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'We thought it was lightning': Westralia Square walkway collapses
"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
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
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
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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Crime
'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
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
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Courts
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
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
Opinion
Women's health
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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Perth
Angling for interest: Minister calls for artificial reef builders north of Perth
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
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National
Health minister warns of 'excessive' medical fees amid Dr Charlie Teo debate
- by Dana McCauley and Patrick Begley
Politics
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Income tax
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
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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
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 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
Entertainment
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
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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Money & relationships
What women are expected to spend on beauty amounts to a house deposit
- by Kasey Edwards
Opinion
Endometriosis
When I said I didn't have insurance, the receptionist's face went blank
- by Rose Dooley
The 1980s' sneaker revival is bridging the parent-child divide
- by Sarah Maraniss Vander Schaaff
Smarter living
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
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
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.
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
Beer, steak and golf: How Barty is celebrating her French Open win
- by Ian McCullough and Simon Briggs