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World's largest floating LNG platform starts production in WA
Royal Dutch Shell has begun output at its Prelude floating LNG facility in WA, further cementing Australia's lead as the world's biggest LNG exporter.
- by Jessica Jaganathan
Family loses everything, including pet dog, in two house fires over Christmas
A family lost everything, including their pet dog, in a house fire on Christmas Eve before a second blaze further destroyed the Bateman home on Christmas.
- by Lauren Pilat
Scorchers' Big Bash opener at Optus Stadium sets club on track to break fan record
The Perth Scorchers look set to become the most supported team in the Big Bash League this season.
- by Heather McNeill
Passengers, child, jump overboard as boat catches fire near Rottnest Island
Six people have been forced to jump overboard after the boat they were on burst into flames on Wednesday.
- by Heather McNeill
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Warner backed into a corner as Bancroft opens up about ball-tampering scandal
The spotlight has again turned onto David Warner after comments by Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft.
- by Jon Pierik
Direct flights between Perth and Japan to begin next year
Travellers will have access to daily flights seven days a week between Perth and Tokyo via five-star airline AHA.
- by Lauren Pilat
Gift cards declined on Boxing Day at Myer and Coles
Shoppers couldn't take advantage of the Boxing Day sales using gift cards sparking anger and frustration.
- by Anthony Colangelo
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Whales
Australia lashes Japan's decision to restart commercial whaling
Tokyo has withdrawn from the International Whaling Commission on the basis it could not resume the commercial hunt while bound by global rules.
- by Fergus Hunter & Steve Jacobs
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Ball tampering
Cameron Bancroft reveals the player who suggested sandpaper scheme
Fox Sports airs Adam Gilchrist's interview with Cameron Bancroft during the lunch break of the Boxing Day Test.
- by Paul Sakkal
Featured
Bishop overboard: Former foreign affairs minister lands leap from Wild Oats X
- by Nick Bonyhady & Jenny Noyes
Opinion & Perspectives
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Sydney emergency
'Absolutely no danger': Developer defends evacuated tower building
- by Megan Gorrey & Josh Dye
'They were holding hands and playing': Woman's horror at watching family drown
- by Chris Vedelago & Yan Zhuang
Politics
'Big ships to turn around': Department stores face new year slump
Industry pessimism has set in as big retailers struggle to compete with the shift online.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Whales
Australia lashes Japan's decision to restart commercial whaling
- by Fergus Hunter & Steve Jacobs
World
False alarms among traumatised survivors of Indonesia's 'silent tsunami'
- by Amilia Rosa & Niniek Karmini
Property bydomain
From a cave to a steam train: Unique places to stay this summer
What better way to celebrate the season than staying in some of the most unique accommodation the country has to offer?
- by Zara McDonald
Ready to flee the mainland? Cute Tasmanian homes under $500,000
If you're dreaming of packing it all in for a cooler climate, cooler property prices and a chance to chill out, one of these 10 abodes could be just the ticket.
- by Nicole Frost
Business
Analysis
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'Monumental shift': Bank bosses and shareholders face a poorer future
Bank shareholders and executives have no choice now but to realise that customers and licences to operate take priority over short-term rewards.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Shaken or stirred? From cocktails to clothes, on-demand takes hold
- by Christine D'Mello
Entertainment
What to see at the movies: Your Boxing Day film review guide
When it's all over ... our movie critics reveal the Boxing Day must-sees.
- by Sandra Hall, Jake Wilson & Paul Byrnes
Kevin Spacey appears in bizarre video as charge of assaulting teen looms
Kevin Spacey is facing a felony charge of sexual assault for allegedly assaulting a former Boston TV news anchor's teenage son in 2016.
The top 10 movies of 2018
- by Karl Quinn, Stephanie Bunbury, Sandra Hall, Craig Mathieson, Garry Maddox, Paul Byrnes & Jake Wilson
Music Year in Review: Dangerous times breed protest and revolution
- by Barry Divola and John Shand
Lifestyle
Smarter living
What I'm going to tell my kids about my tattoos
When my children were little they would ask when my "drawings" were going to "wash off".
- by Bianca Wordley
TicPods Free review: AirPods for everybody
With a design similar to Apple's but also noise cancelling, Android compatibility and a lower price, the TicPods are an excellent alternative.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
India set to make Australia sweat as Kohli takes charge on Boxing Day
Australia will need quick wickets on day two in what shapes as a battle of attrition at the MCG.
- by Jon Pierik
Super maxi Scallywag out of Sydney to Hobart as Comanche takes charge
The Hong Kong based super maxi suffered a broken bowsprit.
- by Nick Bonyhady
