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CFMMEU WA state secretary Mick Buchan faces allegations in the Federal Court over strike action the construction watchdog says is unlawful.

Union trio to face court over 'tummy bug' strike on Forrestfield-Airport Link project

CFMMEU WA state secretary Mick Buchan faces allegations in the Federal Court over strike action the construction watchdog says is unlawful.

The construction industry watchdog has taken on the CFMMEU (WA) alleging they organised unlawful industrial action on the $1.86 billion Forrestfield-Airport Link project.

  • by Nathan Hondros

Tesla looks to boost WA presence as sparks fly over electric car future

Electric vehicles owners are frustrated by the current debate.

Electric vehicle owners are frustrated but excited about the state's EV future.

  • by Hamish Hastie

Dozens of birds dead, sick following botulism outbreak in Perth suburbs

WA Seabird Rescue spokeswoman Fiona O'Sullivan is urging people to keep an eye out for botulism infected birds.

Dozens of birds have died and others are seriously ill following an outbreak of botulism in several lakes across the Perth area.

  • by Marta Pascual Juanola

'The fountain of youth?': Weeping tree draws curious crowd to Perth suburb

Water Corporation workers dig up the main to check for any signs of a leak.

Palmyra residents are speaking of a modern day Easter miracle, after water unexpectedly started gushing out of a local verge tree on Good Friday.

  • by Marta Pascual Juanola

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The vacant block on the corner of West Coast Highway and Scarborough Beach Road.

Toppled plan leaves prime beachfront real estate vacant: What’s next for Scarborough?

The future of the beachside lot earmarked for Perth’s tallest skyscraper along the coast hangs in the balance as the site sits vacant months after demolition.

  • by Lauren Pilat
Docker Connor Blakely will miss at least 12 weeks with a torn hamstring.

Injured defender could make rushed comeback to Dockers 

Blakely is ready to resume playing after full recovery from surgery.

  • by Kim Hagdorn
By telling her story, Ms Cassin said she hoped it would be something for Centrelink to consider in the future.

People with disabilities humiliated at Centrelink

"A guard stood near me not speaking while I hit my head into a column."

  • by Hannah Barry
Bill Harrop and Sally Bradley were killed in the Sri Lanka bombings.

Perth couple named among those killed in Easter Sunday Sri Lanka bombings

A British doctor and a retired firefighter who were living in Australia have been named as two of the eight Britons killed in the terror attacks in Sri Lanka.

  • by Tess de la Mare, Hannah Barry and Marta Pascual Juanola
Belmont claws back tree canopy as Perth paves paradise

Belmont claws back tree canopy as Perth paves paradise

It's not all bad: a laser focus on greening through urban forest policy and staffing has increased canopy cover in council areas such as Armadale and Belmont.

  • by Emma Young
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Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has ordered an auditor-general review into water buybacks.

Queensland rubbishes Barnaby Joyce defence over water buybacks, as government announces audit

A Queensland government minister says a deal he proposed was vastly different and would have delivered twice as much water as that signed by then cabinet minister Barnaby Joyce.

  • by Nicole Hasham

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How much do sedentary people really need to move? It's less than you think

How much do sedentary people really need to move? It's less than you think

People who spend much of their day sitting may need to move around less than we thought to counteract their lifestyle.

  • by Emmanuel Stamatakis, Joanne Gale and Melody Ding
Overflowing with tourists, what's it like to try to call Venice home?

Overflowing with tourists, what's it like to try to call Venice home?

A victim of its own fame, the Italian city is at risk of not being able to cater for its own residents. So what if you need to live here, or have done for decades?

  • by Marco De Vidi

Business

Oil prices may surge if Donald Trump can't get Saudi Arabia and OPEC to play ball.
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Trump's big oil play hinges on Saudi co-operation - he may be disappointed

Donald Trump is relying on the Saudis and OPEC to keep oil and gasoline prices from surging. They may have some reservations.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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Entertainment

Samuel Johnson wins Dancing with the Stars.

'I'm tantalisingly close': DWTS win puts Samuel Johnson's charity goal in sight

"The only reason I was dancing was so I could put another dent in cancer," says Johnson.

  • by Robert Moran
Kanye West performs at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club over the weekend.

At Coachella, the gospel according to Kanye West

The hip-hop firebrand delivered his own sermon on the mount on Yeaster Sunday in the Californian desert.

  • by Jon Caramanica

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There's a queue of would-be owners keen to shell out upwards of $645,700 for the 911 GT2 RS.

The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS is big money for big thrills

As one of the most expensive cars on the market, everything has its price.

  • by Toby Hagon
Board games can keep romance alive.

Not just child's play: could board games be the answer to winning at love?

Couples trying to keep the romance alive should make time to play board games, new study says.

  • by Carolyn Tate and Angela Saurine
Google Pay can be used as a credit card, loyalty card or transport card.

How to make the most of the Google Pay app

  • by Alice Clarke
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Israel Folau is fighting Rugby Australia's attempts to sack him.

Folau hearing date set down for May 4

Rugby Australia's will have to convince the code of conduct committee that Israel Folau's actions warrant his sacking when it convenes in a fortnight.

  • by Georgina Robinson
Four goals from Gary Rohan and three from Gary Ablett drove Geelong’s win.

Top Cats cooking with Gaz

Geelong eclipsed an undermanned but desperate Hawthorn in an Easter Monday blockbuster to cement top spot on the ladder.

  • by Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny

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