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One dead, 11 injured after bus and 4WD crash near Lancelin

One dead, 11 injured after bus and 4WD crash near Lancelin

One dead, 11 injured after bus and 4WD crash near Lancelin

Dozens of firefighters, paramedics and police were called the scene of the crash, which happened just after 3pm on Indian Ocean Drive.

  • by Lauren Pilat & Fran Rimrod

Christmas party ends in tragedy as concrete pillar kills man in Subiaco

Christmas party ends in tragedy as concrete pillar kills man in Subiaco

A man has died and a woman was badly injured after a concrete pillar holding a hammock at a Subiaco unit collapsed.

  • by staff writers

WA prisoner loses love letter appeal 

WA prisoner loses love letter appeal 

While he was in Hakea Prison, his former partner made contact with him.

  • by Hannah Barry

'Opie sneaked in': WA foster parent loses appeal over child sex offences

'Opie sneaked in': WA foster parent loses appeal over child sex offences

“Then I said ‘Goodnight Opie’ and he gave me a kiss on the cheek and a hug good night and then he went in the adult lounge room.”

  • by Hannah Barry

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Morrison faces parliamentary showdown ahead of May election

Morrison faces parliamentary showdown ahead of May election

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has locked in a May election, with government sources saying the Coalition needs to deliver a budget to complete its economic story before going to the polls.

  • by David Wroe & Angus Thompson
'Absolutely besotted': Carrie Bickmore announces birth of third child

'Absolutely besotted': Carrie Bickmore announces birth of third child

The popular TV host shared the good news on Sunday, revealing her newborn already has a nickname.

  • by Josh Dye
Protesters take to the street to march after UN climate talks hit fossil fuel snag

Protesters take to the street to march after UN climate talks hit fossil fuel snag

Climate activists have taken to the streets over talks that are already mired over the perennial issue of fossil fuels.

  • by Frank Jordans
Empty boat sparks aerial and marine search

Empty boat sparks aerial and marine search

An empty vessel floating in the water prompted an aerial and marine search.

  • by Lauren Pilat
WA driver escapes fiery crash in Wheatbelt

WA driver escapes fiery crash in Wheatbelt

The vehicle he was driving crashed into a tree and burst into flames. 

  • by Lauren Pilat
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What comes first: the house or the children? 

What comes first: the house or the children? 

As the costs of living increase, many young Australians are tossing up whether to save for a house deposit before they have children.

  • by Kate Burke
Three leading designers share their styling habits

Three leading designers share their styling habits

Three designers share the interior design habits that underpin the styling of their own homes, revealing the fundamentals of crafting a unique space.

  • by Amelia Barnes

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Nine boss flags divestments in matter of 'months'

Nine boss flags divestments in matter of 'months'

Nine Entertainment Co chief executive Hugh Marks is already planning acquisitions and divestments within a matter of “months” for the newly merged $3 billion media business.

  • by Jennifer Duke

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Gina Rinehart: "Don't call me an heiress"

Gina Rinehart: "Don't call me an heiress"

Australia's richest person considers the description a "negative slur".

  • by Andrew Hornery
Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough's after party may include horses

Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough's after party may include horses

Karl Stefanovic is sparing no expense when it comes to his second wedding, to fellow Queenslander Jasmine Yarbrough.

  • by Lucy Manly

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What do the new encryption laws mean for you?

Landmark laws will give security agencies new powers to obtain the encrypted communications of criminal suspects. What do they mean for you?

  • by Adam Turner
The classic watch you can wear with black tie or boardies

The classic watch you can wear with black tie or boardies

The 70-year-old can be found on the wrist of none other than James Bond.

  • by Bani McSpedden

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Perth stay top after edging out Melbourne City

Perth stay top after edging out Melbourne City

Ten-man City went down in a narrow defeat to league leaders Glory.

  • by Michael Lynch
Ellyse Perry strikes again to steal thunder in Sydney derby

Ellyse Perry strikes again to steal thunder in Sydney derby

Ellyse Perry has continued her rare form with the bat to help the Sydney Sixers to an emphatic 36-run derby win over Sydney Thunder at North Sydney Oval.

  • by Pete Smith

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