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Crowded Space Drones director Andrew McQuillan and his drones as used in the UK.
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UK drone company Australia-bound after Game of Thrones security success

Crowded Space Drones director Andrew McQuillan and his drones as used in the UK.

The man who used to shoot down paparazzi drones on the set of the huge TV hit plans to offer his services to Australian security agencies.

  • by Erin Pearson

Police search for two missing children in Lynwood

Faith (left) and Daniel (right) went missing in Lynwood in Friday.

Police are searching for two children believed to have gone missing in the southern suburb of Lynwood on Friday afternoon.

  • by staff writers

German politicians' mobile numbers, credit card details among data stolen in major hack

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is among the victims of the hack.

Hackers have posted personal data from hundreds of German politicians from major parties including credit card details and mobile phone numbers, with Chancellor Angela Merkel among those affected.

  • by Tassilo Hummel, Hans-Edzard Busemann, Paul Carre, Thomas Seythal & Joseph Nasr
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Tragedy

Body found off Albany beach believed to be that of missing 66-year-old 

The Gap is part of the Torndirrup National Park 10 kilometres south of Albany.

Police first began their search after the man's family reported him missing at 5am on Thursday.

  • by staff writers

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‘Revolting act’: Mandurah teen jailed for biting a police officer

‘Revolting act’: Mandurah teen jailed for biting a police officer

When walking to the charge room, Power-Leo bit Constable Hay on her neck and hung on for five or six seconds while the officer tried to pull away.

  • by Carla Hildebrandt
Susan Hallmond's passenger car window was left shattered after a projectile was thrown at it.

Perth mother sounds alarm as vandals target drivers

A driver who was left shaken after an object was thrown at her passenger car window says those responsible are heartless and could ruin people’s lives.

  • by Lauren Pilat
Coil

Is a potential health crisis smouldering in backyards?

A study suggests mosquito coils may emit potentially harmful compounds.

  • by Liam Mannix & Chloe Booker
Ben Newton has been missing since December 27.

Concerns for missing 15-year-old boy

Ben Newton has been missing since December 27, 2018 and the Department of Communities is concerned for his well being.

  • by staff writers
Blockbuster Morley owner Lyn Borszeky.

Morley Blockbuster one of two left in the world

By next week the Morley Blockbuster video store will be one of two remaining in the entire world.

  • by Hamish Hastie
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Politics

Liberal frontbencher Kelly O'Dwyer.

Labor bid to topple Kelly O'Dwyer in the battle for Higgins

Labor is building an election war chest to try and boot cabinet minister Kelly O'Dwyer from her blue ribbon seat in Melbourne.

  • by Dana McCauley

World

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'It will be an adjustment': What no one tells you about alternative living

'It will be an adjustment': What no one tells you about alternative living

While few find themselves regretting making their dream a reality, that's not to say alternative living isn't without its harder aspects.

  • by Zara McDonald
Renting guide: How to apply for a rental property

Renting guide: How to apply for a rental property

Once you've found a property you like, you'll need to show the property manager that you're the best applicant. Here's what you should include.

  • by Domain

Business

Facial recognition, biometrics

How biometric monitoring can impact on your career

In the not too distant future, your employer will be able to monitor your blood pressure and stress levels, and make judgments about your personality. But what if the technology gets it wrong?

  • by Anna Patty
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Workplace

Compared to you and me, the feudal serfs had it easy

  • by Ross Gittins
stockmarkets are easily spooked
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Stock markets torn between fear and fundamentals

  • by Elizabeth Knight

Small business

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Entertainment

A mystery celebrity in a rabbit costume, alongside host Nick Cannon.

'Show we deserve in 2019': Bizarre singing show becomes US TV's biggest reality hit

2019 has its first unlikely TV hit - and oddly enough, it's another reality TV singing competition.

  • by Robert Moran
Beyonce and Jay-Z in their viral Apes**t video.

Beyonce and Jay-Z help Louvre to record number of visitors

A music video by Beyonce and Jay-Z set in the Louvre helped boost visitor numbers to a record 10.2 million last year, the most for any museum in history.

  • by Geert De Clercq

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

Summer holidays.

The heaven and hell of children on summer holidays

It can be both a stressful and blissful time for families, let me explain why.

  • by Suzi Catchpole
Lexus LS.

Getaway: The best cars to take on the open road

Take your next road trip to another level with one of the finest machines on the market.

  • by Toby Hagon

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Sport

Usman Khawaja.

Khawaja, Lyon, Siddle in for ODIs but no room for Lynn

Usman Khawaja has earned a recall to Australia's one-day side for this month's three-match series against India, after almost two years on the outer.

  • by Tom Decent
Serving it up: Switzerland's Roger Federer during his match against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece at the Hopman Cup in Perth.

Federer guides Swiss team into Hopman Cup final

The champion was forced to dig deep against young Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas. 

  • by Justin Chadwick

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