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Police arrested the trio when they arrived back at the property.

Alleged Perth robbers return to scene of their crime, and straight into the arms of police 

Police arrested the trio when they arrived back at the property.

Police have charged two men and a young woman after they walked right into the arms of police investigating a robbery the trio allegedly committed.

  • by Phil Hickey

WA mother's warning after smart baby monitor logs into stranger's nursery

Edana Day says the smart camera logged into someone else's account, showing a stranger's nursery.

A Mandurah mother says she bought the camera so her fly-in, fly-out partner could stay connected to their baby daughter. 

  • by staff writers

Second Kwinana Freeway 'rock thrower' teen released on bail

Both teens accused of the rock throwing spree have been released on bail (file photo).

The boy is accused of throwing rocks at cars travelling along Kwinana Freeway earlier this month.

  • by staff writers

WA's south warned to brace for 'strong winter storm'

A severe weather warning remains in place for WA's south

More than 8,000 WA homes remained without power on Wednesday evening as wild weather continued to wreak havoc in the state's south. 

  • by Heather McNeill

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Customers who experienced slower than advertised NBN speeds may be eligible for a refund.

NBN too slow? Consumer watchdog urges public to push telcos for a refund 

The ACCC has urged 94,000 NBN customers to see if they are eligible for a refund for slow speeds.

  • by Rachel Clun
Perth pup found malnourished and without fur — but his owner may never be charged

Perth pup found malnourished and without fur — but his owner may never be charged

"Short and simple, he is broken. You look at him and there are no words. He has no fur. His toenails were corkscrewed. His face isn't meant to look like that. It's bad.”

  • by Hannah Barry
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More bands cancel Amplifier gigs after staff uniform 'sexism' storm

Three bands have moved their gigs to other venues in the wake of the low-cut uniform shirt controversy.

  • by Hannah Barry
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Perth commuters on alert after another case of measles

A measles alert has been issued after a patient arriving on an AirAsia flight visited several places in Perth.

  • by Hannah Barry
Police are hunting these teenagers who allegedly kicked a trolley at a pregnant shopper as they fled after stealing meat from a supermarket in Kelmscott.

Search for teens who kicked trolley at pregnant shopper in brazen Kelmscott robbery

The teens are accused of stealing meat from a supermarket in Kelmscott. 

  • by staff writers
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Liberal candidate for Gilmore Warren Mundine with Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Nowra on Wednesday.

'You can't bully your way into a seat': PM blasts candidate punted for Mundine

The ousted Liberal candidate for Gilmore, Grant Schultz, returned fire, calling the Prime Minister's claim " false, baseless and unprovable".

  • by Michael Koziol

World

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Perth house prices fell 3.3 per cent in 2018: Domain data

Perth house prices fell 3.3 per cent in 2018: Domain data

The resources-affected market has been dealt a fresh blow by clamps on bank lending but there are green shoots in higher-priced suburbs.

  • by Lisa Calautti
Property personalities: Psychologist reveals the two types of home buyers

Property personalities: Psychologist reveals the two types of home buyers

According to psychologist Meredith Fuller, our personalities have a profound influence on our choice of home.

  • by Sophia Auld

Business

TOMS CEO Jim Alling says having a social purpose can be a powerful tool for brands - but only when they can be backed up.

Business can be a force for good - but beware phonies, says TOMS boss

People are growing sceptical of companies that present themselves as charitable or socially conscious, according to the boss of one of the world's best-know social enterprises. 

  • by Patrick Hatch

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Entertainment

 Rachel Weisz and Olivia Coleman in The Favourite.

'It's crazy': how two Australians landed Oscar nominations

Production designer Fiona Crombie and screenwriter Tony McNamara were in London for the big announcement.

  • by Garry Maddox
Michael Gandolfini attending an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Sopranos earlier this year.

James Gandolfini's son set to play Tony Soprano in upcoming film

Michael Gandolfini is set to play a more youthful version of Tony Soprano, the character made famous by his father at the turn of the century.

  • by Dave McNary

Lifestyle

Smarter living

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How to survive a beach holiday with toddlers

Sun, surf, sand and an overtired two-year-old who's toilet training - what could possibly go wrong? 

  • by Laura Jackel
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Pikuniku review: the sunniest subterfuge

Solve an adorably nefarious conspiracy with a group of colourful friends (and a pair of noodly legs) in this charming, hilarious and all-ages little game.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Sport

Serena Williams walks past Karolina Pliskova.

Australian Open LIVE: Karolina Pliskova defeats Serena Williams in stunning quarter-final

Follow the action from Rod Laver Arena as two tennis powerhouses of the women's game clash for a spot in the semi-finals.

  • by Scott Spits
Looking to the future: Assistant coaches listen to AFLW head of football Nicole Livingstone speak.

Woman could coach AFL, says Brayshaw

AFL Coaches Association chief Mark Brayshaw insists there is no reason why a woman couldn’t one day become a senior AFL coach.

  • by Daniel Cherny

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