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Police
Outdated WA Police breath testing kits under the microscope
An audit of breath tests in WA has found outdated software systems are being used by booze bus officers which pose an ongoing risk to the force.
- by Phil Hickey
WA men lose bid to avoid paying rates on remote river hut
The hut is at the mouth of the Donnelly River in an area only accessible by a 12-kilometre boat journey with no roads, shops, power lines or phone reception.
- by Heather McNeill
Fremantle taser victims to finally receive $1.1 million after state loses appeal
After a decade of fighting for justice, a Perth couple wrongfully tasered by police during a night out in Fremantle have successfully defended the state's final appeal.
- by Heather McNeill
West Coast and Freo Dockers lock in new lads in AFL draft
“I bet your head's spinning a bit over there, congratulations on being picked."
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Tourism
Perth Cable Car: where the bloody hell are ya?
The government is investigating Swan River ziplines and climbing attractions despite not having made a decision on the cable car study. Is there strategy here?
- by Emma Young
Police charge guard over assault at WA Leavers event
Three security guards have been removed from Leavers celebrations.
Perth man faces court over 'huge' weapons, ammo haul
During the search officers allegedly found plans on how to make guns.
- by Phil Hickey
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Crime
"Hotlisted' number plates will be caught on cameras
Cars on the WA Police ‘hotlist’ vehicles list will be instantly detected.
- by Heather McNeill
Ex-cop admits to unlawfully using police computer
The court heard last week that charge related to an image depicting bestiality.
- by Phil Hickey
Featured
Regulating the regulator: 'Where is the intellectual rigour?'
- by Miriam Steffens
Opinion & Perspectives
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National
'I wasn't paid at all': Jaden was left empty-handed after a month's work
- by Anna Patty & Zoe Wilson
Politics
'Without balance' and 'sensible': Labor's massive energy plan divides critics
Labor has sparked a political clash over a new plan to use $15 billion in Commonwealth debt to finance new energy projects.
- by David Crowe & Nicole Hasham
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University
'We were so close': Education Minister shelves sexual assault taskforce for universities
- by Michael Koziol
World
Property bydomain
The most important step to take before starting a kitchen renovation
It’s no good having a beautiful kitchen that has an impractical layout, nor is it ideal to have a functional kitchen that isn’t visually appealing.
- by Jane Eyles-Bennett
Don't decorate your home without following these 10 design rules
Whether you’re starting a renovation from scratch or are looking to make a couple of small changes to your home, these tips will help you get it right every time.
- by Sophie Miura
Business
'There will be criticism': Matt Comyn's pitch to be boss at CBA revealed
If you've ever wondered what chief executives say when making a pitch for the job, the banking royal commission has helped to clear this up.
- by Clancy Yeates
Small business
Entertainment
The chance encounter that led to a TV adaptation 25 years later
Isobelle Carmody's award-winning book The Gathering is being transformed for television. But there's a twist.
- by Broede Carmody
The Chase's Governess 'breaks' autism website after discussion on I'm a Celeb
Viewers have praised Anne Hegerty for speaking openly about Asperger's syndrome on the UK reality hit.
- by Robert Moran
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Huawei MateBook X Pro: a Windows workhorse in MacBook clothing
With beautiful thin looks, plenty of grunt and a lower price tag than the competition from Microsoft and Apple, Huawei's ultrabook is an appealing alternative.
- by Tim Biggs
The kid from Byron who became a global sensation
At the top of the fashion world, wild child supermodel Barrett is living the high life as the face of his generation.
- by Michael Harry
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Sport
West Coast and Freo lock in new lads in AFL draft
“I bet your head's spinning a bit over there, congratulations on being picked up by the Fremantle Dockers!” Fyfe said.
Analysis
Draft
Carlton’s bold move livens up first night
The first seven picks went precisely as expected, but a few grenades were eventually lobbed during round one of the AFL national draft.
- by Jake Niall
