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Hong Kong protesters take their protests into the virtual world

With protesters unable to assemble in the streets in Hong Kong due to coronavirus restrictions, some are taking their protests into the virtual world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a Nintendo Switch game.





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How much is a prayer worth? For Christians surviving a disaster, the answer is about $4.30

Thoughts and prayers don't usually come with a price tag attached, but a study finds they have a different value for different people, depending on religious observance.



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Jay Brogden's second murder accused extradited from NSW to face Brisbane court

A second man is extradited to Queensland from New South Wales, charged with murder over the disappearance of Jay Brogden in north Queensland in 2007.




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Adani security vision used to obtain court order preventing traditional owners from entering site

Adani is granted a Supreme Court order that could expose two traditional owners to possible jail time if they return to a ceremonial camp on the Queensland mine site, the men's lawyer says.





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Geelong star Tom Hawkins to miss preliminary final against Richmond unless he can overturn striking ban

Geelong's chances of making it past a red-hot Richmond in next week's preliminary final are dealt a big blow, as Tom Hawkins is given a ban for striking unless he appeals successfully.




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If the Landgate sale is not a broken promise from Labor, it is certainly a big about-turn

The Landgate deal represents a sizeable change in position by WA Labor, a party that spent years fighting tooth and nail against privatisations but just locked in one of the state's biggest-ever deals with the private sector, writes Jacob Kagi.



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Police say no foul play in death of Perth woman after body found in St James intersection

Police rule a woman whose body was found on the verge of a road in the Perth suburb of St James died due to a medical condition and say there are no suspicious circumstances.




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Husband Harold Carter, accused of Nollamara murder of wife Jessica Carter, faces Perth court

The husband of a woman found dead at a Nollamara home by family members is charged with murdering his wife sometime between Wednesday and Saturday last week.




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The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre is sinking and it will cost more than $10 million to repair

Perth's flagship convention centre at the heart of the CBD is slowly sinking into the Swan River, developing undulating "speed bumps" in a carpark at the base of the structure that is creating hazards for cars and people.




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Perth Scorchers cricket star Nicole Bolton says depression battle saw her body 'shut down'

Australian cricket great Nicole Bolton didn't know if she would ever play cricket again when she walked away from the sport last year after a crippling bout of depression and anxiety.




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City of Perth inquiry reveals the dying final days of a dysfunctional council

The culture within the Perth City Council reached its "zenith" in the lead-up to its suspension, breeding an environment unlike anything one of its councillors had experienced previously, an inquiry hears.




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Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short talk comedy and friendship

Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short discuss comedy and their 30-year friendship ahead of their Australian tour.




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Suspended Perth Lord Mayor tells inquiry extraordinary events unfolded in organisation

Suspended Lord Mayor of Perth Lisa Scaffidi tells an inquiry into the council that she supported a decision to activate a crisis management plan because an "extraordinary situation" had unfolded within the organisation.




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The role of the professional sports coach is evolving and the change is winning over athletes

As elite athletes face more pressure than ever, the role of the coach is also evolving. And while an almighty spray and a heavy hand were once the norm, a different approach is now winning over players, writes Clint Thomas.




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Kendrick Dodd jailed for life for 'next level' brutal bashing of partner Margaret Indich

A Perth man who viewed violence as an acceptable way to manage his relationships is jailed for life for killing his partner, who had a chronic heart condition, by bashing her to death with his fists and a metal pipe.




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Perth's weekend traffic hotspots, where delays on the road rival the weekday peak hour

When you think of traffic congestion, you probably think of cars bumper-to-bumper on the freeway during weekday peak hour, but there are several hotspots around the city where weekend traffic is even worse.




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Axing of World Super Six event major blow to professional golf in Perth

The decision to scrap the World Super Six golf tournament in Perth is a major blow to the sport in Western Australia, but a pitch for the Women's Australian Open could be just what the state needs, writes Tom Wildie.




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Serial escapee accused of punching police dog flees from Perth hospital

A man who was taken to hospital for dog bite injuries received after allegedly punching a police dog in the head remains on the loose after escaping from custody on Saturday.




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Child killed by car in carpark of Harmony Fields sports ground in Maddington

A six-year-old boy dies after being struck by a car in the carpark of a popular sporting ground in Perth's south.




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Brothers Ambrose and Xavier Clarke get heavier jail term for murdering business partner after retrial

Perth brothers Ambrose and Xavier Clarke, who had their original murder convictions quashed, are given heavier sentences after being found guilty for the second time for killing a business partner.




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Greg Hire was saved by basketball and the Perth Wildcats, but now he's surviving life after sport

Former Perth Wildcat Greg Hire had a difficult upbringing and says he does not know where he would be without basketball but now he is facing up to his sporting mortality.




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Airbnb faces new clampdown in push to regulate short-stay accommodation

At least 20,000 short-term rental properties in WA would be forced to register their details as part of a mandatory scheme designed to level the accommodation playing field and give peace of mind to consumers.




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Denishar Woods electric shock report fails to lay blame for accident that caused brain damage

The mother of Perth girl Denishar Woods, left with severe brain damage after a severe electric shock, has been waiting for a report into the accident, but it fails to establish who is to blame.




