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Police arrested the three teenagers on Sunday morning, after they allegedly tried to steal a car in Millendon. Police the 18 and 19-year-old men were arrested after trying to carjack a truck, but stalled the engine.

Teens face laundry list of charges after 'grand theft auto' crime spree through Perth's east

Police arrested the three teenagers on Sunday morning, after they allegedly tried to steal a car in Millendon. Police the 18 and 19-year-old men were arrested after trying to carjack a truck, but stalled the engine.

A 19-year-old Forrestfield man, 18-year-old Canning Vale man and 17-year-old Mahogany Creek girl are all set to appear in court, with dozens of charges laid against them after a series of violent robberies on Saturday and Sunday in Perth's east.

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Healthcare

WA government puts $20m on the table to settle Perth Children's Hospital dispute

John Holland has rejected a $20 million offer from the government to settle a dispute over who pays for problems with the Perth Children's Hospital.

Chinese-owned construction company John Holland has knocked back the offer, believing it could win as much as $600 million if the row heads to court.

  • by Nathan Hondros

Screwdriver death 'a freak tragedy' in East Freo brawl, court told

The sentencing was heard in the WA Supreme Court.

A recreational fisherman accused of a screwdriver stabbing murder on the shores of the Swan River argues he was acting in self-defence.

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Workplace

Michaelia Cash to front court over union investigation, police raids

Minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education Michaelia Cash addresses the media during a doorstop interview at Parliament House in Canberra on  Thursday 18 October 2018. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

The Australian Workers Union has launched legal action over the WA Senator's involvement in an investigation and raids on two of its offices.

  • by Benjamin Preiss

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Judge 'unhappy' with Perth woman's time spent in jail awaiting murder trial

Aya Hishmeh, accused of murdering Jacob Cummins in 2017 after a wild brawl in Canning Vale, will have been in jail almost two years by the time of her trial in November.

  • by Phil Hickey
Lloyd and Corryn Rayney in happier times.

Lloyd Rayney's bid to up record $2.6m payout stalls 

The former prosecutor is seeking more damages after WA police defamed him in the wake of his wife's death. 

  • by Nick Bonyhady
Tony Mokbel has been stabbed in Barwon Prison.
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Drug lord Mokbel seriously injured in prison stabbing

Notorious drug lord Tony Mokbel has been seriously injured at Victoria's maximum security Barwon Prison.

  • by Melissa Cunningham and Cameron Houston
Childish Gambino makes Song of the Year history

Childish Gambino makes Song of the Year history

From Lady Gaga to Sarah Aarons, follow our live blog for who will be the big winners at this year's Grammy Awards

  • by Nathanael Cooper and Robert Moran
The birthday cake contained marijuana, added by a family member playing a prank.

Family hospitalised after  pot-cake prank goes wrong

Four people were hospitalised after unwittingly consuming marijuana planted on a birthday cake as a 'prank'. 

  • by Simone Fox Koob
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Politics

Prime Minister Scott Morrison addresses the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on Monday.

'These things are absolutes': Scott Morrison lays down the gauntlet on medical evacuations

"I'm going to stand on the right ground. You want to join me on the right ground, you're welcome. But I'm not going to find a middle ground."

  • by Michael Koziol

World

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If you're renting or a landlord, this is the figure you need to know about

Looking for somewhere to live, or trying to work out if you can afford to increase the rent? The latest figures show a divided nation.

  • by Eliza Owen
The easiest way to keep bees in your backyard

The easiest way to keep bees in your backyard

Want honey and a highly productive vegetable garden but don't like the idea of getting stung?

  • by Nicola Philp

Business

Future Fund chairman Peter Costello criticised NAB's handling of its leadership change.

'Not good practice': Costello criticises Henry for staying on NAB board

Future Fund chairman Peter Costello has taken aim at NAB's decision to have outgoing chairman, Ken Henry, play a key role in picking the next CEO.

  • by Clancy Yeates

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Entertainment

Ines and Davina from Married at First Sight

Davina Rankin's advice for this year's MAFS 'villain' Ines Basic

"Do not sign up for reality TV," warns last year's most controversial contestant, Davina.

  • by Amy Croffey
Olivia Colman in The Favourite.

BAFTAs 2019: The Favourite, Roma win big

Best actress winner Olivia Colman dedicated her win to co-stars Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone.

  • by Broede Carmody

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

Food from Delhi Streets, which has had success using the EatClub app.

Food apps to help you save money, the environment and small businesses

Two new apps that let everybody win by connecting restaurants to customers.

  • by Alice Clarke
The Backstreet Boys are the epitome of a throwback that should stay in the past.

Backstreet's back: Why the sudden craving for nostalgia?

Constantly thinking the past was better than today can mean forgetting to live in the now.

  • by Thomas Mitchell

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Sport

North Melbourne's Majak Daw returns to Arden Street for the coming season's team photo.

Daw's teammates 'joyful, ecstatic' after footballer's return

Majak Daw has returned to North Melbourne as he continues his recovery from serious injury.

  • by Sam McClure
Emotional toll: Alen Stajcic addressing the media for the first time since his sacking.

Sacked Matildas coach determined to restore damaged reputation

An emotional Alen Stajcic has spoken publicly about his shock dismissal for the first time, underlining the toll it has taken on himself and his family.

  • by Dominic Bossi

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