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A 'load of crap': Kelmscott siege mum says ordeal was a misunderstanding
"It's a load of crap. There were no rifles here and there were no shots or anything."
- by Jerrie Demasi
Shopping centre managers need to 'harden' up: Former Mandurah Forum manager
Security officers were briefed to "observe and report", which allowed offenders to run amok without consequence.
- by Daile Cross and Carla Hildebrandt
'A mammoth task': Construction shut down over health concerns
The Shire of Murray issued a works suspension order to Buckby Contracting earlier this week over ongoing dust issues at the site.
- by Hannah Barry
Two people charged with murdering Hakea Prison inmate
Police have charged two people with the murder of a Hakea prison inmate who was found with serious injuries at the jail in late February.
- by Phil Hickey
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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
Convicted vegan activist leaves WA as six more arrested over farm break-ins
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
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
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
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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Explainer
Australia votes
What's at stake: A two-minute look at WA's election battlegrounds
- by Nathan Hondros
Opinion
Australia votes
The contest between an angry dad in a baseball cap and the sad sack
- by Peter Hartcher
Federal election
Voters in key seats to face barrage from GetUp and conservative rival
- by Judith Ireland, Max Koslowski and Dana McCauley
Explainer
Australia votes
Everything you need to know about the election, and where it will be won and lost
- by Judith Ireland
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Politics
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Australia votes
'Morrison caught lying': Bowen demands answers over $387 billion costing
The shadow treasurer has hit back at the government's claim it has "Treasury costings" of Labor policies, which the department is not supposed to analyse.
- by David Crowe
World
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Sharia law
Scott Morrison slams Brunei's anti-gay laws, risks diplomatic rift
- by James Massola
Authorities investigate alleged meeting between Malkoun and Macris
- by Nick Miller and Irene Lioumi
Property bydomain
Design team creates one of the world's most beautiful bookstores
When you see a fabulous new bookstore such as this one in Chongqing, China, you just know there's life after Kindle.
- by Colleen Hawkes
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
Business
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
Entertainment
'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
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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Video games
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
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
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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.
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