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Justin Longmuir as coach of the AFL's Fremantle Dockers makes sense now for the hard part

Appointing coaches just because they have played for that club is not always the best strategy, but Justin Longmuir ticks all the boxes for Fremantle. Now he just needs to tick a few more, writes Clint Thomas.




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Perth's housing market is still lagging behind and it will take more than a rate cut to fix things

Housing oversupply and sluggish migration rates mean today's rate cut will do little to stimulate the Perth property market, as the city's average property price falls another 0.8 per cent.




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Perth notches hottest September on record, driest in 42 years as weather warms up

Forecasters are predicting more hot weather to come after the city recorded an average maximum temperature 2.6C higher than normal and received less than half its average rainfall for the month.




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Point Grey marina plan sparks environmental fears in Mandurah as Tian An fights to start work

Crabs, birds and fish are just some of the marine life that could be decimated by the proposed Point Grey marina south of Perth, according to Mandurah locals, who say extensive dredging will have a "catastrophic" impact.




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Measles outbreak strikes Perth with five people infected in Rockingham area

Five people including a young toddler contract measles in the first significant WA outbreak in 20 years, with a New Zealand tourist blamed for bringing the highly contagious virus to the state.




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Measles outbreak spreads in Perth with eight confirmed cases after New Zealand man's visit

The number of people infected with measles in Perth rises to eight in an outbreak West Australian health authorities believe was sparked by an infected visitor from New Zealand.




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Government's drug testing plan slammed by medical experts, compared to mooted Kremlin HIV strategy

Drug experts and welfare groups speak out against the Government's push to drug test welfare recipients, questioning why the bill has been revived despite "comprehensive" opposition from the medical profession.



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WA Police officer recalls 'terrible' screams from crash wreck after fatal Perth high-speed chase

Two WA Police officers who were chasing a car minutes before it crashed at high speed into a tree in Perth, killing three passengers, deliver emotional testimony to an inquest about what happened.




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How to ditch your day job and start a small business in fewer than 44 hours a week

Thinking about going into small business? Matt Godfrey ditched his career as a geologist to sell dumplings from a food truck. His best advice is to find a gap in the market and be realistic about money.




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The man who helped bring Perth Stadium to life may be facing an even tougher task at the WACA

Terry "Tuck" Waldron was instrumental in the planning and execution of the $1.6 billion Perth Stadium. Now he is facing another challenge overhauling the iconic but ageing WACA Ground.




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Perth measles outbreak worsens as three more cases confirmed after visit by infected NZ tourist

Three more cases of measles are confirmed in Perth in what health authorities say is an "unprecedented" cluster of cases in the city's south, linked to a far bigger outbreak in New Zealand that has caused pregnant women to miscarry.




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Perth storm knocks out power to 25,000 homes as 100kph winds buffet city

More than 25,000 homes are without power across Perth as a strong spring storm bringing wind gusts of more than 100 kilometres per hour knocks trees and branches onto powerlines and turns off traffic lights across the city.




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Engineer suffers first-degree burns from high-vis shirt, sparking medical warning

A Perth doctor is warning of the dangers of wearing high-vis shirts in direct sunlight after what she believes is the world's first case of burns from retro-reflective tape.




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Synergy's huge financial loss could lead to bill hikes or taxpayer bailouts, experts warn

A $657 million loss posted by WA power retailer Synergy will likely either lead to inflation-busting bill hikes or a taxpayer-funded bailout, but the WA Government is insisting its reforms will keep a lid on prices.





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Suspended City of Perth councillors accused of showing 'appalling' lack of respect for inquiry

An inquiry into the City of Perth wraps up with news some witnesses may be referred to law enforcement agencies for the "appalling lack of respect" shown in the evidence they gave.




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Perth Mint harnesses blockchain and crypto-currency technology to bring gold into digital era

Cryptocurrencies and gold would appear to at opposite ends of the investment risk spectrum, but that has not stopped The Perth Mint attempting to create a digital alloy to cash in on gold's return to favour.




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Paralysed Perth boy Shaffan Ghulam facing deportation over the cost of his medical treatment

The parents of a boy who suffers from a rare genetic condition say his life would be at risk if he is deported, after his application for permanent residency was rejected over the cost of his care.




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Stoneville development in Perth Hills pits locals against Satterley Property Group and Anglican Church

A residential development proposed by the Satterley Property Group on Anglican Church land in the Perth Hills suburb of Stoneville is branded a planning "disaster" by concerned locals.





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Hilton Cartwright went from the 'top of the world' playing for Australia to the edge of the cricket abyss

Two years ago, he was playing for Australia and could have been forgiven for thinking he had the cricket world at his feet. Then Hilton Cartwright's form fell off a cliff and he's still trying to recover.





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Joondalup courthouse 'commando' knife killer Paul Turner jailed for life for stabbing ex-partner

Paul Gary Turner used his training in commando knife skills to "deliberately and intentionally" stab his former partner and mother of his children to death inside a Perth court complex during a mediation hearing.




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Fire Chat: Perth couple urge others to make five-minute plan after lucky escape

The threat of bushfire never occurred to this WA couple after all, they lived in a more or less treeless estate. Thanks to sheer chance, they still do. Now they're making their own luck.




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Parents fighting to hold back their child from starting school in WA forced to consider drastic action

A WA mother is vowing to move interstate with her four-year-old son, splitting him up from his sister, if education authorities refuse her requests for him to start school a year later because he "won't cope".