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WA mother jailed for injecting disabled daughter with near-fatal dose of insulin

The mother was sentenced in the District Court of WA.

A 42-year-old woman has been sentenced to three years in prison after a jury found her guilty of endangering the life of her disabled daughter, by injecting her with a near-fatal dose of insulin as a cry for help.

Nedlands boutique apartment block set for rejection as housing shortages continue

According to the applicant report, the Thomas Street development will deliver boutique apartments that replicate the lifestyle and expectations of the community

Building height concerns continue to plague developers in Nedlands with two proposals for high-rise apartment blocks in the suburb caught in red-tape.

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Senator Linda Reynolds ‘cast as villain’ in fictional tale of political cover-up, court told

It was a story of an alleged rape in the halls of Parliament House and a covert cover-up, and like all “fairytales” WA Senator Linda Reynolds’ lawyer Martin Bennett told the Supreme Court, it simply needed a villain.

The western derby left players bruised and battered. The Friday clash could be a repeat for Eagles

Luke Jackson tackles Tim Kelly.

The feisty western derby left plenty of players bruised, battered and nursing sore hip pockets, and don’t be surprised if there’s a repeat in Friday night’s clash between West Coast and Gold Coast in Perth. Follow our live coverage here.

Legal twist in CFMEU scandal leads to bid for power to sack officials, confiscate property

The Fair Work Commission has moved to install a leading silk with sweeping powers to take over the CFMEU’s construction branches in four states.

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Paris 2024

The Mollie-Arnie switch-up, taming a legend and a decisive kick: How Australia won relay gold

Breaking down exactly how Mollie O’Callaghan, Lani Pallister, Brianna Throssell and Ariarne Titmus swam the fastest 4x200m relay in Olympic Games history.

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Perth

High steaks: This polished riverside restaurant brings the party to Elizabeth Quay

Come for the high-end beef and big-night-out energy. Stay (and return) for Brussels sprouts, ace potato cakes and polished desserts.

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Former superyacht worker to stand trial over ‘blood oath’ kidnappings

Former super yacht worker Ethan Davis leaves Downing Centre District Court after pleading not guilty to kidnapping.

Ethan Davis pleaded not guilty on Friday to six charges allegedly committed against his ex-girlfriend after she tried to end their relationship.

Australia’s green steel future threatened by lack of speed

If the steel industry was a country it would be the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases after the United States and China.

Perth business student jailed over revenge porn threats

Young men are growing up with easy access to hardcore porn.

When his girlfriend broke up with him, the 27-year-old retaliated with a campaign of revenge porn threats that landed him behind bars.

Suddenly, Donald Trump looks enlightened about women

Somehow, the former president has managed to choose a vice presidential candidate whose views on women are even more Draconian and mean-spirited than his own.

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Maureen Dowd

New York Times columnist

Gareth’s suitcase was stolen on a train. Insurers say it’s his fault

The Lloyds had their suitcase stolen returning home in Melbourne after an overseas holiday.

Gareth Lloyd and his wife were returning home to Melbourne after a holiday in Spain when a brazen thief started going through their suitcase.

Michael Gebicki
Michael Gebicki

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When my wife and I stopped sleeping together, I made a surprising discovery

After 55 years of marriage, this is a revelation.

John Baker
John Baker

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Brett D’Souza’s DIY sales campaign didn’t go exactly as planned.

Man trying to sell his house without an agent takes a $400,000 haircut

Brett D’Souza’s unorthodox approach to selling his house attracted a lot of attention, but didn’t quite reach his goal of a $1.8 million sale price.

America’s most famous road trip, Route 66, is now a ‘ghost highway’

Route 66

Although it officially vanished 40 years ago, the remnants of Route 66 still offer a glimpse of the “real America”.

‘Lifestyle therapy’ may be as effective as seeing a psychologist for depression

Can food lead to a better mood? Yes.

Can food lead to a better mood? According to a new study, the answer is yes.

The hottest item at the Olympics is a chocolate muffin

On a quest to fuel himself with thousands of calories a day, Olympic swimmer Henrik Christiansen found an unexpected delight and shared it with the world.

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Tony Gustavsson’s tenure as Matildas coach is over.

Matildas part ways with coach Gustavsson after Olympics flop

Tony Gustavsson and Football Australia have agreed there will be no new contract after the Swede’s previous deal expired with the team’s elimination from Paris 2024.

Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus hug after the final of the Women’s 200m Freestyle.

The science behind why Paris’ ‘slow pool’ is affecting our swimmers

Australia are winning gold, but few world records are being set. Paris’ unusually shallow pool might be to blame.

An interpretation of the Greek God Dionysus has annoyed some observers of the opening ceremony.

If Olympic medals were given for apologies, these would make the podium

From drag queens recreating The Last Supper, to the IOC mixing up North and South Korea, to the Matildas coughing up goals, these are the best apologies of Paris 2024.

Jess Fox celebrates her second gold medal of the Paris Games.

Fox said seven words to herself, and smiled like an assassin. She raced like one

Jess Fox needed the run of her life to secure her second gold medal in Paris. With one stunning run under the Parisian sun, she did exactly that, and cemented herself in Australian Olympic lore.

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The Katanning Residential College.

Why hasn’t this abandoned WA ‘molestation sanctuary’ been bulldozed to the ground?

Festering in an unremarkable corner of the Great Southern historic town are rows of drab red brick buildings just waiting for someone to do the right thing and bulldoze the lot of them.

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Journalist

Violent storms becoming the norm in Mandurah, says SES

A fallen tree in last night’s storm.

Severe thunderstorms across Perth and WA’s southern regions led to the SES receiving more than 45 calls for help statewide, mostly for water ingress, flooding and downed trees. 

AFL star Marlion Pickett pleads not guilty to stealing more than $380,000 in Perth

Richmond star Marlion Pickett leaves court in Perth in June 2023.

The Richmond player was arrested last year in connection to a spate of commercial thefts. On Thursday, he formally denied having any involvement and will take the matter to trial.

‘Do the right thing’: Danny Hodgson’s plea as state tries to railroad lawsuit

Danny Hodgson with partner, Jess.

The State Solicitor’s Office has lodged an application to overturn a compensation bid by one punch attack victim Danny Hodgson.

Mum’s appeal for daughter missing in Perth for five days

Tahlia Prior has been missing for five days.

Police and family have appealed for information on the whereabouts of Tahlia Prior who turned 27 today but has not been seen by her family since last Friday.

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From a sparkling beachfront panorama to a palatial family home and a country estate, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.

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Second ‘upper tier’ property boom expected in Perth

This huge increase in the collective wealth of Perth property owners is laying the basis for a second locally driven property boom.

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Alastair Clarkson: “Your defenders aren’t expecting that you are just kind of going to give it back so easily.”
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AFL 2024

Tigers, Roos or Eagles, who will win footy’s ‘race’ to the bottom?

Alastair Clarkson insists he would welcome the opportunity to defend himself against racism allegations in Federal Court, as Cyril Rioli and others continue to pursue legal action.

Kyle Chalmers.

Chinese swimmer won gold in world record time, then accused Chalmers of poolside snub

Chinese star Pan Zhanle obliterated the 100m freestyle world record on Wednesday night before calling out his Australian rival.

Scott Pendlebury with his wife Alex, son Jax and daughter Darcy ahead of his 400th game on Saturday night.

Why Pies champion Pendlebury is on verge of rare milestone; Blues to face no further action on McKay

Scott Pendlebury’s appetite for success remains as strong as ever as he prepares for game 400, the Collingwood star declaring “I’ll use the rule book to my advantage if I have to”, while the AFL will take no further action over Carlton’s handling of Harry McKay after a head knock.

Nicola Olyslagers flying high at last year’s world athletics championships in Budapest.

Glamour sprinters, marathon mums, pole power: 10 athletics events you can’t miss

The athletics program for Paris 2024 kicks off on Thursday, with plenty of drama and intrigue – and potential world records – to watch out for.

Kaitlyn Torpey and Alanna Kennedy were dejected after the losing to the USA.
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Paris 2024

This was classic backs-to-the-wall Matildas – and that was the problem

An Olympic campaign sputtered to an end in Marseille as the Matildas succumbed 2-1 to the US, their forever nemesis. It was an unprepossessing way to go out.

Collingwood CEO Craig Kelly.

Collingwood hit by fresh racism claims

Club chief executive Craig Kelly is accused of repeatedly making inappropriate comments to a club employee who is now suing for hurt, humiliation and distress.

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.

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