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Perth guitar prodigy, 9, cast in Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock musical

Perth guitar prodigy, 9, cast in Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock musical

“He wanted an electric guitar and so I told him to earn it," says father of the little boy whose gift has wowed millions around the world.

  • by Emma Young

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WA Labor MP deletes 'rape prevention' tweet

WA Labor MP deletes 'rape prevention' tweet

WA Labor MP Darren West has deleted a tweet he posted on Saturday morning that contained "rape prevention tips" he said "must be adhered to".

  • by Nathan Hondros & David Allan-Petale
The town 3M built - where kids are dying of cancer
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The town 3M built - where kids are dying of cancer

Cancer has become a big part of the lives of families at this American high school. It's a case with huge significance half a world away in Australia.

  • by Carrie Fellner
Perth ATM dispensing free doughnuts and sushi

Perth ATM dispensing free doughnuts and sushi

The Royal Commission into Australia's banking industry might want to investigate some curious behaviour at QV1 Plaza...

  • by David Prestipino
Found safe and well: Geraldton woman  without vital medication located

Found safe and well: Geraldton woman  without vital medication located

Retha Bezuidenhout was last seen at her home address in the Geraldton suburb of Wandina when her husband set off for work around 2am Thursday.

  • by Emma Young
Pool exclusion warning after Perth toddler's death at  family day care

Pool exclusion warning after Perth toddler's death at  family day care

Lachlan James Mitchell was two days shy of his third birthday when he was found floating face-down in the family day care centre's below-ground swimming pool.

    Swans snap West Coast's winning streak in heavyweight SCG showdown

    Swans snap West Coast's winning streak in heavyweight SCG showdown

    Sydney have ended West Coast's 10-game winning streak and joined them atop the AFL ladder after prevailing in another tight contest at the SCG.

    • by James Buckley
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    When women get attacked, it's not their fault

    Time and time again when shocking events occur, the onus is deemed to be on women to put safeguards in place to protect themselves.

    Madeleine Spencer

      When 'great men' abuse artistic licence to act on grubby impulses

      Too many perverts have taken cover in art for too long. Too many artists have callously used their non-conformity to justify nasty behaviour. Bob Ellis is just the latest one to be outed.

      Jacqueline Maley
        Jacqueline Maley

        Culture warriors are wrong to make special forces allegations their latest battleground

        It is far easier to dust off grandpa’s slouch hat and rant about unpatriotic feminists than confront the allegations against some of our most elite soldiers.

        Catherine McGregor
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          Ronaldo hat-trick earns Portugal draw with Spain in thriller

          Ronaldo hat-trick earns Portugal draw with Spain in thriller

          In what is sure to go down as a World Cup classic, Ronaldo scored an 88th minute equalizer in a thrilling game.

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            He has script, stars and $18m for his film. He just needs a director

            He has script, stars and $18m for his film. He just needs a director

            Former hedge fund manager James Wallace claims he has everything in place to make a movie based on his life - except the person to call the shots.

            • by Karl Quinn
            Packer still waiting on his $200m 'Italian job'

            Packer still waiting on his $200m 'Italian job'

            Billionaire James Packer finally has a little silver lining among all those stormy clouds - in the form of a $200 million "gigayacht"

            • by Andrew Hornery

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            Is there an ideal time to have a second child?

            Is there an ideal time to have a second child?

            My partner and I pretty quickly decided we were all-in on the baby thing and we'd go for another. But when?

            • by Tanya C Snyder
            Countdown to tax time

            Countdown to tax time

            If your tax planning usually consists of joining a queue to buy stationery shortly before midnight on June 30, it might be time to think ahead.

            • by Christine Long

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            Be bold and brave, but be yourselves: Bert's message to Socceroos

            Be bold and brave, but be yourselves: Bert's message to Socceroos

            Bert van Marwijk has told the Socceroos to respect, but not fear, France. If they stick to their structures and believe in themselves they can cause an upset.

            • by Michael Lynch
            Sydney snaps West Coast's winning streak after tight SCG battle

            Sydney snaps West Coast's winning streak after tight SCG battle

            Sydney beat West Coast and joined them at the top of the table at the SCG.

            • by James Buckley