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Former soldier's DNA linked to horrific unsolved murder

Former soldier's DNA linked to horrific unsolved murder

Detectives believe a dead ex-soldier could be behind the 1979 murder of a young woman in Perth, as they appeal for information to help solve the cold case.

Collingwood coach defends cramping Nick Daicos

Collingwood coach defends cramping Nick Daicos

Collingwood coach defends cramping Nick Daicos

Collingwood coach defends cramping Nick Daicos

Star Collingwood midfielder Nick Daicos suffered first-half cramps last week, but coach Craig McRae doesn't think there's any cause for concern.

Search suspended for 'gentle giant' taken by shark

Search suspended for 'gentle giant' taken by shark

Search suspended for 'gentle giant' taken by shark

Search suspended for 'gentle giant' taken by shark

Steven Payne's family has paid tribute to the "smart, kind and funny" surfer as a search for his remains was called off after he was fatally mauled by a shark.

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'He said sorry ... please stop': teen's accused killer

'He said sorry ... please stop': teen's accused killer

A man accused of murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey told police the boy cried as he pleaded for him to stop punching him.

Bolton in doubt as Fremantle brace for hot Cattery

Bolton in doubt as Fremantle brace for hot Cattery

Fremantle stars Nat Fyfe, Sean Darcy and Hayden Young aren't available to take on Geelong, and doubts surround the fitness of Shai Bolton and Michael Walters.

Murder trial told teen hit with shopping trolley pole

Murder trial told teen hit with shopping trolley pole

A man accused of murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey told his girlfriend's mother he struck a boy with a pole, a court has heard.

Holidaying surfer presumed dead after shark mauling

Holidaying surfer presumed dead after shark mauling

Recovery operations continue after the presumed death of a surfer mauled by a shark off a remote beach as police reveal he was a holidaying with his partner.

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UK rapper Young Filly to stand trial for rape, assault

UK rapper Young Filly to stand trial for rape, assault

UK rapper Young Filly to stand trial for rape, assault

UK rapper Young Filly to stand trial for rape, assault

British YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, will fight allegations that he raped and choked a woman in a Perth hotel.

Kookas flicking ace defies injury to make final cut

Kookas flicking ace defies injury to make final cut

Kookas flicking ace defies injury to make final cut

Kookas flicking ace defies injury to make final cut

Kookaburras coach Mark Hager has finalised his full-time squad, with fit-again Joel Rintala among seven included in the 24-strong list.

Board found, surfer feared missing after shark sighting

Board found, surfer feared missing after shark sighting

Board found, surfer feared missing after shark sighting

Board found, surfer feared missing after shark sighting

A surfboard with bite marks has been found floating in the ocean following reports of a shark sighting and a surfer in distress at a remote beach.

'Rock bottom': Nats leader despairs at state poll loss

'Rock bottom': Nats leader despairs at state poll loss

'Rock bottom': Nats leader despairs at state poll loss

'Rock bottom': Nats leader despairs at state poll loss

The Liberals and Nationals should view an election wipe out like a drug addict hitting rock bottom and realise they need to change, a party leader says.

Konstas helps NSW grind out Shield draw at the WACA

Konstas helps NSW grind out Shield draw at the WACA

Konstas helps NSW grind out Shield draw at the WACA

Konstas helps NSW grind out Shield draw at the WACA

Sam Konstas has scored a half-century as NSW held firm to fight out a draw with Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield clash in Perth.

'Clear mandate' as WA Labor secures emphatic third win

'Clear mandate' as WA Labor secures emphatic third win

'Clear mandate' as WA Labor secures emphatic third win

'Clear mandate' as WA Labor secures emphatic third win

Upbeat but weary after leading Labor to a third term in WA, Premier Roger Cook has reflected on his emphatic victory and the upcoming federal election.

Labor vows to fight hard after massive WA election win

Labor vows to fight hard after massive WA election win

Labor vows to fight hard after massive WA election win

Labor vows to fight hard after massive WA election win

Federal Labor is eyeing off more seats in Western Australia and has pledged to fight hard to win them after Premier Roger Cook secured a landslide victory.

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Hawks coach Tatum plays down NBL referee stoush

Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum says he will have no problem with Vaughan Mayberry refereeing his team again, despite a recent blow-up.

Labor gain third term as Libs fall flat at poll

Premier Roger Cook will govern in his own right after leading Labor to a third term, with the Liberals failing to make a significant dent in its vote.

Cartwright, Bancroft star as WA turn tables on NSW

Hilton Cartwright has struck an unbeaten ton and Cameron Bancroft is 85 not out as WA took the honours on day three of their Sheffield Shield clash with NSW.

Brown at the double as Glory stun Western United 3-0

Perth Glory have earned a surprise 3-0 victory over Western United in the A-League Women, thanks to a Kelli Brown double and a penalty from Susan Phonsongkham.

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Patient Patterson puts NSW on top against WA

Star WA paceman Lance Morris has snared 4-25 but NSW batter Kurtis Patterson was the standout player on day two of the Sheffield Shield clash in Perth.

Western Australian ALP eyes win, but may shed 11 seats

Despite two polls predicting WA Labor will win a third term in office, Premier Roger Cook says he's not taking victory for granted and the party remains humble.

Travel tweaks give Force a boost ahead of Tahs clash

The Western Force are one from one away from home this season, and they'll be aiming to snatch another road win when they face the Waratahs on Saturday.

Bird on song but Warriors keep four-peat hopes alive

Three-time defending Sheffield Shield champions Western Australia are fighting hard to remain in the finals hunt after day one in Perth against NSW.

'Nerves high' as Labor closes in on state poll victory

Labor is being universally tipped to win in Saturday's WA poll, but Premier Roger Cook says he is nervous and the contest will be tight.

New coach McQualter details blueprint for Eagles rise

Andrew McQualter says he's demanding a tough, fast and dynamic style of play as he prepares for his first season as West Coast coach.

Labor eyes third term with $3.4b state poll cash splash

Australia's wealthiest state could spend billions of dollars on election promises if Labor is re-elected for a third term as an election draws closer.

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