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James Darren Warden (left) is flanked by supporters outside court.

Convicted vegan activist leaves WA as six more arrested over farm break-ins

James Darren Warden (left) is flanked by supporters outside court.

A police investigation into illegal animal activist activity at WA farms has led to the arrest of six people, accused of breaking into farms and stealing animals. 

  • by Heather McNeill

Man 'assaulted passengers, crew' on flight to Perth

The man has been charged with seven offences.

A Dutch man will face a Perth court on Friday charged with allegedly assaulting passengers and crew on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Perth at the weekend.

  • by staff writers

Cyclists cop it for no 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 have been fined for not wearing a helmet, while the number of drivers who were fined for passing cyclists too closely was just 10. 

  • by Phil Hickey

Perth to Kalgoorlie flight forced to abandon landing and return to Perth

The Virgin flight was forced to turn back to Perth on Friday morning.

A Perth to Kalgoorlie flight has been forced to return back to Perth Airport after aborting a landing attempt in the Goldfields town. 

  • by Heather McNeill

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Opinion
What's on

City of secrets: The seven hidden gems Perth keeps under wraps

Ah, Perth. It's not all amazing beaches and expensive coffee.

  • by Kate Hedley
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 future holds for WA's tiny 'nation'

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

  • by Marta Pascual Juanola
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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. 

  • by Daile Cross
Freo face a strong West Coast defensive unit.

Western Derby: Freo hope to dodge defeat as they take on tough unit West Coast

This Dockers team looking to dodge an eighth straight derby loss could have had a very different look about it.

  • by Kim Hagdorn
The man is a former Bandidos bikie.

Ex-bikie boss to be deported from WA after visa cancelled, prison time served

The man claimed he feared a lack of medical care for his health issues in Ireland and that he would be homeless.

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Federal election

Opinion & Perspectives

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Politics

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is concerned by the hacking revelations.

Both sides expect the election to be dirty but few thought Peter Dutton would stoop so low so quickly

Ali France has a very good chance of achieving a remarkable victory. Peter Dutton knows it and is lashing out.

  • by Bevan Shields

World

The suit of Islamic laws introduced under Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah includes death by stoning for sex between people of the same gender.
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Sharia law

Scott Morrison slams Brunei's anti-gay laws, risks diplomatic rift

  • by James Massola
Pakistan has suffered a number of bombing attacks in recent months.

Bomb kills several in Quetta, Pakistan

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Is housing with buyer protection and no serious faults too much to ask?

Is housing with buyer protection and no serious faults too much to ask?

A new report identifies problems including water leaks, structurally unsound roof construction and poorly constructed fire-resisting elements.

  • by Geoff Hanmer
Former PM's Canberra penthouse sale price revealed

Former PM's Canberra penthouse sale price revealed

The sale of former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull's Canberra residence was finalised in February and the price has now emerged.

  • by Lucy Bladen

Business

Australia's sagging property market is weighing on Australia's financial stability.

Sydney, Melbourne property prices to keep falling, says RBA

Australia's financial stability is being hit hard by rising household debt and shrinking economic growth, the RBA has warned.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

Small business

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Entertainment

Kit Harington as Jon Snow, left, in a scene from Game of Thrones.

'It's like The Beatles, on top of the building, doing the last gig': Game of Thrones readies for its finale

The fantasy drama that re-wrote the rule book on television is coming to its bittersweet finish.

  • by Michael Idato
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

Eryn-Jean Norvill leaves the Supreme Court in Sydney on Thursday, April 11, 2019.
Opinion
Rush case

After Rush, is there still hope for #MeToo in Australia?

  • by Kristine Ziwica
If you weren't forced to eat carob as a child, it can be difficult to understand the aversion.
Opinion
Food

Give carob a second chance

  • by Mary Ward
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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.

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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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