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Guilty plea over severed leg on West Coast highway, hammer attack
A man accused of running down another man with a ute, reportedly severing his leg before attacking him with a hammer, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
New home approvals drop placing more pressure on supply
Higher interest rates and pricey materials, labour and other costs have been weighing on home building,
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Rebels bikie charged after police find cash, gun in arcade game
WA Police allege that officers found a hidden cavity which contained over $400,000 in cash, ammunition and a handgun.
Cold front coming with storm warning issued for Perth
Damaging wind gusts of around 100km/h are possible, along with heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding in coastal areas from Bunbury to Jurien Bay.Â
Why ‘everyone’s anti-Boomer’ - at least when trying to buy a home
Home ownership is part of the Australian psyche, but the gap between the haves and have-nots just got wider.
A plumber from Tassie has brought more magic to Cirque du Soleil
Three performers now present their acts in a deluge of 10,000 litres of water, but first they had to learn to walk on it.
‘I feel like a failure’: Australian boxer breaks down in confronting interview
Harry Garside’s ringside interview was so raw as to make viewers feel they’d been on the end of one of his opponent’s punches.
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We trust the police. But the court system? Not so much
Only a third of Australians express faith in our courts - but we feel safe in our homes and aren’t too fussed about dog poo.
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Aviation
‘We don’t want to see Rex fold’, government ready to help airline
The Australian regional carrier’s financial future is in question as Transport Minister Catherine King says the federal government will step in if need be to help the airline.
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US Votes 2024
Veep is funny, but the danger of Trump no laughing matter
I wrote the sitcom Veep, and its fictional take on politics is no guide to the actual threat the US election outcome poses.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Burke dismisses as ‘idiotic’ opposition claims he would be soft on Palestinian refugees
Palestinian community leaders want a permanent visa scheme for the 1300 people who have fled the conflict in Gaza.
Is there a gold medal for levitating? Gravity-defying Olympic photograph goes viral
A photo of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina at the Olympics has gone viral. Meanwhile, Australian surfers Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing both advanced setting up an All-Australian quarter-final.
Celine Dion pushed aside a devastating illness to stun Paris. Vegas looks next
Celine Dion’s showstopping performance at the Paris Olympics was almost a call to arms for her fans.
He’s a potential successor to Grant Hackett. So why has his Olympic campaign gone wrong?
Short came to Paris in the mix for three medals. So far, the young distance star is well adrift of the pack.
Tears trickle down Titmus’ cheeks as O’Callaghan outguns her in 200m final
The battle of the Brisbane training partners was always going to be a classic.
Spain’s royal princesses support athletes at Paris 2024
Spain’s future queen Princess Leonor and her sister Infanta Sofia are in Paris for the Olympic Games. © International Olympic Committee
Fifteen months ago he was lazing on the couch. Now British great Daley has his fifth Olympic medal
He started his Olympics career as a 14-year-old in Beijing, but Tom Daley says winning a silver medal in front of his husband and their two children is among his greatest achievements.
It was the centrepiece of the opening ceremony. We still don’t know if it’s swimmable
Pollution levels have forced Paris 2024 to cancel a triathlon swimming training session for the second consecutive day. Here’s what you need to know.
‘I feel like a failure’: Australian boxer breaks down in confronting interview
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Western Australia
WA Labor maintains links with CFMEU, bolsters laws
WA Labor will maintain links with the embattled CFMEU but proposed legislation, similar to national laws, will require union officials to be vetted before they enter work sites.
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Police
Man charged over bloodied City Beach attack
The victim, a 29-year-old man, had his leg severed in the assault, with an off-duty doctor saving his life.
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Courts
Mum jailed for forcing daughter to marry Perth man who murdered her
Sakina Muhammad Jan cried and yelled as she was sent to jail for three years after her landmark conviction for forcing someone into a marriage.
The three Perth suburbs where house prices doubled in five years
In 2018 a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house near Rockingham would have set you back $250,000. Now … not so much.
Two pilots die in WA cattle station helicopter tragedy
A 29-year-old man and a 30-year-old man have died after their helicopters collided shortly after take-off at a cattle station in WA’s far north.
Politics
Australians told to leave Lebanon immediately as Dutton flies to Israel
The travel advice came as the United States is lead the diplomatic dash to deter Israel from striking Lebanon’s capital Beirut in the hope of avoiding a full-blown war.
Business
Is this really my bank calling? Westpac moves to stop impersonation scams
In a bid to foil impersonators, Westpac customers will receive calls via their app that are branded, verified by Optus and show a reason for the call. But will it make a difference?
World
‘Just little kids’: Swift sends tribute as third child dies in stabbing attack
The US singer spoke of her horror at the news after a ferocious attack at a dance event in northern England for young fans of her music.
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Property
Houses to homes: Pets and picture-hanging OK, say new rent reforms
Over a quarter of all pet surrenders are linked to housing issues. Now, a landlord will be only able to refuse pets if they can give authorities a good reason.
The three Perth suburbs where house prices doubled in five years
In 2018 a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house near Rockingham would have set you back $250,000. Now … not so much.
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Barrels and bikinis: Why surf holidays aren’t just for surfers
I’m a bit of a willing hostage to the surf and whether there’s good, uncrowded surf in a destination often colours our choice of holiday.
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The lop-sided nature of the Serbian’s victory all but confirmed that this could be the final time we see these two greats face each other across the net.
Tyson Stengle hospitalised after late night incident in Geelong
The Cats star was taken to hospital in a serious condition after playing a starring role the side’s win against North Melbourne on Saturday.
Tears trickle down Titmus’ cheeks as O’Callaghan outguns her in 200m final
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The race for the AFL top eight is looking for a premiership hero
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He’s a potential successor to Grant Hackett. So why has his Olympic campaign gone wrong?
Short came to Paris in the mix for three medals. So far, the young distance star is well adrift of the pack.
He spent years trying to buy one special horse. Together, they won a silver medal
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The billionaire wrestling fan bankrolling an Olympic dream
He was a university champion as a young man in Canada and now Jack Cowin wants to help Australian wrestlers win a medal in Paris.