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Liberals revved-up for WA return of Rally Australia
Opposition Leader Liza Harvey is calling for the return to WA of Rally Australia, almost 15 years after then-tourism minister Mark McGowan decided to pull its funding.
- by Nathan Hondros
Opinion
Infrastructure
The biggest hits – and misses – in two years of Optus Stadium
We doubt there has been a more lauded start to the life of an Australian sports stadium than Perth's Optus Stadium on the banks of the Swan River, with accolades flowing thick and fast from industry and patrons since it opened the gates to the community on January 21 2018.
- by David Prestipino
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Diversity
'You're not from Australia': Labor's multiculturalism reboot
WA Labor MP Anne Aly says Australia needs to revisit what multiculturalism means.
- by Judith Ireland
Packer invites a select group for girlfriend's Aspen birthday bash
Preparations in Aspen, Colorado, are well underway for Kylie Lim's birthday celebrations in the same complex James Packer celebrated the 40th of ex Erica.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Nationals
Your money serves the Nationals' interest (that minor party with major delusions)
The Nationals’ guiding principle: feathering their nests with taxpayers' money.
- by Nick O'Malley
C-130 cockpit recorder recovered from charred NSW crash site
New vision of the hillside where a C-130 waterbomber crashed while fighting bushfires in southern NSW has revealed the full extent of the deadly impact.
- by Tom Rabe
Analysis
Trump impeachment
Democrats score an 'Atticus Finch moment' but Trump's acquittal still certain
A powerful Democrat even called Trump a dictator, but they are no closer to removing him from office.
- by Matthew Knott
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Coronavirus outbreak
Australia's first case of coronavirus confirmed in Victoria
Victoria has reported its first case of coronavirus. A man aged in his 50s is being treated in hospital.
- by Melissa Cunningham and Dana McCauley
Ciara 'stunned' by blow to back of head before death: Forensic pathologist
The accused Claremont serial killer’s third alleged victim, Ciara Glennon, suffered a blow to the back of her head which may have rendered her semi-conscious shortly before she was killed.
- by Heather McNeill
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Claremont serial killer trial
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
Forensic officer who collected most of state's critical evidence takes the stand
Forensic officer Adam McCulloch, who was the officer responsible for collecting most of the state's critical evidence - including Ciara's fingernail exhibits which prosecutor's allege had Bradley Edwards' DNA underneath - will resume giving his evidence today.
- by Heather McNeill
Western Australia
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Indigenous
WA's 'heart-wrenching' child suicide numbers spark calls for state register
The register was most urgently needed in WA, where child suicide was a “crisis” and very little information was recorded or released publicly, said the National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Project's director.
- by Lauren Pilat
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Emergency services
Body of missing swimmer recovered by WA police
Friends said the man, originally from Thailand, went swimming in the lake around 6pm on Thursday.
- by Daile Cross
'Enough is enough': Kalgoorlie's hard-drinking desert visitors 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
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Crime
Luxury looters: Teen gang arrested after raiding Perth Gucci store, posing with the haul online
A gang of teenagers who stole thousands of dollars' worth of luxury items from a Kings Street store and posted photos of themselves posing with the haul online have been charged by police.
- by Kelly Haywood and Marta Pascual Juanola
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
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Politics
Australian of the Year calls for sugar tax to fight diabetes-caused blindness
South Australian eye surgeon Dr James Muecke has vowed to use his platform as Australian of the Year to advocate for a tax on sugary drinks.
- by Dana McCauley
Business
Health, relationships and productivity bear brunt of connectivity 'epidemic'
An addiction to emails, social media and working at all hours is hurting the health and family lives of many workers.
- by Anna Patty
World
Jacinda Ardern's daughter Neve wins hearts at political event
Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford, 18 months, was exceptionally well behaved in Ratana, New Zealand.
- by Ben McKay
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi snap up unusual $US3.6m house
The prolific property flippers have reportedly bought yet another Californian residence – but this one has a long and unexpected history. Take a look inside.
- by Elizabeth Redman
‘Strongest level of interest in 47 years’: Australia's biggest auction
Hundreds of punters turned out to one of the nation's biggest auction events on Saturday, and by 4pm a staggering $17 million worth of property had sold.
- by Corrine Barraclough
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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Australian cricket
Australian cricket needs to ease the burden on Langer
Good cricket coaches are hard to find, so cricket chiefs have to make sure they don't burn out Justin Langer.
- by Dean Jones
'I really don't care': Nadal dismisses Kyrgios impersonation
Kyrgios was astounded to receive what he felt was an incorrect warning for taking too long to serve, so he impersonated Nadal's pre-serve action.
- by Roy Ward
Molik warns Barty of threats flying under radar
Alicia Molik has warned Ashleigh Barty and her masses of Australian fans to be wary of her many rivals for the Australian Open crown.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Australia's U19s through to World Cup quarters with thrilling last-ball win
Connor Sully has claimed two wickets before striking a gutsy unbeaten 35 to steer Australia to a thrilling win over England and into the under-19 World Cup quarter-finals.
Sport Australia executive who worked on grants no longer in job
The Auditor-General took aim at the executive for his links to a sport in a report that was also critical of federal minister Bridget McKenzie.
- by Roy Masters
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
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Australian Open
Popyrin v Medvedev in battle of the next gen, underdog Bolt falls short
Australia's Alex Bolt has fallen one set short of the upset of both his career and the tournament so far, while Alexei Popyrin has set up a mouth-watering third-round clash.
- by Sam Phillips
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'I really don't care': Nadal dismisses Kyrgios impersonation
Kyrgios was astounded to receive what he felt was an incorrect warning for taking too long to serve, so he impersonated Nadal's pre-serve action.
