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Ratepayer banking details 'lost in post' by Perth council

Ratepayer banking details 'lost in post' by Perth council

A Perth council has written to ratepayers to apologise for losing their personal banking details, including bank account and BSB numbers.

  • by Nathan Hondros

Perth glimpses end of the landfill age as waste plant build begins

Perth glimpses end of the landfill age as waste plant build begins

Construction is starting on Australia's first big waste-to-energy plant, creating jobs and propelling Perth towards the end of the landfill age.

  • by Emma Young

Negotiations break down between BP and Kwinana refinery workers

Negotiations break down between BP and Kwinana refinery workers

Over 16 months, BP and employees at WA's only fuel refinery met 42 times to discuss a new agreement but negotiations have broken down.

  • by Hamish Hastie

FIFO environment minister charges taxpayers thousands to visit her WA electorate

FIFO environment minister charges taxpayers thousands to visit her WA electorate

Environment Minister Melissa Price charges the taxpayer travel allowance when she visits her regional electorate because she lives in Perth.

  • by Nathan Hondros

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Perth newlyweds forced to wait three years for wedding photos and video

Perth newlyweds forced to wait three years for wedding photos and video

Mohammid Amir, formerly trading as Enchanted Films and Dyno Media, has been ordered to pay $10,150 over four incidents between 2014 and 2015.

  • by staff writers
Taskforce set up to tackle EFTPOS card fraud in Perth

Taskforce set up to tackle EFTPOS card fraud in Perth

Police have set up a special taskforce in an effort to tackle a new wave of fraud.

  • by staff writers
Trade wins give hope to success-starved Dockers fans

Trade wins give hope to success-starved Dockers fans

Freo wins the goal-face targets, goal-kickers that Dockers chased for years.

  • by Kim Hagdorn
Perth woman charged after parental abduction ring sting

Perth woman charged after parental abduction ring sting

Syndicate allegedly helped two separate women abduct and hide their children.

  • by Lucy Cormack
Perth flight's emergency landing after 'burning smell'

Perth flight's emergency landing after 'burning smell'

The flight left Perth Airport on Thursday, before a burning smell was noticed.

  • by Daile Cross
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Opinion & Perspectives

Five predictions from 2003: how have we progressed?

I admit I sometimes feel a bit despondent about our leadership, when they can change their minds in a matter of days.

Harold Mitchell

The steal of Neale: How the Lions landed star Docker

Lachie Neale wasn't himself for some time at Fremantle. They shouldn't have been surprised when he told them he was leaving.

Sam McClure
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I love you so I'm quitting housework

Why is the modern woman expected to do housework in order to show love? What can I offer that will add real value to my children's lives.

Pip Bishop
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Politics

'You have to be practical': Gillian Triggs backs Scott Morrison on lifetime New Zealand refugee ban

'You have to be practical': Gillian Triggs backs Scott Morrison on lifetime New Zealand refugee ban

Gillian Triggs said the choice was a "wicked game" but worth it to get 150 refugees to New Zealand.

  • by Michael Koziol

World

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How the brick has been reinvented to rotate on command

How the brick has been reinvented to rotate on command

After years of dodging reinvention, the humble clay brick has met its 2018 match with something that looks a little like magic.

  • by Zara McDonald
The biggest winners and losers in The Block's history

The biggest winners and losers in The Block's history

Winning and losing on The Block can mean very different things depending on the season. Some have walked away with nothing.

  • by January Jones

Business

Migrant, young people exploitation rife in hospitality jobs: report

Migrant, young people exploitation rife in hospitality jobs: report

Hospitality workers are among the most exploited, according to the Fair Work watchdog's annual report, accounting for one third of its legal disputes.

  • by Anna Patty

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Entertainment

'It worked every time': Banksy reveals half-shredded artwork was an accident

'It worked every time': Banksy reveals half-shredded artwork was an accident

It was the stunt that generated headlines around the world - but it looks like it didn't go exactly as planned.

Netflix's Orange is the New Black is coming to an end

Netflix's Orange is the New Black is coming to an end

The final season will go to air in 2019.

  • by Broede Carmody

Lifestyle

Of course it is 'OK' for women to be child-free

Of course it is 'OK' for women to be child-free

  • by Natalie Reilly
I've stopped carrying a handbag and you can too
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I've stopped carrying a handbag and you can too

  • by Mary Ward
The wisdom of 50, what got me through

The wisdom of 50, what got me through

  • by Kerri Sackville
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Smarter living

What it's really like to fly the world's longest flight

What it's really like to fly the world's longest flight

Singapore has joined the ultra long-haul flight paths, but there are ways to make this leg more comfortable.

  • by David Flynn
Asking my spouse these two questions every week keeps our bond strong

Asking my spouse these two questions every week keeps our bond strong

It's the small gestures that connect us - and add up to a whole lot.

  • by Kristen Manieri

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Sport

Eagles great Mark LeCras hangs up footy boots

Eagles great Mark LeCras hangs up footy boots

The popular sharp-shooter had surgery to his wrist that will affect his game.

  • by staff writers
Trade wins give hope to success-starved Dockers fans

Trade wins give hope to success-starved Dockers fans

Jesse Hogan and Rory Lobb finally wins Fremantle the goal-face targets and potential goal-kickers that Dockers authorities have chased for many years.

  • by Kim Hagdorn
How the mega deal was done

How the mega deal was done

  • by Jake Niall

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