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Perth peak hour hack: When you need to leave home to cut travel time
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Perth peak hour hack: When you need to leave home to cut travel time

Traditional peak hour maintains its stranglehold on Perth – but if you’re sick of the gridlock before and after work, use this clever Fairfax tool to avoid wasting time.

  • by Emma Young

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Leaked memo: 'No surprises' in Darling Range loss
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Leaked memo: 'No surprises' in Darling Range loss

Labor's campaign director has told MPs the party "was never given a chance" to win the Darling Range byelection.

  • by Nathan Hondros
What voters really think of Turnbull and Shorten
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What voters really think of Turnbull and Shorten

A new poll asked Australians to rate their leaders. We now know who has the edge,  but will it be enough to win the election?

  • by David Crowe
Herpes linked to Alzheimer's in two major studies

Herpes linked to Alzheimer's in two major studies

The virus could switch on genes that may lead to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research.

  • by Liam Mannix

'Remove immigrants' rights and deport them': Trump

'Remove immigrants' rights and deport them': Trump

In a pair of tweets sent while being driven to his golf course, Donald Trump described immigrants as "invaders". 

    Radioactive water at WA site reignites fracking concerns
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    Radioactive water at WA site reignites fracking concerns

    Private documents also show Buru Energy wants to dilute contaminated water and feed it to beef cattle.

    • by Nicole Hasham
    The PM's $144 billion tax cut offer seems to have fallen flat
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    The PM's $144 billion tax cut offer seems to have fallen flat

    Perhaps voters decided that $10 is a bit low-rent in a country where the average dwelling costs $687,000.

    • by Peter Hartcher
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    The Urban effect: Leaders dissect Labor's downfall

    Mark McGowan says it would have been "weak" not to contest Darling Range party leaders debate Barry Urban effect.

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      We are being overrun by dogs. Now it's about to get a lot worse

      More off-leash dog parks will just create more spaces where people like me can be certain our walks will be made miserable.

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        How to deal with your ‘money shaming’ mates

        Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon helps a reader whose mates give him a hard time about not spending money.

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          World Cup 2018

          Captain Kane delivers as England hammer hapless Panama

          Captain Kane delivers as England hammer hapless Panama

          England have finally found the world class finisher they need to punch deep into international competitions.

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            Society needs to catch up to the reality of modern parenting

            Society needs to catch up to the reality of modern parenting

            The village needs to be rebuilt to provide the extra support that parents, and children, so sorely need in those early years.

            • by Jessica Irvine
            8@eight: ASX set for positive start to week
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            8@eight: ASX set for positive start to week

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            'I made myself a hate magnet': Roseanne Barr in tears in emotional interview

            'I made myself a hate magnet': Roseanne Barr in tears in emotional interview

            The disgraced star said she feels remorse for the racist tweet that prompted ABC to cancel the revival of Roseanne.

            Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins: Paranoid Bachelor fears honey-trappers

            Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins: Paranoid Bachelor fears honey-trappers

            Channel Ten have been warning fans, "You've never seen a Bachelor like this before" and we couldn't agree more.

            • by Amy Croffey

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            The hidden costs of owning vinyl

            The hidden costs of owning vinyl

            It's not just the records and turntable, there's also the not-inconsiderable infrastructure to support that turntable.

            • by Rod Easdown
            Have your own 007 drive experience with Aston Martin

            Have your own 007 drive experience with Aston Martin

            British car maker Aston Martin is offering a unique experience for enthusiasts chasing an adrenalin rush.

            • by Toby Hagon

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            Sport

            Captain Kane delivers for England on big stage

            Captain Kane delivers for England on big stage

            England have finally found the world class finisher they need to punch deep into international competitions.

              4 Points: Curnow shows best of Blues and soft-spot for Pies
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              4 Points: Curnow shows best of Blues and soft-spot for Pies

              Pacy, versatile forward exposed gaps in Magpies' defence; Cameron must explain Giant hit; Crows concede pre-season mis-step; Dogs rue letting lead slip.

              • by Michael Gleeson