Saturday, January 28th, 2012

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  1. 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
  2. Queen Victoria reigns

    Victoria Azarenka becomes new world No. 1 with Australian Open win over Maria Sharapova.

    Nadal confident
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    Queen Victoria reigns
  3. Union leader blamed

    PM identifies unionist as the one who told Tent Embassy Tony Abbott's location, sparking security debacle.

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    Union leader blamed
  4. Aussies wrap up whitewash

    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 whitewash
  5. Girlfriend turns 'dog'

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

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    Girlfriend turns 'dog'
  6. 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
  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
  8. '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'
  9. Seal denies divorce

    Singer says he and Heidi Klum are not getting divorced and are not even legally separated.

    Demi 911 call reveals convulsions
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    Seal denies divorce
Body found at Bond mansion

Woman, believed to be Alan Bond's wife Di Bliss, found dead at Cottesloe home. 02:43 pm

Evacuation recommended at Barrow Island after emergency hearing with Fair Work Australia. 09:27 am

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

Respected engineer predicts Perth waterfront inlet will suffer from build-up of mud. 02:10 am

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

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Minogue says cancer changed her looks

Minogue says cancer changed her looks

Kylie Minogue's face has gone through "a lot of changes" since her health scare. January 28, 2012, 5:28 pm

WA

North West braces for Iggy

North West braces for Iggy

Pilbara and Midwest Gascoyne residents are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Iggy with gale force winds expected tonight and tomorrow. January 28, 2012, 11:05 am

NSW communities count cost of flooding

NSW communities count cost of flooding

A break in the weather is giving residents of flood-damaged communities in northern NSW a chance to assess the damage. January 28, 2012, 6:51 pm

Greece 'will not cede budget control to EU'

Greece 'will not cede budget control to EU'

ATHENS (AFP) - Greece will not cede control over its budget to the European Union as has been proposed by Germany as a condition for a second bailout, Greek… January 28, 2012, 8:08 pm

Rinehart's $500m staff deal

Rinehart's $500m staff deal (The West Australian)

Gina Rinehart is planning to give her staff a $500 million equity stake in the Roy Hill iron ore project in the Pilbara, which is set to become one of… January 28, 2012, 10:23 am

72 all out! Pakistan humiliate England to take series

72 all out! Pakistan humiliate England to take series (The West Australian)

Left-arm spinner Abdul Rehman took a career best 6-25 to help Pakistan humble England by 72 runs in the second Test in Abu Dhabi and win the series. 55 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. 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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  • 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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