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Man arrested in relation to suspected Balcatta murder
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the person's death is ongoing, with Homicide Squad detectives taking charge of the probe.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
What Perth people want: Deocoding a city's vibe to plan it a festival
It took Sisonke Msimang a while to finally stop and breathe after moving to Perth from Johannesburg. People kept asking her personal questions. It was confusing her. Until finally, she twigged.
- by Emma Young
'Extraordinary story of survival': Nurse, bystanders labelled heroes for saving Yellow Wiggle's life
Off-duty nurse Grace Jones used a defibrillator three times to save Greg Page after he collapsed on the side of a stage during a bushfire benefit show on Friday night.
- by Andrew Taylor
Man dies in hospital after suspected fight in shadow of Narrows Bridge
St John Ambulance officers took him from his Atwell home to Fiona Stanley Hospital some time afterwards, but he could not be revived.
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Car yards out, swanky hipsters in: Vic Park's evolution has just begun
With car yards giving way to smart apartments and trendy eateries, the latest example of the strip's transformation will nudge up against a major landmark.
- by Emma Young
'Unenforceable': Liberal Party women slam new harassment code
Three Liberal members have slammed the party's new national code of conduct for threatening members who speak out, suggesting it puts people at risk.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
The phone call that threatened to smash the US-Australia alliance
As he faced the biggest crisis of his diplomatic posting, Joe Hockey decided to go it alone. Bugger any instructions from Canberra.
- by Matthew Knott
Man shot in leg in South Perth in second incident of eventful night
The incident was across the road from Perth Zoo, just around the corner from South Perth's entertainment district.
Man's throat slashed during yet another fight in Perth's southern suburbs
The victim was taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital by ambulance, where he is expected to undergo surgery today.
In Other News
Claremont serial killer trial
'If your notes were inaccurate then, your evidence is inaccurate today': Defence
Serving police officer Sergeant Gary Hyde will today continue to give evidence about his involvement in the transfers of the state's four critical hair exhibits relating to Ciara's murder.
- by Heather McNeill
Claremont killer trial: Witness 'didn't want to leave Jane's body alone'
As the Claremont serial killer trial nears the end of its third week, witness evidence has turned to the final moments of Ciara Glennon's life and the passersby who discovered Jane Rimmer's body in Wellard bushland.
- by Heather McNeill and Hannah Barry
Western Australia
'My hero, a best mate': WA farmer killed in head-on South West crash
On Thursday evening, Tom Fox was driving along the highway when his truck was struck by a car travelling on the wrong side of the road near Capel.
- by Louise Rennie and Marta Pascual Juanola
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Courts
Mandurah 'fire hero' sentenced for taking advantage of Good Samaritan
Hunter smashed a glass door and rushed inside a burning home to drag out an unconscious woman. But...
- by Hannah Barry
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Missing person
Matilda’s tale of survival after going missing overnight at remote WA station
When the alarm was raised that Matilda was missing, the response from the Pilbara community was immediate.
- by Hannah Barry
Thieves target volunteers who helped search for missing WA toddler
As Hedland SES crews turned up for work on Thursday they found their headquarters had been broken into and much of their equipment had been stolen.
- by Hannah Barry
Man accused of exploiting foreign workers hides in roof
A Chinese national accused of exploiting foreign workers in Western Australia's food processing industry has been detained.
- by AAP
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Climate policy
The big money leaves coal for dust
While Australia clings to coal, global investors are moving to abandon it - not necessarily for ethical reasons, but because of the risk.
- by Nick O'Malley
Bridget McKenzie set for fresh scrutiny over $100 million 'slush fund' role
- by Rob Harris and Angus Livingston
Business
What a banker's Millennial vegan son reveals about the rise of China
While many in China still prioritise economic growth over the environment, Edmund Koh says the next generation are stepping up.
- by Jennifer Duke
World
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Trump diplomacy
White House chief of staff confirms Trump's desire to visit Australia
In a rare foreign media interview, Mick Mulvaney spoke of the President's wish to travel to Australia and spruiked the benefits of a trade deal with China.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
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'Just a bit illicit': The transformation from family mansion to chic hotel
Casa Bonay is a true Barcelona hotel, from the mosaic tiles to the black steel-framed windows overlooking the bustling Gran Via.
- by Emma-Kate Wilson
How to design a veggie garden that doesn't look scrappy
Edible gardens are not all the same. There’s the good, the bad and the downright scrappy – I have seen and tended to them all.
- by Byron Smith
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Opinion
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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Sport
Banned Rioli back in training with West Coast Eagles
West Coast premiership player Willie Rioli is back training with the club after taking time off following his shock provisional suspension.
Communication with players key to easing air quality concerns: Stosur
If tournament officials keep players in the loop about air quality issues there will be less tension, says Samantha Stosur.
- by Peter Ryan
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AFL 2020
Grundy signs huge seven-year deal with Collingwood
Collingwood have signed star ruckman Brodie Grundy on a seven-year deal set to earn him at least $1 million a season over the life of the contract.
- by Damien Ractliffe and Peter Ryan
'If Mose is able to walk again that will be a success'
Hull KR coach Tony Smith has confirmed Mose Masoe's rugby league career is over and admits he faces a fight to walk again.
Model and former NRL player Nick Youngquest reveals post-career seizures
On the surface, the former Sharks, Dragons and Panthers winger has a dream life as a model. In reality, rugby league took its toll.
- by Andrew Webster
Open wide open, but challenge for Barty
For flagbearer Ash Barty, the Australian Open journey will be an adventure, while Nick Kyrgios must chart a course past No.1 seed Rafael Nadal if he is to reach at least the quarter-finals.
- by Greg Baum
Houli praying Rance will find fulfilment - and return to Richmond
At the launching of his hologram at the soon-to-be-opened Australian Sports Museum, Richmond's Bachar Houli admitted he hadn't given up hope Alex Rance would return to the Tigers.
- by Peter Ryan
Have Your Say
Strings attached: There is no sport like tennis for selling its soul
After a little back-and-forth between The Age and Rafael Nadal's PR company, we declined to interview the tennis legend.
