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The pocket of 50 homes revealed as Perth's most socially advantaged
ABS figures show the remainder of the top 10 most advantaged enclaves were located in Perth's western and north-western suburbs.
- by Heather McNeill
Pregnant women warned about potentially devastating virus that harms babies
For the first time, the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have released official recommendations for the prevention of cytomegalovirus.
- by Kate Aubusson
Morrison and Shorten's budget battle to lower taxes
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will head to the May election locked in a high-stakes battle over income tax cuts.
- by Shane Wright and Eryk Bagshaw
Eddie McGuire's latest gaffe has hurt himself more than others
Outspoken commentator seems certain to avoid formal punishment for his coin toss blunder, but will pay a personal price in the fallout from his ongoing sagas.
- by Jake Niall
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Investigation
Esperance inquest
'We had no chance': The unstoppable WA blaze that left four dead
It took 11 days for the fire to raze more than 310,000 hectares, kill thousands of livestock, destroy millions worth of crops and take the lives of four people.
- by Hannah Barry
Merkel enters Brexit fray, as EU deals with UK turmoil
Germany's leader will talk with the Irish PM to demand a plan to head off the worst aspects of a "no deal" Brexit.
- by Ian Wishart
Exclusive
Islamic State
Tradie who joined IS begs Australia to bring him home
He is being detained in Syria after the fall of IS while his pregnant wife and three children are in a camp.
- by David Wroe
'One of the most significant moments in football history'
Record crowd at the AFLW grand final, the highest-ever attendance for a women's sporting event in history.
The bold plan for the future of electric cars in Australia
A Shorten Labor government would aim for half of all new cars to be electric by 2030.
- by Peter Hannam
Featured
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Drugs
'We’re going to see young people die': Surge in ecstasy use by school students
- by Andrew Taylor
Opinion & Perspectives
Politics
Morrison and Shorten's budget battle to lower taxes
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will head to the May election locked in a high-stakes battle over income tax cuts.
- by Shane Wright and Eryk Bagshaw
World
Property bydomain
'It's definitely more expensive here': What it's like to rent in London
About 41,000 Aussies call the UK capital home but it can be a culture shock, in more ways than one, on first arrival, especially in such a tight market.
- by Sam Buckingham-Jones
Population 1408 but this tiny town is a big event sort of place
Award-winning bakery: check. Potential for small business: check. Close to a capital city: check. Welcome to an 1800s town with a 2019 approach.
- by Nicole Frost
The world's fastest-growing cities demand our attention
- by Karine Dupré, Jane Coulon, and Silvia Tavares
Business
The true picture of Foxtel's financial health is becoming clearer
A key debt milestone for Foxtel is looming.
- by John McDuling and Jennifer Duke
Opinion
Media & marketing
How the post Google, Facebook era could be 'golden age' for media
- by John McDuling
Small business
Entertainment
'I enjoy the craft, not the celebrity': Jason Clarke on avoiding fame
Aussie Jason Clarke may well be the most prominent actor in Hollywood who isn't actually famous.
- by Craig Mathieson
Roxy Jacenko’s former staffer lands ex-boss' bestie as a client
Talk in fashion circles was that Montarna Pitt’s newest client would make Roxy Jacenko’s blood boil.
- by Lucy Manly
Lifestyle
Smarter living
This is when to stop posting pictures of your children on social media
When they were little, my girls were delighted to have their pictures on Facebook. Then the rules shifted.
- by Fiona McIntosh
A Maserati experience so exclusive you can't even buy it
No matter how much cash you have, this drive experience is off limits.
- by Toby Hagon
Food bygoodfood
Travel bytraveller
Cars bydrive
Sport
Rays of light for the Suns after upset win over Fremantle
The Dockers started with new recruit Jesse Hogan up forward, but the unfancied Suns overcame poor kicking and wasted opportunities to steal a stunning win.
- by Andrew Stafford
'One of the most significant moments in Australian football history'
Carlton coach hails a record crowd of 53,034 at the AFLW grand final, the highest-ever attendance for a standalone women's sporting event in Australian history.
