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Eight new bridges, five times the cycle paths: The plans for a big, central Perth

Eight new bridges, five times the cycle paths: The plans for a big, central Perth

There are plans to double the number of homes in Perth, Victoria Park, Subiaco and Peppermint Grove.

  • by Emma Young

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'Relentless campaign': Moora College offered $8.7m lifeline 

'Relentless campaign': Moora College offered $8.7m lifeline 

The federal government will stump up the $8.7 million needed for the refurbishment of the college.

  • by staff writers
High-density estate sent back to the drawing board

High-density estate sent back to the drawing board

Urban sprawl has been declared an enemy of the state but Perth residents don't seem overly keen to downsize.

  • by Emma Young & David Allan-Petale
Fever deny rift rumours after Medhurst contract canned

Fever deny rift rumours after Medhurst contract canned

The club came under fire after it announced it would not not take up a 12-month extension for the veteran shooter. 

  • by Hannah Barry
Turnbull's anger at paparazzi 'stalking' on New York holiday

Turnbull's anger at paparazzi 'stalking' on New York holiday

If the Turnbulls thought they could escape the media glare in New York, they were wrong.

  • by Matthew Knott

Superyacht leaves Greek port after Aussie model's death

Superyacht leaves Greek port after Aussie model's death

The billionaire’s superyacht was released after investigators reviewed CCTV footage from the luxury 93-metre boat.

  • by Nick Miller
Peter Dutton granted just 14 tourist visas in 3.5 years

Peter Dutton granted just 14 tourist visas in 3.5 years

The Home Affairs Minister has said he received 9000 requests for intervention from MPs and senators alone.

  • by Michael Koziol
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The blatant, in-your-face scam that's catching us all

Ever travel? Then you'd be a victim of the hotel pre-authorisation scam.

John Birmingham
    John Birmingham

    Nothing maintains women's silence like the fear of 'making a scene'

    Most women are able to relate to the experience of suffering through unwanted, sexualised touching.

    Clementine Ford
      Clementine Ford

      Bring back these Aussie sayings. They're fresh, brilliant and ours

      Have a gander at ’em! Use them. Because so many of them are largely forgotten.

      Peter FitzSimons
        Peter FitzSimons
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        Politics

        'Anything but routine': Peter Dutton granted just 14 tourist visas to people in detention

        'Anything but routine': Peter Dutton granted just 14 tourist visas to people in detention

        The Home Affairs Minister has said he received 9000 requests for intervention during that time from MPs and senators alone.

        • by Michael Koziol

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        Reserve Bank holds: 3 economic developments that explain the decision

        Reserve Bank holds: 3 economic developments that explain the decision

        Low inflation, weak wage growth and rising mortgage rates underpinned the decision to keep the cash rate on hold at a record low at Tuesday's meeting.

        • by Trent Wiltshire
        It's not as crazy as you'd imagine: Living in a 13-person share house

        It's not as crazy as you'd imagine: Living in a 13-person share house

        "People always ask how many bathrooms [we have] and how you cope, and if it's crazy. And it's actually not."

        • by Zara McDonald

        Business

        Westpac hit with record $35m penalty over home loan breaches

        Westpac hit with record $35m penalty over home loan breaches

        The hefty fine and admission it breached responsible lending laws comes after the bank reached a last-minute settlement with ASIC.

        • by Clancy Yeates

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        Entertainment

        Luke Cage star apologises for mocking Ariana Grande groping

        Luke Cage star apologises for mocking Ariana Grande groping

        "In no way do I condone any such behaviour," said Mike Colter.

        • by Broede Carmody
        Censorship: Seven hits back at watchdog ruling

        Censorship: Seven hits back at watchdog ruling

        ACMA found a segment on Aboriginal adoption was factually inaccurate and that it incited contempt.

        • by Broede Carmody & Jennifer Duke

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        Nike celebrates 35 years of its greatest running shoe

        Nike celebrates 35 years of its greatest running shoe

        The iconic Air Pegasus shoe, first appearing in 1983, has lasted the test of time.

        • by Laura Hill
        Furbo Dog Camera review: remote doggy daycare

        Furbo Dog Camera review: remote doggy daycare

        Keep tabs on your pooch via camera, talk to him, get alerts when he barks and even toss some of his favourite treats.

        • by Peter Wells

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        Sam Kerr snubbed again in FIFA's Best awards

        Sam Kerr snubbed again in FIFA's Best awards

        Sam Kerr is one of the brightest talents in the women's game, so it came as a shock to her fans when she wasn't among the three finalists for FIFA's Best award.

        • by Michael Lynch
        'Tigers won't win the grand final ... but West Coast the ones to watch'

        'Tigers won't win the grand final ... but West Coast the ones to watch'

        Dual premiership coach Denis Pagan says Richmond are vulnerable this finals series and believes the Eagles could be the surprise packet of September.

        • by Michael Ramsey