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Storm hurls debris across Perth and WA, cutting power to thousands
The Good Friday storms has flung so much debris across Perth and the regions that it brought down powerlines, severing electricity supply to 10,000 homes.
- by Emma Young
Premium New Zealand honey producer admits adding chemicals: report
Evergreen had been allegedly adding synthetic chemicals to increase the levels of the anti-bacterial agents, allowing the company to sell the honey at a higher price.
- by Lidia Kelly
'A real pity': WA rooftop solar lagging way behind nation's top three
The gap between WA’s solar photovoltaic capacity and that of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland has widened to a gulf, new data shows.
- by Emma Young
Pilot praised for saving lives of passengers on Bungle Bungles scenic flight
A pilot forced to make an emergency landing in WA's north west after the engine on a scenic flight failed has been praised for saving the lives of his seven passengers.
- by Heather McNeill
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Perth DJ Roski pleads not guilty to kidnapping child in San Francisco
Roscoe Holyoake, 34, from Perth, was charged with kidnapping and child endangerment after allegedly attempting to snatch a two-year-old boy from his stroller.
- by Peter Mitchell
Perth's own Insta-famous bunny brings Easter delivery
'Influencer' rabbit Smudge is lending her likeness to a special blend of a local roast – and it's for a very good cause.
- by Cameron Myles
Prosecutors may appeal Ristevski sentence outrage
The DPP left the door open to appeal Borce Ristevski's sentence, as the wife-killer could walk free in five years.
- by Tammy Mills
Chevron venting toxic chemicals in north-west WA
Worker fears, and documents made public by regulator, prompt union and conservation council to call for action.
- by Emma Young
Police investigate fatal crash in Rockingham
Police are investigating a crash in the Rockingham suburb of Hillman that claimed the life of an elderly man on Thursday.
Featured
The rich showering money on Notre Dame, but what about the needy?
- by Liz Alderman and Steven Erlanger
Federal election
Analysis
Australia votes
Interactive: understand what makes your federal electorate so special
- by Matt Wade, Nigel Gladstone and Nick Bonyhady
Opinion & Perspectives
Perth
Western Australia
Billions jammed on election highway as pollies fight for WA infrastructure
- by Nathan Hondros and Hamish Hastie
National
Politics
Exclusive
Adani
Environment Minister ordered Adani meeting the day MPs asked for approval
The timing of Melissa Price's meeting request raises questions over the extent to which lobbying influenced her decision-making, an accusation she rejects.
- by Nicole Hasham
World
Property bydomain
Take a look at the world's tallest building made of wood
The 18-storey tower eclipses the previous record by a mammoth 32 metres but despite the benefits of timber, why don't we have more of them in Australia?
- by Kell Andersen
Incredible Greek mansion built into a cliff for sale for $8.65m
To get around tough planning laws, 4500 tonnes of earth were shifted to build this seven-bedroom house into a cliff overlooking the Aegean. It's now for sale.
- by Melissa Heagney
Business
Lynas hit by fresh allegations of 'illegal' waste storage
Lynas has been forced to deny fresh allegations it has breached Malaysian regulations by storing more than 1.5 million tonnes of waste on-site for years.
- by Colin Kruger
8,000,000 per cent inflation: The world's 'most miserable' economy
- by Michelle Jamrisko and Catarina Saraiva
Small business
Entertainment
Spoilers
Pop culture
This above all: to thine own Spock be true
Star Trek actor Ethan Peck reflects on Discovery's thrilling second season finale. Warning: spoilers.
- by Michael Idato
Zombies to star at Cannes Film Festival, but no Netflix or Tarantino
Netflix films won't show at Cannes this year, but organisers indicated they are willing to change their minds about the streaming giant in the future.
- by Sarah White
Lifestyle
Opinion
Ristevski case
Justice for Karen Ristevski does not feel like it has been served
- by Wendy Tuohy
Smarter living
I block my children's friends on Instagram - this is why
As soon as I get a notification they have started following me, I immediately block them and move on with my day.
- by Bianca Wordley
The new $16 million Aston Martin you can never drive
They're brand new, cost millions of dollars and look half a century old - and Australian's can't drive them.
- by Toby Hagon
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Sport
AFL live scores: North Melbourne v Essendon
It's a fascinating round five clash. Essendon have surprised by including forward Joe Daniher who had originally been picked to return via the VFL.
Players resolve to take stand against racist trolls
After watching a documentary on Adam Goodes, Eddie Betts urged players attending the Indigenous All Stars Summit in February to confront racism on social media.
- by Peter Ryan
