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Guilty plea over severed leg on West Coast highway, hammer  attack

Victim Trae Black.

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

Perth should batten down the hatches this weekend, especially on Sunday.

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. 

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.

Cirque du Soleil’s enduring appeal is that it offers a break from reality. Sarah Togni (left) and Shena Tschofen

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 during the 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.

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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‘We don’t want to see Rex fold’, government ready to help airline

Rex launched capital city services as part of a new strategy, putting in competition with Qantas and Virgi Australia.

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.

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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Tony Burke has been given the new super portfolio of immigration and home affairs.

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.

Incredible photograph of Brazil’s Gabriel Medina reacting after getting a large wave in the 5th heat of the men’s surfing round 3, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Teahupo’o on the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti, July 29, 2024.

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 performs on the Eiffel Tower for the Paris Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

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?

Sam Short doesn’t like what he sees of his time in the 800m heats.

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.

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Britain’s Thomas Daley, left, and Noah Williams celebrate on the podium after winning the silver medal in the men’s synchronised 10m platform diving final.

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.

A tourist boat makes its way along the Seine River by the Alexandre III bridge, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Yasin Dar)

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.

Harry Garside during the interview.

‘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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The CFMEU is a major donor to the ALP.

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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Man charged over bloodied City Beach attack

The highway was closed in both directions after the 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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Mum jailed for forcing daughter to marry Perth man who murdered her

Sakina Muhammad Jan during her trial at the Melbourne County Court.

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

It’s becoming harder for young people to buy in to the great Australian dream of homeownership.

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

Two Robinson helicopters similar to the one pictured have collided in WA’s far north.

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.

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Police foiled a large scale SMS phishing operation.

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?

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RSPCAWA chief Ben Cave welcomes the latest rent reforms.

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.

It’s becoming harder for young people to buy in to the great Australian dream of homeownership.

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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Harley Reid wrestles with Caleb Serong and Nat Fyfe.

Eagles vow to protect Harley Reid from fiery reprisals

Harley Reid has been praised for the physical mongrel he brings to the game, and West Coast players are vowing to do their best to protect him from fiery reprisals.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 29: Winner Novak Djokovic of Team Serbia (R) is congratulated by Rafael Nadal of Team Spain after the Men’s Singles second round match on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Djokovic overpowers Nadal in Olympic renewal of old rivalry

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 celebrates a goal during Saturday’s victory in Hobart.

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.

Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan, the two fastest women in the world.

Tears trickle down Titmus’ cheeks as O’Callaghan outguns her in 200m final

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AFL 2024

The race for the AFL top eight is looking for a premiership hero

The Western Bulldogs have injected a sense of energy into the finals contest which still has 12 teams jostling for position. Will your team make it?

Sam Short doesn’t like what he sees of his time in the 800m heats.

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.

Silver medallist Christopher Burton was riding a horse lent by a British equestrian friend who was unable to compete in the Olympics.

He spent years trying to buy one special horse. Together, they won a silver medal

When the competitive relationships between man and horse have again been probed, Chris Burton’s platonic love for Shadow Man is the story this sport needed.

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