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Former WAFL player speaks out about 'debilitating' illness

Former WAFL player speaks out about 'debilitating' illness

Former WAFL player speaks out about 'debilitating' illness

Reece Adams may look healthy but for years he’s been suffering from chronic illnesses that went undiagnosed.

  • by Lauren Pilat

WA beach closed after shark spotted swimming inside net

WA beach closed after shark spotted swimming inside net

A two-metre shark shocked swimmers on Sunday morning after it managed to join them in the purpose-built enclosure.

  • by Lauren Pilat

It's ugly but there is a way Morrison could win the election

It's ugly but there is a way Morrison could win the election

It's fashionable to write off the Coalition government, and for good reason. It's also wrong.

  • by Peter Hartcher

'They fight like furry ninjas': The secret life of quokkas  

'They fight like furry ninjas': The secret life of quokkas  

While quokkas are famous for their strong selfie game, a new film shows these creatures more vicious than their cute exterior lets on.

  • by Daile Cross

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Have we gone too far with the slip-slop-slap when it comes to our 'national cancer'?

Have we gone too far with the slip-slop-slap when it comes to our 'national cancer'?

In the battle against skin cancer, have the upsides of a little ray of sunshine been overlooked?

  • by Mark Whittaker
Prince Charles hints at name for Harry and Meghan's baby

Prince Charles hints at name for Harry and Meghan's baby

“My son Harry tells me that during their recent tour of Australia he and his wife were offered thoughtful suggestions."

  • by Latika Bourke
Weekend Washup: Never mind the bollards, 'it's the economy, stupid'
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Weekend Washup: Never mind the bollards, 'it's the economy, stupid'

"It's the economy, stupid". Bill Clinton knew it, but do our current crop of Australian politicians? 

  • by Nathan Hondros
The guest list for Stefanovic's wedding is missing one high-profile name 

The guest list for Stefanovic's wedding is missing one high-profile name 

Billionaire James Packer has been revealed as one of seven groomsmen.

  • by Andrew Hornery
Oil leak at unmanned rig off Dongara prompts warning 

Oil leak at unmanned rig off Dongara prompts warning 

Severe weather damage resulted in a leak at an offshore platform 25 kilometres from Dongara.

  • by Hamish Hastie
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Is Labor's energy plan really a wrecking ball for industry?

Is Labor's energy plan really a wrecking ball for industry?

The Coalition has warned that Labor's new energy plan would cripple local manufacturing, but not everyone believes cutting emissions will destroy the economy.

  • by Nicole Hasham

World

Trump's Saudi ties to be investigated

Trump's Saudi ties to be investigated

  • by Susan Heavey
Major US climate report says more epic disasters coming

Major US climate report says more epic disasters coming

  • by Brady Dennis and Chris Mooney
Meet the robot conquering old French hearts

Meet the robot conquering old French hearts

  • by Adam Satariano & Elian Peltier and Dmitry Kostyukov

Business

CBA's fall from grace: No more apologies, plenty of finger-pointing

CBA's fall from grace: No more apologies, plenty of finger-pointing

A handwritten note from the Commonwealth Bank's chief executive gives a rare glimpse into internal battles within the country’s biggest bank.

  • by Clancy Yeates & Sarah Danckert

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Entertainment

James Packer by Karl Stefanovic's side at big, fat Mexican wedding

James Packer by Karl Stefanovic's side at big, fat Mexican wedding

Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough have already 'done the paperwork' and will celebrate their marriage at Mexico's One and Only resort, with billionaire James Packer revealed as one of seven groomsmen.

  • by Andrew Hornery
Music festival in honour of the late Richard Gill to be held in Sydney

Music festival in honour of the late Richard Gill to be held in Sydney

Renowned Australian musical icon, the late Richard Gill, will be honoured with a music festival to be established in his memory in Sydney’s inner west.

  • by Nathanael Cooper

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Smarter living

The thing you should never say to a mum of only boys

The thing you should never say to a mum of only boys

I can't think of any old fashioned derogatory rhyming saying directed at people with only daughters, so why is it okay to throw remarks our way? News flash, it isn't.

  • by Annaliese Dent
Better deals on car loans through dealerships now law

Better deals on car loans through dealerships now law

New laws start on Thursday that will help better protect consumers who sign up to car loans through dealerships.

  • by John Collett

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Sport

AFL CEOs discuss stand-alone Tasmanian team

AFL CEOs discuss stand-alone Tasmanian team

Clubs tackled the prospect of Tasmania having their own AFL team when they met with the AFL on Thursday.

  • by Peter Ryan
Rain saves Australia after another below-par batting effort

Rain saves Australia after another below-par batting effort

Aaron Finch's lengthy run of outs continued on Friday night, as did Australia's modest form, but rain denied India the chance to level the Twenty20 series.

  • by Andrew Wu

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