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WA punters keep the faith in face of doubt over 'outsiders' West Coast

WA punters keep the faith in face of doubt over 'outsiders' West Coast

A stunning 2018 season was not lost on punters, as Sportsbet reported 70 per cent of wagers for Saturday's AFL Grand Final were on the Eagles' side.

  • by David Prestipino

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'They will trickle back in': Mining jobs are back
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'They will trickle back in': Mining jobs are back

The owner of one of the state's biggest lithium mines says there's increased competition in the mining job market.

  • by Hamish Hastie
Native title win covers swathe of Pilbara, including Newman

Native title win covers swathe of Pilbara, including Newman

Aboriginal community wins 20-year battle to be recognised as the native title holders of about 40k square kilometres.

  • by AAP
Perth car dealership loses $65,000 in new scam

Perth car dealership loses $65,000 in new scam

Consumer Protection WA said real estate agents had been targeted, now car dealers must be wary.

  • by staff writers
Perth company's success from a product that sucks

Perth company's success from a product that sucks

The well-known WA-based company has seen off lots of challenges to remain king of the pool cleaner market.

  • by Hamish Hastie
With Milne gone, the ABC board may have to follow him 
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With Milne gone, the ABC board may have to follow him 

The ABC board's handling of the crisis gripping the public broadcaster deserves serious scrutiny.

  • by John McDuling
Telemarketer hit with record $285,000 'Do Not Call' penalty

Telemarketer hit with record $285,000 'Do Not Call' penalty

Telemarketing firm Lead My Way has paid a record penalty for calling numbers on the nation's 'Do Not Call' register.

  • by Emma Koehn
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This is about more than the ABC

The broader picture here is of a political culture hostile to criticism and if it comes to it, transparency.

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Why you need to delete your old social media accounts

At best your old forgotten posts and musings could come back to embarrass you. At worst, they could get you fired or even in trouble with the Russian government.

Alice Clarke

    India is emerging as Australia's natural ally

    Over the next 20 years, no single market will offer more growth opportunities for Australia than India.

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      Politics

      Now Justin Milne has gone, the entire ABC board is exposed and may have to follow him out the door
      Analysis
      ABC

      Now Justin Milne has gone, the entire ABC board is exposed and may have to follow him out the door

      The ABC board's handling of the crisis gripping the public broadcaster deserves serious scrutiny.

      • by John McDuling

      World

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      Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes buys Australia's most expensive house

      Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes buys Australia's most expensive house

      Exclusive: Fairwater estate has sold for near $100m, ending the Fairfax family's century-long hold on an exclusive stretch of beachfront.

      • by Lucy Macken
      'It has had its day': The indoor plant you can farewell in 2019

      'It has had its day': The indoor plant you can farewell in 2019

      With greenery in vogue, we asked three experts for their predications on the biggest plant trends we can expect to see in 2019.

      • by January Jones

      Business

      No longer 'envy of the world': Fed's projections put it on collision course with Trump

      No longer 'envy of the world': Fed's projections put it on collision course with Trump

      The Fed's economic projections are sure to put it at odds with the President.

      • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
      The Australian sharemarket is set to trade lower today following the Fed's decision overnight to increase rates.

      Markets Live: ASX trades modestly lower

      • by William McInnes

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      'Desperate Housewives' star Marcia Cross is 'happy to be alive' after battling anal cancer

      'Desperate Housewives' star Marcia Cross is 'happy to be alive' after battling anal cancer

      The actress broke the news of her health battle in a series of Instagram posts.

      • by Cydney Henderson
      A show people will actually watch emerges from the dust of ABC's calamity

      A show people will actually watch emerges from the dust of ABC's calamity

      The '70s and '80s had Countdown and the '90s had Recovery, now there's The Set.

      • by Robert Moran

      Lifestyle

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      Why I let my children have 'mental health days'

      Why I let my children have 'mental health days'

      I can tell when one of my children need a day to recharge their soul.

      • by Bianca Wordley
      The Nokia 8110 4G is another retro revival gone wrong

      The Nokia 8110 4G is another retro revival gone wrong

      With support for Wi-Fi and 4G but serious core issues, the new 8110 is an improvement and a step back.

      • by Tim Biggs

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      Sport

      Collingwood on the cusp of equalling premiership history

      Collingwood on the cusp of equalling premiership history

      Collingwood are one win away from equalling premiership history, a feat that underscores how tough it is to win an AFL flag.

      • by Roger Vaughan
      Hogan to decide soon whether to request trade

      Hogan to decide soon whether to request trade

      Demons forward Jesse Hogan hasn't requested a trade but the club is aware it's a possibility.

      • by Jake Niall
      For grand finalists, forever starts now
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      For grand finalists, forever starts now

      • by Bob Murphy
      Brodie Grundy: The Secret Student
      Analysis
      Collingwood

      Brodie Grundy: The Secret Student

      • by Sam McClure

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