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West Coast's Andrew Gaff calls for AFL send-off rule 

West Coast's Andrew Gaff calls for AFL send-off rule 

The star Eagle says he would — and should — have received a red card for his strike on Andrew Brayshaw if the system was in place.

  • by Jake Niall

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Authenticity snag halts grand final guernsey auction

Authenticity snag halts grand final guernsey auction

One eagle-eyed bidder noticed Elliot Yeo wore the same top either side of the main break and questioned exactly what jumper was up for auction.

  • by David Prestipino
Family of woman who took her own life work with police

Family of woman who took her own life work with police

The family of a Perth woman who took her own life earlier this year will feature in a powerful new video.

  • by Phil Hickey
Social workers speak out about the danger of the work

Social workers speak out about the danger of the work

"My girlfriend has been attacked, locked herself in a panic room." This is just one of many reports by WA social workers.

  • by Hannah Barry
Perth identity John Kizon in critical condition after crash

Perth identity John Kizon in critical condition after crash

Kizon is in intensive care after crashing his BMW into a parked car, bollard and tree during an alleged medical episode.

  • by Heather McNeill
AFL trade blog: Geelong won't give Tim Kelly up easily

AFL trade blog: Geelong won't give Tim Kelly up easily

Speculation time is over, the time to trade is now. Will your club's deal get done?

Wild weather overnight grounds Perth Airport flights

Wild weather overnight grounds Perth Airport flights

Wild weather has put on a spectacular show overnight with thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain grounding flights.

  • by Heather McNeill
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Put a sock in it, men: it's time to end global injustice towards women

The feminist dam is about to burst - let's channel the anger for the good of women the world over, writes Boris Johnson.

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China appears to blink in trade confrontation with the US

There’s a whiff of fear in the air in China about its economy.

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'Trumponomics' has taken a heavy toll on the world

Donald Trump's shadow looms large over the world economy.

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Almost one in two tenants spend 30% of income or more on rent: survey

Almost one in two tenants spend 30% of income or more on rent: survey

One in every four Australian households rents, and it’s not just those on low incomes, with a surprising number on incomes of more than $100,000.

  • by Steven Rowley, Amity James
Expert tips for a lounge room spring makeover for under $200

Expert tips for a lounge room spring makeover for under $200

Yes, you can have too many scatter cushions in a lounge room. But there are myriad ways to overhaul what you've got.

  • by Larissa Ham

Business

GetSwift hires ex-ASIC commissioner amid regulatory probe

GetSwift hires ex-ASIC commissioner amid regulatory probe

Former ASIC deputy chair Belinda Gibson says there is no possible conflict in her being appointed a director of a company under investigation by the regulator.

  • by Sarah Danckert

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Entertainment

'It was designed for me': Bachelorette Ali opens up on why she went back (again)

'It was designed for me': Bachelorette Ali opens up on why she went back (again)

The all-singing, all-dancing bachelorette opens up about dating in public.

  • by Ben Pobjie
Waleed Aly blasts Alan Jones and political 'sell outs' over Opera House drama

Waleed Aly blasts Alan Jones and political 'sell outs' over Opera House drama

The Project host's scathing take went viral after its broadcast on Tuesday night.

  • by Robert Moran

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How Instagram's new features could stop your teen getting bullied

How Instagram's new features could stop your teen getting bullied

Instagram hopes the new tools will protect the youngest users of the photo sharing platform.

  • by Ariane Beeston
Big weekend? This is how much work it takes to burn it off

Big weekend? This is how much work it takes to burn it off

For every good time you have, a harder time is required in the gym to work it off.

  • by Michael Jarosky

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Sport

St Kilda ruckman likely to land at the Eagles after requesting trade

St Kilda ruckman likely to land at the Eagles after requesting trade

Tom Hickey has requested a trade to West Coast as the Eagles look to boost their ruck stocks after Tuesday's confirmation Scott Lycett was departing for Port.

  • by Peter Ryan
Eagles to explore trading picks as debate on Kelly's worth rages

Eagles to explore trading picks as debate on Kelly's worth rages

With Gaff staying and Lycett leaving, the Eagles now know their hand heading into this year's trade period as they attempt to secure Geelong's Tim Kelly.

  • by Peter Ryan
Harley grinds to a halt at Freo

Harley grinds to a halt at Freo

  • by Sam McClure
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AFL trade period live: day three

  • by Claire Siracusa
Blues get their man in McGovern
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Blues get their man in McGovern

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