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CCTV footage was released showing one of the suicide bombers walking into St Sebastian's church.

Sri Lankan attacks 'retaliation for Christchurch': minister

CCTV footage was released showing one of the suicide bombers walking into St Sebastian's church.

Sri Lanka's Parliament told Easter bombings were carried out to avenge Christchurch shootings as Islamic State claims responsibility.

  • by Matt Wade

Woman arrested after allegedly slashing dozens of tyres in Armadale

One of the damaged vehicles posted to social media.

Police confirmed they were investigating damage done to over 20 cars in the Armadale central business district between April 16-April 21.

  • by Hannah Barry

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

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

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

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

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

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
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
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Things I wish the previous tenants told me before I moved in

Things I wish the previous tenants told me before I moved in

As a renter you have a measly 15-minute window to figure out if it's the place you want to live in for the next six to 12 months. I needed more.

  • by Tawar Razaghi
You wish: Five of the world's most beautiful islands for sale

You wish: Five of the world's most beautiful islands for sale

Sure, it's little more than a pipe dream for many of us but there are plenty of these secluded paradises going up for sale. Here are five of the best.

  • by Kell Andersen

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'You can't pull people out of thin air': Labor visa plan worries employers

Businesses say the increase to the minimum pay for skilled workers will stop people getting jobs.

  • by Anthony Colangelo

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison campaigning in Adelaide on Tuesday.

Mixed response from banks to PM's $1b small business pledge

  • by Cara Waters and Emma Koehn
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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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