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No-go for show: HyperFest canned as ticket sales dwindle
A Perth music festival run by a team of volunteers and backed by their local council has been cancelled.
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Police
Outdated WA Police breath testing kits under microscope
An audit of breath tests in WA has found outdated software systems are being used by booze bus officers which pose an ongoing risk to the force.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
Men lose bid to avoid paying rates on remote WA 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
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New projections hold firm to estimates of Perth of 3.5 million by 2050
It's hard to believe right now that Perth will reach 3.5 million people by 2050, but the latest projections show that this could well be the case.
- by Emma Young
WA billionaire Stan Perron dies aged 96
He featured on countless rich lists with an estimated worth more than $3 billion.
- by staff writers
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."
Police charge guard over assault at WA Leavers event
Three security guards have been removed from Leavers celebrations.
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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
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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
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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
'Disappointing': Business leaders slam Morrison government on energy policy
Industry and energy heads have lashed the federal government’s lack of progress on energy and climate-change policy, singling out the decision to scrap the National Energy Guarantee as disappointing.
- by Nick Toscano, Cole Latimer & David Crowe
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Entertainment
Creed II settles the feud that began in Rocky IV
Michael B. Jordan says it is "pretty cool" to work with the iconic characters from the franchise.
- by Michael Idato
'Reimagined' Robin Hood makes you wonder why they bothered
Hollywood doesn't remake films any more. It "reimagines" them.
- by Sandra Hall
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.
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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
