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WA starts testing wastewater as early warning system for undetected COVID-19

Wastewater testing has emerged as a key early-warning system for COVID-19 outbreaks.

WA has started testing wastewater and sewerage for traces of undetected coronavirus after a process of extensive scientific preparation.

  • by Nathan Hondros and Heather McNeill

'Very humiliating': Alan Tudge's staffer says he was a bully who left her in tears

Alan Tudge and Rachelle Miller arrive in 2017, the year the couple had an affair.

A former adviser to Population Minister Alan Tudge has lodged a formal complaint that alleges he engaged in workplace bullying and intimidation that left her "anxious and afraid".

  • by David Crowe

Coronavirus vaccine leader began with a wild cancer research idea

A member of a COVID-19 testing team prepares to administer a test at a site in Lawrence, New York.

The path toward a successful COVID-19 vaccine started more than a quarter of a century ago with a pair of German doctors and an idea.

  • by Marissa Calligeros

Christian Porter labels ABC reporting 'unfair', but walks back legal threats

Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial Relations Christian Porter is facing questions after a ABC Four Corners report.

Christian Porter has rejected allegations aired by the ABC about an alleged incident with a woman at a Canberra bar.

  • by Nathan Hondros

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Grinches and grandeur: Perth primary schools grapple with a COVID Christmas

Education Minister Sue Ellery says schools should aim to continue with their traditional events in a way that is COVID-safe. They should consult with parents about how to structure the events.

  • by Daile Cross
Freo go-slow gets green light, but mayor Brad Pettitt wants to take it further

Freo go-slow gets green light, but mayor Brad Pettitt wants to take it further

Main Roads WA has backed an application from the City of Fremantle to expand its 40km/h zone across three coastal suburbs.

  • by Peter de Kruijff
Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan.

'Mediation unlikely' in defamation case as Palmer, McGowan face off in court

The high-profile men are suing each other after hurling insults at one another through the media during a bitter battle over WA’s hard border.

  • by Heather McNeill
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Moscow last year.

What's in it for them? China and Russia stay silent on US election

"They have the most to gain in terms of the US continuing to be distracted and continuing its own turmoil."

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
President-elect Joe Biden said Trump's refusal to acknowledge him would not help the President's legacy.

'Nothing' is going to stop us: Biden calls Trump refusal 'an embarrassment'

Democrat Senator Chris Murphy called Trump's refusal to concede "an epidemic of delusion" as Biden asks for security briefings.

  • by Matthew Knott
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Murdoch University sets a hefty price tag for what is essentially free outsourced education, say students.

'A scam': Fears over increased outsourced learning at Murdoch University

Murdoch University is making students pay $1500 for outsourced online units some students have labelled a "money maker".

  • by Aja Styles

No challengers emerge as Harvey survives last pre-election party room meeting

Opposition Leader Liza Harvey arriving at parliament ahead of a crucial party room meeting. Photo: Peter de Kruijff.

Three politicians who have been named as possible leadership contenders said before the meeting Ms Harvey would take the party to the next election.

  • by Peter de Kruijff

Home invasion in Perth's east ends with one stabbed, several in police custody

Police responded to reports a man was stabbed about 4.25pm on Tuesday.

A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital with stab wounds after what's believed to have been a home invasion in an eastern suburb of Perth. 

  • by Lauren Pilat and Mia Egerton-Warburton

Liam Bartlett returns to Perth radio as talkback programs get shake-up

Gareth Parker will be the sole host of Breakfast show on 6PR and veteran journalist Liam Bartlett will take over the Morning show.

Promising to "help keep our decision-makers honest", Bartlett will take over the 9am timeslot.

  • by Daile Cross

WA senator shakes off doubters with thumping Liberal preselection win

The Liberal party's senate ticket for WA: Sherry Sufi, Ben Small, Employment Minister Michaelia Cash and government whip in the Senate Dean Smith.

WA senator Dean Smith has shaken off doubters to win the second spot, behind Minister Michaelia Cash.

  • by Nathan Hondros

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Apple unveils first Macs that are designed to run like iPhones

Apple has released computers with the first Apple-designed microprocessor, called the M1, a move that will tie its Macs and iPhones closer together technologically.

  • by Stephen Nellis

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Donald Trump's new political action committee will raise funds for future Republican election battles - including, perhaps, his own.

Trump's new 'Save America' fund could bankroll a 2024 campaign

Before the election, Trump told advisers, sometimes joking and other times not, that he might run again in 2024 if he lost to Biden. Now he's started a fund.

  • by Maggie Haberman and Shane Goldmatcher
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Thinking of a tree change? There are a few things to know first

Many regional centres are welcoming the influx of remote workers but it's worth finding out a little about the local climate and customs before you move.

  • by Melissa Heagney
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This shed in Sydney has hit the market with a price guide of $1.6m

You know you're looking at Sydney real estate when a run-down shed with a price guide of $1.6 million has dozens of buyers eyeing it off.

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Western Bulldogs midfielder Josh Dunkley.

How Dunkley, Treloar, Dogs and Dons can get done

The Bulldogs don't want to trade Josh Dunkley, but Adam Treloar is an option that can help make it happen and deliver Dunkley to the Dons.

  • by Jake Niall
Collingwood star Adam Treloar gets a handball away under pressure from Sydney.

Treloar does medical at Dogs, Stephenson talks with North

Collingwood midfielder Adam Treloar has done a medical at the Western Bulldogs while teammate Jaidyn Stephenson has met with North Melbourne as he considers his future.

  • by Michael Gleeson and Sam McClure
Adam Treloar.

From a hypothetical to a very real prospect'

Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss the latest in trade news, including Adam Treloar's medical with the Western Bulldogs.

As usual Virat Kohli shapes a hugely influential figure for India this summer.

Kohli's early exit sets scene for 'fiery' first Test

The man who presided over Australia's last success over India, Darren Lehmann is expecting a turbo-charged first Test that will take on extra importance given Virat Kohli's personal situation.

  • by Andrew Wu
Carlton forward Charlie Curnow says his knee is feeling normal once again.

More surgery for Carlton young gun Charlie Curnow

Carlton's Charlie Curnow is set for more surgery on his troublesome right knee on Wednesday after sustaining a setback during his rehabilitation program last week.

  • by Ronny Lerner
Australian basketball star Liz Cambage.

'I swore I wouldn't be back': Cambage talks Olympics, race and fertility

On the eve of a new WNBL season, Liz Cambage reflects on keeping her Tokyo dream alive.

  • by Roy Ward
The Olympic rings float in the water at sunset in the Odaiba section in Tokyo.

Tokyo Olympic officials talk of test events early next year

Tokyo Olympics organisers on Tuesday said they were encouraged by a gymnastics meet over the weekend and are now ready to hold test events early next year.

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