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No handshake: netballers apologise to West Coast Fever after fiery match

No handshake: netballers apologise to West Coast Fever after fiery match

Following Fever’s 11-goal victory, it was reported some players did not approach defender Stacey Francis to shake her hand following the end of the match.

  • by Hannah Barry

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Besieged Barry Urban set to quit over fake medal scandal
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Besieged Barry Urban set to quit over fake medal scandal

Besieged former Labor MP Barry Urban is set to quit parliament, sparking a byelection in his seat of Darling Range.

  • by Staff
Tech start-ups call on WA to ‘think beyond Google’

Tech start-ups call on WA to ‘think beyond Google’

The industry is calling on the WA government to lift its game and make the west more attractive for tech businesses.

  • by Nathan Hondros
'We are spending less': Wyatt says WA on track for surplus

'We are spending less': Wyatt says WA on track for surplus

WA's budget deficit for the new financial year will be slightly lower than expected, WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt says.

Scientology's head honcho at Perth church opening

Scientology's head honcho at Perth church opening

As he led the ceremony at the new Rivervale property, Tom Cruise's friend David Miscavige spoke of a "new future".

  • by Kate Hedley
Live-sheep export industry warned about summer ban

Live-sheep export industry warned about summer ban

Alannah MacTiernan is pushing for the industry to prepare to stop live-animal exports in summer.

  • by Staff
Judge-only trial for WA man accused of murdering dad

Judge-only trial for WA man accused of murdering dad

A man accused of murdering a father-of-eight in Perth almost 30 years ago will face a judge-alone trial.

  • by AAP
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Will Australia be first to force Netflix to make local content?

Could the government force Netflix to make more Australian shows? It's a question being asked in media circles.

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    Five hacks to jumpstart your investing

    The best time in your life to start an investment portfolio is now. Here's how to get started.

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      It's sorry, not sorry, as AMP tries to talk its way out of trouble

      AMP has finessed the apology to the level of an art form over what it calls "a difficult couple of weeks".

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        China's quality push for iron ore and coal is a boon for BHP

        China's quality push for iron ore and coal is a boon for BHP

        BHP's chief commercial officer, Arnoud Balhuizen, says the miner is well placed to benefit from the continued evolution of the Chinese steel making industry.

        • by Darren Gray

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        George fans the flames of controversy over Perry's appearance on The Voice

        George fans the flames of controversy over Perry's appearance on The Voice

        It seems Boy George struggles to summon nice things to say about The Voice's stand out star.

        • by Nathanael Cooper
        One giant leap for mankind: Apollo's music mission has a launch date

        One giant leap for mankind: Apollo's music mission has a launch date

        The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, Tim Tam ads... music? Apollo Jackson diversifies his attempts for fame.

        • by Broede Carmody

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        Home loan discounts aren't all they're cracked up to be

        Home loan discounts aren't all they're cracked up to be

        The widespread practice of banks offering interest rate discounts is less helpful to customers than you might think.

        • by Clancy Yeates
        Keeping the peace: why fighting is not good ex-etiquette

        Keeping the peace: why fighting is not good ex-etiquette

        From not returning my phone calls to making plans on my weekends - it's always a fight.

        • by Jann Blackstone

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        Eagles face a Giant headache after one-match ban to Nic Naitanui

        Eagles face a Giant headache after one-match ban to Nic Naitanui

        West Coast's six-game winning streak could hinge on whether the club decides to challenge a one-match ban issued to Nic Naitanui on Monday.

        • by David Prestipino
        Lyon won't bridge excuses for rout by savage Tigers

        Lyon won't bridge excuses for rout by savage Tigers

        Fremantle coach says his side cannot use the controversy of the past week as an excuse for poor showing against Richmond.

        • by Ronny Lerner