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Western suburbs caterer fined $20,000 after wedding no-show, botched birthday
A Darlington man hired the company for his wife’s 40th birthday, but the chef arrived late and provided a store-bought cake instead of churros.
- by Heather McNeill
Another WA hotel quarantine breacher fitted with electronic tracker
A 35-year-old Secret Harbour man who arrived in WA from Queensland is alleged to have breached his hotel quarantine twice.
- by Daile Cross
Prominent Aboriginal elder to face serious child sex charges
The accused has been a regular feature of civic events in the region as a Bindjareb elder where he represents local Aboriginal people.
- by Nathan Hondros
Coronavirus updates LIVE: Four people fined for trying to enter regional Victoria
Victoria Police confirmed it had handed out four $4957 fines to those flouting COVID-19 rules and trying to leave metropolitan Melbourne without a valid reason since the infringement was brought in on Thursday.
- by Matt Bungard and Mary Ward
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Hundreds left jobless from redundancies amid Gorgon safety concerns of Chevron
In a statement, the company said it was adjusting its business in response to the impact of COVID-19 and a deteriorating business outlook.
- by Daile Cross
Picabar ready to re-open as smart reno uncovers building's secret former life
It was a labour of love revamping the old Picabar but still holding on to what everyone loved about the place.
- by David Prestipino
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McGowan agrees to increase in Australians returning to Perth from overseas
The WA government has agreed to take an extra 500 Australians returning from overseas, the PM has announced.
- by Nathan Hondros and Daile Cross
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Family of Geraldton shooting victim welcomes decision to hold murder trial in Perth
Trial of police officer charged with murder will be heard in Perth after an application for Geraldton hearing failed.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Qantas chairman warns big business 'can't operate' in Perth with hard border up
Businesses with interstate, international operations "can't operate sensibly" in Perth until the hard border comes down.
- by Nathan Hondros
Western Australia
How WA's new planning laws could steer decision-making away from communities
The fate of a controversial Nedlands development is now in the hands of an opaque planning unit created at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
WA to test sewage for traces of undetected coronavirus cases
The program has already been rolled out across other states, with traces of the virus picked up in areas that were thought to have no active cases.
- by Heather McNeill
Perth entrepreneur takes on rideshare giants with 'Uber for pets'
Terry Butts came up with the idea of offering pet owners an A-grade transport service after seeing a St Bernard crammed in the front seat of a Camry.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Revealing revamp: Shades of old greet lighter, larger Picabar
It has been a labour of love bringing the old Picabar building back to glory but still holding on to what everyone loved about the place, its owners said on the eve of its reopening.
- by David Prestipino
Mandurah woman attacked in her car saw shadow approaching before she turned her head
WARNING: Distressing image. Tammy Andrews needed 18 staples in her head after she was hit by a tool a man threw through her car window.
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The Morrison government has handed Australian Associated Press a $5 million lifeline, saying its existence was vital for media diversity and regional news.
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Early tax cuts locked in as Australia's jobs carnage falters
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$2 billion boost to health as cabinet meets to discuss returned travellers
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Infrastructure pandemic splurge needs private funds, says Macquarie
CEO Shemara Wikramanayake says cash-strapped governments will need private capital to fund new public infrastructure essential to stimulate their COVID-hit economies.
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Australian judge James Spigelman resigns from Hong Kong court
The move occurred as Beijing tightened restrictions on the legal system and imposed new security laws on HK.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
China-backed telco says won't spy on Philippines
- by Neil Jerome Morales and Karen Lema
Chinese military drills in Taiwan Strait a backdrop to senior US visit
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Wallabies skipper puts $2.5m hopes on sale of Sydney home
The pressure's on for Michael Hooper next month. Not only does his team square off against the All Blacks, the day before kickoff is his scheduled auction.
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The returning buyers driving the Perth property market
East coast buyers are casting their gaze to Western Australia, contemplating a move across the country off the back of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Revealing revamp: Shades of old greet lighter, larger Picabar
It has been a labour of love bringing the old Picabar building back to glory but still holding on to what everyone loved about the place, its owners said on the eve of its reopening.
- by David Prestipino
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AFL insists on six-month payout clauses for coaches
New guidelines to AFL-funded clubs limits payouts regardless of the length of contracts. But the coaches' association believes it gives incompetent boards a ''get-out-of-jail-free'' card.
- by Caroline Wilson
End of an era: Worsfold's time in the hot seat at Essendon
John Worsfold inherited a job regarded as the toughest in football: coaching Essendon in the wake of the drugs scandal.
- by Michael Gleeson
'An ace is an ace': Reed holes out as Aussies flame out at US Open
Adam Scott is the best-placed Australian six shots off the pace at Winged Foot in New York but all eyes were on 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed's hole in one.
- by Jimmy Golen
North Melbourne delist Majak Daw as 11 Kangaroos shown the door
Majak Daw is keen to continue his AFL career if the opportunity arises after North Melbourne made the tough call to delist the 29-year-old.
- by Peter Ryan
German soccer team thrashed 37-0 after socially distancing from opponent
Holdenstedt showed no mercy and scored a goal nearly every two minutes, as their opposition SG Ripdorf/Molzen II watched on from a safe distance.
Eagles win but hold breath on Kennedy
West Coast will spend at least the next two nights inside the top four, but an injury to spearhead Josh Kennedy could have a major impact on their finals run.
- by Peter Ryan
Limited crowds at Bathurst as Supercars nets deal with NSW authorities
Limited numbers of fans will be allowed to attend Mount Panorama for the Bathurst 1000 this year.
- by Michael Lynch
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Malcolm Knox: Nostalgia is fine but we mustn't forget the real Sydney 2000 heroes
One interpretation of why 'we' have never been able to regain the magic of Sydney 2000 is that it was never ‘us’ that achieved it.
