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Docker Jesse Hogan suffers facial injury during gym mishap ahead of awaited AFL return
Fremantle's star forward Jesse Hogan was lifting weights when a barbell was dislodged and dropped on his face.
- by Justin Chadwick and Steve Larkin
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Trump's White House
US Attorney investigating Trump allies refuses to leave after William Barr says he has resigned
The US attorney who oversaw prosecutions Trump's allies says the first he knew about his resignation was reading a press release. But he insists his probe continues.
- by Zeke Miller
Perth man jailed over 'incredibly dangerous' Northbridge glassing attack
A Perth man who threw a glass at the face of a stranger he thought was "hitting on his missus", causing a permanent eye injury, has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Mastermind behind viral Crocodile Dundee Super Bowl ad joins WA's peak tourism body
The mastermind behind one of the most successful star-studded Super Bowl ads has been drafted by the state government to lure international tourists back into WA in a bid to revive the sector in the post-COVID-19 slump.Â
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
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AFL 2020
AFL 2020 Live Updates: North Melbourne Kangaroos take on Sydney Swans
It's going to be a big day in footy. Follow our live coverage of Saturday's round 3 action for the latest scores starting with the Kangaroos taking on the Swans.Â
- by Ronny Lerner
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Coronavirus pandemic
The world's next coronavirus hotspot is emerging right next door
Most south-east Asian countries have flattened their COVID-19 curve but Indonesia's coronavirus infection rate is rising rapidly, and the government faces a stark choice.
- by James Massola
The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, WHO chief warns
The head of the World Health Organisation says the coronavirus pandemic is "accelerating" and that more than 150,000 cases have been reported within 24 hours.
- by Stephanie Nebehay and Michael Shields
Facebook, Twitter delete Trump's 'racist baby' posts
Facebook and Twitter have removed a video posted by Trump, which was altered to appear as if it had aired on CNN, after a copyright claim.
- by Todd Spangler
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Coronavirus pandemic
End of state stimulus could deliver new hit to economy
Billions of dollars of support from state and territory governments to protect their economies from the coronavirus pandemic is set to be removed.
- by Shane Wright
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Claremont serial killer trial
As state's case draws to a close, Claremont defence takes aim at evidence
Prosecutors finished putting forward their case against the accused Claremont serial killer in the Supreme Court of WA on Thursday, with attention now turning to defence counsel Paul Yovich’s closing address.
- by Heather McNeill
Prosecutors tell court how Sarah's final moments 'went desperately wrong'
Prosecutors allege Sarah Spiers willingly accepted a lift from her murderer, who drove her to her requested suburb before things went "desperately wrong" just streets from her destination.
- by Heather McNeill
Western Australia
Perth man caught out faking PhD, psychology degree
The man claims to have 10 years of experience as a psychologist despite being only 23 years old is the subject of a warning from Consumer Protection.
- by Kate Hedley
 Business calls for Premier’s ‘secret formula’ guiding border reopening
If businesses had a clear idea of when the border would open jobs could be saved, the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged.
- by Daile Cross
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Cyber warfare
Cyber attack on WA government prompts national warningÂ
Intrusion attempt on WA's Department of Premier and Cabinet is part of a series of attacks on Australian computer networks that prompted warnings from the PM.
- by Nathan Hondros
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Governance
Rio Tinto failed, now shareholders in the spotlight
Rio Tinto's blunder in destroying the Juugan Gorge cave site will test big shareholders' views on corporate social responsibility.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Rio Tinto launches internal review after blasting ancient WA rock shelters
Rio last month detonated explosives in an area of the Juukan Gorge, destroying ancient Indigenous caves dating back 46,000 years in Western Australia's north.
- by Nick Toscano
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'Exactly what politics in Australia needs': Lidia Thorpe to be next Greens senator for Victoria
Members pre-selected Ms Thorpe with what the party says was a historic 65 per cent voter turnout.
- by Timna Jacks
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- by David Crowe
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Uni fee overhaul won't change demand or affordability: HECS architect
- by Fergus Hunter
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Minimum wage rise sees industry call for IR changes to be extended
- by Nick Bonyhady and Jennifer Duke
Business
'Our industry is one of the least-trusted': The tough task of fixing an image problem
"I hate to tell you," Rio Tinto chief Jean-Sebastien Jacques once said. "Our industry is one of the least-trusted on the planet."
- by Nick Toscano and Charlotte Grieve
World
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Coronavirus pandemic
The world's next coronavirus hotspot is emerging next door
Indonesia's coronavirus infection rate is rising rapidly, and the government faces a stark choice.
- by James Massola
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The stampede of buyers heading to Australia's second-cheapest capital
It’s one of Australia’s prettiest capital cities, with great food on offer, wineries a short drive away, investment in infrastructure and no traffic jams.
- by Sue Williams
Interest from these buyers has declined and may not rebound
Demand from one type of property buyers is likely to be subdued for a while, and could also put downward pressure on housing prices.
- by Trent Wiltshire
Life & Culture
'Like catching Pokemon': Houseplant love grows and grows
It takes Alan Chan about an hour a week to tend to his 150 "plant babies" and the 29-year-old says the ritual is meditative.
- by Sophie Aubrey
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'Do it in the right way': Giants crossed the line with aggression, says Cameron
The turbo-charged Giants bullied the Dogs last year but this time their attack at the man backfired.
- by Andrew Wu
Anatomy of a fall: Inside the demise of Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts
The CEO was left blindsided on Monday when he learnt the sport's board was moving against him, but it had been in the works for many weeks.
- by Chris Barrett
Young Saint headed into territory where Riewoldts, Browns roamed
Smooth-moving Hunter Clark made an impact long before joining the AFL.
- by Sam McClure
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AFL 2020
Why can't Crows just shake off the 'C' word?
Adelaide are still haunted by the ill-advised training camp after their 2017 grand final capitulation.
- by Caroline Wilson
AFL steps up campaign to tackle online abuse after Betts incident
The AFL has joined forces with Australia's eSafety Commissioner to launch a campaign to eradicate online racial vilification directed towards Carlton star Eddie Betts.Â
- by Peter Ryan
Tensions boil over again as Bulldogs turn the tables on Giants
Wild brawls erupted either side of Tom Liberatore's goal after the three-quarter-time siren, involving almost all 44 players.
- by Andrew Wu
Andrew Gaff urges senior Eagles to step up after last week's insipid display
We expect close to perfection, and that was a long way off that on Saturday night, Gaff said.
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