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Leicester City win English Premier League

By Saxon Durrant on May 3, 2016

The Foxes have claimed their first title after Spurs failed to win at Chelsea.

Smokers set to pay more for cigs

By Taylah Strano on May 3, 2016

A packet could cost $40 by 2020.

Fremantle bridge re-opens

By Taylah Strano on May 3, 2016

Main Roads has given the all-clear.

Opposition wants Feds to pay for WA transport

By Ruby Jinman on May 2, 2016

The Turnbull Government has promised $5 billion for NSW and Victoria, but nothing for WA.

Perth fuel price set to spike

By Eleri Teesalu on May 2, 2016

Perth fuel price to increase by 19-cent per litre on Tuesday.

Young fast bowlers put their backs at risk: report

By Alexander Ferrier on May 2, 2016

Researchers say young speedsters should be “managed”.

French PM visits Australia

By Georgia Williss on May 2, 2016

Manuel Valls and Malcolm Turnbull met in Canberra.

Brickbats and bouquets for business tax cut plan

By Joanna Delalande on May 2, 2016

The Chamber of Commerce and Institute backed the Federal Government’s plan. The Greens didn’t.

Waiting for the bus

By Jasmine Uitermark-Thaung on May 2, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

CBD worker finds alternative to get around city traffic.

Dodson sworn in as Senator

By Joanna Delalande on May 2, 2016

The Aboriginal leader swore his allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II.

Perth home values increase

By Georgia Williss on May 2, 2016

April saw a small increase, but values are still down over the first four months of the year.

Fatal crash at Barbagallo Raceway

By Nicola McNamee on May 2, 2016

A 28-year-old man has died.

Opposition wants money from Feds

By Elise Van Aken on April 29, 2016

The State Opposition has called for the Federal Government to put its money where their mouth is when talking about infrastructure. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced the Commonwealth’s Smart Cities Plan in […]

Same product, different packaging for Nurofen

By Pete Milne on April 29, 2016

One pharmacist says some consumers still want the more expensive range.

Road rage attack leads to charges

By Greta Andrews-Taylor on April 29, 2016

A 25-year-old man allegedly smashed the victim’s car windscreen with a hammer.

Tensions ‘high’ between Rebels and Coffin Cheaters

By Esther O'Loughlin on April 29, 2016

Police say members of both gangs were at the Banksia Grove house where Mitchell Finnerty was shot on Monday night.

Taste of Perth opens for business

By Caelie Jones on April 29, 2016

The food festival in Langley Park is expecting large numbers given the clearing of weather this weekend.

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