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Boy, 10, dies in Perth hospital after flu complications
The boy died from suspected influenza, bringing the number of deaths in WA from flu-related illness this year to 11, compared to four at the same time last year.
State to wrest control from Bayswater, Kalamunda councils' Metronet areas
The move is the latest in a series to centralise planning power from local to state government hands, and follows years of development controversy in Bayswater.
- by Emma Young
After my husband's sudden death, we found his final, heartbreaking 'to do' list
After my husband died unexpectedly of a heart attack in 2016, we found his final "to do" list.
- by Emma Grey
News Corp to cut 50 jobs in a round expected to include The Australian
Rupert Murdoch's company will slash about 50 staff members from its ranks in a redundancy round that is expected to affect major mastheads including The Australian and the metropolitan titles like The Herald Sun.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Child abuse
Serial WA child rapist who claimed 'victims were willing' to be released from jail
The release of a serial child sex offender, who raped girls as young as three, has put in question the effectiveness of Dangerous Sex Offender legislation.
- by Gary Adshead
Little boy at centre of nail-biting rescue after climbing into chimney
The boy's mother called police to the home just before 10am, where the boy had climbed up the chimney and got stuck beyond the choke point.
- by Emma Young
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Tax reform
'I feel like I almost died': ATO whistleblower breaks silence on facing 161 years in jail
ATO whistleblower breaks his silence as he prepares for a court hearing on Tuesday after being charged with offences totalling 161 years - almost as many as serial killer Ivan Milat.
- by Adele Ferguson and Chris Gillett
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Missing person
Police search bush south of Perth for Dianne Barrett
Ms Barrett's neighbour called police last week after realising he hadn't seen her.
- by Emma Young
Opinion
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It may turn out that this was a good election to have lost
It's clear the Coalition has been re-elected at an awkward moment.
- by Tony Walker
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Opinion & Perspectives
Politics
Keneally to push immigration as Labor mulls new economic growth agenda
Labor's new home affairs spokeswoman says immigration needs to be given "the attention it deserves" but would not commit to an increase.
- by Michael Koziol
Analysis
Asylum seekers
Keneally has vowed to take fight to Dutton, but is it a battle she can win?
- by Michael Koziol
Banks under pressure to pass on any RBA rate cut in full
- by Shane Wright and Clancy Yeates
World
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She'll be apples: The tiny town with an enormous reputation
You may not have been here but you'd definitely know this place by name. Its growing profile means the number of people visiting is on the increase.
- by Nicole Frost
What it's like to live in a building at the centre of one of our most grisly crimes
Where do you draw a line when it comes to buying a house? Can you be persuaded to buy a house with no garage, or without a nice outlook?
- by Melissa Gerke
Business
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Telecommunications
Australian government, spy chiefs secretly urge UK to ban Huawei
The Australian government and senior intelligence officials argue the western alliance of intelligence-sharing partners need a united position on Huawei.
- by Jennifer Duke and David Wroe
Small business
Entertainment
'Media giants have a responsibility': Netflix stirs debate with Anne Frank skit
Viewers say an episode of new show Historical Roasts has crossed a line.
- by Broede Carmody
$20 million refit makes Capitol place of education by day, culture by night
After years of neglect, the magnificent 1924 art deco cinema will once again become a major focal point in Melbourne's cultural life.
- by Karl Quinn
Lifestyle
Smarter living
'You never have to apologise for being a human being' says world's best boss
Having an understanding manager can make all the difference.
- by Ariane Beeston
No more bath sex and other weird things about turning 30
No longer being able to wear flat caps is the least of your concerns when you turn the big Three Zero.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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Sport
Margaret River Pro: Julian Wilson flies Aussie flag at WA surf event
Australia's Julian Wilson will be aiming to win his first World Surf League title of the year when the Margaret River Pro concludes on Tuesday.
- by Justin Chadwick
Eagles soar into top four after blowing away the Bulldogs
West Coast claimed a fifth consecutive win, and posted their biggest winning score and margin for the season in a dominant display against the Western Bulldogs.
- by Brad Elborough
