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Tesla meets with Premier to discuss options in Perth's 'Lithium Valley' 
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Tesla meets with Premier to discuss options in Perth's 'Lithium Valley' 

Western Australia will be supplying more than half the world's lithium by the end of the year - now Elon Musk's Tesla is in town to talk shop. 

  • by Emma Young

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Labor defends Darling Range candidate's 'MBA' claim
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Labor defends Darling Range candidate's 'MBA' claim

The candidate listed an MBA from the University of WA in an online resume, but had not been awarded the degree.

  • by Nathan Hondros
'Help us': wife desperate for a sign of missing Ian Collett

'Help us': wife desperate for a sign of missing Ian Collett

The wife of the 65-year-old, missing since Saturday, pleads for information as he enters his fourth night alone.

Man in 30s in custody over Queens Park death

Man in 30s in custody over Queens Park death

Police were called to a house on Tuesday morning, where they found the body of a man in his 60s.

'Bureaucratic bulls--t': Surfer slams WA minister's shark deterrent call

'Bureaucratic bulls--t': Surfer slams WA minister's shark deterrent call

"If that reduces the risk sixty per cent then I'll take it. But I can't yet, so what's the point of dragging us all here?"

  • by David Allan-Petale
Political donor Chau Chak Wing behind UN bribe scandal, Parliament told

Political donor Chau Chak Wing behind UN bribe scandal, Parliament told

Liberal MP Andrew Hastie accuses Dr Chau Chak Wing of being involved in a UN bribery case.

  • by Nick McKenzie & Richard Baker
A 'stuff-up'? Lawyer questions DNA handling during cold case trial

A 'stuff-up'? Lawyer questions DNA handling during cold case trial

Lawyers acting for a man charged with child sex offences will question whether the alleged attack ever happened.

  • by Kate Hedley
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While Australia watched a wedding, China was making its next move

By landing heavy bombers on the Paracel islands, China asserted its intention to dominate Australia's chief trade lifeline.

Peter Hartcher
    Peter Hartcher

    Playing sheepish no longer cuts it in live export debate

    The government is being forced into a moral argument over live export in which there is no easy answer

    Mark Kenny
      Mark Kenny

      Gonski is backing proven reforms and focusses on teaching

      There's been plenty of misinformation about the recommendations in the latest Gonski report. Here's what it

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        'I had my kids paying my bills for me': a recipe for a right royal screw up

        'I had my kids paying my bills for me': a recipe for a right royal screw up

        Marion Messih is just one of thousands of victims of these two industries who have had their lives ruined.

        • by Adele Ferguson

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        Receipt app scoops CeBit PitchFest

        Receipt app scoops CeBit PitchFest

        • by Christine D'Mello
        Meet the ‘snowpreneur’ taking on the big guns
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        Meet the ‘snowpreneur’ taking on the big guns

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        Deadpool 2 creatives break down film's biggest secrets and surprises

        Deadpool 2 creatives break down film's biggest secrets and surprises

        "If you can't do it in another superhero movie, you'd best be doing it in a Deadpool movie."

        • by Josh Rottenberg
        Renewed calls to cancel 13 Reasons Why after graphic Season 2 ending

        Renewed calls to cancel 13 Reasons Why after graphic Season 2 ending

        Viewers and parents groups call on Netflix to can the hit teen series over a "brutal" scene in its latest season finale.

        • by Robert Moran

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        Refinancing: is it time to fix your home loan rate?

        Refinancing: is it time to fix your home loan rate?

        There are other reasons why many of us do not seek out cheaper home loans that could save us thousands.

        • by John Collett
        Telstra Smart Wi-Fi Booster review: bust black spots on a budget

        Telstra Smart Wi-Fi Booster review: bust black spots on a budget

        Telstra's mesh network is light on advanced features, but it's an inexpensive way to fix your Wi-Fi.

        • by Adam Turner

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        Top seed Barty eases through in Strasbourg

        Top seed Barty eases through in Strasbourg

        The Australian No.1 struck 21 winners on her way to a 6-4 6-4 victory in an hour and 15 minutes, sealing victory with an ace.

        Ruck and two roles: love the one you're with
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        Ruck and two roles: love the one you're with

        Two rucks and two key forwards are better than one of each, as the Eagles showed the Tigers on Sunday.

        • by Michael Gleeson