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Tame Impala front man Kevin Parker.

Coachella 2019: Perth band Tame Impala headlining

Tame Impala front man Kevin Parker.

The Australians will headline alongside Ariana Grande and Childish Gambino. 

  • by Broede Carmody

The 'flash-crash' that rocked currency markets

Currency markets were rocked on Thursday morning.

It took seven minutes for the yen to surge through levels that have held through almost a decade.

  • by Ruth Carson, Michael Wilson & Katherine Greifeld

Developers, Puma walk away from  WA petrol station headache

There has been strong community  opposition to a proposed Puma station in Dunsborough's town centre.

The Dunsborough petrol station that wasn't, now will never be, after developers and Puma agreed to part ways on the project.

  • by Cameron Myles

Industry enthusiasm to prompt WA lithium jobs boom in 2019

The new Kemerton plant will be fed lithium from the nearby Greenbushes mine.

Work has started on a huge lithium processing plant in WA's South West.

  • by Hamish Hastie

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Kleenheat fined for running 'misleading' gas discount ads

“WA gas customers ... could easily have assumed the discount was permanent." 

  • by Hannah Barry
The new commission is upending standards - a first in 20 years.
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WA experts on plans for new aged care watchdog 

The new commission is aimed at scrutinising aged care homes.

  • by Dakshayani Shankar
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Over 80 cattle put down on station in WA's north

The pastoral lessee was issued with animal welfare direction notices.

  • by staff writers
Bird Box  Sandra Bullock in a scene from the Netflix film Bird Box. 

Netflix warns against Bird Box 'challenge'

Some people have filmed themselves completing everyday tasks blindfolded. 

  • by Broede Carmody
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Animals

A tiger snake sinks its fan into a little girl's leg, and other tales that bite

What happens when you encounter one of our deadliest animals? Meet four Australians who lived to tell the tale.

  • by Emma Young, Simone Fox Koob & Felicity Lewis
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'Always in style': The pool trends to keep an eye on for 2019

'Always in style': The pool trends to keep an eye on for 2019

Trying to beat the summer heat? Before you go and invest thousands of dollars in a beautiful new pool to cool off in, consider these six trends for 2019.

  • by Laura Jackel
How to create an organic vegetable garden this summer

How to create an organic vegetable garden this summer

Setting aside an area in your garden for growing vegetables lets you enjoy fresh produce year round, and it's easier than you might think.

  • by Lee Dashiell

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The offer represents a 33.2 per cent premium to Healius' last closing price.
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Healthcare

Australian health giant receives $2b takeover offer from Chinese investor

Shares in the company soar in early trade after the offer for the company which was until recently known as Primary Health Care. 

  • by Patrick Hatch

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Tame Impala front man Kevin Parker.

Coachella 2019: Australian band Tame Impala headlining

The Australians will headline alongside Ariana Grande and Childish Gambino. 

  • by Broede Carmody
South Sydney Rabbitohs player Sam and Phoebe Burgess.

Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess splits from wife Phoebe

The couple, who had welcomed a second child in early December, are believed to have separated before Christmas.

  • by Lucy Manly

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The Sensibo Sky lets you operate your air conditioner even when you're not at home.

Sensibo Sky review: connect your old air conditioner to the internet

Giving your dumb air conditioner a smart makeover, Sensibo Sky is an easy and affordable way to bring your home into the modern age this summer.

  • by Adam Turner
Sweating shouldn't be a cause of stress.

How to treat your excessive sweating and BO

With new methods on the market, there's no longer a need to sweat the small stuff.

  • by Gary Nunn

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Cameron Bancroft walks off after being dismissed by the Thunder.

Fellow Scorchers learning lessons from Bancroft

Cameron Bancroft's return from his nine-month ban from the ball-tampering saga has taught his BBL captain Ashton Turner to be more grateful for his cricket.

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Too close to home: Socceroos critic Sutton firing at his family

Scottish pundit Chris Sutton has enjoyed savaging the Socceroos, but he has family ties down under.

  • by Dominic Bossi & Vince Rugari

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