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'Enough is enough': Kalgoorlie's hard-drinking desert visitors told they're not welcome
"These people show utter disrespect to our city, to our residents, our properties and they give their own people a bad reputation and total disregard for their own culture."
- by Kate Hedley, Marta Pascual Juanola and Hannah Barry
'Slow motion train wreck': Fremantle locals slam City's free rent proposal
Fremantle locals have slammed a move by their council to offer three years of free rent and a fit-out worth half a million dollars to a prospective Kings Square tenant.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Three American firefighters dead as air tanker fighting bushfires crashes
Three people have died after a C-130 water tanker plane crashed while battling a fire in southern NSW on Thursday.
- by Matt Bungard and Eilidh Mellis
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Mine safety
Robotic camera and drone fail to find missing Tasmanian mine worker
The worker has been trapped for several hours after earth collapsed at the Henty Gold Mine on Tasmania's west coast.
- by Ben Grubb
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Barty shares spotlight to reveal former teammate's retirement
Ash Barty used a post-match interview after her first-round women's doubles win to honour her friend.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Father of woman who fatally stabbed partner tells of man's violent attack on them
"He was just pounding, pounding and pounding. His eyes were bulging and then he started to strangle me."
Claremont trial: Distressing details of how victims died suppressed by court
Judge grants suppression order on evidence of forensic pathologists involved in post mortems of Jane, Ciara.
- by Heather McNeill
Juice WRLD death due to accidental overdose during drugs and guns raid
Juice WRLD died of an accidental drug overdose during a drug raid at a Chicago airport, medical examiner rules.
- by Neil Vigdor
Morrison pays tribute to 'much-loved' father John
The Prime Minister's father died "quietly and peacefully" on Wednesday night aged 84.
- by Rob Harris
In Other News
Claremont serial killer trial
Homicide detective cross-examined about injuries noted at Ciara's post mortem
Today the defence will cross-examine homicide detective Mark Bordin, who noted the injuries to Ciara Glennon's body during her post mortem.
- by Heather McNeill
WA Police called in US serial killer investigator to profile murderer
An FBI-trained Victorian profiler brought in as a consultant for WA Police, and a US police officer with experience in serial murder investigations were flown to Perth to assist the Macro Taskforce.
- by Heather McNeill
Western Australia
Perth closing in on landfill-free future as global renewables giant buys into local waste-to-energy plant
Construction has begun on the $511 million Rockingham plant, which will create 350 jobs and divert non-recyclables of multiple Perth councils from landfill.
- by Emma Young
Analysis
Roads
Why roadworks will only ease Kwinana Freeway congestion crunch so much
As the new year gives way to a new round of road closures, Perth commuters must surely be wondering if they will ever get a clear run down the Kwinana Freeway.
- by Cameron Myles
Horrific details of sexual abuse at hands of Christian Brothers revealed in court
The Christian Brothers admit liability but are seeking to minimise compensation over the abuse of the child migrant.
Forrest says fuel loads, not climate change, the primary cause of bushfires
The Australian mining magnate repeated his unsubstantiated claim that the bushfires are primarily caused by fuel loads and arson.
- by Latika Bourke
Accused's mother feared for life in fight before Perth man fatally stabbed
The deceased's family wept from the public gallery as she testified, while the accused woman sobbed as photos of her injured, bleeding father were shown.
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McKenzie resisting demands to resign
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will not pre-judge the findings of a review into the Nationals deputy leader's conduct as a minister.
- by Rob Harris
Business
iSignthis top rating downgraded then reinstated by ISS arm
Suspended tech stock iSignthis lost its 'prime' rating from ISS ESG one day after the controversial company was touting its success in receiving the highly coveted rating.
- by Colin Kruger
World
'Descent from democracy': Democrats outline case for Donald Trump's removal
Democrats warned Republicans they will cause long-term damage to American democracy unless they remove the US President from office.
- by Matthew Knott
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Is this relatable? 10 of the worst things about moving house
In no particular order, here is a completely objective and non-definitive list of the absolute worst parts about shifting.
- by Mikaela Wilkes
'A year of recovery': Perth house prices edge up again
House prices in Perth have increased for two consecutive quarters for the first time since 2014, prompting cautious optimism from property experts.
- by Jemimah Clegg
Life & Culture
Chasing the'God Shot': Your barista is making your coffee all wrong
A team of international scientists working with an Australian barista claim to have designed the scientifically perfect cup of coffee.
- by Liam Mannix
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Barty shares spotlight to reveal former teammate's retirement
Barty, having just teamed up with Julia Gorges to defeat Jessica Moore and Astra Sharma in the first round of the women's doubles on Melbourne Arena, used her post-match interview to honour her friend.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Underdog Bolt falls short of enormous upset
Australia's Alex Bolt has fallen one set short of the upset of both his career and the tournament so far, falling in five sets to Austrian star Dominic Thiem.
- by Sam Phillips
Nick Kyrgios tells AOC he wants to stay in athletes' village in Tokyo
Nick Kyrgios is so committed to representing Australia at the Tokyo Olympics he has already told officials he wants to stay in the athletes’ village.
- by Andrew Webster
Jordan Thompson suffers heartbreaking five-set loss to Fabio Fognini
The 25-year-old Australian lost to the 12th seed Fognini in a match that ticked over four hours.
- by Anthony Colangelo
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Super Rugby
Tip of the iceberg: Other sports braced for cuts at Fox Sports
The staff cuts within Fox Sports' once-sprawling rugby department are only the beginning, according to insiders.
- by Georgina Robinson
'If lightning strikes twice': Millman aims to upset Federer again
John Millman is the only Australian to have beaten Roger Federer in a grand slam this century after he defeated the Swiss great at the 2018 US Open.
- by Anthony Colangelo
The mother load: why athletes are still playing blind after giving birth
More and more top athletes are returning to sport after childbirth. But why are they still doing it with so little information?
- by Georgina Robinson
Have Your Say
Greek fans claim they were singled out
Greek supporters evicted from the Australian Open on Wednesday night deny they were "moshing" in the crowd and believe they were singled out.
