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View full resultsUnusual cold front to bring storms, rain and extreme fire danger to WA
A front carrying heavy rain and damaging winds will batter WA and causing catastrophic fire danger through inland parts of the state.
- by Fran Rimrod
Woodside clears another hurdle as Scarborough gas vision inches closer
The project is a joint venture between Woodside and BHP and a final investment decision is expected in the second half of 2021.
- by Hamish Hastie
Perth property heart beats again with landmark towers off the ground
Earthworks at the Civic Heart project in South Perth will kick off in January after a sales bonanza had seen buyers snatch $31 million-worth of apartments last month.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
The international travel lessons Australia could learn from Singapore
Singapore is embarking on a suite of controlled measures aimed at reopening the country to international travellers in a program that could provide a template for Australia.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
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Melville appoints high-profile design firm to redraft unpopular Canning Bridge plans
THatch RobertsDay will look at height limits and controversial bonus height provisions, which allow the council to approve developments taller than the maximum height, as part of the review.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Nine, Rugby Australia confirm groundbreaking $100m broadcast deal
Super Rugby will be on live on free-to-air television for the first time with a partnership confirmed by Nine and Rugby Australia.
- by Sam Phillips
Exmouth port proposal could destroy 'jewel of the crown' of WA's tourism industry
'There is a strong sentiment in town that industrialisation threatens the area’s famed natural attractions and the low-key quality that makes Exmouth Gulf such a special place.'
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
China's trade threats hit Australia with 'psychological warfare'
Australian exporters have accused the government of abandoning them as Beijing's tactics show signs of significant political impact.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Darren Gray
Murdoch used Trump administration then 'really bailed on him'
The NYT's media columnist gives his insights into how traditional media, and social media giants, handled the Trump era.
- by Zoe Samios
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'Can't let it happen here': WA Labor fundraises on the back of 'people like Donald Trump'
WA Labor has told supporters the state election could wind up like the US presidential election, and "people like Trump will stop at nothing".
- by Nathan Hondros
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Crime
Cricket bat bashing victim fights for life after Ballajura pub brawl
The family of a Perth man involved in a brutal pub brawl has pleaded for public help as he fights for his life.
- by Lucy McLeod
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Eat and drink Perth
New microbrewery on famous foreshore to reel in WA's summer tourists
As a fourth-generation member of a WA winemaking family, Jason Credaro grew up with wine in his blood and viticulture in his veins.
- by David Prestipino
Clive Palmer loses WA hard border fight in High Court
Mining billionaire Clive Palmer has lost his legal bid to have WA's hard border deemed unconstitutional after a High Court full bench ruled in favour of the state government.
- by Heather McNeill
Dissent grows over 'stagnate' Murdoch Uni guild in wake of legal threats
Never has a student election been more important than the Guild election held at Murdoch after the university announced it would be removing face-to-face lectures from 2021-2022.
- by Aja Styles
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Physicist Cathy Foley to become Australia's new Chief Scientist
Dr Foley, who has worked for the CSIRO for four decades, will become Australia’s next Chief Scientist next month.
- by Rob Harris
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Hopes for economic boost, with tax cuts to kick in by November 16
- by Shane Wright
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Reserve Bank struggles to stay relevant in a post-inflation world
The Reserve Bank is desperately trying to look busy and relevant because it’s lost its main reason for existence.
- by Ross Gittins
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ASX rally continues; Market at highest since March 6; US futures soar
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
World
Calls to isolate some UK COVID-19 patients over fears of 'mink virus'
Every hospital in Britain has been ordered to isolate suspected "mink virus" patients.
- by Bill Gardner and Laura Donnelly
Putin is quiet on Biden victory, hinting at tense years ahead
- by Anton Troianovski and Andrew E. Kramer
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Australian houses have been shrinking for years, but something changed
The average house built in Australia in the last year was larger than the year before after years of declines - just as we started spending more time at home.
- by Jessica Taulaga
The Block: One couple gets the lowest score of the season
Strapped for cash and crawling towards the finish line, three teams present unfinished rooms, leaving just two to battle it out for the penultimate room reveal title.
- by Hailey Coules
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Midnight Oil bassist Bones Hillman dies
Midnight Oil bassist Bones Hillman has been remembered for his kindness, one day after the band's new album reached number 1 on the Aria charts for the first time since 1990.
- by Harriet Alexander and Natassia Chrysanthos
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AFL trade period day four live: Cats make offer to GWS over Cameron
Trade period picks up again today. Join us for live coverage of all the moves and news as it breaks.
- by Claire Siracusa
Australian Test greats back Pucovski to partner Warner
Former Australian captains call for Will Pucovski to be named in Test team after the Victorian young gun made another big ton hours after Joe Burns failed again for Queensland.
- by Daniel Cherny
Where your club sits with trade deadline looming
The 2020 trade period began on Wednesday and ends this Thursday. Here's where your club sits as deadline day approaches.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Giants demand first round pick for Caldwell
Having landed Jesse Hogan early in the trade period, the Giants are negotiating the exit of three players while looking to recruit Braydon Preuss from Melbourne
- by Peter Ryan
New Tigers coach Ferguson bullish on improving women's side
Richmond's new AFLW coach Ryan Ferguson believes the controversial decision to cut the club's VFLW program will not be a setback.
- by Anthony Colangelo
McKenna floats possible AFL return in future, as Dons deal for Dunkley
Conor McKenna has raised eyebrows with his assertion that he may one day return to the AFL; the Dons work to put together a deal to land Bulldog Josh Dunkley.
- by Peter Ryan
Race meetings across Australia affected as 'major technical issue' hits TAB
TAB's computer system failed on one of the biggest days of the year costing the racing industry an estimated tens of millions of dollars in revenue.
- by Chris Roots and Damien Ractliffe
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Paul Cully's Tight Five: How two players won the Test for the Wallabies
The biggest moments in the victory over the All Blacks featured the same two players: Reece Hodge and Matt Philip.
