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Police search for missing puppy stolen from North Fremantle home

Police search for missing puppy stolen from North Fremantle home

Five puppies were stolen from the home on Sunday, but four were later dumped at a local vet. One is still missing.

  • by Hannah Barry

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Shock, grief, trauma: psychologist gives insight into father's statement

Shock, grief, trauma: psychologist gives insight into father's statement

A leading WA psychologist has given an insight into some of the statements made by Aaron Cockman.

  • by Phil Hickey
Toyota supplier fined $46m in biggest cartel penalty

Toyota supplier fined $46m in biggest cartel penalty

A Japanese car parts manufacturer has been hit with a $46 million penalty for illegal cartel conduct, the biggest ever such fine in Australia.

  • by Nick Toscano
Perth is losing its appeal for Australians over east

Perth is losing its appeal for Australians over east

Perth’s pulling power as a place to live for Australian residents is waning and another city tops the list of places to move to.

  • by Conal Hanna
Former pro soccer player jailed over cold case attack

Former pro soccer player jailed over cold case attack

A former professional soccer player has been jailed for two and a half years over a frightening cold case indecent assault.

  • by Phil Hickey
High costs, gaps drive Aussies away from health insurance

High costs, gaps drive Aussies away from health insurance

A quarter of a million Australians have decided not to renew their private health insurance, a new survey shows.

  • by Esther Han
'It's bulls--t': MPs attack on McGowan's $250k 'junket'

'It's bulls--t': MPs attack on McGowan's $250k 'junket'

The Opposition launches blistering attack on the Premier's trip to China after the cost of it all was revealed.

  • by Nathan Hondros
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'How bad are you blokes going?'

At first, it's all wincing and flinching after defeat, but then the process of picking yourself up begins.

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    'Rich whingers' not as hard done by as Morrison would have you think

    Trickster politicians are always trying to divert our attention away from some embarrassing stuff-up. 

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      The forgotten generation about to rule the roost

      Public attention is on the retiring Baby Boomers and eager Millennials, but Generation X is ready to make its mark.

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        Labor demands explanation over Ukrainian cheese intervention

        Labor demands explanation over Ukrainian cheese intervention

        Labor has accused Liberal MP Chris Crewther of inviting foreign interference into Australia's electoral system.

        • by Latika Bourke

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        'Disappointing': Nation's biggest super fund slams banks over scandals

        'Disappointing': Nation's biggest super fund slams banks over scandals

        AustralianSuper says the string of scandals exposed by the royal commission shows they were too focused on the short term, costing investors over the long term.

        • by Haidi Lun & Emily Cadman

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        'I become a different person': Rusciano admits to diva behaviour

        'I become a different person': Rusciano admits to diva behaviour

        "I'm not a team player." 

        • by Broede Carmody
        'You little vulture': British TV host rips into Meghan Markle's sister

        'You little vulture': British TV host rips into Meghan Markle's sister

        Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan was having none of Samantha Markle's attempts to deflect blame onto the media.

        • by Nathanael Cooper

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        Why I'm banning gifts from my kids' birthday parties

        Why I'm banning gifts from my kids' birthday parties

        The gift-giving culture has gotten out of hand.

        • by Katharine Stahl
        Google Assistant aspires to be likable rather than life-like

        Google Assistant aspires to be likable rather than life-like

        AI is brushing up on its social skills to become a better conversationalist, but it's not designed to fool anyone into thinking it's human, says Google VP.

        • by Adam Turner

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        'How bad are you blokes going?'
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        AFL

        'How bad are you blokes going?'

        At first, it's all wincing and flinching after defeat, but then the process of picking yourself up begins.

        • by Bob Murphy
        Hill dumped from leadership group

        Hill dumped from leadership group

        Fremantle midfielder Brad Hill has also been banned for a game after his recent run-in with police.

        • by Justin Chadwick
        Baguley should pay Lamb's fine
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        Baguley should pay Lamb's fine

        • by Michael Gleeson