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'His quarrel is elsewhere': PM vows to help McGowan in push for border challenge retrial
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Commonwealth would "assist the WA government with what they're seeking to achieve" in the push for a retrial.
- by Heather McNeill and Nathan Hondros
Saudi Arabia working with China on nuclear fuel, spy agencies warn
Intelligence agencies have identified a newly completed, undeclared, structure near a solar-panel production area near Riyadh.
- by Mark Mazzetti, David E. Sanger and William J. Broad
FIFO worker faces criminal probe over WA border exemption attempt
Police Commissioner Chris Dawson said the man was now facing a criminal investigation because his approved application said he was returning to WA, whereas a previous application had him listed as living in Tasmania.
- by Nathan Hondros and Jane Marwick
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Thumbs down for hydroxychloroquine from government virus taskforce
Trump-backed supposed miracle cure should not be used to treat or prevent coronavirus, the government’s official COVID-19 evidence taskforce has recommended.
- by Liam Mannix
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How a Perth man living rough for 13 years turned his life around in just two weeks
At 17, Jason found himself homeless and living on the streets of Perth, seeking safety and shelter at abandoned homes and trying to avoid being assaulted.Â
- by Lauren Pilat and Marta Pascual Juanola
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Heartbroken mother calls on drivers to drop 'she'll be right' attitude
New research shows head-on crashes can cause serious injuries even at very low speeds.
- by Julie Power
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Coronavirus pandemic
The US dollar's slide is a warning that America has lost its grip on the virus
The dollar is flashing a warning sign to US policymakers - get the virus under control.
- by Olivia Konotey-Ahulu and Susanne Barton
Australia's wine king declares Margaret River top of the drops ... again
Margaret River has been proclaimed the leading wine region in Australia yet again by the country's top authority on wine, James Halliday.
- by David Prestipino
Victoria's recovery vital to Australia's economy, Josh Frydenberg saysÂ
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has acknowledged Australia is at different stages of dealing with COVID-19, and says Victoria's recovery is important.Â
- by Matt Bungard and Mary Ward
Western Australia
Perth property pain to get much worse, with dire signs for investors
Perth’s property prices are on a 'knife edge', a property expert has warned, on the back of predictions of a 12.1 per cent plummet from the start of this year until the end of next.
- by Aja Styles
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Former Legacy WA officer avoids prison after stealing thousands from charity
Robert Mathew, formerly known as Robert Ratkovcic, pleaded guilty to all offences, most of which involved buying personal goods with Legacy WA funds.
- by Kate Hedley
German newlyweds missing in WA outback phone police
They were last seen near Broome more than two weeks ago and a concerned friend said the couple were due come back to Perth to fly home to Germany soon.
- by Fran Rimrod
Harvey back on hard border bandwagon as McGowan rolls out coronavirus cash
Opposition Leader Liza Harvey has reversed her position on WA's hard border but rejected claims she has back-flipped to avoid an electoral backlash.
- by Nathan Hondros
'Everybody has conflicts': Zempilas under fire over push to relocate uni near Seven West land
'Isn’t it terrific that any conflicts that people perceive I may have are obvious?' the City of Perth lord mayor candidate claims.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola and Jacquelin Robson
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Human Rights Commission urges 'rigorous' defence of free speech at unis
Two Australian universities have been embroiled in renewed debate about academic freedom this week over their handling of Chinese student criticism.
- by Fergus Hunter and Eryk Bagshaw
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Cyber spy agency to be called in to protect critical infrastructure
- by Anthony Galloway
Business
Lifeline: Myer hashes out deal with lenders as COVID-19 sinks shopping
Struggling department store operator Myer has been granted a lifeline by its lenders under a new deal that will slightly reduce its debt
- by Dominic Powell
World
New York Attorney-General launches lawsuit to dissolve the NRA
NRA boss Wayne LaPierre and other executives named in lawsuit following an 18-month investigation into allegations of fraud.
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Home loan approval times blow out as COVID-19 crisis pressures hit
Home-buying hopefuls might be in for a shock as some lenders are taking much longer than others to give borrowers an answer.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Inside the apartment of the former Sneaky Sound System frontman
Daimon Downey lives in a 1930s art deco apartment in Bondi with partner Georgia Gorman.
- by Jane Rocca
Life & Culture
Australia's wine king once again declares Margaret River tops
Margaret River has been proclaimed the leading wine region in Australia yet again by the country's top authority on wine James Halliday and his tribe of scribes.
- by David Prestipino
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Tommy Hilfiger: There will never be a point that we say 'OK, now we’re inclusive'
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Perth Stadium in line to host lucrative Indian Test fixture if chaos hits summer schedule
There has been a push by South Australia to stage the iconic game at the Adelaide Oval if large crowds are not allowed in Melbourne. Under one possible scenario, Perth would then pick up a Test against India with the historic Test against Afghanistan moved to Hobart at the back end of the season.
- by Andrew Wu
'He'll be up for it': Bennett blunder gives Demetriou taste of top job
South Sydney fans will get an early look at Jason Demetriou's coaching ability due to Wayne Bennett's COVID breach.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Rennie has his eyes on a Wallabies scrum coachÂ
Wallabies boss Dave Rennie has had talks with Petrus du Plessis about being Australia's scrum coach, but RA might not be able to afford him.
- by Tom Decent
McKenna and Ward back to boost Bombers and Giants
Essendon and Greater Western Sydney have welcomed back crucial players for their match on Friday night, with Conor McKenna and Callan Ward returning.
- by Anthony Colangelo
'Heartbreaking': Cats women's footy chief a victim of COVID cuts
The coronavirus crisis has claimed another victim in the female game, with Simone Bellears being let go at Geelong.
- by Daniel Cherny
'It jeopardises the game': V'landys slams Bennett, Vaughan for COVID breaches
The NRL have stood down Souths coach Wayne Bennett and Dragons prop Paul Vaughan.
- by Sam Phillips and Christian Nicolussi
Gawn needs protection from unfair targeting: Goodwin
The plea came as the Demons captain admitted a muscle tear had left him in doubt for the Adelaide game, which the Dees won after a powerful last quarter.
- by Michael Gleeson
Have Your Say
The twist turning Oliver's game around
Clayton Oliver had 17 kicks and 17 handballs against Adelaide to put Dees back on the winner's list. All the work to make him more damaging is paying off.
