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Mandurah marina madness: nobody wants it, but finger-pointing continues

If it goes ahead, the Point Grey Marina will require the dredging of a 2.5 kilometre navigation channel across the Peel-Harvey Estuary.

Environmental groups looking for a way to halt the development of a marina in the heart of the Mandurah Estuary are calling on the state and federal governments to "find a solution and stop mucking around".

  • by Nathan Hondros

Stoush heats up over mortgage broker best interest duty

Consumer groups and mortgage brokers are at loggerheads over how far the "best interests duty" should extend.

Planned laws requiring mortgage brokers to act in the best interests of borrowers should be widened to take in other financial products, consumer groups say.

  • by Clancy Yeates

Second Trump whistleblower speaks with watchdog about Ukraine dealings

US President Donald Trump goes on the attack while talking to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House on Friday.

A second whistleblower has spoken to the intelligence community's internal watchdog about US President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine.

Lachlan Murdoch's Fox punts on US sports betting revolution

Like father, like son.

Could the media scion's sports gambling bet pay off?

  • by John McDuling

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The baby girl of a young woman who was murdered was taken to visit the killer in prison by child protection workers.

'The killer has more rights than us': Baby  taken to visit her mum's murderer in jail under the watch of WA child protection

“It seems the killer of our sister has more rights than the family."

  • by Daile Cross
The waiting game: Will Essendon forward Orazio Fantasia seek a return to South Australia?

Movers and shakers: where your club sits in AFL trade period

For the next 10 days, the rumour mill will go into overdrive.

  • by Daniel Cherny and Anthony Colangelo


In year 12, I would’ve laughed at my degree choice because the ATAR for it was so low
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In year 12, I would’ve laughed at my degree choice because the ATAR for it was so low

It’s been a few years since anyone stopped to talk to me about my ATAR.

  • by Brandan Jack

'Write what you think': Ricky Stuart bites tongue on controversial call

The Raiders coach refused to comment on the match-defining play.

  • by Adam Pengilly
Illustration by Sam Bennett.

More people are alive over 65 than under five: it's time to rethink old age

What does that mean for how we conceptualise older age?

  • by Amanda Hooton
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Western Australia

The practice of handing over fish to accommodation providers to cook was previously restricted.

WA accommodation providers able to cook guest's catch of the day under new rules

Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly announced the “relaxed rules” in a media release on Saturday, and said it would enable accommodation outlets to store and cook fish on behalf of their guests in a bid to showcase WA’s seafood industry.

Bedford piano teacher charged with indecently dealing with teen student

Police are investigating.

A piano teacher is due to face the Perth Magistrates Court next week charged with indecently dealing with his teenage student.

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West Coast Eagles premiership hero apologises after drug arrest

AFL Football Round 16 West Coast Eagles v Sydney Swans at Subiaco.

"I apologise to my friends and family and those who helped me. I made mistake when suffering mum's loss, I was a mess for weeks."

  • by Hannah Barry

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Politics

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne.

Hong Kong's use of emergency law sparks warning from Payne

Delivering her strongest comments to date on Hong Kong, Senator Payne said "the invoking of emergency laws was very concerning to Australia".

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

Business

Consumer groups and mortgage brokers are at loggerheads over how far the "best interests duty" should extend.

Stoush heats up over mortgage broker best interest duty

Planned laws requiring mortgage brokers to act in the best interests of borrowers should be widened to take in other financial products, consumer groups say.

  • by Clancy Yeates

World

Former vice-president Joe Biden and his son, Hunter.

Trump impeachment saga keeps alive a great American tradition

Since America's early days, leading politicians have had to contend with awkward problems posed by their family members.

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Country building in the same family for nearly 140 years hits the market

Country building in the same family for nearly 140 years hits the market

Ready to step back in time? A former chemist and apothecary in north-western Adelaide has come up for sale for the first time after three generations of owners.

  • by Nicole Frost
Too close for comfort: Why en suite bathrooms are a terrible idea

Too close for comfort: Why en suite bathrooms are a terrible idea

In my mind, an en suite simply means that your bathroom is connected to your bedroom. Sometimes a little too closely.

  • by Susannah Hardy
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Culture

Hip-hop artist Kwame at his Baulkham Hills home.

Straight outta Baulkham Hills: Australian hip-hop's ground zero

Spotify's upcoming A1 Live concert showcases how Western Sydney is dominating Australia's hip-hop scene and producing world-class artists.

  • by Robert Moran
Tim Minchin: I was down. I was feeling battered. The self-loathing I was feeling, it was a selfishness. But it keeps coming back

The wide open road ahead of Tim Minchin

The globally acclaimed satirist, composer and performer came home to take on the world.

  • by Mark Mordue

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Sport

Nat Fyfe joined an exclusive club of two-time Brownlow medallists - and has now won his third Doig Medal.

Captain Fyfe caps stellar year with third Doig Medal as Fremantle's best

Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe has won his third Doig Medal with a clear victory in the club's fairest and best count at a the Crown Ballroom on Saturday night.

  • by David Prestipino
Make me an Eagle: Tim Kelly's request sets up an intriguing situation for the Cats.

Can Geelong turn their last stand on Tim Kelly into a big win?

It's hard to see now but losing Tim Kelly could be great for Geelong if they can thrash out a suitable deal with West Coast for the talented 25-year-old.

  • by Peter Ryan

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