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Go wild: Perth councils that pay you $500 to rip it up on your verge

Go wild: Perth councils that pay you $500 to rip it up on your verge

"I was sick of grass. It never looked good, this couch that dries off in summer. I wanted it to attract birds."

  • by Emma Young

Angry Anderson's son killed in 'bloody' beach attack

Angry Anderson's son killed in 'bloody' beach attack

A 20-year-old man is in police custody following a deadly attack on the Australian rocker's son

  • by Angus Thompson

Qantas under pressure to salute veterans on flights

Qantas under pressure to salute veterans on flights

Qantas is facing calls to match Virgin's decision to give priority boarding to war veterans and salute them before take-off.  

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

'Disturbing': World's second-most vilified billionaire wishes he had more friends 

'Disturbing': World's second-most vilified billionaire wishes he had more friends 

His enemies paint him as all-powerful, but the billionaire philanthropist believes his political legacy has never been in greater jeopardy.

  • by Michael Steinberger

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Lisa Scaffidi defends homelessness tweet after Shelter WA labelled it appalling 

Lisa Scaffidi defends homelessness tweet after Shelter WA labelled it appalling 

Shelter WA chief executive Michelle Mackenzie "appalled" with embattled Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi's tweet that shows the identity of people sleeping rough.

  • by Lauren Pilat
Yoga studio killer wanted to crucify 'American whores'

Yoga studio killer wanted to crucify 'American whores'

Videos posted online paint the picture of an "involuntarily celibate", or "incel" with a seething rage against women.

  • by Martin Vassolo
'Ride into the sunset bro': motorcyclist remembered

'Ride into the sunset bro': motorcyclist remembered

Daniel Price is the second man to die in outback Western Australia in a week from dehydration and heat exposure. 

  • by Lauren Pilat
Police officer attacked by dog during arrest at Perth home

Police officer attacked by dog during arrest at Perth home

A police officer has been attacked by a large Bullmastiff outside in Redcliffe.

  • by Heather McNeill
ODI Live: Australia struggles to score against SA 

ODI Live: Australia struggles to score against SA 

Follow the action live as Australia face South Africa in the first ODI in Perth.

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Opinion & Perspectives

High school lesson that left deep and damaging mark on my friends

My school taught me girls can do anything. Except, of course, have sex with the wrong kind of people.

Louise Schwartzkoff

A real leader would not keep hanging out in Jonestown

Why is the PM becoming a regular on Alan Jones' show?

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

The answer to Australia's rising cost of living

Australia is an extreme case of corporate profiteering.

Peter Hartcher
Peter Hartcher
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Politics

Major oil spill off coast would dwarf Deepwater disaster, documents show
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Major oil spill off coast would dwarf Deepwater disaster, documents show

Plans reveal the potential dangers involved in drilling for oil in the isolated seas off South Australian – a move the Resources Minister says is a “national priority”.

  • by Nicole Hasham

World

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Sixties chic makes a stylish comeback: Inside a modern, mid-century home

Sixties chic makes a stylish comeback: Inside a modern, mid-century home

Rich timber, period furniture and a peppering of jungle greenery bring this property to life.

  • by Lucy Feagins
This new Texas hostel is nothing like what you'd expect

This new Texas hostel is nothing like what you'd expect

In the heart of Austin is a hostel that bears no resemblance to the shabby dives often associated with budget travel.

  • by Elicia Murray

Business

US-China trade war to weigh on local market

US-China trade war to weigh on local market

Australian shares are expected to dip during Monday's session amid conflicting signals about if Trump's administration will resolve its tariff war with China.

  • by Timothy Moore

Small business

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Entertainment

It's a Wildlife for Ed Oxenbould, the young actor who flunked drama

It's a Wildlife for Ed Oxenbould, the young actor who flunked drama

He's learning on the job from best, but Australian actor Ed Oxenbould admits the theory still eludes him.

  • by Karl Quinn
Steve Bisley turns to directing to tell his mother's story

Steve Bisley turns to directing to tell his mother's story

The well-known actor plans to shoot a drama based on the first book of his memoirs next year. 

  • by Garry Maddox

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

Babies and screen time might not be all bad - as long as they have this

Babies and screen time might not be all bad - as long as they have this

Social interaction is important for learning, especially when it comes to babies and screen time.

  • by Ariane Beeston
Jabra's Elite 65t are truly comfortable 'truly wireless' earbuds

Jabra's Elite 65t are truly comfortable 'truly wireless' earbuds

With great battery life, sound superior to Apple's AirPods and a light, comfy design, these are wireless buds you could actually wear for hours.

  • by Peter Wells

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Sport

Bookies react as rivals declare Cup favourite Yucatan 'vulnerable'

Bookies react as rivals declare Cup favourite Yucatan 'vulnerable'

Lloyd Williams' grip on a third straight Melbourne Cup loosened slightly in the eyes of bookmakers just 48 hours out from the race.

  • by Adam Pengilly
Don't expect same Steve Smith: Ian Chappell airs doubts on former captain

Don't expect same Steve Smith: Ian Chappell airs doubts on former captain

Ian Chappell doubts Steve Smith can be as good a player as he was before he was suspended.

  • by Laine Clark

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