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The mosque where innocent worshippers were gunned down.

'Darkest day': Death toll climbs to 49 in New Zealand terror attack on mosques, four people arrested

The mosque where innocent worshippers were gunned down.

An Australian man is at the centre of two massacres at mosques in New Zealand, killing at least 49 people, with one of the shootings live-streamed on the internet.

  • by Jewel Topsfield

Jacinda Ardern vows to change New Zealand's gun laws in wake of terror attack

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has vowed to change the nation's gun laws after confirming the 'primary perpetrator' in Christchurch's terror attack used five weapons.

  • by Sarah McPhee, Nick O'Malley and Helen Pitt

Malaysian man to face court after 'abhorrent' child sex video found on phone at Perth Airport

The man was arrested and is due to face court on Saturday.

A Malaysian national is due to face court on Saturday charged with importing child exploitation material after arriving at Perth Airport on Friday.

  • by staff writers

Perth man found guilty of blackmailing, raping teen he met on Facebook

Rhian Ryan, 20

A Perth man has been found guilty of using blackmail and violence to force a girl he met through Facebook to have sex with him.

  • by Heather McNeill

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Perth Wildcats chase NBL title in Melbourne after game three win

Perth Wildcats chase NBL title in Melbourne after game three win

Wildcats were too good in game three of the NBL grand final series, and took a comfortable win and a 2-1 series lead over United in Perth on Friday night.

  • by Roy Ward
'Disgusting': Morrison slams Senator's comments on Christchurch massacre

'Disgusting': Morrison slams Senator's comments on Christchurch massacre

Queensland Senator Fraser Anning  linked Muslim immigration to the terror attack in New Zealand. 

  • by Latika Bourke
Norwegian right-wing terrorist and mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik.

Christchurch suspect claimed 'brief contact' with Norwegian mass murderer

But Anders Breivik's lawyer said his client has very little access to the outside world. 

  • by Adam Taylor
Waleed Aly on The Project talking about the Christchurch mosque shooting.

'The most dishonest thing would be to say that I'm shocked'

Waleed Aly has made a poignant statement about the Christchurch mosque shootings on Friday. 

  • by Waleed Aly
Karratha in north-west WA - where the median house price eclipsed that of Sydney but has now retreated to where it was in the early 2000s

Karratha: A town of cyclones, iron ore and wild property prices to rival Sydney

In 2014, the median house price was $820,000 - $30,000 higher than Sydney's. Today, it's closer to $340,000.

  • by Shane Wright
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

PM confirms Australian taken into custody after 'vicious, murderous' terrorist attack

An Australian citizen has been detained as the key suspect in a deadly terrorist assault Mr Morrison has condemned as a "vicious, murderous attack" on people of faith.

  • by Bevan Shields

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Inside the home built using one of mankind’s oldest building methods

Inside the home built using one of mankind’s oldest building methods

Rammed earth may be one of mankind’s oldest building methods, but the technique can be used to spectacular effect.

  • by Felicity Marshall
'Too much is never enough': A peek inside the Kip & Co founder's home

'Too much is never enough': A peek inside the Kip & Co founder's home

Five years after purchasing this 1910s house in a leafy area of St Kilda, Alex McCabe of Kip & Co and family undertook a total rebuild of their home.

  • by Lucy Feagins
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Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn.

Disney re-hires sacked Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn

Under Gunn's creative leadership, the two previous Guardians of the Galaxy films brought Disney a combined box office of around US$1.63 billion.

  • by Michael Idato
Felicite Tomlinson, the younger sister of One Direction's Louis, died after a suspected heart attack.

Louis Tomlinson's sister Felicite, 18, dies after cardiac arrest

The aspiring fashion designer and social media influencer died at her flat in west London, Scotland Yard confirmed.

  • by Alex Green

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Dustin Martin stars on the cover of Executive Style magazine.

How Dustin Martin beat the blues with meditation and yoga

The AFL star reveals how he overcame depression and found the power within.

  • by Jane Rocca
How YouTubers are influencing your child's snacking habits.

How YouTubers are influencing your kids' snacking habits

Do you struggle to get your kids to eat healthy snacks? Their favourite YouTuber might be to blame.

  • by Suzi Catchpole

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Terrico White (right) of the Wildcats passes under pressure from David Barlow of United

Wildcats chase NBL title in Melbourne on Sunday after game three win

Wildcats were too good in game three of the NBL grand final series, and took a comfortable win and a 2-1 series lead over United in Perth on Friday night.

  • by Roy Ward
Gillon McLachlan speaks during the AFL season launch.

Fake news: AFL cheapens its showpiece with grand final treatment

The game's governors have gone too far in their cynical manipulation of football supporters.

  • by Caroline Wilson

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