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Independent brewers' plan to tackle big multinationals over 'faux-craft' beers

Independent brewers' plan to tackle big multinationals over 'faux-craft' beers

Independent brewers have stepped up their battle against multinationals over "craft washing". 

  • by Tom Cowie

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Bodies of Margaret River shooting victims not yet released as town grieves

Bodies of Margaret River shooting victims not yet released as town grieves

It could take up to a fortnight before the seven bodies of Friday's murder-suicide are released.

  • by Emma Young
Hillary Clinton's stark warning to Australia on Chinese influence

Hillary Clinton's stark warning to Australia on Chinese influence

The former US presidential candidate has told ABC's 7.30 that Australia must not be complacent about foreign interference. 

  • by Jenny Noyes
'Shocked silence' sets on town as family begins preparations for funeral arrangements

'Shocked silence' sets on town as family begins preparations for funeral arrangements

Silence has settled over Margaret River as the town adjusts to its new reality four days after the Osmington shooting.

  • by Emma Young
Perth women's prison blaze sends nine officers to hospital

Perth women's prison blaze sends nine officers to hospital

Fire extinguishers in the vicinity of a prison blaze at the weekend were tagged as out of date: union.

Mark Waugh set to stand down as Australian selector

Mark Waugh set to stand down as Australian selector

The former Test great joined the national panel back in 2014.

Cormann defends WA Liberal party byelection decisions

Cormann defends WA Liberal party byelection decisions

Mathias Cormann has defended the WA Libs decision to let Perth and Fremantle byelections go through to the keeper.

  • by Nathan Hondros
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The problem with the 'good bloke' narrative

If refusing to discuss domestic homicide as anything other than an inexcusable act of violence is "demonising men", then we have a long way to go.

Clementine Ford
    Clementine Ford

    The novelty has worn off - let's ditch Eurovision for Asiavision

    It makes sense for Australia to walk away from Eurovision and play a leadership role in pushing for an Asiavision song contest.

    Jieh-Yung Lo

      It cost $250,000 to save Molly's life

      Within two weeks of my daughter's diagnosis with an eating disorder I had tapped into the mortgage to pay $20,000 for the first private hospital stay.

      Keeli Cambourne
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        Politics

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

        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

        World

        'Buckle up': Trump and allies go on war footing as Mueller probe enters year two

        'Buckle up': Trump and allies go on war footing as Mueller probe enters year two

        • by Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker, Tom Hamburger, Robert Costa & Matt Zapotosky
        Explosion at Surabaya police headquarters, vehicle attack suspected

        Explosion at Surabaya police headquarters, vehicle attack suspected

        • by James Massola, Amilia Rosa & Karuni Rompies

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        Business

        Reserve Bank urged to take own advice with workers wanting wage rise

        Reserve Bank urged to take own advice with workers wanting wage rise

        Governor Philip Lowe's call for wages growth of 3.5 per cent to be seen as normal has been seized on by the bank's note-making workers who threatening to strike

        • by Anna Patty

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        Entertainment

        NCIS star Pauley Perrette tweets cryptic accusations after leaving show

        NCIS star Pauley Perrette tweets cryptic accusations after leaving show

        The long-running star played the popular forensic scientist Abby, whose final episode aired last week. 

        • by Jenny Noyes
        'I didn't watch it': Olivia Newton-John skipped Seven biopic

        'I didn't watch it': Olivia Newton-John skipped Seven biopic

        "I won't be able to." 

        • 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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        Sport

        Mark Neeld leaves Essendon
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        Mark Neeld leaves Essendon

        The former Demons coach has left the Bombers, effective immediately.

        • by Daniel Cherny & Jake Niall
        Mark Waugh set to stand down as Australian selector

        Mark Waugh set to stand down as Australian selector

        The former Test great joined the national panel back in 2014.