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The site's official Australian launch is on February 16.

How the death of a woman in a WA prison sparked a global project

The site's official Australian launch is on February 16.

Ms Dhu's 2014 death in WA custody has sparked a huge research project that argues her tragedy was not an isolated occurrence but part of a global pattern.

  • by Emma Young

Perth house of Boxing Day stabbing victim to be demolished

The house has a fence erected around it.

Dutch national Hans Besselaar died after being stabbed at his Duncraig rental home on Davallia Road on Boxing Day last year.

  • by Hannah Barry

'She betrayed us all': Turnbull's son involved in Banks' bid to oust minister

Alex Turnbull, right, confirmed he was "involved" in Julia Banks' campaign to oust Greg Hunt.

Malcolm Turnbull's son Alex Turnbull has confirmed he is "involved" in the independent MP's bid to oust Mr Hunt, but says his father is not.

  • by Michael Koziol

'How bad can it be thinking the cops will arrest you because you haven't paid a bill?'

Ian Hamm

As the banking royal commission prepares to release its final report, Indigenous leaders are demanding change.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

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Victorian children with ADHD are being under-diagnosed and under-treated.
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Katya started noticing abnormal behaviour in her son during kinder. Then it escalated

A new study that found children with ADHD are undiagnosed and under-treated has prompted an Australian mother to speak out.

  • by Anthony Colangelo
Marcus Harris, batting on day one.

Out for a duck with a 'shocking shot': Cricket live

Australia in real trouble already as they battle Sri Lanka in the first Test.

  • by Jon Pierik
Ice forms along the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago before sunrise on Thursday.

Hell officially freezes over as Arctic blast spreads over US

The caused electrical grids and transit systems to collapse.

  • by Rich McKay
Matt Hale at his Feelgood Factory Fringe show.

After losing $80,000, Matt Hale is back on the bike

The financial devastation from last year's Fringe World hit Mr Hale hard.

  • by Hamish Hastie
Police are investigating.

Motorcyclist dies in early morning crash on freeway

The man was driving near the Shenton Avenue exit in Connolly just before 3am.

  • by staff writers
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Politics

Julia Banks, Malcolm Turnbull, Alex Turnbull composite.

Liberals unleash on Julia Banks for Turnbull-backed tilt to oust Greg Hunt

Malcolm Turnbull's son Alex Turnbull has confirmed he is "involved" in the independent MP's bid to oust Mr Hunt, but says his father is not.

  • by Michael Koziol

World

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Which Australian city ranks worst for housing inequality?

Which Australian city ranks worst for housing inequality?

The most expensive houses in one state capital cost almost four times as much as the cheapest, and even apartments are pricey.

  • by Trent Wiltshire
'We’re seeing a whole shift': The new must-have for prestige buyers

'We’re seeing a whole shift': The new must-have for prestige buyers

While homes with these features were once considered niche, more prestige buyers across Australia are seeing the appeal.

  • by Sue Williams

Business

Healthscope chairman Paula Dwyer and chief executive Gordon Ballantyne.
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Healthscope accepts $4.4 billion takeover offer from Brookfield

The private hospital operator has finally agreed to a formal $4.5 billion takeover bid from the Canadians.

  • by Colin Kruger

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Entertainment

Beyonce and Jay-Z are urging their fans to go vegan.

Beyonce, Jay-Z offer lifetime concert tickets for fans who go vegan

The Lemonade singer announced the contest to her 123 million Instagram followers.

  • by Jill Serjeant
Ariana Grande found her tattoo didn't mean what she intended.

Ariana Grande fumbles again in attempt to fix botched Japanese tattoo

If Ariana Grande didn't mean for her new tattoo to say "barbecue grill", it's safe to say she also didn't mean a hastily applied fix to read "Japanese BBQ finger". 

  • by Michael Brice-Saddler

Lifestyle

Smarter living

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'A Doll Like Me' creates dolls that look just like their owners

The clever US doll maker provides custom-dolls for kids with disabilities and other physical differences.

  • by Suzi Catchpole
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15 swoon-worthy gifts for Valentine’s Day

From luxury water escapes to art-inspired jewellery, the language of love is diverse.

  • by Jane Rocca

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Sport

Long range: Kia Nurse's outside shooting proved key for the Capitals.

Capitals sweep Perth to surge into WNBL grand final

Having missed the WNBL play-offs for seven straight seasons, one of the league's former powerhouses has surged into the grand final and will face Adelaide.

Eyes on Irish: Giants recruit Yvonne Bonner.

Irish to the front of Giants line-up as trio picked for AFLW debuts

Former Gaelic football player Yvonne Bonner will play her first ever game in the code against the Lions on Sunday after only a dozen training runs.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos

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