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Perth's 'threesome' killer sentenced to life term for the second time

Perth's 'threesome' killer sentenced to life term for the second time

Ryan Christopher Hawke, 37, stabbed and killed Mark Koller in April 2014 after he found out his partner had engaged in a threesome with the victim.

  • by Kate Hedley

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The worst of Perth's house price slump could be over

The worst of Perth's house price slump could be over

Perth's house price slump finally stagnates, but the road to recovery is a "long, slow grind".

  • by staff writers
Perth peak hour hack: The best time to leave home
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Perth peak hour hack: The best time to leave home

If youā€™re sick of the gridlock before and after work, use this clever Fairfax tool to avoid wasting time.

  • by Emma Young
'Eternally grateful': Family's thanks for huge search effort

'Eternally grateful': Family's thanks for huge search effort

The family of missing man Ian Collett have expressed their gratitude for those involved in the search for the pensioner.Ā 

  • by staff writers
Soft drink industry vows to slash sugar by 20 per cent
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Soft drink industry vows to slash sugar by 20 per cent

High-sugar varieties of drinks such as Coke will remain on the shelves despite the industry's pledge.

  • by Michael Koziol
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
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 Alzheimerā€™s disease, according to research.

  • by Liam Mannix
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Women live in fear and men have no idea

After the death of Eurydice Dixon, I asked my wife when was the last time she felt scared. The answer shocked me.

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    AFL's tokenistic stance on domestic violence is hypocritical

    Eliminating violence from the field would be a far greater step in the campaign against domestic violence than an annual tokenistic game.

    Vivienne Pearson

    It takes a village to raise a child but the village is missing

    These days new parents find they are on their own, juggling care and work, until primary school.

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      Politics Live: Labor tries to bring on company tax cut vote in Senate

      Politics Live: Labor tries to bring on company tax cut vote in Senate

      Pauline Hanson says she has made her opposition to the tax cuts clear and won't be bullied into supporting Labor's strategy.Ā 

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      ANZ admits treatment of some farming clients breached bank code

      ANZ admits treatment of some farming clients breached bank code

      ANZ has acknowledged several instances of "conduct falling below community standards" with its agricultural customers, the royal commission has heard.

      • by Felicity Caldwell

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      Madonna enrages Beyonce fans with cheeky Instagram snap

      Madonna enrages Beyonce fans with cheeky Instagram snap

      "Did you really just post a pic of two black people looking at you and refer to yourself as 'the master'?"

      Satirist Mark Humphries reveals he's leaving SBS's The Feed

      Satirist Mark Humphries reveals he's leaving SBS's The Feed

      "The time feels right for us to move on," he wrote in a statement.

      • by Robert Moran

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      5 steps to improve kids' eating patterns

      5 steps to improve kids' eating patterns

      Monkey see, monkey do: it's important to be a good food role model.

      • by Clare Collins, Li Kheng Chai & Tracy Burrows
      Asus bests MacBook with second screen

      Asus bests MacBook with second screen

      Turning the standard trackpad into a full touchscreen sounds weird, but it's a surprisingly useful feature.

      • by Krishan Sharma

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      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