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ACCC approves sale of The Sunday Times

By WI Reporters on September 15, 2016

But not everyone is happy about it.

Dance festival kicks off

By AMY FAIRHEAD on September 15, 2016

National and international acts are expected.

Scientists discover a way to inhibit breast tumours

By Sabrina Zambotto on September 15, 2016

And a drug that’s alreay been approved for human use was used.

Scientists create babies without using a female egg

By Sabrina Zambotto on September 15, 2016

Embryos can be created from any celle containing an entire chromosome.

Unemployment rate hits three-year low

By AMY FAIRHEAD on September 15, 2016

But many people don’t work as many hours as they would like.

Escapee re-captured after dramatic police chase

By Sabrina Zambotto on September 15, 2016

One officer was injured in the collision.

Treasurer ‘backflips’ on superannuation plan

By Jared Butt on September 15, 2016

His Coalition colleagues are now behind the changes.

ACCC allows Seven West Media to buy Sunday Times

By Sarah Linnegar on September 15, 2016

The deal also includes the website PerthNow.

Police hunt for dangerous Perth man

By Sabrina Zambotto on September 15, 2016

He escaped from custody and stole a car, later crashing it.

Chemical spill in Malaga

By Nicholas S. Phillips on September 14, 2016

Scientists are trying to identify the material.

Hanson takes aim at Muslims

By Jaimee Calder on September 14, 2016

The One Nation Leader’s maiden speech included an attack on mosques, burqas and Sharia law.

Frost could ruin record crops

By Joe Wilson on September 14, 2016

The next few weeks will be crucial for farmers.

Joondalup Primary School hit by vandal attack

By Jaimee Calder on September 14, 2016

$4000 play forts were damaged during the incident.

Body-in-the-suitcase investigation continues

By Jaimee Calder on September 14, 2016

Water Police divers are searching in the Swan River.

Federal Government announces gun amnesty

By Sabrina Zambotto on September 14, 2016

And gun smugglers will be subject to mandatory sentencing.

Australian netballers get landmark pay deal

By Alexander Ferrier on September 14, 2016

The minimum wage for netballers will be more than the AFL pays to its marquee female players.

Senator pleads for tighter gopher laws

By Jonathon Daly on September 14, 2016

His wife was run down by a gopher and now needs a hip replacement.

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