As it happened: WA news on Friday, October 16
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Investigation after five-year-old boy found dead
An investigation is underway after a young boy was found dead in NSW’s Northern Rivers region.
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Women allegedly warned not to be alone with senator accused of inappropriate comments
Members of the Greens political party were allegedly warned "not to be alone" with Senator Jordon Steele-John.
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‘Likely to reoffend’: WA paedophile planning volunteer work upon release from prison next month
Dennis McKenna, 81, will be released from prison on November 17. Lawyers are fighting for him to be strictly monitored…
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Qantas removed seat covers before Perth to Rome bed bug flight
Passengers of Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight QF5 woke to screams when the bed bugs started crawling across their bodies,…
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The Catholic Church can practise some healing at this medical centre
Why is it so hard for the Catholic Church to show good will by donating a building to a deserving cause?
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‘China Shock 2.0’ is coming and the world is on edge
You may think you have lived through an enormous economic shock as the result of the rise of China. But you ain’t seen…
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Widower denied bail despite execution threat
Widower charged over wife’s disappearance could face the death penalty if he flees overseas.
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Labor to back Crisafulli LNP’s bail crackdown despite hefty criticism
The “breach bail, go to jail” bill has sparked warnings about prison overcrowding, court delays and constitutional…
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Melbourne teen killed playing cricket victim of misadventure, coroner says
A Melbourne teenager who was tragically killed while playing cricket died due to misadventure, a coroner has found.
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‘I haven’t seen that before’: Surprise wording in the HSC modern history exam
This year’s modern history exam had some wording twists but students felt confident after walking out of exam halls on…
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Pauline Hanson joins Labor MPs at TikTok party in Kingston Hotel
The One Nation leader was among a string of current and former MPs who dropped in at a TikTok party the night before…
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Bookies brace for Everest day wipeout after key scratching
Autumn Glow and Ka Ying Rising are set to deliver a loss of more than $4 million to the TAB on Saturday.
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US President calls off execution livestream
Donald Trump has dumped controversial plans to livestream the firing squad execution of the ex-US army psychiatrist…
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Women allegedly warned not to be alone with senator accused of misconduct
Members of the Greens political party were allegedly warned "not to be alone" with Senator Jordon Steele-John who's…
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Nine tap inhouse presenter for 6pm sports gig
Bronte Gildea will take over as full-time sports presenter in the new year.
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Big Hits: Haranga delivers US Mother Lode gold masterclass
Big Hits looks at notable drill intercepts reported to the ASX this week, led by Haranga Resources in California, which…
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Walsh v Ponga: How the most titanic of fullback battles vindicated Walters’ faith
It was a bold gamble to keep the faith in Reece Walsh. Watch all the World Cup key moments here.
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ASX Runners of the Week: Identifai, Aevenira & Image Resources
This week’s Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is… Identifai, after the Israeli biotech newcomer made a stellar…
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This week’s Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is… Identifai, after the Israeli biotech newcomer made a stellar…
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Police update on fatal Wollert shooting
Homicide squad detective Paul Scarlett updates the media on Thursday afternoon's targeted shooting in Melbourne's outer…
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NSW artist becomes just fourth woman in 30 years to win major Sculpture by the Sea prize
Winning sculptor Harrie Fasher delivered a powerful message while accepting the award as the outdoor exhibition kicked…
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NRL wins early skirmish in battle over Chiefs name as parties prepare to ‘duke it out’ in court
A judge has turned down New Zealand Rugby’s bid for an urgent injunction after hearing that it could harm the new PNG…
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Pride and Prejudice remains the undisputed blueprint for every romcom
When Netflix asked me if I’d be interested in writing the new adaptation, I was filled with equal amounts of excitement…
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Neha Kale thought she knew what home was – then she left it behind
The art critic’s moving memoir weaves art, architecture, and memory to dismantle the myth of home and explore the…
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Are you stupid, an idiot – or both? Philosophy has an answer
Are we living in the golden age of stupidity? Lars Svendsen’s new book explains why we’re surrounded by idiots - and…
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Pip Williams’ WWI novel is beautiful – but I wish it wasn’t
In The German Ward the horrors of the Western Front are smoothed over by a frictionless romance.
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Eight gay men met in secret to rehearse a play. This Booker-nominated novel reveals the atrocities that followed
The Booker Prize winner’s new novel is a maximalist, polyphonic epic that traces the devastating aftermath of a hate…
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Recommendations from our reviewers to help you choose what to add to your bedside reading pile.
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Man executed in Melbourne’s north ‘has links to organised crime’
Police are still chasing a man seen running down the residential street in Wollert after a 42-year-old was shot dead…
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From yum cha to ping-pong: Opening date set for $5 million venue
Delayed by years due to structural complexities, the 600-capacity venue is finally taking shape with interactive games,…
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Wallabies, Kangaroos share Sydney gym
The Wallabies and Kangaroos share a Sydney gym as they prepare for their games against New Zealand this week.
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Catalano bound for Bali as his lawyers try to resolve domestic violence charges
Police are pursuing charges against the media mogul without the co-operation of his wife.
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Contraband discovery shuts down inner-city high school formal
Kelvin Grove State College’s year 12 cohort was turfed out 20 minutes early during senior celebrations last Friday,…
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Australian rugby stars gear up for historic ‘quadruple header’
All Australia’s senior rugby sides – both men’s and women’s in sevens and 15s – will be in action at Accor Stadium in…
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Australia’s rugby players are looking for money in the wrong places
The World Cup windfall must go towards the game’s future, and not the current crop of Wallabies – no matter what the…
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