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The WA Greens have called on WA Labor to rethink its $206 million deal with controversial tech giant Huawei.
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WA Greens abandon McGowan's Huawei plan, call for rethink on $206m deal

The WA Greens have called on WA Labor to rethink its $206 million deal with controversial tech giant Huawei.

The WA Greens have added to the chorus of concern over the state government’s $206 million deal with controversial Chinese tech giant Huawei.

  • by Nathan Hondros

It's a white out: Democrat women dress in solidarity for State of the Union speech

Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address.

President Donald Trump has said the country must choose between "greatness or gridlock" as he gives his second State of the Union speech from the Capitol.

  • by Rachel Olding and Matthew Knott

Construction company faces million-dollar claim after Perth NorthLink worker's leg shattered

Omega was sub-contracted to building bridges on the state government's Northlink WA project.

It’s understood the worker was moving a load of steel posts with a telescopic handler as a part of the $1.2 billion project on Tonkin Highway.

  • by staff writers

My way or the Huawei: Why Mark McGowan is facing a tough 2019

WA Premier Mark McGowan has a massive agenda in 2019 and many of the issues on his plate will have to be fixed before the end of the year.

The issues on Mark McGowan's plate are piling up and all of it needs to be digested this year, well before the next state election.

  • by Nathan Hondros

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Deborah was building her 'forever after' home in Perth when cracks appeared

Deborah was building her 'forever after' home in Perth when cracks appeared

Ms Camilleri said all the drawings, permits and approvals had been done and work was well under way when it came time for her “milestone moment” of laying the foundation slab at the site.

  • by Hannah Barry
Summer storms are on the way.

Summer storm on the way as Perth braces for heatwave

Temperatures are not expected to drop below 35 degrees over coming days.

  • by staff writers
Health Minister Greg Hunt and Canning MP Andrew Hastie.

'Biggest upgrade': $25m cash boost for Mandurah hospital

Peel Health Campus in the money after  after community campaign for resources.

  • by Nathan Hondros
The van was crushed between the ute and a Woolworths truck

Charges mount for Perth crash driver after boy dies

Wilson man faces 21 additional charges after crashing into family van.

  • by staff writers
Huang Xiangmo with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in 2016.

Billionaire donor denied passport, unable to return

Huang Xiangmo's has been rejected for citizenship on 'character' grounds.

  • by Nick McKenzie and Chris Uhlmann
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Think outside the box: The latest interior design trend is all about shape

Think outside the box: The latest interior design trend is all about shape

It's not always hip to be square, at least according to today's decor trend landscape where circles and curves are rising like a full moon.

  • by Sharon Newey
'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

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EnergyAustralia CEO Cath Tanna said the government should ask its own energy experts for advice before rushing the forced divestment bill.

'A house of cards on quicksand': EnergyAustralia slams government bill

EnergyAustralia’s chief executive Cath Tanna has urged on the government to speak to its own experts before trying to implement a bill. 

  • by Cole Latimer
ASX prices board.

Markets Live: Info Tech leading ASX

  • by Lucy Battersby
Anil Ambani (left) and Mukesh Ambani.

Billionaire set to be the big winner as little brother's company goes bankrupt

  • by Saloni Shukla, Upmanyu Trivedi and P R Sanjai

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Entertainment

The cast of the hit TV comedy Modern Family.

TV comedy hit Modern Family to finish in 2020

The US network ABC has confirmed the next season of Modern Family, its 11th, will be its last.

  • by Michael Idato
Liam Neeson says he's 'not racist' after controversial revenge-killing interview

Liam Neeson says he's 'not racist' after controversial revenge-killing interview

Appearing on Good Morning America, the actor said "power-walking" helped clear him of his "primal urge" to kill a black man.

  • by Nardine Saad

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Fortnite.

Six Fortnite secrets your kids know but you don't

Impress your kids (and learn to spot red flags) with this guide to Fortnite's secret underworld.

  • by Frannie Ucciferri
A car in Las Vegas? Or a scene from Bladerunner?

The future of cars is complete science fiction

Holographs, augmented reality and riderless bikes are just the beginning.

  • by Toby Hagon

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Linda Goldbloom was hit by a foul ball at LA's Dodger Stadium.

Baseball kills a woman in MLB's first foul-ball death in almost 50 years

Linda Goldbloom's death raises new safety questions for Major League Baseball, which was rattled in 2017 when a two-year-old girl nearly died at Yankee Stadium.

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

Mundy backhander helps Brayshaw get back his confidence

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

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