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Busselton in mourning after crash victims named as Cape Naturaliste students
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Busselton in mourning after crash victims named as Cape Naturaliste students

The two teenage boys who died after the car they were in crashed into a tree near Busselton on Saturday night have been identified as Buckley Spicer and Luke Hopkins.

Federal push to make new,cutting-edge vaccines locally

Federal push to make new,cutting-edge vaccines locally

The plan could set Australia up as a regional manufacturing hub for mRNA vaccines, and allow the highly effective Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to be made here.

Overseas travel beyond NZ in October? Don’t count on it, say airport chiefs

The chief executives of Melbourne and Brisbane’s international airports doubt Qantas will be able to relaunch most of its overseas network on October 31 as planned.

‘They’ve got a big fight on their hands’: Netflix gets dose of reality in Byron Bay

Byron Bay locals wants Netflix show Byron Baes to be shut down.

It was supposed to be a landmark moment for Netflix. But the announcement of the company’s first local reality series, Byron Baes, has upset the local community.

Charging Dockers deny persistent Crows

Griffin Logue and Ethan Hughes wrap up Adelaide’s Tom Lynch.

Fremantle shook off a week of criticism for their road form and Adelaide’s persistent challenge before motoring home for their first away victory of the season on Sunday afternoon.

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Tech giant Airbnb is battling gig economy startup Airtasker in a trademark stoush in Europe that could impact Airtasker’s ambitions for expansion in the region. 

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NAPLAN’s back, as study finds students’ scores don’t improve much

Dr Gary Marks of the University of Melbourne says schools play only a small role in students’ achievement.

Australia’s controversial literacy and numeracy test is back this term, with some changes, after a pause during COVID.

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Don’t forget Australian students in chase for internationals

International students now account for a quarter of university revenues.

COVID-19 has given us the opportunity to strengthen our approach to international education and ensure our unis are delivering for Australian students.

Alan Tudge

The only Australian invited to watch Prince Philip’s funeral

Commodore Guy Holthouse was one of just four overseas representatives to witness Saturday’s historic farewell in person. 

She sat alone at the funeral, but there is support behind the scenes

The Queen sits alone in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, during her husband’s funeral ceremony.

The image of the Queen isolated on the church pew broke hearts around the world, but she can seek comfort from family and the staff in her royal bubble.

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Income splitting strategies to save you thousands in tax

Couples who split their income pay less tax and retain more disposable income.

Our marginal tax rate system means couples who split their income pay considerably less tax and retain more disposable income. There are strategies you can adopt to maximise income splitting and pay less tax.

Paul Benson

Super still the best tax-effective way to plan for retirement

University graduates often face years of HECS/HELP debt repayments, so any help for them is always appreciated.

If your investment income is high enough for you to be paying tax, then contributions to super, which is good a tax shelter, is a good option.

George Cochrane
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Why I’ve decided to buy shares and how I intend to do it

The Australian Securities Exchange says about 900,000 Aussies can be labelled as “intending investors” who plan to start investing in the next 12 months.

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The quarry site where granite representing the tail of Kurlapal, the rainbow serpent, was dug up.

Traditional owners mull legal options after miner avoids prosecution over sacred site damage

Traditional owners in the Kimberley are considering their legal options after the WA government decided not to pursue a case against a granite mining company which allegedly damaged a heritage site.

WA Anzac Day event limits remain as Optus Stadium returns to full capacity

WA Anzac Day event limits remain as Optus Stadium returns to full capacity

Scott Morrison has questioned the thought process behind allowing as many as 55,000 people to attend Friday’s AFL match but only 10,000 at Kings Park.

Perth rent prices highest in six years as vacancies keep falling

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A pocket of suburbs south of the river experienced the biggest increase in rent with Manning rental prices increasing by more than $100 a week compared to the same time last year.

The Aquagenie departs Australian waters after captain’s evacuation

An iron ore carrier docked in Port Hedland.

The captain returned a positive rapid test after developing mild COVID-like symptoms. He was flown to Royal Perth Hospital where he remains in isolation.

Police will treat probe into baby’s death in car ‘with sensitivity’

Kingsway Christian College.

The 11-month-old girl was found unresponsive in a car by her mother at a school in the Perth suburb of Darch, where she was picking up another child.

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'Unplug and unwind': Return to nature at Barranca retreat

Guests are encouraged to try mindful “forest bathing” – a nature-based therapy that connects the senses with fresh air and the soundtrack of nature.

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'Santa' selling up the North Pole, or at least a beachside home

For around 40 years the High Street Santa has spread Christmas cheer by the coast, arriving by surfboard, motorbike and sleigh. Now he's selling up.

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Griffin Logue and Ethan Hughes wrap up Adelaide’s Tom Lynch.

Charging Dockers deny persistent Crows

Fremantle shook off a week of criticism for their road form and Adelaide’s persistent challenge before motoring home for their first away victory of the season on Sunday afternoon.

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Dusty, daylight, and four contenders: Who’s the AFL’s number two?

Dustin Martin is the almost undisputed No.1. Two usual suspects and two emerging champions are vying to be No.2 in a changed AFL.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Cody Simpson leaves the pool after swimming the Mens 50m Butterfly during the 2021 Australian Swimming Championships at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on April 17, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Cody Simpson starstruck at swimming championships

Music star-turned-elite swimmer Cody Simpson is used to spotlight. but says it’s ‘surreal’ to be competing alongside Australia’s aquatic superstars on the Gold Coast.

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Popovic, Talay on radar as Victory’s coach search begins

Melbourne Victory chairman Anthony Di Pietro is not going to heed calls from disgruntled fans for him to quit, while Tony Popovic and Ufuk Talay are on the radar for the vacant coaching hot seat.

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Hamilton takes pole ahead of both Red Bulls at Imola

World champion Lewis Hamilton edged out the Red Bull duo to claim pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Marnus Labuschagne of Queensland celebrates victory during day four of the Sheffield Shield Final match between Queensland and New South Wales at Allan Border Field on April 18, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Queensland crush Nsm to claim Sheffield Sheild title

Queensland needed five wickets to beat NSW for the first time in a Sheffield Shield final. The Blues didn’t even survive the morning.

The Lions made it third time lucky in deciders.

Lions soak up first AFLW flag against Crows

The Lions have proven third time’s a charm, snatching their maiden AFLW premiership and denying the Adelaide Crows their third flag.

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