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Bradley Robert Edwards is accused of murdering three young women in Claremont in the mid-90s.
Claremont killer trial

The fingerprints taken in 1990 that led to the arrest of accused killer

Fingerprints taken from accused Claremont serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards in 1990 were part of the breakthrough police used to allegedly solve a 1988 Huntingdale prowler case, and in doing so, allegedly catch WA's most wanted killer.

  • by Phil Hickey and Heather McNeill
Mason's final hours were spent wrapped in a towel, lips blue, making grunting noises.
Courts

Mum admits killing toddler Mason Lee

  • by Warren Barnsley
Buruli breaks records as flesh-eating ulcers spread into suburbs
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Healthcare

Buruli breaks records as flesh-eating ulcers spread into suburbs

  • by Liam Mannix
'How he did it': State outlines case against accused Claremont serial killer
Claremont killer trial

'How he did it': State outlines case against accused Claremont serial killer

  • by Heather McNeill
Further falls in house prices will hit the economy, Reserve Bank warns
Housing Slump

Further falls in house prices will hit the economy, Reserve Bank warns

  • by Shane Wright

Healthcare

A disturbing Facebook video of a Melbourne chiropractor performing a controversial treatment on an infant has resulted in him being referred to regulators as medical groups denounce the practice.
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Healthcare

Calls grow to ban a chiro treatment on babies after 'horrifying' video

Melbourne chiropractor referred to regulators over his controversial treatment of an infant as medical experts raise serious concerns.

  • by Melissa Iaria
Nepean Hospital is in lock down.
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Sydney emergency

Nepean Hospital emergency department reopens after police operation

The hospital was closed during the operation that forced patients, visitors and staff in the emergency department to move from the area.

  • by Laura Chung and Kate Aubusson
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Healthcare

Buruli breaks records as flesh-eating ulcers seep into the suburbs

  • by Liam Mannix
The Doherty Institute's Dr Thi Hoang Oanh Nguyen, one of the researchers on the study team, with frozen human flu samples.
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Healthcare

Universal flu vaccine a big step closer - but it will only help half of us

  • by Liam Mannix
Violent offender Isa Islam continues to hunger strike over his treatment in Canberra's prison
Prisons

As his hunger strike stretches on, Islam's resolve is unwavering

  • by Peter Brewer
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Tamara Turner.
Courts

I didn't shoot to kill, says man who dumped partner's body at hospital

  • by Tammy Mills
Courts

Kookai founder crawled through back streets in mangled car, court told

  • by Adam Cooper
Courts

Coroner rules that 'hot chocolate rapist' died of natural causes

Queensland

Flooding is seen on the Gold Coast, Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Huge swells and high tides are set to pummel south-east Queensland beaches over the coming days as Cyclone Oma tracks towards the Queensland coast. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING
Extreme weather

Streets flood as Cyclone Oma approaches south-east Queensland

  • by Toby Crockford
Clive Palmer

Clive Palmer ordered to pay legal costs after failure to have charges dropped

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Say What?

Bad news if your favourite emoji isn't part of new Queensland plate release

  • by Toby Crockford

ACT

Australian pop artist Elska will be playing Canberra's National Folk Festival.
Canberra life

200 acts, 750 shows: The diverse line-up of the National Folk Festival

  • by Karen Hardy
Development

New developer steps in after plans for Tuggeranong complex collapsed

  • by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Crime

More than 180 cannabis plants seized from Downer house

  • by Jasper Lindell

Western Australia

Revenge porn legislation has passed in the WA Parliament.
Cyber bullying

'Revenge porn' senders face three years prison

  • by staff writers
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Claremont killer trial

State continues to build 'jigsaw of evidence'

  • by Heather McNeill and Phil Hickey
Health

Illicit drug use on rise around WA as state reports highest meth use in country

  • by Hannah Barry

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