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Boy involved in Maylands tragedy tried to swim from cops in second incident
A teen caught up in the Maylands tragedy in which two boys died was this week arrested and charged after allegedly fleeing from police through the Canning River.
- by Phil Hickey
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Transperth advises of delays with drivers set to strike
Transdev, has advised that some drivers intend to engage in a four-hour work stoppage on Thursday from 6am - 10am.
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Gaming & wagering
TAB privatised, bookies taxed on WA profits under reforms
The WA racing industry will receive 30 per cent of revenue collected from tax and 35 per cent of the TAB sale proceeds.
- by Hamish Hastie
'Bomber' DNA found on ice seized by cops, court told
Details in the case against ex- Essendon great emerge as drug trafficking claims against him are aired in court.
- by Erin Pearson
Police car stolen before crashing in East Vic Park
An internal investigation has been launched after a police car was stolen and driven away before crashing.
- by staff writers
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AFL
Day 2 AFL trades: GWS star Dylan Shiel chooses Bombers
A huge coup for the Bombers as star Giant midfielder announces he wants to join them in 2019.
- by Ronny Lerner
WA's ice epidemic eases as new danger drug emerges
Perth’s ice epidemic is easing with the city recording its lowest levels of use since records began in 2016.
- by Heather McNeill
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Opinion & Perspectives
Why the creeping sell-off of public space for private ads is so wrong
The infiltration of advertising into the urban public realm is not just an aesthetic issue.
Kurt Iveson
Why it's good to have a woman taking charge of the Tardis
While playing Doctor Who as a child, it never crossed my mind to take on the top job. I was always the companion.
Jane Garcia
'Stealth doorway': China's stunning server hack shows its true hand
Russia wants to mess with America's world. China wants America's world.
Peter Hartcher
Politics
Regional visa approvals fall by 50 per cent under the Coalition
And the number of people waiting for skilled regional visas has blown out by 53 per cent.
- by Eryk Bagshaw & David Crowe
Breaking
Aged-care
Aged care royal commission to run for 18 months, Scott Morrison announces
- by Fergus Hunter
World
Trump campaign aide sought online manipulation plans from Israeli firm
- by Mark Mazzetti, Ronen Bergman & David D. Kirkpatrick and Maggie Haberma
Property bydomain
Congestion-busting migration plan is no 'silver bullet'
Visa restrictions for new migrants are just one aspect of a plan to address the issue of rampant population growth, MP says.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Former Gatwick Hotel owner has sights on $2.5m Block apartment
After managing the infamous St Kilda boarding house for decades, Rose Banks and Yvette Kelly sold it last year and pocketed an estimated $5 million each.
- by Allison Worrall
Business
Telstra executive pay in the firing line from shareholders
Telstra CEO Andy Penn's $4.5 million pay packet is in the firing line, with influential advisory groups calling on shareholders to vote down executive bonuses.
- by Jennifer Duke & John McDuling
Small business
Entertainment
'Stand strong': Rose McGowan clarifies #MeToo stance after turbulent year
Earlier this week, there were reports the actress had described the movement as "bullshit".
- by Broede Carmody
Ed Sheeran banked an absolute fortune in 2017
The British popstar took home a massive pay cheque thanks to royalties and the first leg of his Divide tour.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
'Coffee shaming' is on the rise in Australian cafes
Embarrassed by your friend's almond latte order? Turns out, you're not alone.
- by Ariane Beeston
Facebook launches video device, says privacy is 'very, very, very important'
Facebook says it has crafted its Portal gadgets to be as un-creepy as possible.
- by Mark Gurman and Sarah Frier
Food bygoodfood
Travel bytraveller
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Sport
Timing of Gaff's decision praised by Melbourne great
Gaff's decision to not hog the limelight at the club's John Worsfold Medal ceremony on Friday night was widely praised by AFL broadcasters, including Garry Lyon.
- by David Prestipino
Lobb nominates Freo as Dees shape as realistic home for May
There was little progress in the prospective blockbuster trades for Lachie Neale, Jesse Hogan and Steven May on the opening day of trade period.
- by Jake Niall & Michael Gleeson
