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'We thought it was lightning': Westralia Square walkway collapses 

The bridge.

"Fortunately, whoever spotted the fault in it this morning has obviously saved quite a number of lives, because when it came crashing down, it came crashing down."

  • by Hannah Barry

Perth doctor suspended for having sex with patient after drug relapse call-out

The SAT handed down their finding late last month.

A Perth medical practitioner who had sex with his patient after he was called to her house following a drug relapse has been suspended from practising.

  • by Hannah Barry

The WA town where house prices rivalled NYC now gathers thick Pilbara dust

Property developer Alex Wightman shows the grime on his hand after wiping the exterior of one of his properties.

Of all the mining-town booms spawned by China's appetite for minerals, few were as epic as that of Port Hedland.

  • by Krystal Chia
Opinion
Racism

The booing was sickening: I walked out of the Adam Goodes doco an angry man

Sydney Swans player Adam Goodes

Over the final three years of Adam’s career I wish I had done more. I heard the booing. We all did. It was relentless and it was sickening.

  • by Brandon Jack

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The former prison officer has finally spoken out after the undercover bust that saw him jailed.
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'I disgraced people in uniform': Drug sting brings Perth prison guard undone

A highly-decorated prison officer has spoken for the first time about his four years behind bars and the police operation that ended his career.

  • by Gary Adshead
Mo, Evie and Otis Maslin (from left) with their parents Rin Norris and Anthony Maslin.

Baby brings 'tiny amount of peace' for WA couple who lost their kids in MH17 attack

'We are so lucky that we have Violet, that they sent her to us to allow us to be parents again to give us hope and joy.'

  • by Tim Barlass
Philip Ian Bishop leaves the Downing Centre courts.
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A black Maserati, 'flash' Jaguar and a shipping container of drugs

Container yard workers were accustomed to something fancier than big trucks and 40-foot shipping containers after hours.

  • by Michael Evans
French Open champion: Ashleigh Barty with the trophy at the post-tournament media call.

How Ash Barty is celebrating her French Open win

The newly crowned French Open champion will pick up golf clubs as she recovers from her Roland Garros success.

  • by Ian McCullough and Simon Briggs
Sarah Thompson.

Ten years ago I had an abortion: I'll never regret it

'Abortion is never to be taken lightly, but it must be an option for women who don’t feel ready to start a family.'

  • by Sarah Thompson
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Politics

Minister for Finance Mathias Cormann in discussion with Senator Rex Patrick in the Senate.
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Centre Alliance seeks energy plan in exchange for tax cut support

Key Senate crossbenchers will demand the government come up with a plan to stop "abhorrent" energy price rises before supporting the Coalition's signature $158 billion income tax cuts. 

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

World

Property bydomain

Will gambling affect my home loan? You can bet on it

Will gambling affect my home loan? You can bet on it

More than half a million Australians could be putting their home ownership prospects at risk, with lenders cracking down on punting.

  • by David Ross
Five ways sellers can fund a pre-sale renovation

Five ways sellers can fund a pre-sale renovation

Picky buyers can spot property flaws a mile away, but finding the cash to spruce up the home can be challenging. Fortunately, sellers have a few options.

  • by Kate Farrelly

Business

ASIC's trading case has been defeated.

ASIC loses manipulation case against NAB contractor over $10 billion bump

A price spike in 2012 set off complicated litigation that the corporate regulator has now lost.

  • by Sarah Danckert

Small business

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Entertainment

Producers have announced plans are underway for an Australian production of The Ferryman.

Hadestown, The Ferryman, The Cher Show: which Tony winners are coming to Australia?

The Ferryman is pretty much confirmed for an Australian run, but which other Tony winners and nominees are coming to Australia?

  • by Nathanael Cooper
The creature in King Kong was singled out for a special Tony Award

Disappointing night for Australia at the Tony Awards

Eddie Perfect and King Kong designer Peter England both went home empty-handed.

  • by Nathanael Cooper

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

Sam Reid

Sam Reid shows his sunny side at the Sydney Film Festival

The actor chilled in this season's hottest menswear on location at luxury retreat Dovecote.

  • by Stephen A Russell
Staying in hostels with kids

Looking for togetherness on your family trip? Try staying in a hostel

Hostels are no longer the sole domain of young student travellers.

  • by Elaine Glusac
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Sport

Willie Rioli has been offered a one-match ban.

West Coast's Rioli, Vardy offered AFL bans for rough conduct

The bad news keeps coming for West Coast, with Willie Rioli and Nathan Vardy offered one-game suspensions.

Max Gawn had the better of the ruck battle with Brodie Grundy.

Pies beaten in the middle, but step forward on Queen's Birthday

Collingwood belted by a rampant Max Gawn but Nathan Buckley was pleased his team has found form.

  • by Michael Gleeson

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