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Espionage in Australia: Couple charged over ADF Russia leak

A married couple have been charged with Australia’s first ever espionage-related charges over alleged leaks to Russia.

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The Australian couple who were tied up and murdered inside their Philippines hotel room have been identified by local police. 

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Jarrad Schofield will lead West Coast for the first time since Adam Simpson parted ways with the club against Brisbane on Sunday.

AFLCommentsPremiumStepping in for Simmo: 50 things about Jarrad Schofield

Jarrad Schofield will lead West Coast for the first time since Adam Simpson parted ways with the club against Brisbane on Sunday. Here’s 50 things you might not know about the interim coach.

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House That!CommentsPremiumLuxury mansion leads the rental market, despite low yield

Luxury properties excel in capital gains, but yields are another story altogether, as shown by a mansion renting for $3750 a week in Dalkeith.

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The return of international airlines has propelled Perth Airport to a record year, with the hub cracking 16 million passengers for the first time last financial year.

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The glamourous girlfriend of a Mongols bikie allegedly used a fake profile to lure a rival gang member to Kings Park where he was allegedly bashed with a hammer by her partner and another man.

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Perth’s Archbishop has been urged to use his ‘moral authority’ to pressure the Christian Brothers to front a parliamentary hearing after the group cancelled an appearance at the last minute.

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Anthony Albanese has sympathised with US President Joe Biden's latest verbal slip, but says the comments were unfortunate.

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House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWhitby gets off the gas in Thornlie but hikes the rent up

The environment minister gets off the gas at his rental property, but the move coincides with a steep rental price increase.

Local GovernmentCommentsCommentsHuge blow dealt to Peppy Grove party plans

Ahead of a vote of the Shire of Peppermint Grove council over whether to set up a day celebrating the small western suburbs community in place of Australia Day events, Mr Cook welcomed the proposal.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCops must crack down on rising ‘East Coast drugs’ use: Cook

A surge in the use of East Coast drugs — such as cocaine and heroin — needs to be investigated by Police, Premier Roger Cook says, as new wastewater analysis shows an alarming increase in their use.

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CommentsPremiumAdvocate wants financial abuse safeguards on school grants

A WA financial abuse focus group has called for better protections on State Government grants after victim-survivors reported lapse appeals processes when perpetrators exploited payments. 

AFLCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPremier pays tribute to Adam Simpson’s ‘great service’

Roger Cook has paid tribute to former West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson saying he had done great service to the ‘second most important’ WA footy team. 

EducationPremiumPremiumMajor funding increase for Indigenous kids’ school programs

Two First Nations organisations will be able to support more kids at school with the help of $8 million from the Albanese Government.

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A growing number of West Coast players do not want Adam Simpson to coach the club beyond the end of the 2024 season, it can be revealed.

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