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The breakthrough that led to the arrest of Bradley Edwards
How the fingerprints of the Claremont serial killer accused ended up in a national database.
- by Phil Hickey and Heather McNeill
Meth state WA: Notorious title remains as ice use still highest in the country
New wastewater data has revealed WA had a steady increase in almost all drug consumption since last year.
- by Hannah Barry
The most boring of office tasks made this man $502 million
Tomomichi Takahashi stumbled into the business by chance, turning to it as a last resort when his consulting firm was on the ropes during the financial crisis.
- by Keiko Ujikane
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Bushfires
Firefighters battle through the night as dangerous South West blaze rages
Residents have fled their homes as an out-of-control bushfire bears down on the South West.
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Build up to an ‘inescapable’ drive to murder: The state's timeline against accused Claremont serial killer
State prosecutor Carmel Barbagallo claimed Bradley Edwards' offending was established in 1988, bolstered in 1990 and made inescapable by 1995.
- by Heather McNeill
Five things to know about Karl Lagerfeld's (now very wealthy) cat
She's covered the likes of Vogue and V magazines. She also has her own book, brimming with style and life advice.
- by Annie Brown
'Extremely disturbing' video shows chiropractor hanging baby by the legs
Video showing controversial treatment on an infant has led to chiro being referred to regulators.
Analysis
US Votes 2020
Will Democrats 'feel the Bern' for a second time?
Many of Bernie Sanders' ideas - which only a few years ago seemed thrilling and radical to US progressives - are now mainstream positions for Democrats.
- by Matthew Knott
Eagle Yeo endured toey flag ride in 2018
West Coast premiership midfielder Elliot Yeo has revealed he struggled to walk at times last year.
- by Justin Chadwick
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Opinion & Perspectives
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Infrastructure
New WA major projects plan promises to end pork-barrelling politics
- by Hamish Hastie
National
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Political expenses
Ambassador Joe Hockey helps out travel firm
- by Nick McKenzie and Richard Baker
Politics
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Export trade
'Beyond belief': Live export corruption inquiry ends in dead end
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi says the community "should have no faith in the ability of the live exports industry to operate ethically".
- by Latika Bourke
Labor heads to the May election without a replacement for Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton
- by David Crowe and David Wroe
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Education
Labor promises $300m extra to support school students with a disability
- by Fergus Hunter
Bob Katter to run CFMEU candidates in marginal Queensland coal seats
- by Dana McCauley and Nicole Hasham
World
Property bydomain
Amid natural disasters, how do experts deal with damaged property?
As Australian real estate businesses respond to myriad natural catastrophes, agents expect business clean-ups to continue long after waters and flames subside.
- by Caroline James
'I must have fought every designer': Inside Deborah Hutton's renovation
As far as home renovations go, rarely do they finish on time, let alone a month early. In just nine months, Hutton has pulled off the near-impossible.
- by Zara McDonald
Business
Asian high-roller retreat hits profits at Packer's Crown
The casino giant has experienced a steep decline in the number of wealthy gamblers coming from Asia.
- by Nick Toscano
Small business
Entertainment
'Unprecedented' demand triggers new Harry Potter ticket lottery
Tickets for The Cursed Child are already on sale for 2020.
- by Michael Lallo
Ozzy Osbourne cancels Sydney and Melbourne Download shows
The famed rocker has also pulled out of next month's scheduled show in Japan.
- by Martin Boulton
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Thank you for helping me raise my children: A mother's ode to her therapist
Some mums go to the paediatrician to talk about physical specifics as teething. I went to a therapist to equip myself with better emotional tools to parent.
- by Debra-Lynn B Hook
Think you're ready for electric kickflips? Not so fast
An electric skateboard sounds like an awesome idea, but if you don't already know how to ride you're going to need to start off very slow.
- by Cynthia Karena
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Sport
Ricciardo buoyed by Renault performance
Daniel Ricciardo has taken heart from the performance of his Renault in Formula One testing, even if his time in the car was cut short by the rear wing flying off.
- by Alan Baldwin
'Cheating': Navratilova ignites transgender debate as Tokyo looms
Martina Navratilova has taken heavy criticism for her stance on transgender women competing in female sport but don't expect the debate to die down soon.
- by Phil Lutton
