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Llord and Corryn Rayney before her death in 2007.

Lloyd Rayney's bid to upgrade record $2.6 million defamation payout stalls

Llord and Corryn Rayney before her death in 2007.

The former Perth prosecutor is seeking more damages after WA police defamed him by wrongly implicating him in his wife, Corryn Rayney's death.

  • by Nick Bonyhady

Homicide probe into Balga woman's death after altercation with men

A passer-by is believed to have scared off the men in the altercation with Ms. Langhorn.

A homicide probe is under way after a 59-year-old woman was assaulted in Balga. She died in hospital of her injuries this morning.

  • by staff writers

Sam Kerr's hat trick ends Victory dream, puts Glory into grand final

Sam Kerr celebrates her hat-trick with a backflip.

Superstar Sam Kerr produced a trademark masterclass to score a hat trick and ensure Glory, not Victory go to the W-League Grand Final

  • by Michael Lynch

CA use Warne suspension as a guide for Smith, Warner returns

Mum's the word: Shane Warne faces the media after being suspended from cricket for 12 months in 2003. Cricket Australia want to apply the lessons of Warne's post-ban reintegration to the returns of Steve Smith and Dave Warner.

The sport's governing body wants a more rigorous process in place for the suspended pair than what was used in Shane Warne's return in 2004.

  • by Jon Pierik

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The government announced its strategy on Sunday.

'Bringing WA out of the dark ages': Three-bin system to be rolled out across Perth

"We are one of the worst states in Australia for producing waste and we need to do better."

  • by Hannah Barry and Dakshayani Shankar
Marc Pelletier became suspicious when he was told he needed $1200 worth of dental work.
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Marc did an experiment after he was told he needed $1200 in dental work

How can one set of teeth elicit two astronomically different treatment plans and prices?

  • by Esther Han
Robert Lea at his modest Gold Coast home.

'It's harassment': Darrell Lea heir's millions locked away

Robert Lea is worth nearly $15m. But the Public Trustee controls his money.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Video captures Spud Shed scrap between shoppers

Video captures Spud Shed scrap between shoppers

A store security guard can been seen trying to pull the shoppers apart.

  • by Caitlyn Rintoul
The blaze in Forrestdale.

Total fire ban as WA braces for dangerous conditions

Two national parks have been closed until the danger rating lowers.

  • by staff writers
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Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten at the Tasmanian Fire Service centre at Huonville, near Hobart, Tasmania, Monday February 4, 2019. (AAP Image/Rob Blakers) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Bill Shorten set to back down in stand-off over refugee medical bill

Labor appears set to back down over the refugee medical stand-off, innoculating itself against a potential election campaign battering.

  • by David Wroe

World

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How offices are becoming more female friendly

How offices are becoming more female friendly

Gender equality policies and culture are vital but so is the physical design and feel of the workplace environment.

  • by Cat Woods
Decorating a blank canvas: Inside a home that looks like a gallery

Decorating a blank canvas: Inside a home that looks like a gallery

As it is a relatively small home, the couple needs every space to be functional and beautiful, with “no room for redundant zones”.

  • by Lucy Feagins

Business

The government banned Huawei from using its equipment in Australia's 5G network rollout.

Weakening domestic economy to crimp company earnings

Profits are under pressure for top 200 companies, with aggregate earnings growth tipped to be below average at 4.25 per cent for 2018-2019.

  • by Stephen Miles

Small business

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Kate Miller-Heidke at Eurovision: Australia Decides.

Kate Miller-Heidke to represent Australia at Eurovision

The singer-songwriter was chosen from a pool of 10 artists after a televised showdown. 

  • by Broede Carmody
Australia's Banksy: Doco about anonymous street artist wins Tropfest 

Australia's Banksy: Doco about anonymous street artist wins Tropfest 

A moving documentary about an anonymous female street artist who paints portraits of train commuters won the Tropfest short film festival in Sydney on Saturday night.

  • by Josh Dye

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

Dads are happier than mums.

Dads are happier than mums - and this is why

Parenting brings fathers more joy than it does mothers, according to a new large study.

  • by Ariane Beeston
Whisky cocktails.

The perfect cocktails to take the edge off summer

The traditional cool weather drink is the perfect summer cocktail ingredient.

  • by Jane Rocca

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Sport

Nathan Lyon is a strong chance to pick up the Allan Border Medal.

Lyon, Cummins set to vie for AB Medal

Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins have been Australia's standout performers in an otherwise rugged year.

  • by Jon Pierik
Eyes on the prize: Adam Scott is still searching for his second major title to go with his historic 2013 Masters victory.

Surf great inspires Scott's golf return

Adam Scott says three rounds of golf with surfing icon Kelly Slater have inspired him to lift his game. 

  • by Evin Priest

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