Sunday, January 29th, 2012
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  1. Bond's loss

    Alan Bond leaves his Cottesloe home this morning after his wife's body was discovered there yesterday.

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    Bond's loss
  2. Scorched at final hurdle

    Sydney Sixers take out inaugural BBL title with win over Perth at the WACA.

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    Scorched at final hurdle
  3. Hungry for victories

    New world No.1 Victoria Azarenka says she can defy recent trends and take out the French Open too.

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    Hungry for victories
  4. Union official backs PM

    Kim Sattler says reports that her account of events on Australia Day contradicts Ms Gillard's are inaccurate.

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    Union official backs PM
  5. Molly to miss birthday

    Star's family to celebrate his 66th birthday by toasting the fact that he is still alive.

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    Molly to miss birthday
Body found at Bond mansion

3AW entertainment reporter Peter Ford pays tribute to Diana Bliss on Twitter. 12:43 pm

FESA issues emergency warning for people on Mann Road in Nillup district. 10:04 am

28yo woman charged over stabbing death of man in domestic dispute overnight. 09:32 am

Pair robbed at syringe-point at Riverton Forum carpark by gang of three overnight. 10:15 am

Bureau cancels flood warning for Pilbara as cyclone moves slowly away from coast. 11:11 am

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Molly to miss his 66th birthday

Molly to miss his 66th birthday

Molly Meldrum's family will celebrate the music industry veteran's 66th birthday by toasting the fact that he is still alive, his brother says. 1 hour, 14 minutes ago

WA

Cyclone threat for Pilbara eases

Cyclone threat for Pilbara eases

The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled a flood warning for the Pilbara as Tropical Cyclone Iggy moves slowly in a south-south-easterly direction. January 29, 2012, 11:11 am

Australia, NZ to share criminal information

Australia, NZ to share criminal information

Australia and NZ will share a criminal history database in an effort to stop criminals from moving across the Tasman without raising red flags. 11 minutes ago

Surging Romney aims for Gingrich deathblow

Surging Romney aims for Gingrich deathblow

NAPLES, Florida (AFP) - With a Florida victory in his sights, Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney tried to kill off primary rival Newt Gingrich's… 5 minutes ago

RBS boss will not receive bonus

RBS boss will not receive bonus (The West Australian)

The chairman of the state-rescued Royal Bank of Scotland has waived a shares bonus worth STG1.4 million ($A2.08 million) amid a row over executive pay. 55 minutes ago

Brett Lee urges MacGill to play on

Brett Lee urges MacGill to play on (AAP)

Sixers paceman Brett Lee has praised the impact of spinner Stuart MacGill following Sydney's Big Bash victory over Perth Scorchers in the WACA final. January 29, 2012, 10:38 am

Chefs become hunter, gatherers

Chefs become hunter, gatherers (The West Australian)

Wild herbs, leaves and even giant ants and tarantulas are in demand by the world's top chefs who are putting a renewed focus on traditional recipes and the use… January 27, 2012, 5:50 pm

Top ports

Top ports

Some cruise ports stay in the mind forever because the location makes a big impact. January 28, 2012, 6:00 am

UK musical to lampoon euro in currency's heartland

UK musical to lampoon euro in currency's heartland

BERLIN (Reuters) - Europe's top politicians and policymakers will need an extra-thick skin this Friday when an irreverent musical turns up on the doorstep… January 27, 2012, 2:09 am

Wedge Island paradise within reach

Wedge Island paradise within reach

Wedge Island is a stunning piece of WA coastline that has been enjoyed by "those in the know" for more than 70 years. January 28, 2012, 10:33 am

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  • Gary Adshead

    January 26, 2012, 12:17 pm
    Ripper's farewell his finest hour

    There's a Chinese proverb that reminds us all that age can steal our desires: The old horse in the stable still yearns to run 1000 miles.For the Labor Party's Eric Ripper his 60 years played a small part in his decision to pull out of the next race to...

  • Head-to-head

    January 27, 2012, 1:02 pm
    Are beauty pageants sexist?

    Most of us are guilty of landing on a broadcast of a beauty pageant while channel surfing and sticking around for a while to put in our two cents over the standard of stunning women on display. Too much spray tan. I think she's had hair extensions, or...

  • Andrew Tillet

    January 27, 2012, 12:44 pm
    Time runs out for PM to overcome stumbles

    She probably would not appreciate the comparison but yesterday's security scare for Julia Gillard was in some ways symbolic of her time in office.There was the Prime Minister having to run the gauntlet of hostile opinion and stumbling, with Tony Abbott...

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