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Judge dismisses Lehrmann’s multimillion-dollar defamation case against Ten, Wilkinson

Judge dismisses Lehrmann’s multimillion-dollar defamation case against Ten, Wilkinson

Bruce Lehrmann, who is unemployed and has said he is studying law, is now expected to be hit with a large costs bill as the unsuccessful party to the litigation.

Judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House

Federal Court Justice Michael Lee has handed down his decision in the former political staffer’s high-stakes defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson.

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‘Thespian flair’: Unlikely video star at heart of Lehrmann defamation case

Federal Court Justice Michael Lee has won legions of fans following the Bruce Lehrmann trial with his wit and humanity.

Security guard stabbed recounts Bondi attack from hospital bed

Mourners leave flowers at Bondi Junction Westfield.

The guard, from Pakistan, was working alongside another Pakistani national, 30-year-old Faraz Tahir, who was killed in the attack.

Sixth fatality of murderous rampage through shopping centre named

Yixuan Cheng, a Chinese student, has been named as the sixth victim of the Bondi Junction stabbing attack.

Chinese national Yixuan Cheng has been identified as the sixth person who died as a result of Joel Cauchi’s stabbing attack at Westfield.

The dark past of Bondi Junction killer, and the bright lives he took

Sydney grappled with shock and grief on Sunday, as details emerged of Joel Cauchi’s killing spree and his victims – most of them women.

West Coast Eagles, Jake Waterman, WAtoday main image.
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AFL 2024

Why West Coast’s win was Waterman’s watershed moment

There was plenty to like about the Eagles’ first win of the season on Sunday, but the performance from a 25-year-old in his eighth season on the list stood out most.

Paddy Sweeney
Paddy Sweeney

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Here comes Harley: Key takeouts from round five

Harley Reid celebrates a goal in West Coast’s win over Richmond.

You may have heard of No.1 draft pick Harley Reid. On Sunday, he showed he’s both a monster and a surgeon on the field.

On a WA farm, a 105kg Occy started the best comeback story in Australian sport

It’s been 25 years since Mark Occhilupo rose from depression, drugs and a daily diet of chicken and chips to conquer the world.

The new Perth school so big it will need 240 car bays

A new primary school proposed for Perth’s eastern suburbs would join the ranks as one of the city’s biggest if approved.

Perth parents face technical difficulties trying to claim student payouts

Families will be given payments to help with the cost of living.

Last month the government unveiled a $103.5m program to provide payments for households with school-aged children amid the national cost-of-living crisis.

Paris Hilton, a Blur spray and Taylor Swift: Highlights from Coachella

Grimes performs at the Sahara Stage at Coachella in California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

The iconic festival gave us the return of No Doubt, a surprise duet from Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey and an on-stage spray.

Shot hole borer devastates Perth parks at terrifying rate

The east coast is watching in horror at the seemingly unstoppable havoc the pest is wreaking on Perth’s most beloved parks, with Kings Park trees on the chopping block.

Wholemeal or rye bread is a good option for those who can’t tolerate grain bread.

A dietitian ranks eight popular supermarket breads (and reveals her favourite loaves)

From high-fibre to low-carb, the range of products in the bakery aisle is ever expanding. So how do you choose the right slice?

The best beach of all? Hellfire Bay

When Mother Nature created this part of Western Australia, she went all out

A splatter of blue – no: two, three, four shades – for the water, a drizzle of pure white for the sand, and a deep red for the soil. And why not some lakes of pink?

The truth behind 13 rules of flying you (probably) didn’t know about

The minimum number of cabin crew is determined by safety regulations.

What happens when aircraft seats are too comfortable? Your plane can be grounded, that’s what. Here are air travel’s strangest regulations.

Scheffler wins second US Masters with dominant display

The world No.1 fended off all challengers at Augusta in closing with a four under par 68 to secure a commanding four-stroke victory.

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Police investigating after two found dead in Perth home

Police were called to the home in Carramar on Sunday morning where they discovered the bodies.

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Man charged with murder after woman found dead in South West

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A man has been charged with murder after a 38-year-old woman was found dead in Busselton, south-west of Perth, on Thursday evening.

Qantas’ Perth to London route changed to avoid Iranian airspace

The flight path will change due to avoid Israel airspace.

The change in flight path is due to fears Iran is planning an imminent attack on Israel.

Perth Uber drivers start five-day strike on Friday with airport blockade

The Uber drivers’ action comes just days after competitor Ola pulled out of the Australian market.

Friday night could be chaotic for many as about 4000 ride-share drivers plan to stay home with another 500 of them intending to blockade Perth’s airport.

Over 100 millimetres of rain in under an hour during Perth storm

The flash flooding in a street in Clarkson, north of Perth.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services confirmed they responded to 59 calls for assistance.

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The Point Piper home of Geoff Cousins and Darleen Bungey sold for about $23 million.
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Is it better to invest in shares or property? The surprising answer

Former stock exchange boss Dominic Stevens has swapped his $52m digs for an environmental activist’s home in Point Piper, but that’s not his only noteworthy trade.

Gemma Toogood in Balmain. Gemma had to break her lease in Balmain East after discovering a rat infestation in her home. It was the last straw for the single mother who had copped a $50 rental increase on the home that was riddled with problems.
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What can a landlord get away with? The court of public opinion is changing

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Scottie Scheffler almost makes eagle on the ninth hole.

Masters 2024 final round as it happened: World No.1 Scheffler surges to second green jacket, Smith best Australian

World No.1 and 2022 winner Scottie Scheffler wins a second green jacket as his wife prepares to give birth to their first child.

Teammates surround Harley Reid after their win against Richmond at Optus Stadium.

Yeo, Reid star as Eagles thump Richmond in AFL

The Eagles looked potentially in for another grim afternoon, but then registered their best first-half score since 2021 and their sixth win in 54 games.

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell during the loss to Gold Coast.
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AFL 2024

Four Points: Reality bites as Hawks sink to 54-year low; Bevo’s Bulldogs out of tune

The Hawks haven’t started a season this badly since 1970, and if they lose to the Kangaroos this week, the heat will turn right up, while at the Bulldogs, Luke Beveridge is experimenting with new material, but diehard fans are not convinced.

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Mark Occhilupo: the comeback king.

Occy was a 105kg couch potato. This is the greatest comeback story in Australian sport

It’s been 25 years since Mark Occhilupo rose from depression, drugs and a daily diet of Coco Pops, chicken and chips and Days of Our Lives to conquer the world.

Bailey Banfield gets caught holding the ball by Lachie Jones.

Fast-finishing Port Adelaide pip Fremantle in thriller

Jason Horne-Francis has booted the match-winning goal as a fast-finishing Port Adelaide overran Fremantle by three points in an AFL thriller.

Rod Marsh with his children Paul and Dan in 1979.
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Burnt out and rocked by the death of his legendary dad, Marsh takes a break

Paul Marsh is reluctantly taking a three-month sabbatical. “It wasn’t a negotiation, it was an ultimatum,” says AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield.

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AFL 2024

A crying shame: Lion should cop a week for stupidity

The Brisbane Lions have a chance to lead by example in stamping out personal sledging. We’re waiting ...

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