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Claremont serial killings: Ciara's 'scratch' to form crux of state's evidence at trial
In 1997, Ciara's father wept as he said, "she will fight". Decades later, with WA's biggest murder trial starting on Monday, the state's key piece of evidence alleges she did just that.
- by Heather McNeill
First WA council to ban wheel clamping could face compo claims, company says
The draft Immobilisation and Detention of Vehicles Local Law 2019 would ban the use of wheel clamps and regulate the detention of vehicles throughout the City of Stirling.
- by Lauren Pilat
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China relations
'Insidious': Former ASIO boss warns on Chinese interference in Australia
Covert foreign intrusion into the heart of Australian politics is "something we need to be very, very careful about", Duncan Lewis says in the only interview he has given since retiring.
- by Peter Hartcher
Government wants half of new refugees to be settled in 'regional' Australia by 2022
It will also appoint a special migrant services co-ordinator in a bid to improve outcomes for recent arrivals.
- by Michael Koziol
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Paris Agreement
Think Australia can’t make or break global climate fight? Think again – and quickly
With Australia’s emissions creeping up, not down, due to export LNG, it appears we can bring down Asia’s coal emissions or meet our Paris target, but not both.
- by Emma Young
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Test cricket
Australia vs Pakistan LIVE: Warner makes it look easy with early half-century
Follow along to Day 2 of the test match between Australia and Pakistan in our blog LIVE from the Gabba in Brisbane.
- by Andrew Wu
Your chance to grab a bargain yacht – with an interesting tale to tell
While the boat costs about $560,000 new, this one has a scandalous story behind its arrival in WA.
- by Daile Cross
ANZ and Westpac next big banks to face 'junk' insurance class action
Steve Vaiopoulos didn't even realise he had insurance on his credit card. He had paid $180 a month for a 'junk' policy.
- by Tammy Mills
Opinion
Ageing
This age-old question gets up voters' noses unless there's an answer
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is right to raise the question of Australians re-skilling so they can work for longer.
- by David Crowe
Featured
Western Australia
Man to face court after allegedly trying to lure girls into bush at Mandurah park
A 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly approaching young girls and attempting to lure them into bushland the Quarry Adventure Park.
'She's like my mum': Rape accused lied about knowing elderly victim
A man accused of breaking into a 76-year-old woman's home and raping her told detectives he was like a "son" to her, but admitted at trial he didn't know her.
WA's alleged public service corruption case could reach $40 million
The corruption case involving former Housing Authority chief Paul Whyte is now looking likely to involve an amount exceeding $40 million, according to reports.
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Animal cruelty
Real fur from tortured dogs being sold as fake in Melbourne's markets
- by Farrah Tomazin and Sumeyya Ilanbey
NSW records poorest ever air pollution, with Sydney in top 10 of most polluted cities
- by Lucy Cormack and Peter Hannam
Politics
Morrison says nation's intelligence agencies up to the job on China
The Prime Minister's comments came after former ASIO boss Duncan Lewis warned the Chinese government was seeking to "take over" Australia's political system.
- by Anthony Galloway
Business
'Painful' fine tipped for Westpac as pressure remains on Hartzer
The compliance scandal engulfing Westpac has sparked warnings the bank faces a fine as large as the record-breaking $700 million paid by Commonwealth Bank.
- by Clancy Yeates
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Markets Live
Metcash shares fall 10pc after 7-Eleven supply deal collapses
- by Lucy Battersby and David Scutt
World
Benjamin Netanyahu to face trial on charges of bribery, fraud
In one of the cases, prosecutors allege a Hollywood producer and Australian billionaire James Packer sent hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of gifts to Netanyahu's residence.
- by Amy Teibel
Opinion
This age-old question gets up voters' noses unless there's an answer
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Chief political correspondent
We say we want climate action, but we still won't vote for it
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High-end real estate agent Nicolette van Wijngaarden jailed for fraud
A high-end real estate agent has been sentenced to more than three years jail for misusing millions of dollars from her boutique agency’s trust fund account.
- by Kate Burke
The company offering to pay landlords their rent upfront
Landlords will be able to access future rental income upfront under a new prepayment service launched by a Sydney proptech company.
- by Kate Burke
Culture
'Made a mistake?': Sam Neill to receive AACTA's 'highest screen accolade'
The much-loved New Zealand actor thinks there must have been a mix-up, but he's delighted all the same.
- by Karl Quinn
Gaming reframes how we see bushfires, climate change: Rad Yeo
Angharad 'Rad' Yeo, host of ABC TV’s Good Game: Spawn Point, says video games convey an experience that other mediums can struggle with.
- by Peter Wells
Hate, Actually: a film so confronting you'll forget it's a true story
- by Paul Byrnes, Sandra Hall and Jake Wilson
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Sport
'Forever tainted': Rivals unload on Supercars champion
Scott McLaughlin's racing rivals say his 2019 title will be "forever tainted" and have compared the Kiwi to disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong.
Analysis
Test cricket
Big Brother watches Pakistan dive off a cliff after tidy start
Under intense scrutiny, Pakistan come up short on day one at the Gabba.
- by Greg Baum
Updated
Davis Cup
Collarbone injury forced Kyrgios out as Australia beaten by Canada
Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt says a collarbone injury was the reason Nick Kyrgios did not play in Friday’s Davis Cup quarter-final defeat to Canada.
Dangerfield extends with Cats until 2024
Patrick Dangerfield will be 34 by the time his new contract with Geelong expires after he extended with the Cats until the end of 2024.
- by Peter Ryan
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Racing integrity
State racing ministers to discuss national horse traceability register
Every horse in Australia will be traced from birth to death under a proposal which Victorian Racing Minister Martin Pakula hopes will gain the support of the federal government.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Upcoming Tennis Australia-backed ATP Cup branded 'pathetic'
American No.3 Reilly Opelka signed off from the Davis Cup by firing a shot at the looming ATP Cup, describing the team event in Australia as "pathetic".
'Give absolutely everything': Mourinho launches Spurs charm offensive
Jose Mourinho has reinvented himself several times and has always demanded the spotlight but the new Tottenham Hotspur manager was a picture of humility.
Have Your Say
McKenna stands by decision to play Gaelic football match
Essendon's Conor McKenna defended his decision to play an unsanctioned Gaelic football match.
