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System failed Indigenous teen with tragic results

System failed Indigenous teen with tragic results

Advocates for Aboriginal teenager Stanly Inman Jr, who died in custody, say his death could have been prevented if he received culturally appropriate care.

Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver

Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver

Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver

Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver

Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy has been given another chance to prove his worth and is joined by the returning Clayton Oliver for the MCG clash with Carlton.

Rinehart's rift with dad over his lover heard at trial

Rinehart's rift with dad over his lover heard at trial

Rinehart's rift with dad over his lover heard at trial

Rinehart's rift with dad over his lover heard at trial

Gina Rinehart's lawyers have argued Lang Hancock's corporate breaches before he died extinguish a competing mining dynasty's claim for a stake in her riches.

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WA chemical incident declared safe, road reopened

WA chemical incident declared safe, road reopened

A HAZMAT incident involving a truck carrying ammonium nitrate has been declared safe after authorities designated a 2km exclusion zone in Western Australia.

Family remember slain mum of three as gentle, loving

Family remember slain mum of three as gentle, loving

A 35-year-old mother of three allegedly murdered by her former partner has been remembered as a beautiful and gentle person with a zeal for life.

Exclusion zone declared after WA chemical incident

Exclusion zone declared after WA chemical incident

Emergency services have declared an exclusion zone in Western Australia after a HAZMAT incident involving a truck carrying ammonium nitrate.

Teen accused of shooting at school facing more charges

Teen accused of shooting at school facing more charges

Prosecutors have laid extra charges against a 15-year-old boy accused of firing multiple gunshots at a school classroom in Western Australia.

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Cook shrugs off Indigenous anger of heritage backflip

Cook shrugs off Indigenous anger of heritage backflip

Cook shrugs off Indigenous anger of heritage backflip

Cook shrugs off Indigenous anger of heritage backflip

The WA premier says many Aboriginal people are happy the state's heritage laws will be axed because they didn't like the division they sparked in the community.

Yindjibarndi entitled but questions remain over compo

Yindjibarndi entitled but questions remain over compo

Yindjibarndi entitled but questions remain over compo

Yindjibarndi entitled but questions remain over compo

The Fortescue Metals Group says the native title holders of land it's mining in WA's Pilbara are entitled to compensation, but questions how and how much.

Independent review praises WA's COVID response

Independent review praises WA's COVID response

Independent review praises WA's COVID response

Independent review praises WA's COVID response

An independent expert review of the West Australian government's COVID-19 response found it acted swiftly, and with agility.

Controversial cultural heritage laws dumped in backflip

Controversial cultural heritage laws dumped in backflip

Controversial cultural heritage laws dumped in backflip

Controversial cultural heritage laws dumped in backflip

The West Australian government has scrapped controversial laws designed to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage following months of anger among farmers.

Yindjibarndi compo claim is misconceived, court told

Yindjibarndi compo claim is misconceived, court told

Yindjibarndi compo claim is misconceived, court told

Yindjibarndi compo claim is misconceived, court told

The Federal Court has been told a claim for compensation from the Yindjibarndi for mining on their land has been misconceived.

Skipper Shuey next Eagles great to confirm retirement

Skipper Shuey next Eagles great to confirm retirement

Skipper Shuey next Eagles great to confirm retirement

Skipper Shuey next Eagles great to confirm retirement

West Coast captain Luke Shuey, the Norm Smith Medallist in their epic 2018 AFL premiership win, will retire at the end of the season.

Rhodes' mining riches claim has fatal flaw, court told

Rhodes' mining riches claim has fatal flaw, court told

Rhodes' mining riches claim has fatal flaw, court told

Rhodes' mining riches claim has fatal flaw, court told

Billionaire Gina Rinehart's lawyers have started their defence against claims by two prospectors for billion-dollar stakes in a lucrative iron ore project.

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FIFO worker jailed for five years over mining camp rape

Former BHP employee Ryan John Zabaznow has been jailed for more than five years after a jury found him guilty of raping a workmate at a Pilbara mining camp.

Yindjibarndi tell of mine's 'devastation' to country

The native title owners of the site of a large iron ore mine in the WA Pilbara have outlined their case for compensation for spiritual and economic loss.

Caution urged around railway lines as deaths mount

Australians are being urged to take more care around the nation's rail network, as statistics reveal seven people die in rail-related incidents per month.

Lions keeping it cool as top two charge builds

Brisbane's three-point win over Fremantle has put them within percentage of second spot, but locking in a top-four berth remains their aim.

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Dockers out of finals race but vow to keep fighting

Fremantle's finals hopes are officially over after they suffered a three-point loss to Brisbane in Perth.

Lions have top two in sights after edging Dockers

Brisbane's defence has held firm in the dying moments to secure a thrilling three-point win over Fremantle at Perth's Optus Stadium.

WA cultural heritage law decision soon

The WA government says it will make a final decision about its cultural heritage laws soon, amid reports it plans to dump the controversial changes.

Hot Knights sweat on groin injury to Bradman Best

The Newcastle Knights could be without some key players for their NRL clash with Canterbury.

Sharks snap slump in NRL upset defeat of Souths

Cronulla have recaptured their mojo, upsetting South Sydney 26-16 to consolidate their spot inside the NRL's top eight.

Ponga magic lifts Knights to 30-28 win over Dolphins

The Newcastle Knights have extended their winning streak to five games with a thrilling 30-28 win over the Dolphins in Perth.

WA Labor 'still considering' cultural heritage laws

A senior West Australian minister has refused to be drawn on whether the state government will dump its controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage laws.

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