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Charlie Park was last seen in 2012.

'It gives us hope': Cops back in Kalgoorlie looking at mystery case

Charlie Park was last seen in 2012.

Homicide squad detectives have returned to Kalgoorlie as they continue to investigate the suspected murder of Charlie Park.

  • by Phil Hickey

Family, friends pay emotional tribute to woman found dead in Balga home

Darshika had a love for running, her family said.

Loved ones have paid tribute to one of the "friendliest women" following shock Balga death of Darshika Kudaligama.

  • by Dakshayani Shankar

Mundy backhander helps Brayshaw get back his confidence

Docker Andrew Brayshaw has one more hurdle to overcome in his recovery from a broken jaw.

Andrew Brayshaw has revealed how a smack in the mouth from a veteran Docker helped restore confidence his once-broken jaw could handle the rigours of an AFL battle.

  • by David Prestipino

Rottnest Island triathlon scrapped after complaints about competitor behaviour

The Trifest's Rottnest Island triathlon has been cancelled

The Rottnest Island Authority decided it could no longer support the event following complaints from visitors, police and businesses.

  • by Heather McNeill

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Brendan lived in Mosman Park, worked at a Cottesloe gym, was a promising footballer and student journalist at Murdoch university.

'Hand in your keys fellas’: How a football camp led to the death of WA club’s captain

After a day of gruelling training and a night of many beers and no sleep, promising Perth footballer and journalism student Brendan Thompson died after crashing his car into a tree on a country road.

  • by Heather McNeill
Ross Lyon is excited by but still working on Fremantle's new forward line structure in 2019.

Can't get no sleep: triple treat of talls keep Lyon up at night

Are Hogan, Lobb and Taberner in tandem the answer for Fremantle in attack?

  • by David Prestipino
Commissioner Kenneth Hayne said borrowers should pay mortgage brokers a fee.

How much would you pay for a mortgage broker?

Customers could be forced to pay mortgage brokers fees for their services.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Music to stop for 78 Records as iconic Perth store  closes

Music to stop for 78 Records as iconic Perth store  closes

Supporters lament the end of an era as the Murray St shop packs up its vinyl.

  • by Heather McNeill
Liam Neeson says he had violent thoughts some time ago about killing a black person after learning that someone close to him had been raped.

Shocking interview lands actor in race row

Star said he once sought revenge for a loved one's rape by searching for a black person to kill.

  • by Jayme Deerwester
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'No reprieve': What potential home buyers face post-royal commission

'No reprieve': What potential home buyers face post-royal commission

Some mortgage broking groups saw their share prices slump 25% or more on Tuesday amid suggestions that proposed changes to their sector could be damaging.

  • by Elizabeth Redman
Rates on hold again, but RBA less optimistic about Australian economy

Rates on hold again, but RBA less optimistic about Australian economy

Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold despite weak inflation, falling house prices, weakening construction sector and growing risks to global growth.

  • by Trent Wiltshire

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Royal commissioner Kenneth Hayne's final report put a rocket under bank shares.

Banks in $20b boost as brokers bomb

The country's biggest banks and wealth managers have enjoyed a $20 billion rally in their combined market value.

  • by Clancy Yeates and Lucy Battersby

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw

The best and worst movie trailers from the Super Bowl

The on-field action may have been anti-climactic, but the pop culture attractions in the ad breaks more or less scored.

  • by Robert Moran
Kate Langbroek has produced a podcast about online dating fraud, <i> Scamming the Scammer</i>.

Kate Langbroek wants you to better understand the victims of online dating scams

A radio segment on Hughesy and Kate's drive show has spawned a four-part podcast.

  • by Peter Wells

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How to know if your GPS running watch is worth it

They're a must-have for fitness fanatics, but how do you know if it's worth the investment?

  • by Laura Hill
Apple has accused Qualcomm of illegally charging too much for licences.

Apple has fixed FaceTime security bug, update delayed until next week

A software update will be released next week for owners of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers.

  • by Jack Nicas and Brian X. Chen

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Ross Lyon is excited by but still working on Fremantle's new forward line structure in 2019.

Triple treat of tall forwards keeps Dockers coach Ross Lyon up at night

"No one wants to win and improve quicker than I do and our players do," Dockers coach Ross Lyon said.

  • by David Prestipino
Darren Weir had no comment when he arrived for the hearing.

Besieged trainer Darren Weir faces four year ban, will not contest charges

Besieged trainer Darren Weir is facing a four-year disqualification and will not contest the charges.

  • by Michael Lynch & Simone Fox Koob

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