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West Coast sends unprecedented message as Tigers fan has membership suspended in wake of racist trolling
The AFL and its two most recent premiers have sent a warning to racist keyboard warriors in the wake of the vile attack on Indigenous forward Liam Ryan as one of the men involved was banned from being a Richmond member.
- by David Prestipino
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Local government
'Unlawful process': Local government reform advocates question tender-avoiding scheme
The legal basis of a program designed to help local governments avoid opening up contracts to tender might be in doubt, according to a former MP and reform advocates.
- by Nathan Hondros
'We are looking to litigate': ASIC puts 30 'dud' super funds on notice
ASIC is considering legal action against more than 30 underperforming superannuation funds and predicted "close to 100" super funds could cease to exist.
- by Jessica Irvine
Health Minister 'confident' public safe at WA hospitals in wake of cladding revelation
Cladding partly blamed for the Grenfell Tower tragedy in the UK has also been used in several WA hospitals.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Weddings
Scores of Perth newlyweds left out of pocket as popular wedding photo business folds
Perth newlyweds have been left in the dark after one of Perth's major wedding videography and photography companies suddenly closed down.
- by Heather McNeill
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Accident
Student thanks commuters for quick action as leg stuck
The student has been cleared of injury after his leg got stuck between a train and platform at Stirling station.
- by staff writers
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Courts
'Absolute brat': Magistrate slams MAFS bride Ines Basic
The 29-year-old arrived at court in a limousine van to face drink-driving charges from last year.
- by Nicholas McElroy
One Nation staffers blame booze, 'skulduggery' for Al Jazeera gun lobby sting
"This is the stuff you see in James Bond magazines. I would never expect you would see this for real in the real world."
- by Michael Koziol and Rachel Clun
South Hedland a 'big lake' as Veronica dumps record rains on the Pilbara
The Australian Army’s Pilbara Regiment has been deployed to evacuate stranded residents in flooded areas.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Featured
A one-time plan? Cricket team's ball-tampering theory questioned
- by Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
Esperance bushfire inquest: Four died before threat level raised
- by Hannah Barry and Jake Dietsch
Opinion & Perspectives
Perth
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Hospitals
Fiona Stanley bosses confirm possible flammable cladding in staff email
- by Hamish Hastie
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Fire
Multiple crews battled blaze in Fremantle after boat fire threatens nearby vessels
- by Kate Hedley and Phil Hickey
Western Australia
‘Don't go down there’: The day Tom lost his dad in Esperance blaze
- by Hannah Barry and Jake Dietsch
National
'We were on the sauce': Booze blamed for One Nation gun lobby sting
- by Michael Koziol and Rachel Clun
Politics
Facebook censured by government for failure to act on livestreaming concerns
The social media giant has been heavily criticised by the government for its response to its role in spreading video of the Christchurch terror attack.
- by Fergus Hunter and Jennifer Duke
'We were on the sauce': One Nation staffers blame booze and 'skulduggery' for gun lobby sting
- by Michael Koziol and Rachel Clun
World
Property bydomain
Don't DIY: The pre-sale prep that's best left to the experts
It can be tempting to try to save money when preparing a home for sale but if you don't have the necessary skills, a DIY approach could cost you.
- by Lee Dashiell
Once a safe bet, why London's property market is floundering
It's not just Brexit to blame, but it's certainly not helping. Experts say a reluctance to buy before any resolution is reached is adding to sluggish conditions.
- by Sam Buckingham-Jones
Business
'Needs a nuclear bomb': Graeme Samuel slams female director club
The former competition watchdog chairman took particular aim at the "impenetrable" club of women who sit on company boards.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Small business
Entertainment
With 7 new TV shows, Apple unveils the second coming of the streaming age
The Apple TV+ launch event was as compelling for the shows they highlighted as the ones they did not.
- by Michael Idato
Hannah Gadsby predicts a 'revolution' in comedy
Opening the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Gadsby praised a move towards diversity in stand-up.
- by Hannah Francis
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Germ alert: The dirty truth about play centre ball pits
Here's a study that will have you reaching for the antibacterial wipes.
- by Ariane Beeston
Buyers want advice from Google, not family, friends or Kardashians
The latest annual marketing report from Salmat shows declining reliance on family and less influence from influencers.
- by Alice Clarke
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Sport
Shake and shove: Nat Fyfe was just getting a taste of his own medicine
While Nat Fyfe's handshake offer to Ben Cunnington was sensationally rejected, it seems the Dockers skipper was just getting a taste of his own medicine.
- by David Prestipino
Eagles send a message as 'keyboard coward' has Tigers membership cut
The AFL and its two most recent premiers have sent a warning to racist keyboard warriors in the wake of the vile attack on Indigenous Eagles forward Liam Ryan.
- by David Prestipino