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WorkSafe visited Curtin University construction site three times before fatal roof collapse
WorkSafe is investigating claims safety concerns at the site were rife prior to the incident but has revealed it could be up to three years before the results of the probe are made public.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
WA hard border shows cracks as Health Minister changes tune
"And so we are now in a position where we have to consider what we do with our borders in the short to medium term and how best we manage that opening up process."
- by Nathan Hondros and Heather McNeill
Experts sound warning over 'free money' for a house that 'costs more than it's worth'
More than 11,000 home builders and renovators nationwide have applied for the federal government's HomeBuilder grant to encourage housing activity.
- by Daile Cross
Coronavirus LIVE: WA reports five new cases in returned travellers
The Department of Health said three females and two males aged between 25-30 had tested positive for COVID-19. All were in hotel quarantine and had travelled to Perth from India, Nepal or Brazil.
- by Rachael Dexter and David Estcourt
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Basil Zempilas to leave 6PR radio gig as Seven West Media reins him in
After straddling Perth's rival camps for the past six years, media personality Basil Zempilas will leave his 6PR breakfast host position in November after a directive from Seven West Media.
- by David Prestipino
Former West Coast star Kerr vows to 'vigorously fight' assault allegations
Daniel Kerr will fight allegations he assaulted his ex-girlfriend over several years, including claims he cut her bed in half with a chainsaw.
- by Louise Rennie and Marta Pascual Juanola
Lumumba sues Collingwood Magpies and the AFL over racism claims
Heritier Lumumba alleges Collingwood breached their "duty of care" toward him to provide a safe working environment because of the abuse.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Claremont prosecutor to take on another of WA's biggest murder mysteries
The prosecutor who secured the conviction of the Claremont killer will lead the state's case against the man accused of killing Hayley Dodd.
- by Heather McNeill
'On the brink of disaster': New COVID-19 cases in Europe hit 100,000 a day
European nations are closing schools, cancelling operations and enlisting legions of student medics as authorities face a virus resurgence as winter begins.
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McGowan 'wallowing in self-adulation' over border, Harvey says
Opposition Leader Liza Harvey attacked Premier Mark McGowan's integrity after his claims the hard border remained in place by health advice was contradicted by WA's Chief Health Officer.
- by Nathan Hondros
Big projects to reshape Perth skyline as WA property industry looks up
Western Australia's property industry is shaking off the negative sentiment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with landlords and property owners among the most optimistic in the nation.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
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Pro-Beijing Chinese language paper pushes City of Perth candidates
A Chinese language newspaper owned by a businessman with ties to WA Labor and Chinese Communist Party-linked associations is pushing candidates in the City of Perth elections.
- by Nathan Hondros and Marta Pascual Juanola
'He's gaslighting voters': Federal MP Andrew Hastie joins WA border blue
The prominent Liberal MP has accused Mark McGowan of a breach of trust, but the Premier insists people will die if the Liberals 'get their way' and the hard borders come down.
- by Nathan Hondros
Coronavirus-riddled iron ore ship off Port Hedland sets sail for Philippines
BHP-chartered iron ore bulk carrier Vega Dream which had an outbreak of COVID-19 on board has left its anchorage off Port Hedland on Wednesday and is en route to the Philippines.
- by Fran Rimrod
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RBA hints at rate cut as Victorian jobs take a battering
The Reserve Bank has given its strongest signal yet interest rates could be slashed to new record lows as employment was battered in Victoria, with 36,000 jobs stripped out of the state in September.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Crown inquiry puts question mark over Sydney casino's December opening
The commissioner leading the Crown Resorts probity inquiry has questioned whether the casino operator should open its new Sydney casino in December.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Barrett sails towards Supreme Court after impressive performance
Republicans are thrilled by the prospect of a judge they regard as a "female legal superstar" sitting on the nation's most powerful court for decades to come.
- by Matthew Knott
Trump presses Pompeo, Barr for dirt to use against Biden
- by Chris Strohm, Jordan Fabian and Nick Wadhams
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Perth landlords are now commanding rent hikes
Rent prices in Perth have had the strongest gains around the country, leaving landlords in the box seat and the city's renters in unfamiliar territory.
- by Lisa Calautti
'2021 will be bad': $1.12b wiped off construction sector in June quarter
The Australian construction sector will continue to take a beating, even before the COVID-19 pandemic's effect is felt.
- by Jim Malo
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Basil Zempilas to leave 6PR as Seven West Media reins him in
After straddling Perth's rival camps for the past six years, media personality Basil Zempilas will leave his 6PR breakfast host position in November after a directive from Seven West Media.
- by David Prestipino
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Extraordinary season deserves an extraordinary grand final
The stats say it will be hard to split the Vixens and Fever on grand final day. But statistics are just an indication, so we will have to wait and see who steps up.
- by Liz Ellis
Lumumba sues Collingwood and the AFL over racism claims
Heritier Lumumba alleges Collingwood breached their "duty of care" toward him to provide a safe working environment because of the abuse.
- by Anthony Colangelo
US plans to go big on cricket could have global impact
USA Cricket has developed plans to become a full member of the International Cricket Council by 2030, an elevation that would bring extra funding, fixtures and power.
The telltale sign of a glory era that's exciting Langer
The Australia coach believes the old adage of "it's harder to get into the Test side than out" is starting to ring true again.
- by Andrew Wu
Cats declare 'big-time' interest in Giants star Cameron
Geelong have publicly declared they are trying to land out-of-contract GWS forward Jeremy Cameron.
- by Sam McClure
Indian cricketers push to quarantine with families before summer
India's players appears close to being given the all clear to quarantine in Brisbane. However, their families remain uncertain.
- by Chris Barrett and Jon Pierik
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2020 Brownlow Medal: Lachie Neale the favourite in shortened season
We crunch the numbers to give you a complete guide to this year's Brownlow Medal count, including who the bolters could be and just how many votes Lachie Neale is likely to poll.
- by Scott Spits
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FitzSimons: Don't move along yet Wallabies fans, there's something to see here
It's the nature of sport that no matter the glory of one result, it is no sooner over than some other game demands attention. Not this time.
