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'The kids went to sleep and now they are nothing': The words of a grieving father

'The kids went to sleep and now they are nothing': The words of a grieving father

In a stirringly candid statement, Aaron Cockman said he knew exactly Peter Miles shot and killed his wife, daughter and grandchildren.

  • by Lucy Cormack & Michaela Whitbourn

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FIFO workers shackled by 'golden handcuffs'

FIFO workers shackled by 'golden handcuffs'

Workers in fly-in, fly-out jobs have high rates of mental health problems, new studies show.

  • by Liam Mannix
Turnbull government loses ground in budget tax battle
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Turnbull government loses ground in budget tax battle

Coalition hopes for an early political victory from the budget dashed after signs it was narrowing the gap.

  • by David Crowe
'My body was literally being held together by my wetsuit'

'My body was literally being held together by my wetsuit'

Southern California is in the midst of a shark boom - and an Australian surfing legend believes he has a solution.

  • by Rachel Olding
Margaret River deaths reveal need for  help in the regions

Margaret River deaths reveal need for  help in the regions

Although the town is known for its beaches and wineries, we have also known our fair share of tragedies. 

  • by Margot Edwards
Premier defends  gun laws in wake of family shooting

Premier defends  gun laws in wake of family shooting

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

'Murder-suicide proves gun lobby’s hollow rhetoric'
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'Murder-suicide proves gun lobby’s hollow rhetoric'

"All legal owners of firearms are responsible - until they become irresponsible and kill spouses."

  • by Phil West
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Margaret River murder-suicide proves gun lobby’s hollow rhetoric

All legal owners of firearms are responsible - until they become irresponsible and kill spouses.

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    WA tragedy reveals need for more help in regional Australia

    The death of seven people on a Margaret River farm reveal need for more help in regional Australia

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      Why do politicians refuse to believe decades of polling and research?

      Voters generally care more about the health of the nation than about themselves.

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        Peter Costello praises budget for delivering tax relief to the 'forgotten people'

        Peter Costello praises budget for delivering tax relief to the 'forgotten people'

        The former treasurer says the Turnbull government has delivered tax relief to those who need it but warned of the political difficulties of getting it passed.

        • by Jessica Irvine

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        Telstra shares slide as it warns profit to be at lower end

        Telstra shares slide as it warns profit to be at lower end

        Telstra says the NBN is one of many challenges facing the company as it delivers profit forecast.

        • by Jennifer Duke

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        Go your own way: Buckingham speaks out about Fleetwood Mac departure

        Go your own way: Buckingham speaks out about Fleetwood Mac departure

        Lindsey Buckingham has described his departure from Fleetwood Mac as "not my doing or my choice".

        'Terrible': Eurovision historian criticises Jessica Mauboy

        'Terrible': Eurovision historian criticises Jessica Mauboy

        He also suggested Australia has overstayed its welcome.

        • by Broede Carmody

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        12 ways parents can boost their kid's confidence right now

        12 ways parents can boost their kid's confidence right now

        Number 4: Don't rescue them. What else can you do to raise a confident child?

        • by Katharine Stahl
        Alexa and Siri can hear this hidden command. You can't.

        Alexa and Siri can hear this hidden command. You can't.

        Researchers show they can send secret commands to  Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant.

        • by Craig Smith

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        Four Points: Beaten in the middle, Bombers get grounded
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        Four Points: Beaten in the middle, Bombers get grounded

        Everyone and no one to blame at Essendon; More questionable contact; Surprise stars go up a gear; Magpies get hamstrung.

        • by Michael Gleeson
        Talisman Fyfe assumes control as Fremantle's new figurehead
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        Talisman Fyfe assumes control as Fremantle's new figurehead

        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