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Subi, Mt Lawley tenants suffer while Leederville thrives: retail strip report

Subi, Mt Lawley tenants suffer while Leederville thrives: retail strip report

Subi, Mt Lawley tenants suffer while Leederville thrives: retail strip report

As Perth retail strips, particularly Subiaco and Mt Lawley, struggle in a weak economy, food retailers are taking over and cheap easy parking remains vital. 

  • by Emma Young

High hopes: Perth Airport's skybridge project signals new route for passengers

High hopes: Perth Airport's skybridge project signals new route for passengers

Work begins on elevated 280m walkway the WA government hopes will sway visitors to use public transport to access Perth Airport's main terminals.

  • by staff writers

Police arrest man, 21, after Balcatta citizen joins in dramatic chase

Police arrest man, 21, after Balcatta citizen joins in dramatic chase

Meth Enforcement Taskforce officers have arrested a 21-year-old man after his dramatic alleged flight through streets and homes in Balcatta. 

  • by staff writers

WA scalpers could face the music ahead of a bumper year of events in the west

WA scalpers could face the music ahead of a bumper year of events in the west

Events that WA scalpers wrecked for punters in 2017 included Ed Sheeran at Optus Stadium, the third Ashes Test at the WACA and Birds of Tokyo at Wanneroo Showgrounds.

  • by staff writers

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Dramatic rescue in nick of time from crocodile-infested waters off Broome

Dramatic rescue in nick of time from crocodile-infested waters off Broome

Christmas has come early for two men who miraculously avoided tragedy at a popular fishing spot 20km east of Broome after their boat sank on Saturday afternoon.

  • by David Prestipino
Man charged with murder of Bedfordale woman

Man charged with murder of Bedfordale woman

Five days after the family of a Perth woman found dead in Bedfordale made a public appeal for information, police have charged a man with her murder.

  • by staff writers
AFL ticked off contentious West Coast trade deal

AFL ticked off contentious West Coast trade deal

The AFL has ticked off on controversial draft trades saying they are more open to contentious deals under live trading.

  • by Michael Gleeson
Live scores: Australia battle tourists in third T20 clash

Live scores: Australia battle tourists in third T20 clash

Follow the action live as Australia look to take the series win over India.

The day I walked into a version of The Slap

The day I walked into a version of The Slap

A week or two ago I came across a man hitting a child with a stick. 

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Feuding Liberals show zero interest in learning lesson of Andrews win

Feuding Liberals show zero interest in learning lesson of Andrews win

It was shortly after 7pm when the texts started flying and the battle for the soul of the Liberal Party reignited. 

  • by Bevan Shields

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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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Keith Urban on paying his dues twice - and the people he 'can't stand'

Keith Urban on paying his dues twice - and the people he 'can't stand'

The country superstar is in town to host the 32nd annual ARIA Awards this week.

  • by Rod Yates
The Goss: Nabil Gazal wants to be kept out of Roxy Jacenko's tell-alls

The Goss: Nabil Gazal wants to be kept out of Roxy Jacenko's tell-alls

After almost two years, the Gazal family hoped the story about their affair would have run its course.

  • by Amy Croffey

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The big brand revolutionising the way you buy sneakers

The big brand revolutionising the way you buy sneakers

We've seen the future of brick-and-mortar shopping, and it revolves around your phone.

  • by Eben Novy-Williams
Do your Bluetooth headphones drop out in the CBD? This is why.

Do your Bluetooth headphones drop out in the CBD? This is why.

You've just spent hundreds on a new pair of headphones, except they keep dropping out. There's a simple reason.

  • by Ben Grubb

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Daniel Ricciardo eyes podium in final race as a Red Bull driver

Daniel Ricciardo eyes podium in final race as a Red Bull driver

A blistering final lap in qualifying has given Daniel Ricciardo an outside chance at a final podium in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his last weekend as a Red Bull driver before linking with Renault for next season.

  • by Alex Broun
Bombers dive in late to swat WA star Irvine Mosquito from Hawthorn

Bombers dive in late to swat WA star Irvine Mosquito from Hawthorn

The bitter rivalry between Essendon and Hawthorn spilled over at the AFL draft with the Bombers stealing exciting forward Irving Mosquito away from the Hawks.

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