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'He didn't snap. He thought this through': Father of shooting victims speaks

'He didn't snap. He thought this through': Father of shooting victims speaks

Aaron Cockman, the father of four children who were shot dead on a West Australian farm on Friday, has revealed what police have told him of the events of the morning.

  • by Lucy Cormack & Michaela Whitbourn

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Two-minute triple zero call key to Margaret River deaths

Two-minute triple zero call key to Margaret River deaths

Answers to Australia’s worst mass shooting since Port Arthur are most likely contained in a two-minute call.

  • by Lucy Cormack
Late summer: Perth records second hottest May day ever

Late summer: Perth records second hottest May day ever

WA has recorded higher-than-average temperatures across the board, with a typical increase of around five degrees.

  • by Hannah Barry
Margaret River tragedy: Premier defends  gun laws 

Margaret River tragedy: Premier defends  gun laws 

Australia remains an example to the world on the necessity of careful and strict gun control, McGowan says.

Goodall leads the way with choice we should all have
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Goodall leads the way with choice we should all have

So where are you now, you fierce opponents of euthanasia and the right-to-die?

  • by Peter FitzSimons
Suicide bombers strike at three churches in Indonesia
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Terrorism

Suicide bombers strike at three churches in Indonesia

Bombs have killed at least nine people at churches in Indonesia's Surabaya City in East Java.

  • by James Massola, Karuni Rompies & Amilia Rosa
Fire emergency: Perth brewery goes up in flames
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Fire emergency: Perth brewery goes up in flames

Massive emergency response after flames broke out at Billabong Brewing on McCoy Street in Myaree last night.

  • by Kate Hedley & Hannah Barry
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David Goodall leads the way with choice we should all get to have

So where are you now, you fierce opponents of euthanasia and the right-to-die?

Peter FitzSimons
    Peter FitzSimons

    The government-backed scheme that beats a reverse mortgage

    Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers your questions.

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      Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

      Sad times at Fremantle signal a change at the top is needed

      At the moment, no one at the Dockers  seems to be very happy at all.

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        David Prestipino
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        The verdicts are in on who gains the most from rival income tax plans
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        The verdicts are in on who gains the most from rival income tax plans

        Labor has gained a short-term edge over the Coalition in a crucial political fight over the fairness of radical income tax reform.

        • by David Crowe

        World

        Suicide bombers strike at three churches in Indonesia
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        Terrorism

        Suicide bombers strike at three churches in Indonesia

        • by James Massola, Karuni Rompies & Amilia Rosa

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        ACCC names and shames most expensive petrol retailers

        ACCC names and shames most expensive petrol retailers

        The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has named Coles Express as nation’s highest-priced petrol company in a new industry report.

        • by Cole Latimer

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        Cate Blanchett to lead Cannes film festival protest

        Cate Blanchett to lead Cannes film festival protest

        The actress will be among 82 women set to walk the red carpet to highlight the limited number of female filmmakers who have been nominated.

        And the winner of the 2018 Archibald Prize is . . .

        And the winner of the 2018 Archibald Prize is . . .

        Melbourne art teacher Yvette Coppersmith has won Australia's most prestigious art prize.

        • by Linda Morris

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        The new Rolls-Royce Cullinan could be world's most luxurious SUV

        The new Rolls-Royce Cullinan could be world's most luxurious SUV

        It comes with all the trimmings, but this million-dollar machine is more resort than desert.

        • by Toby Hagon
        Let's celebrate actual mothers and grandmothers this Mother's Day.

        You can't outsource motherhood, but you can share the load

        Mother's Day is a time to reflect on the unpaid contribution of mothers and grandmothers to families and communities.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        Sport

        Talisman Fyfe assumes control as Fremantle's new figurehead
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        Talisman Fyfe assumes control as Fremantle's new figurehead

        Responding to the first question in his post-match press conference, Fremantle senior coach Ross Lyon stressed several times that his side's hard-fought 30-point victory was not just about the four points.

        • by David Prestipino
        Docker Cam McCarthy at 'half-way' mark: Ross Lyon

        Docker Cam McCarthy at 'half-way' mark: Ross Lyon

        Lyon admitted the side had been leaning on Matt Taberner prior to his injury, and McCarthy was slowly rising to the challenge.

        • by Brad Elborough