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More than 700 cyclists were fined last year for not wearing a helmet.

Cyclists cop it over helmets while few drivers fined over 1-metre passing rule

More than 700 cyclists were fined last year for not wearing a helmet.

Hundreds of WA cyclists fined for not wearing a helmet, while the number of drivers fined for passing cyclists too closely was just 10.Ā 

  • by Phil Hickey

What's at stake: A two-minute look at WA's election battlegrounds

The election will determine the leadership futures of Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten.

The federal election will be hard-fought in WA and Labor, which has struggled in the west over the last few elections, will be looking to pick up a handful of seats.

  • by Nathan Hondros

Israeli spacecraft 'definitely crashed' on moon

The spacecraft is shooting for a moon landing on April 11.

"We definitely crashed on surface of moon," said Opher Doron, general manager of the space division of Israel Aerospace Industries.

The depressing contest between an angry dad in a baseball cap and the sad sack

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.

No one has ever accused either of being inspiring. There is no genuine enthusiasm for either.

  • by Peter Hartcher

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Hutt River Province Graeme Casley would like to establish a permanent community of Hutt River citizens in the micro-nation. Picture: Marta Pascual Juanola.

Hutt River's fresh prince opens up on what's next for Western Australia's tiny 'nation'

Two years after taking over the reins, Hutt River's Prince Graeme Casley is finding his feet and has big ambitions for the tiny principality.

  • by Marta Pascual Juanola
Mobile phone footage was captured of the most recent incident.
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Crime

Cockburn shoppers gripped by fear after another violent shopping centre stoush

Police said they were "outraged" by the behaviour and would increase their presence at Gateway Shopping City.Ā 

  • by Daile Cross
Julian Assange gestures as he arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

'Narcissist': Assange found guilty of bail breach, faces extradition to US

The WikiLeaks founder has been found guilty of skipping bail and slammed by a British judge as a "narcissist".

  • by Latika Bourke and Nick Miller
US President Donald Trump speaks while Moon Jae-in, South Korea's president, left.

Now Donald Trump says I 'know nothing about WikiLeaks'Ā 

Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno has lashed out again at Julian Assange, calling him a "miserable hacker".

  • by Joshua Goodman
Actress Eryn-Jean Norvill.
Analysis
Courts

Rush case shows how your body may be dragged throughĀ the evidence

Itā€™s hard to imagine what it must be like to sit through legal evidence about your own breasts.

  • by Jacqueline Maley
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Politics

Julian Assange arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.

Julian Assange 'won't get any special treatment': Scott Morrison

"When Australians travel overseas and they find themselves in difficulties with the law, they face the judicial systems of those countries," the Prime Minister said.

  • by Michael Koziol and Latika Bourke

World

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Six things city slickers should consider when planning a tree change

Six things city slickers should consider when planning a tree change

Whether you are looking for an established home, a new build or a hobby farm, you will be impressed with the value for money compared to the city.

  • by Lee Dashiell
Four essential questions to ask before renovating the facade of your home

Four essential questions to ask before renovating the facade of your home

There are so many possibilities and it can be hard to know how much to do, how much to spend and what will create the biggest impact.

  • by Jane Eyles-Bennett

Business

US President Donald Trump launched a major tax overhaul in 2017.

What we might learn from Donald Trumpā€™s tax returns

His political enemies hope that the President's tax returns willĀ help unlock the secrets of his murky finances. They may be disapponted.Ā 

  • by Susanne Craig and Jesse Drucker
Australian shares are poised to end the week higher.

BGH's Navitas acquisition approved

  • by William McInnes
ASIC targets $1.5b Lynas takeover bid
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ASIC targets $1.5b Lynas takeover bid

  • by Kylar Loussikian

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Entertainment

Ignacio Serricchio in The Inmate.

A US Marine goes undercover in a Mexican prison ā€“ what could go wrong?

With so many entertainment options, it's easy to miss brilliant TV shows, movies and documentaries. Here's what to watch.

  • by Brad Newsome
Chris Lilley as a South African pet psychic by the name of Jana.

Netflix tight-lipped on controversial new Chris Lilley character

The trailer for Lilley's new show has dropped, introducing six new characters - and one of them is generating plenty of discussion.

  • by Broede Carmody

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

The Mega Sg plays all Mega Drive, Genesis and Master System cartridges, and can play Mega CD games too if you have the requisite original hardware and discs.

The Mega Sg is the Ferrari of playing old Sega games in HD

If old game cartridges are like vinyl, Analogue's machines are like expensive reference-quality turntables.

  • by Tim Biggs
Yes, it's totally possible to get me time on a family holiday - here's how I do it

Yes, it's totally possible to get me time on a family holiday - here's how

Take these four steps to ensure you enjoy some time to yourself on your next family trip.

  • by Sara Ahmed

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Sport

Brooks Koepka considers a putt at the 13th hole at Augusta.
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US Masters

Koepka and DeChambeau share lead, Scott's hot start, Day's injury woe

Three-time major winner Brooks Koepka and fellow American Bryson DeChambeau share the lead at the Masters after carding rounds of six-under 66 on the first day.

Lance Franklin.

Demons finally on the board after snuffing out Swans at SCG

Melbourne have finally notched their first win of the season with a 22-point victory over a disappointing Sydney on Thursday night.

  • by Vince Rugari

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