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'Biggest figures in history': McGowan dismisses claims WA's economy is in 'survival mode'
"I think we need to talk up the Western Australian economy. We are the strongest trading state with the biggest figures in history produced recently."
- by Nathan Hondros
Fly-in fly-out doctor kept on short lead after botched Perth surgeries
A doctor accused of putting the lives of two patients at risk while performing tummy tucks at a Perth clinic will continue to work, albeit under strict conditions.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
US-China declare trade war truce with 'phase one' deal
The US and China have declared an official truce in their two-year long trade war, signing a "phase one" trade deal at the White House.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Food & drink
No struggle street here: Perth dining precinct shows you can get the mix right
Perth's new multimillion-dollar retail precincts were spotlit for the wrong reasons in 2019, with punters shunning poor tenancy mixes. But this one north of the city has the punters flocking.
- by David Prestipino
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2019 capped off the world's hottest decade in recorded history
No place on Earth experienced a record cold annual average in 2019. But dozens of countries saw their hottest year since instrumental records began.
- by Brady Dennis, Andrew Freedman and John Muyskens
Explosive Ponga goose steps west for action-packed NRL exhibition
Kalyn Ponga returns to Perth to showcase the explosiveness that's made him one of the game's brightest stars.
- by David Prestipino
Popular Perth swimming hole closed after brain-eating bacteria find
It will be closed until further notice after authorities found the deadly brain-eating amoeba.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Perth man says North Korea forced him to make false confession
In a first-hand account, the Australian also said he was "kidnapped" from his dorm at the university by secret police.
- by Hyonhee Shin
Woodside boss laments 'black eye' copped in the climate debate
Woodside chief executive Peter Coleman said LNG wasn't big tobacco, and needed to show willing on climate.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Claremont serial killer trial
Doctor who examined distressed rape victim recalls her injuries
The doctor who examined Bradley Edwards' Karrakatta cemetery rape victim in 1995 will give evidence after illness caused a delay in her taking the stand late last year.
- by Heather McNeill
Defence begins cross-examination of crime scene forensic supervisor
Today defence lawyer Paul Yovich will likely begin his cross-examination of the forensic supervisor who oversaw the examination and removal of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon's bodies from their bush graves.
- by Heather McNeill
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WA election
McGowan and Harvey prepare to face off as WA enters election year killing zone
There's growing apprehension that a Coalition win in 2021 is not as far-fetched as it seemed last year. But one thing's certain: it will be gloves off on all sides when Parliament returns in February.
- by Nathan Hondros
Yongah Hill detainees protest over claims of rotten food and poor conditions
A detainee claimed the Yongah Hill doctor had stopped giving out necessary medication and refused to renew detainee prescriptions.
- by Emma Young and Hannah Barry
Hot property: Perth's top selling suburbs and the ones to watch
Last year it took 39 days on average for a house to sell in Wembley, the quickest in the Perth metro area.
- by Hamish Hastie
Search under way for Rottnest Island chef last seen on New Year's Eve
Gary Martin Ablett was last seen on December 31 when he was working as a chef on Rottnest Island.
- by Hannah Barry
'Hardworking couple who fell in love with Perth' killed in horror crash
Eduardo and Danielle were returning from a family trip to Margaret River when their car flipped, orphaning their four children.
- by Hannah Barry
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Liberals speak out to back Science Minister on climate-change action
Liberal MPs are publicly stepping up calls for stronger action on climate change before talks about new policy measures in coming weeks.
- by David Crowe
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South China Sea
Chinese delegates cut South China Sea references from resolution
- by Anthony Galloway
Business
Qantas' cancellations of Sydney-Melbourne flights soar to one in 10
It has rejected suggestions it is cancelling services at short notice just because it didn't sell enough seats.
- by Patrick Hatch
World
US-China declare trade war truce with 'phase one' deal
The US and China have declared an official truce in their two-year long trade war, signing a "phase one" trade deal at the White House.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
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'Return to a landlord's market': Perth rents hold ground, report shows
Investors are becoming more confident about the WA capital's improving rental market, experts say, with yields rising more than any other city in 2019.
- by Jemimah Clegg
Groceries, phone bills and free rent: What 'bank of mum and dad' pays for
Parents are helping adult children with housing costs as the affordability problem re-emerges. But some are going further in subsidising their kids' lifestyles.
- by Kate Burke
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Food & drink
No struggle street here: The Perth retail precinct finally getting it right
Perth's new multimillion-dollar retail precincts were spotlit for the wrong reasons last year, with punters shunning poor tenancy mixes that left businesses struggling.
- by David Prestipino
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Warner, Finch hit tons to inflict 10-wicket loss on India
The Australians handed out a 10-wicket thrashing to India in the opening one-day international.
- by Sudipto Ganguly
Opinion
Australian Open
Smoked: What was the Australian Open thinking?
Imagine next Monday we awake to another layer of smoky haze sitting over the city. What will officials do then?
- by Sam Duncan
Zampa claims Kohli's wicket for fourth time in a year
Adam Zampa is one of the few bowlers in the world who can claim to have the wood over Virat Kohli.
'Tracking well' but no firm date for star's AFL return
Hawks star Tom Mitchell says there's no set date for a return to AFL as he continues comeback from horrific injury.
Cambage set for huge pay rise under new WNBA agreement
Australia's Liz Cambage and the WNBA's other elite players are set to earn more than $US500,000 a season.
Run machine: Warner eyes greatest Australian summer
David Warner is on track for the greatest summer by an Australian batsman, after whacking his fifth century of the season.
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Australian Open
TA firm on air quality policy as players struggle to breathe
Tennis Australia is holding firm on its hazardous air quality policy as bushfire smoke interrupted first day of qualifying.
- by Anthony Colangelo
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Tennis Australia suddenly on wrong side of history
Staging tennis matches on a day when Victoria's Environment Protection Authority advised people to stay indoors and "avoid exercise" was not the smartest move.
