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'Peddling lies': gas sector vents as tax pressure rises

'Peddling lies': gas sector vents as tax pressure rises

The minister responsible for gas in Australia has poured cold water on calls for an export tax as industry figures insist they pay their fair share.

More Aboriginal burial sites found at holiday hot spot

More Aboriginal burial sites found at holiday hot spot

More Aboriginal burial sites found at holiday hot spot

More Aboriginal burial sites found at holiday hot spot

Authorities believe they might have discovered a dozen more unmarked Aboriginal graves near where human remains were found on a popular holiday island.

Never mind the crocs: man takes epic swim challenge

Never mind the crocs: man takes epic swim challenge

Never mind the crocs: man takes epic swim challenge

Never mind the crocs: man takes epic swim challenge

An ultramarathon athlete will attempt a world record swim in a river swarming with crocodiles - but they are the least of his worries.

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Reeling Blues set for more pain against stingy Freo

Reeling Blues set for more pain against stingy Freo

Carlton are enduring a season from hell both on and off the field and there is set to be plenty more pain when they take on Fremantle in Perth on Saturday.

Sniper who gunned down bikie boss unmasked by court

Sniper who gunned down bikie boss unmasked by court

The name of a former army reservist who killed a Rebels bikie kingpin with a 365-metre shot fired from a sniper rifle has been revealed in court.

Hard decision: Eagles axe premiership forward Cripps

Hard decision: Eagles axe premiership forward Cripps

Premiership forward Jamie Cripps has paid the price for a quiet fortnight, with news of his axing from West Coast's senior side coming on his 34th birthday.

Dingoes attack three children at remote campground

Dingoes attack three children at remote campground

A four-year-old girl is among several children who have been attacked by dingoes at the same remote campground, prompting rangers to hunt down the animals.

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Rinehart could be ordered to give documents to rivals

Rinehart could be ordered to give documents to rivals

Rinehart could be ordered to give documents to rivals

Rinehart could be ordered to give documents to rivals

Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, might have to open her company books for two rival mining dynasties after a bitter legal feud over iron ore riches.

Labor figure's accused killer pleads guilty to assault

Labor figure's accused killer pleads guilty to assault

Labor figure's accused killer pleads guilty to assault

Labor figure's accused killer pleads guilty to assault

Tim Picton's accused killer has pleaded guilty to assaulting another man in the days before the incident involving the Labor strategist.

Frustrated but backing him: Docker Darcy injured again

Frustrated but backing him: Docker Darcy injured again

Frustrated but backing him: Docker Darcy injured again

Frustrated but backing him: Docker Darcy injured again

Former Magpies ruckman Mason Cox has an excellent chance to cement a spot in Fremantle's best side after Sean Darcy was cut down by another calf injury.

Greenpeace claims win, as court dismisses Woodside case

Greenpeace claims win, as court dismisses Woodside case

Greenpeace claims win, as court dismisses Woodside case

Greenpeace claims win, as court dismisses Woodside case

Greenpeace has declared victory against Woodside, despite a court dismissing its legal case against the oil and gas company about its emissions claims.

AI-camera traffic fines withdrawn after drivers appeal

AI-camera traffic fines withdrawn after drivers appeal

AI-camera traffic fines withdrawn after drivers appeal

AI-camera traffic fines withdrawn after drivers appeal

More than 2000 AI-camera traffic fines for seatbelt misuse have been cancelled in the six months since the technology went live in one state.

Football legend acquitted of child sex abuse charges

Football legend acquitted of child sex abuse charges

Football legend acquitted of child sex abuse charges

Football legend acquitted of child sex abuse charges

Australian Rules football great Barry Cable has walked from court with his family after being acquitted of a slew of historical child sexual abuse charges.

Dockers give Mason Cox 'serviceable' pass mark

Dockers give Mason Cox 'serviceable' pass mark

Dockers give Mason Cox 'serviceable' pass mark

Dockers give Mason Cox 'serviceable' pass mark

Mason Cox had a nearly game in his Dockers debut, and it remains to be seen whether Fremantle stick with him for Saturday night's clash with Carlton in Perth.

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Eagles defender Edwards progressing in concussion fight

Harry Edwards is making steady progress in his bid to recover from concussion, but his return to football is likely to be through the WAFL.

Force to call on Air Lomax in bid to gatecrash finals

Zac Lomax's domination of the air in Saturday's win against the Crusaders has boosted optimism the former NRL star will be a huge hit with the Western Force.

Hi-five for Amiss as Dockers crush Eagles in derby

Jye Amiss has taken a club-record nine marks inside 50m as Fremantle soared to their fifth win on the trot with a 56-point thrashing of West Coast.

Picklum shreds but Robinson eliminated at Marg Pro

Three-time world champion Gabriel Medina says it looked like he was snowboarding as he survived the tricky Margaret River Pro conditions to beat Jack Robinson.

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Zac Lomax stars as Force stun Crusaders in thriller

The Western Force have kept their finals hopes alive after Zac Lomax's maiden try helped inspire them to a famous comeback win over the Crusaders.

Inexperienced Eagles looking to be Docker shockers

West Coast are the youngest and least experienced list in the AFL, but Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is wary heading into Sunday's western derby.

Eagles determined to protect birthday boy Harley Reid

Star midfielder Harley Reid is expected to cop a tag in Sunday's western derby, and his Eagles teammates have been given instructions on how to protect him.

Lomax the Force's wing man with finals fate on the line

Darby Lancaster's season-ending ankle injury means former NRL star Zac Lomax will play a key role in the Force's bid to keep their finals hopes alive.

USA swagger time: Mason Cox to make Dockers debut

Former Collingwood star Mason Cox has been thrust into Fremantle's side for Sunday's derby, but Jaeger O'Meara is out after suffering a spooky training injury.

Aussie great denied in pumping Margaret River surf

Canadian surfing rising star Erin Brooks claimed a major local scalp as the Margaret River Pro opened on Thursday with six- to eight-foot conditions.

Rinehart saves Hancock crown jewels, but rivals cash in

Billionaire Gina Rinehart will be forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to two rival mining dynasties after a bitter legal feud over iron ore riches.

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