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Claremont serial killings: Ciara's 'scratch' to form crux of state's evidence at trial

From left to right: Ciara Glennon, Sarah Spiers and Jane Rimmer

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

Up to five cars had their front and back wheels clamped in Scarborough on the first night of its summer twilight markets.

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

'Insidious': Former ASIO boss warns on Chinese interference in Australia

In a post-retirement interview, former ASIO boss Duncan Lewis said while it was not only China that preoccupied the Australian authorities, it was "overwhelmingly" China.

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

The government wants 50 per cent of new refugees to settle in regional areas, which includes Perth and the Gold Coast.

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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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
Australia vs Pakistan LIVE: Warner makes it look easy with early half-century

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
The yacht is now up for auction after it was confiscated by police.

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 are facing class actions over 'junk' insurance policies.

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
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Opinion
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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
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Unlike the stag party, the man-shower or 'bro-dal shower' is good clean fun.

What goes on at a 'Bro-dal Shower?'

  • by Alix Strauss
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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

The WA District Court is swinging its doors open this Sunday.

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

Paul Whyte and Jacob Anthonisz appeared in court on Friday.

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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Politics

Prime Minister Scott Morrison sought to play down the significance of former ASIO boss Duncan Lewis's comments, saying the government had been on top of the issue.

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

Brian Hartzer has denied Austrac's claim of "indifference' on the part of senior management.

'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

World

Benjamin Netanyahu to face trial on charges of bribery, fraud

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
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High-end real estate agent Nicolette van Wijngaarden jailed for fraud

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

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
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Culture

SamNeill will be presented the Longford Lyell Award at the 2019 AACTA Awards.

'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
Angharad Yeo presents ABC podcast Good Game: Spawn Game.

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

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Sport

Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin has been criticised heavily.

'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.

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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
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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.

Patrick Dangerfield (left) is tackled by Dylan Grimes.

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
Every horse in Australia will be traced from birth to death under a proposal by Victorian racing minister Martin Pakula.

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
American Reilly Opelka has branded the ATP Cup in January as "pathetic".

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".

Jose Mourinho's ambitions burn as brightly as ever.

'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.

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