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  1. Aussies wrap up series

    Australia take less than an hour to take India's final four wickets to complete 4-0 series win.

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    Aussies wrap up series
  2. Girlfriend turns 'dog'

    The mother of Troy Mercanti's children, Tammy Kingdon, is now in police protection.

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    Girlfriend turns 'dog'
  3. Abbott wants answers

    Opposition Leader calls on PM to give precise details about staff resignation over Tent Embassy debacle.

    Staffer quits
    Get over it
    Under siege
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    Abbott wants answers
  4. Kal skimpies tamed

    Goldfields city undergoes a moral shift, forcing skimpy barmaids to cover up and tone down.

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    Kal skimpies tamed
  5. It's Djokovic v Nadal

    Novak Djokovic reaches final of Australian Open after thrilling five-set win over Andy Murray.

    Nadal confident
    LIVE SCORES
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    It's Djokovic v Nadal
  6. 'Worst flight of our lives'

    Passengers held hands and prayed as freak winds and low fuel forced a Virgin Australia flight down at Perth Airport after two aborted landings.

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    'Worst flight of our lives'
  7. Freo's next big thing

    Pop quartet San Cisco land at an impressive no.7 in Triple J's Hottest 100.

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    Freo's next big thing

Emergency cyclone hearing with Fair Work Australia this morning. 09:27 am

Police plan to place roof-mounted speed cameras on traffic patrol vehicles. 02:50 am

Recent shootings in Perth may reflect deeper problem with organised crime. 02:40 am

Before becoming an MP, Mark McGowan pulled an unconscious man from burning car. 02:30 am

Schools charging low tuition fees more successful in getting students chosen course. 02:20 am

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Freo's next big thing arrives

Freo's next big thing arrives

The members of San Cisco are barely out of high school, but the Fremantle pop group is already acclaimed as a class act. January 28, 2012, 8:36 am

WA

Police union leadership battle

Police union leadership battle

A former long-serving vice-president of the WA Police Union announced yesterday he would challenge president Russell Armstrong for the top job in next month's… January 28, 2012, 9:16 am

Family rescued as rains hit northwest Qld

Family rescued as rains hit northwest Qld

Northwest Queensland is recovering after a night of torrential rain, with one family spending the night trapped between two rising creeks. January 28, 2012, 9:21 am

Rinehart fight due to go public

Rinehart fight due to go public (The West Australian)

Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, yesterday formalised the removal of her estranged daughter Bianca from the family company, completing the latest… January 28, 2012, 8:02 am

Australia complete four-nil sweep of India

Australia complete four-nil sweep of India (AAP)

Australia have beaten India by 298 runs in the fourth Test at Adelaide Oval to complete a four-nil series sweep. 1 hour, 7 minutes ago

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. 54 minutes ago

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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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  • 4:00pm: Australian Open

    4:00pm: Australian Open

    A final winner will be revealed to take out the first Grand Slam of 2012 and $2.3 million...

  • 8:00pm: Sky High

    Will Stronghold arrives on campus and discovers his new school is a special learning facility for the children of superheroes.

  • 10:00pm: Unbreakable

    On an ordinary day, David Dunn becomes the sole survivor of a tragic train wreck.

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