of interview

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Tom Cullity with the first Vasse Felix vines in late 1960s.

The 'mad doctor' who made Margaret River

David Prestipino

The tasting team make their way through Aldi's new wines for sale across Perth.

Aldi wine tasting: $8 wines are great value

David Prestipino

Sam Dudley said his family helped him find purpose after the death of his son.

Perth dad's message of love to bereaved fathers

David Allan-Petale

Leanne Faulkner is speaking about the silent issues facing small business owners.

The 'major issue' small business owners face in silence

Sarah Berry

Why do people do these things to each other? It was this question that nearly undid barrister Tim Marsh at the end of 2014.

The emotional toll of defending a child killer

Tim Marsh

An undated photo of 'lone wolf' mass murderer Stephen Paddock.

The epidemic of white men turning into lone wolves

COMMENT
Alexandra Petri

Tramp Press Sarah Davis-Goff and Lisa Coen are tired of receiving submissions addressed to 'Sirs'.

Address your CV to 'Dear Sirs'? Don't expect a call

Clementine Ford

Rihanna at the launch of Fenty Beauty in New York City.

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The street style is en pointe at Paris Fashion Week

The afternoon slump is common, but can be avoided.

The easiest way to avoid the 3pm slump

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Actress Helen Mirren wears a creation for L'Oreal Spring/Summer 2018 ready-to-wear fashion collection in Paris.

Is 70 the new 17? Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda take Paris runway

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner says 'yes' to her kids for an entire day

For now, it's perfect.

To the man who made me cry at the pool: thank you

My children are playful kids, they love to be outdoors.

My 'old-fashioned kids' have never used an iPad

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Does the cheese course come before or after dessert?

Adam Liaw's cauliflower parmesan.

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Boozy Backpacker or Total Badasss? The nine types of travellers

Ben Groundwater

US tech companies have been loath to decode any of their systems for intelligence and police agencies.

Paedophiles, gangsters enabled by app: UK

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This Saturday, July 21, 2012, photo shows the Equifax Inc. headquarters in Atlanta. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, credit ...

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COMMENT

The SNES Mini isn't much bigger than two original SNES cartridges stacked on top of each other.

Some of the greatest games ever made in one tiny, adorable box

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Professional driver Chelsea Angelo, and Porsche junior driver Matt Campbell, in Forza onesies.

Performance gamewear, or adult onesies?

Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport.

2017 Toyota Corolla reviewed

Stephen Ottley

2017 Mazda2 Maxx.

What city car should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

The Volkswagen Amarok V6 can now tow up to 3.5 tonnes.

VW ups Amarok towing capacity

Dom Tripolone

Toyota's global president Akio Toyoda (centre) during his visit to the Altona factory in August.

Toyota global boss' secret visit

Stephen Ottley

2018 Mercedes-Benz EQ C.

Best electric cars due in 2018

Ally Melville

2018 BMW 6-Series GT.

New BMW 6-Series prices revealed

Jonathan Hawley

Tom Rockliff has opted for Port Adelaide. Artwork: Stephen Kiprillis

Finals a factor in Rockliff choosing Port over Blues

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On the move? Jake Lever.

Lever 'will only be playing for Melbourne next year': manager

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Comeback: Mitchell Starc returns to competitive cricket for NSW on Friday.

Aussie pacemen ready to bombard England in Ashes

James Buckley

Patrick Cronin died in hospital.

Family keep an empty seat at the 'G for tragic Tigers fan

Adam Cooper

Josh Schache: A good fit for Richmond?

A pair of Lions who the Tigers should look at

Jimmy Bartel

Jack Trengove (left) with former teammate Jack Watts.

Delisted Trengove still has something to prove

Ronny Lerner

Melbourne Victory forward Mitch Austin on ABC News 24.

Victory player suffers 'panic attack' during ABC interview

The Wildcats are not thinking about an NBL three-peat.

Favourites Wildcats not thinking about NBL three-peat