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Coronavirus (COVID-19)India's COVID-19 cases pass 24 million

The number of COVID-19 cases in India has passed 24 million, while its virus death toll has risen to more than 262,000.

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CrimePremiumJail time for violent road rage trowel attack

A man who attacked a tradie during a violent road rage melee causing a compound leg fracture and a fractured skull will spend only 20 months in jail.

Kay Dibben

CrimeWA Labor MP slams AG over corruption probe

A departing senior West Australian Labor MP has accused the attorney-general of "direct intervention" in a high-profile corruption investigation.

Michael Ramsey

Hospital tragedyCommentsPremiumCook to sit down with Aishwarya’s parents today

Aishwarya Aswath’s parents will meet with Health Minister Roger Cook this afternoon following the release of a report into their daughter’s death that they say was ‘not enough’.

Sarah Steger

QWEEKENDPremium‘If not now, never’: How Cody Simpson ditched pop stardom for Olympic dream

Cody Simpson’s family have revealed details about the incredible moment he told them he was ready to ditch Hollywood and have another crack at a long-held Olympic dream.

Frances Whiting

BabiesPremiumHow baby names are becoming more Aussie

A funny trend is emerging among names for newborns while the most popular names for 2020 have been revealed.

Evin Priest

Family feudPremiumMum ‘stole large portion’ of son’s injury compo

A mother has faced court accused of stealing a “large portion” of her son’s compensation settlement from a personal injury claim.

Shannon Hampton

ArtsBobbi Lockyer offers unique Pilbara perspective

Local Hedland creative Bobbi Lockyer has been appointed to the board of Regional Arts WA, bringing valuable Pilbara insights and skills to the executive body.

Danielle Raffaele

Burglary spreePremiumTwo charged with series of Albany break-ins

Two people have been charged over a series of break-ins in Albany last weekend, including a burglary at McKail’s General Store bottle shop

Cameron Newbold

Fallen EaglePremium‘Severely intimidated’: Kerr fined over VRO breach

Premiership West Coast star Daniel Kerr has been fined for breaching a violence restraining order and stalking the mother of his child, but his time in custody is still not over.

Shannon Hampton

PicturesPremium‘Mowed down’: Pic reveals driver’s callous act at Qld beach

Authorities in Queensland are urging the public to help find a driver who left a trail of destruction along a popular beach. WARNING: Distressing images.

Erin Lyons

Vaccine roll-outSleeves rolled up for second Pfizer dose

Quambie Park residents once again rolled up their sleeves on Wednesday for the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jacinta Cantatore

CrimeEPA lays pollution charges against factory

Victoria's environmental regulator has laid 12 charges against a company following an investigation into a fire and e-waste stockpiling in Melbourne's north.

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CrimeRetrial over Brisbane mum's murder

A man has won a retrial over the murder of over the death of a Brisbane mother of four killed as she slept beside her daughters

Robyn Wuth

CrimeMan charged over major Adelaide bushfires

A man will face court charged with lighting bushfires in the southern Adelaide Hills earlier this year.

Tim Dornin

CrimeNine wounded, 3 critically, in US shooting

Police say an "ongoing feud" has left nine people wounded - three critically - in a shooting in the US state of Rhode Island.

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Bike CrashTeen ‘collides’ with police bike after ‘fleeing cops’

A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital after running into the path of a police motorbike in Perth’s southern suburbs.

Phil Hickey

‘Attorney-client privilege’PremiumPorter defamation case put on hold due to lawyer spat

Christian Porter’s defamation action against the ABC has been temporarily paused after a likely witness in the case sought orders to prevent a high-profile barrister from representing him.

Josh Zimmerman

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Subiaco’s Your Local full of neighbourhood charm

Could it be a sports bar? Maybe a night club? A late-night burger bar? A jumble of styles looking for a theme it might be — but one thing it isn’t, is bland, writes Rob Broadfield.

Rob Broadfield

‘That’s what allies do’CommentsPremiumUS warns China against ‘economic coercion’ of Australia

The US has pledged its alliance with Australia amid rising tensions with China, saying it will not be left ‘alone on the field’ in standing up to Beijing.

Sarah Ison

Anti-violence summitSummit to tackle family violence epidemic

A community group organising a family violence prevention summit later this month says official police data only scratches the surface and fails to capture the true magnitude of the issue.

Lisa Favazzo

Paedo jailedPremiumAlbany paedophile could be out in 27 months

Michael Robert Carroll will be eligible for parole in two years and three months after being convicted over a series of child sex crimes.

Kellie Balaam

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Soul food
opinion
Self-awareness takes time to master

Today I want to talk about self-awareness. How often do you stop and think about why you do what you do? How often do you check in with yourself and ask how you’re going?

Pia Richardson

Search for answersVideoCommentsPremiumCoroner’s office weighs up Aishwarya inquest

The circumstances surrounding the death of Aishwarya Aswath would be ‘best addressed’ by a public inquest, a letter from the Office of the State Coroner has revealed, but will it follow through?

Sarah Steger