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Parliament House
Cocaine, escorts, unpaid workers: Parliament faces major security embarrassment
Nine months after crucial security upgrades to Parliament House were due to finish, the building is still wrapped in scaffolding.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Blaze in Perth's east may have been deliberately lit: Police
The fire on Friday spread and damaged a community building in Bellevue, forcing the evacuation of several people inside.
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Australia votes
Why the cult of Pauline won't be enough for One Nation this time
Hanson made a mistake this week by appealing to her base while flanked by the men who are bringing her down, writes the author of the book on her 1998 campaign.
- by Margo Kingston
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Bushfires
Fire threat downgraded as crews bring Canning blaze under control
A bushfire advice warning remains in place for people living in parts of Ferndale and Lynwood in the City of Canning.
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Investigators find first hard link between the two 737 MAX disasters
The same system that malfunctioned for the Lion Air jet was activated during the Ethiopian Airlines crash. A missing key piece of equipment might explain why.
- by Nizar Manek and Christopher Jasper
The priest, the inheritance, the million-dollar cheque
Rosie Elias and her husband Peter claim their priest has defrauded them over a property inheritance.
- by Kate McClymont
Opinion
Australia
Warner and Smith deserve their second chance
Athletes in other sports do worse on a daily basis. And even sporting 'criminals' should be allowed to atone for their sins.
- by Darren Kane
'Like the living dead': UK turmoil as Brexit deal killed
It wasn't even close. The UK Parliament has defeated Theresa May's Brexit divorce deal once again.
- by Nick Miller
The 'big carrot' Freo Press hopes will draw young voices
Many industries choose younger employees at the expense of older ones, but one WA sector is doing the opposite.
- by Emma Young
Featured
'Not kidding': Donald Trump threatens to close US-Mexico border
- by Nooman Merchant and Jonathan Lemire
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Private Sydney
'The family always comes first': Murdochs fly in to celebrate at Bondi
- by Andrew Hornery
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National
'Casual ableism': Disability activist condemns McGuire coin-toss comments
- by Matilda Boseley and Michael Fowler
Politics
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Parliament House
Cocaine, escorts and unpaid workers: Parliament's security embarrassment
Nine months after crucial security upgrades to Parliament House were due to finish, the building is still wrapped in scaffolding.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Jail time and billions in fines under fast-tracked crackdown on social media giants
- by Fergus Hunter and Jennifer Duke
World
Analysis
Brexit chaos
The best-case Brexit scenario could still happen. It probably won't.
- by Nick Miller
'Not kidding': Donald Trump threatens to close US-Mexico border
- by Nooman Merchant and Jonathan Lemire
Property bydomain
Buying a home: Why good things come in packages
These days there are environmentally-friendly builds designed by leading architects, as well as the ever- popular zones on the outskirts of cities.
- by Emily Power
Darren Palmer reveals what to splurge and save on in your first property
When it comes time to style your first property, there are a few items that are worth investing your money in.
- by Darren Palmer
Business
Pick, pack and stack: the robot warehouse has arrived
Retailers like Woolies and Coles and other businesses are turning to robots to do the "4D" tasks: dull, difficult, dirty and dangerous work.
- by Simon Johanson and Patrick Hatch
Opinion
Wall Street
Brace for nightmare before Christmas, banking giant warns investors
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Rare move: Wesfarmers boss digs in on Lynas plan
- by Darren Gray, Colin Kruger and Hamish Hastie
Small business
Entertainment
Hickson Wran's nightmare returns after daughter's drug arrest
A mother's love knows no bounds as Jill Hickson Wran stands by her daughter Harriet after her drug arrest on the Central Coast this week.
- by Andrew Hornery
Can a straight white guy joke about #MeToo?
A refined Englishman making gender-based jokes in 2019. What could go wrong?
- by Michael Lallo
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Private Sydney
'The family always comes first': Murdochs fly in to celebrate at Bondi
- by Andrew Hornery
Michelle Wolf's stand-up so outrageously wrong it's perfectly right
- by Cameron Woodhead
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Can Les Mills On Demand replace a gym membership?
Despite its flaws, this streaming service is a great place to start.
- by Alice Clarke
Could contraception be as simple as putting on your earrings?
Pharmaceutical jewellery could offer a fashionable solution for those who forget to take the contraceptive pill.
- by Ariane Beeston
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Sport
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Ashleigh Barty
Ash Barty edges to rightful spot among the world's best players
Now Ashleigh Barty has broken through to the women’s world’s top 10, there’s an overwhelming sense that the time is now for Australia’s highest-ranked player.
- by Scott Spits
Opinion
Australia
Warner and Smith deserve their second chance
Athletes in other sports do worse on a daily basis. And even the worst sporting 'criminals' should be allowed to atone for their sins.
- by Darren Kane
