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State eyes overhaul of Asian relations in West Australian first
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State eyes overhaul of Asian relations in West Australian first

"There are enormous opportunities in Asia, but Australia is not the best at exploiting those opportunities." The WA government hopes to change that.

  • by Nathan Hondros

'Mental health issues are huge': Former WA cops realise dream to help others

'Mental health issues are huge': Former WA cops realise dream to help others

Former cops Danielle Baldock and Daniel Bates are passionate to tackle an important service for emergency personnel.

  • by Phil Hickey
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'Take a video for me?': Teacher’s husband sent graphic texts to male student

'Take a video for me?': Teacher’s husband sent graphic texts to male student

Parents were shocked at the content of the pornographic texts. A letter from the principal made it worse.

  • by Joanne McCarthy

Sea of red: ASX bargain hunters playing a risky game


Sea of red: ASX bargain hunters playing a risky game

Shares are getting cheaper, attracting some to wade back in to chase bargains. But are we in for yet more pain?

  • by Elizabeth Knight

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'He will hurt somebody': WA rape victim urges to keep attacker in jail as parole looms

'He will hurt somebody': WA rape victim urges to keep attacker in jail as parole looms

"Every time he has been released from jail in the past he has hurt someone. I certainly feel safer knowing he is still incarcerated."

  • by Phil Hickey
Two in custody after shots fired in Perth road rage case

Two in custody after shots fired in Perth road rage case

A passenger fired about four to six shots from a handgun, police claim.

  • by Anthony Anderson
Sky high frothy: Perth's new hotel and rooftop bar to open

Sky high frothy: Perth's new hotel and rooftop bar to open

An old hotel in the CBD is undergoing a multi-million dollar transformation.

  • by Hamish Hastie
What would-be parents need to know about genetic test

What would-be parents need to know about genetic test

It is estimated that everyone carries up to five genes for serious conditions.

  • by Kate Aubusson
Death toll exceeds 50, as fire reaches nuclear testing site

Death toll exceeds 50, as fire reaches nuclear testing site

There are now 8700 firefighters working to battle the deadly California fires.

  • by Michael Idato
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Simple DIY home projects guaranteed to make an impact on buyers

Simple DIY home projects guaranteed to make an impact on buyers

While basic repairs and clean-ups are vital, you don’t want to spend money on unnecessary upgrades. Don't repeat your mistakes with these handy hints.

  • by Natalie Reilly
Our critical shortage of public housing and how to fix it: report

Our critical shortage of public housing and how to fix it: report

Governments would save millions by building new properties themselves rather than outsourcing construction to a separate authority.

  • by Kate Burke
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'Spectacular, inspiring, satisfying': Game of Thrones director reveals new hints about final season

'Spectacular, inspiring, satisfying': Game of Thrones director reveals new hints about final season

Director David Nutter has given fans a few teasers into the series' conclusion in a revealing Reddit AMA.

  • by Kelly Lawler
Pink's husband Carey Hart threatens California wildfire looters 'will be shot on site'

Pink's husband Carey Hart threatens California wildfire looters 'will be shot on site'

"If you are a looter, think twice if you are heading back into Malibu," read Hart's controversial Instagram post.

  • by Cydney Henderson

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Lenovo Smart Display review: Google's brain in a bigger, showier body

Lenovo Smart Display review: Google's brain in a bigger, showier body

With the Google Assistant, but the video calls of Amazon's Echo, Lenovo aims to be best of both worlds.

  • by Adam Turner
Time lords: The most incredible watches of 2018 revealed

Time lords: The most incredible watches of 2018 revealed

The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève is consired the Oscars of the watch world.

  • by Steve Colquhoun

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Smith can't resist dissecting ODI batting woes with eye on World Cup

Smith can't resist dissecting ODI batting woes with eye on World Cup

Former Australian skipper Steve Smith continues to train with NSW and analyse the one-day batting line-up with a view to next year's showpiece event.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Searching for Cyril: South Freo boss to fly to Darwin in hunt for next Rioli

Searching for Cyril: South Freo boss to fly to Darwin in hunt for next Rioli

One of the most exciting footballers in the history of the AFL is potentially poised for a comeback to the game — in the WAFL.

  • by David Prestipino
AFL draft history is littered with late bargains
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AFL draft history is littered with late bargains

  • by Ronny Lerner
Raiders Jack Wighton given suspended jail sentence for drunken rampage

Raiders Jack Wighton given suspended jail sentence for drunken rampage

  • by Michael Inman & David Polkinghorne

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