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Temperatures on track for 5-degree rise by 2100 after another hot year
This year is on course to be the fourth hottest year on record, trailing only the three previous years, as rising levels of greenhouse gases warm the planet, the World Meteorological Organisation said.
- by Peter Hannam
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Crime
Officer stood down as investigation into Perth police shooting continues
A police officer at the centre of an incident in which a man was fatally shot has been stood down from duty.
- by staff writers
WA government driving assessor jailed after taking bribes to pass applicants
On one occasion, the assessor forged an applicant's signature using an example he had been provided.
- by AAP
Roads closed, police negotiators at scene of Port Kennedy incident
Police negotiators are currently at the scene of an incident in Port Kennedy, south of Rockingham.
- by staff writers
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Leadership
Not governing, drowning: The Coalition's self-inflicted triple-whammy
The metaphor for the Coalition's bad week was almost too literal.
- by Mark Kenny
Perth tree-lopper faces charges as complaints soar
A rogue tree-lopper has been charged by Consumer Protection.
- by staff writers
Great Barrier Reef bleaching risks rise with huge heatwave
A record-breaking heatwave has raised concerns of a third mass bleaching.
- by Peter Hannam
Hot, dry summer predicted for WA as El Niño ramps up
Coastal WA may find some relief from warmer-than-usual temperatures.
- by Cameron Myles
Trapper shot attacking bear, found it had killed his family
Gjermund Roesholt was almost home when he discovered the bodies.
- by Cleve R. Wootson Jr
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Citizenship crisis
Crisis not quite over as dual citizen runs in Fremantle byelection
- by Nathan Hondros
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WA residential property
Living large: Why Western Australia has the biggest homes in the country
- by Dakshayani Shankar
Western Australia
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Mining
Rio Tinto approves $3.5b iron ore mine in the Pilbara
- by Cole Latimer, Hamish Hastie & Nathan Hondros
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Missing person
Woman found after search of WA's remote north in wake of car mishap
- by staff writers
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Defence
Police investigate Ben Roberts-Smith over alleged war crimes
- by Nick McKenzie & Chris Masters
Politics
Adani announces coal mine construction will begin
The Indian mining giant says the company will entirely finance the works itself.
- by Nicole Hasham
World
Property bydomain
Why this property is open for inspection for 48 hours
Marketing agents for this unit development will need to be fully stocked with Red Bull and coffee when they open for an eye-wateringly long inspection.
- by Ellen Lutton
'It’s completely unfair': The refinancing trap locking low-equity borrowers in
Insurers are double dipping on one of the big hidden costs of buying a home, preventing home owners from switching to get a better deal.
- by David Ross
Business
'Ratchet up the mongrel': Bank regulator shows more teeth
APRA boss Wayne Byres says he will let its bank supervisory team off the leash.
- by Sarah Danckert
Billionaire retailer Lew walks away from Chapel Street
- by Patrick Hatch & Simon Johanson
Small business
Entertainment
'It's a blandfest': Samuel Johnson calls for 'more ugly people' on TV
"If you don't rock accents, have square jaws, and Liam Hemsworth's f---ing teeth, then you're gonna struggle."
- by Robert Moran
Analysis
ARIAs
ARIAs 2018: Nine puts the brakes on ratings slump - for now
But the awkward banter between Keith Urban and Sir Bob Geldof didn't sit well with viewers.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Opinion
Domestic violence
National efforts to end family violence could draw from Victoria
- by Jane Gilmore
Smarter living
The 19-year-old prodigy that could save Australian tennis
Alex De Minaur has already become the youngest player since Nadal to reach two consecutive semi-finals.
- by Laura Hill
Spyro Reignited Trilogy review: a dwindling flame rekindled
This incredible remaster proves the little purple dragon's first three games are worthy of remembering, even if they haven't aged flawlessly.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
Clarke won't be heard or seen, at least in Australia
Michael Clarke can still create a headline, which makes it all the more puzzling why he did not land a gig in Australia's expanded cricket media landscape.
- by Andrew Wu & Christian Nicolussi
Analysis
Jeff Horn
Australian boxing needs Horn to find his mean streak against Mundine
An upset win for the veteran would be a nightmare for Horn and a huge setback for Australian boxing.
- by Phil Lutton