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Claremont killer trial
Claremont killer looking to lodge appeal
Within hours of Claremont killer Bradley Robert Edwards being found guilty of murdering Ciara Glennon and Jane Rimmer, his family members were looking to launch an appeal against the convictions.
- by Gary Adshead
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Why Edwards was acquitted of Sarah's murder, and how her family may find justice
- by Nathan Hondros
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Secret lover of Claremont killer's first wife reveals paternity bombshell
The flatmate whose affair ended Bradley Edwards' first marriage is sickened by the thought his actions could have triggered the Claremont killings.
- by Emma Sheridan and Ben Avery
PKKP keeps gorge destruction secret from elderly daughter of Juukan over fears for health
The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura Aboriginal Corporation has laid out its concerns about Rio Tinto's actions and questioned its public statements.
- by Hamish Hastie
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'Woman who got away' wishes police did more about her close encounter with Edwards
“I saw the Claremont serial killer heading and I read down. I went oh, my goodness. I saw 'Telstra worker' and my knees went. I just lent against the table. I thought I knew it, I knew it. I just felt it all this time.”
- by Gary Adshead
The day at the WACA in 2015 that Dean Jones always treasured
Dean Jones reflects on his moving baggy green presentation ceremony, the cherished cap embodying over a century of Australian cricket tradition and heritage.
- by Dean Jones
Premier Daniel Andrews claims Jenny Mikakos in charge of hotels
After a parade of senior ministers at the hotel quarantine inquiry this week, it was finally Daniel Andrews' turn.
- by Hanna Mills Turbet
WA craft brewing giants open first-ever venue
The coronavirus pandemic refuses to curtail the expansion dreams of WA independent craft brewer Gage Roads.
- by David Prestipino
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Unmasking a killer: The 'psychopath' hidden within a seemingly ordinary man
- by Heather McNeill
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'Jane was a sweetie, and the life of the party': Claremont victim's sister says killer must never get out of jail
Lee Rimmer was six years old when her mother brought baby Jane home. She has told how Jane was doted on and loved by her familly. She wants her killer to be in prison for life.
- by Tegan Sapwell
'Historic day filled with mixed emotions': Macro Taskforce officer
Justice Stephen Hall said while it was likely Edwards was the killer of Ms Spiers, the state could not prove it beyond reasonable doubt.
- by Heather McNeill
Western Australia
Puppy farms in WA's sights as fight continues for Strawberry the boxer
A vigil was held for Strawberry the boxer on the steps of Parliament on Thursday, calling for legislation to prevent her death and sale of puppies from ever happening again.
- by Aja Styles
Two crew from bulk carrier anchored off WA port test positive to COVID-19
Two crew members on board a manganese ore carrier anchored off Port Hedland have tested positive to COVID-19.
- by Nathan Hondros
WA's top cop refutes 'crime wave' fears as burglaries, assaults, car thefts drop
“There is now current reporting about assaults in Northbridge, well, in fact, they are about 20 per cent down in terms of our year on year stats in terms of assaults.”
- by Hamish Hastie
Zempilas warned over use of media platforms for electioneering
WA's electoral commission has put the Lord Mayoral hopeful on notice after complaints from other candidates about one of his regular columns in The West Australian.
- by Nathan Hondros
Escape artist and children's entertainer facing string of child sex charges
A Perth entertainer who runs magic workshops for children has been charged with a string of child sex abuse charges.
- by Kate Hedley and Daile Cross
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Economists predict budget deficit up to $270 billion, even bigger debts to come
The government has confirmed the biggest budget deficit in history, but it will be a speed bump compared to the 2020-21 shortfall, say key economists.
- by Shane Wright and Jennifer Duke
Business
NBN v 5G: The broadband battle is about to heat up
Far from being a pipe dream, the likes of Telstra, TPG and Optus are confident they can use 5G technology to lure a bigger chunk of homes away from the NBN.
- by Supratim Adhikari and Zoe Samios
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Inflation to miss RBA target for half a decade, say top economists
- by Jennifer Duke and Shane Wright
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Split emerges over policies to lift population growth
- by Jennifer Duke and Shane Wright
World
Inside the global alliance attempting to stifle China
The medieval church cloisters in the small Dutch city of Maastricht are an unlikely setting for Chinese Communist Party influence.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Opinion
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Former Port Adelaide player Chad Cornes sells up in favour of country life
He has the postcode where he was born and bred tattooed on his fingers, but with a baby on the way he's selling his beachside home and moving to the country.
- by Jemimah Clegg
'We have great ocean views': At home with Pete Murray
Singer and songwriter Pete Murray lives on a 0.8-hectare property in the hills behind Byron Bay and plans to add a pool to his private retreat.
- by Jane Rocca
Life & Culture
'It only took 99 years': Vincent Namatjira wins 2020 Archibald Prize
"Indigenous art isn't just dot paintings, or traditional designs," said Namatjira, the first Indigenous winner in the prize's 99-year history.
- by Linda Morris and Nick Galvin
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How Cathy Freeman led the greatest night of athletics in history
For once, the great American sprinter Michael Johnson would have to vacate centre stage as a nation focused on one athlete as never before.
- by Roy Masters
'I have to sleep in a separate room': Eagle lifts lid on home quarantine life
The uproar on the east coast that greeted news West Coast could home quarantine prior to next Saturday's elimination final should be silenced for good after Eagles captain Luke Shuey lifted the lid on the stark realities of life back in Perth.
- by David Prestipino
Daniel encourages helmet use as Bulldogs consider options for injured Naughton
Bulldogs star Caleb Daniel is among the AFL's most high-profile helmet wearers and he would welcome key forward Aaron Naughton wearing one.
- by Roy Ward
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The Fitz Files
The day Jones defied illness, India ... and a bristling Border
His epic 210 in the hellish heat of Madras, when he battled crippling dysentery and an unsympathetic captain, goes down as Dean Jones' crowning glory.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Healy weighs in on the future of women's cricket
Can the women's game maintain the momentum of March 8 at the MCG? For Alyssa Healy, the evidence about shifting attitudes towards women's cricket is found close to home.
- by Daniel Cherny
Australia postpones first ever Test match against Afghanistan
Australia’s historic first Test match against Afghanistan this summer is officially off this summer and will be pushed back until after the Ashes next year..
- by Chris Barrett
Teenage Docker a Rising Star, Ryans earn All-Australian, Fyfe misses
The 19-year-old was a runaway winner with 48 votes ahead of Gold Coast youngster Noah Anderson (39 votes).
- by David Prestipino
Have Your Say
Jones was revolutionary on the field but evolution off it says plenty
The legacy of Dean Jones has been well represented by others, who knew him better than I did. But I am so glad I got to know him a little bit.
