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Loving mum found slain alongside her three little girls and their grandma
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Loving mum found slain alongside her three little girls and their grandma

When police arrived at a Bedford home on Sunday afternoon, they found the television set still turned on. Then they made the horrific discovery.

  • by Hannah Barry & Phil Hickey

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Three toddlers, mother and grandmother found dead
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Three toddlers, mother and grandmother found dead

A man attended a regional WA police station hundreds of kilometres north of Perth. His statement led police to a tragic scene in Bedford.

  • by Nathan Hondros, Phil Hickey & Daile Cross
Final for the ages at Optus as Eagles fans dare to believe

Final for the ages at Optus as Eagles fans dare to believe

A night forever etched in the minds of Eagles fans could result in West Coast's inscription on the 2018 premiership cup.

  • by David Prestipino

Man removed from Trump rally after funny faces go viral

Man removed from Trump rally after funny faces go viral

 A crowd standing behind Trump, carefully curated to show enthusiasm for the President. Except one.

  • by Amy B. Wang

Principal's letter infuriates parents of abused boys

Principal's letter infuriates parents of abused boys

The headmaster of a private school where a female staff member slept with five male students has angered parents.

  • by Angus Thompson
Djokovic legend grows after US Open triumph

Djokovic legend grows after US Open triumph

Novak Djokovic trails only Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for all-time major titles after his US Open triumph in New York.

  • by James Dampney
Labor's new push to refer Dutton to High Court
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Labor's new push to refer Dutton to High Court

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton will be under intense pressure when Parliament returns on Monday.

  • by Stephanie Peatling
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It is Serena Williams who owes an apology to umpire Carlos Ramos

Ramos' decisions had nothing to do with sexism or racism, but with observing clear breaches of the grand slam code of conduct and then having the courage to call them.

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    Five moments that mattered in historic first AFL final at Optus

    There was always going to be little that separated West Coast and Collingwood in the first AFL final played at Optus Stadium.

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      Confessions from a woman who employs au pairs 

      When we chose to let our hearts prevail and try for another baby, we planned to enlist help.

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        Labor push to refer Peter Dutton to High Court
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        Labor push to refer Peter Dutton to High Court

        The Home Affairs Minister will be under pressure when Parliament returns on Monday.

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        Analysis: Are we on the verge of a WA property renaissance?

        Analysis: Are we on the verge of a WA property renaissance?

        After years in the doldrums, Western Australia is showing signs of life. There are three broad signs that point to brighter times.

        • by Trent Wiltshire
        The new ways people are getting to know their neighbours

        The new ways people are getting to know their neighbours

        Once, you'd meet the neighbours at the post box or perhaps chatting at the corner milk bar. Not so these days, where it's all about digital.

        • by Joanne Brookfield

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        The careers so essential we neglect them
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        The careers so essential we neglect them

        Social scientists study human behaviour in all its dimensions. Nothing of much importance, then.

        • by Ross Gittins
        Trade disputes are weighing on market sentiment.

        Markets Live: Afterpay, CSL lift ASX

        • by Lucy Battersby
        After 200 years, the West's era of dominance is coming to an end ... or not

        After 200 years, the West's era of dominance is coming to an end ... or not

        • by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
        NAB opts against raising mortgage rates

        NAB opts against raising mortgage rates

        • by Clancy Yeates

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        'Danger to the community': Prue MacSween unleashes on Greens MP

        'Danger to the community': Prue MacSween unleashes on Greens MP

        The comments come just days after the conservative commentator was found to have contributed to racial vilification on Seven's Sunrise program.

        • by Broede Carmody
        'We travelled back in time there': Kylie and Jason reunite on London stage

        'We travelled back in time there': Kylie and Jason reunite on London stage

        The Neighbours co-stars performed their hit Especially For You.

        • by Laura Harding

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        The new pick-up truck that "eats utes for breakfast"

        The new pick-up truck that "eats utes for breakfast"

        Car makers are cashing in on the growing demand for bigger, stronger utes.

        • by Toby Hagon
        Surviving the crazy toddler years (yes, it does get easier)

        Surviving the crazy toddler years (yes, it does get easier)

        During those early years, everything is hands-on, but you will come out the other side.

        • by Bianca Wordley

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        Eagles goalsneak Ryan says car crash 'straightened me up'

        Eagles goalsneak Ryan says car crash 'straightened me up'

        Rookie goalsneak Liam Ryan handled his first AFL final with ease despite early nerves and said his life had turned around since July's car crash incident.

        • by David Prestipino
        Five moments that mattered most in first AFL final at Optus Stadium

        Five moments that mattered most in first AFL final at Optus Stadium

        The first AFL final at Western Australia's 60,000-seat Optus Stadium did not disappoint the record crowd of 59,585, forced to the edge of their seats for the match.

        • by David Prestipino