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'Hard-arsed' Perth businessman barred from Aboriginal trusts by regulator
A 681-page report into the Njamal People’s Trust serves as a case study in how not to run an charity meant to alleviate poverty, sickness and disadvantage.
- by Richard Baker
WA man to be sentenced for murder after lover left for dead in burning apartment
A man who viciously assaulted a gay lover, set fire to his apartment and left him for dead is due to be sentenced for murder.
- by AAP
US tech execs warned on China travel in wake of Huawei CFO arrest in Canada
Senior US politicians welcomed the news that Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou had been arrested in Canada and was facing extradition to the US.
- by Matthew Knott
WA's biggest new gold mine gets even bigger as Gruyere bumps ups processing
The Gold Road Resources and Gold Fields Limited mine near Laverton will produce 30,000 ounces a year more than originally forecast.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Lost in stagnation: Behind the refugee bill that plunged the Parliament into chaos
The bill that drove Thursday's parliamentary drama would change the way Australia deals with sick refugees offshore.
- by Michael Koziol
How to save more than $500 a year on petrol in Perth
A report has shown WA drivers can use the price cycle predictability to save big.
- by Daile Cross
AFL Footy Show to return in 'completely new format'
McGuire and fellow veteran Sam Newman are out - to an extent, the Nine host revealed.
- by Robert Moran
Opinion
Food
Six chips. That is all. And it's not enough
A bloke in the US wants us to eat only six chips. All up. Not all at once. What?
- by Jenna Price
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Border security
Border Force quietly slashes airport staff over Christmas
It has also reportedly suspended a fleet of boats bound for northern waters.
- by Nicole Hasham
Featured
Saudi-backed lobbyist paid for 500 rooms at Trump hotel after 2016 election
- by David A. Fahrenthold & Jonathan O'Connell
Analysis
Farming
South West farmers and government at odds on assistance as drought bites
- by Dakshayani Shankar
Opinion & Perspectives
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National
Walker stood down from Manly training after charge of assaulting fiancee
- by Adrian Proszenko & Rachel Olding
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Fire
'Too late to leave': Out-of-control bushfire threatening homes near Ballarat
- by Melissa Cunningham
Politics
Bill Shorten says Labor achieved 'half a win' on encryption legislation
The Opposition Leader also rejected claims Labor is a risk to national security and border protection.
- by Fergus Hunter
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Border security
Leaks show Border Force slashing airport staff at Christmas as budget cuts bite
- by Nicole Hasham
Analysis
National security
Breakdown on national security a damning indictment of both sides
- by David Wroe
World
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What first-home buyers need to do to crack into the market in 2019
Price pullbacks have created an opportunity for first-home buyers with deposits ready. Six experts share their top tips.
- by Daniel Butkovich
'Every year it's delayed, millions of dollars are wasted': Housing fix urged
Overhaul of Australia's building codes mooted in bid to make more homes accessible to cater for a broader range of people, and ensure everyone can get a home.
- by Jim Malo
Business
Analysis
World Politics
Why Huawei arrest deepens conflict between US and China
The dramatic arrest of a Chinese telecommunications executive has driven home why it will be so hard for the Trump administration to resolve its deepening conflict with China.
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Banking royal commission
IOOF shares dive as APRA seeks to disqualify top executives, directors
- by Sarah Danckert
Small business
Entertainment
Historic Black Panther nom at Golden Globes puts pressure on the Oscars
Nicole Kidman and Yvonne Strahovski were nominated, but the news wasn't so good for other Australians.
- by Karl Quinn & Jenny Cooney
Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley dead, aged 63
Buzzcocks' singer and founding member Pete Shelley has died, aged 63.
- by Martin Boulton
Lifestyle
Opinion
Daily Life
'People would consider you really beautiful if you didn't talk so much'
- by Clementine Ford
Smarter living
Santa swag: 59 gift ideas you'll actually want this Christmas
His, hers, ours: There is something for everyone to indulge in these holidays.
- by Benjamen Judd
Hacker warning: Beware of smart toys that 'spy' on your kids
Smart toys can be easily hacked, and toy makers have taken heat for sharing personal information.
- by Christian Hetrick
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Sport
Khawaja's classic catch contributes to 'shambolic' Indian batting
Virat Kohli had wanted his batsmen to bring their "A game" but the captain was one who did not.
- by Jon Pierik
Last six years of doping fallout have 'really sucked': Armstrong
Disgraced former cyclist Lance Armstrong said he'll spend the "rest of his life" trying to make amends to the people he let down and who view him as a fraud.
