Men injured after boat hit by whale
The men were on a boat off the coast of Western Australia when a whale breached and hit them.
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Man charged after ‘highly dangerous’ act
A Police spokesperson called the offence serious, with penalties reaching up to $10,000.
Grieving family remember young teen killed
The sister of a talented young footballer who was tragically killed in a car crash says his memory will “live on through everyone”.
Higgins’ phone records vital to case
Tens of thousands of pages of Brittany Higgins’ mobile phone records will form a vital part of litigation brought against her.
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Critically injured cop arrives home
Ella Cutler is back on Australian soil after more than half a million dollars was raised to fly her from Europe.
Mining giant damages another sacred site
Mining giant Rio Tinto has apologised and halted work after damaging an ancient rock shelter close to a mine in Western Australia.
Armed man killed in police shooting
A man has been fatally shot by police after they responded to reports of an armed man in a regional WA city.
‘Days’: Update after cop’s Croatia fall
The family of police officer Ella Cutler, critically injured after a fall overseas, has released a fresh statement on her condition.
KFC races to stave off chicken shortage
Aussies have been reassured KFC is putting “contingency plans” in place as disruption hits a major chicken supplier.
Huge blow for controversial vegan activist
Controversial Australian vegan activist known for smearing herself in animal blood and protesting restaurants has been dealt another blow.
‘Fountain’ of rare pink diamonds revealed
Scientists have found the origins of a pink diamond mine in WA, potentially revealing where more rare stones can be discovered.
Major update in worker fight with gas giant
There’s new hope of a resolution to the industrial dispute affecting global energy markets with union workers agreeing to consider a set of recommendations to end the strike.
Major abortion change in one state
The updates to 25-year-old abortion laws also mean women will no longer need a referral from a doctor to terminate a pregnancy.
Innocent post before horror mauling
Before her two pet rottweilers viciously turned on her, one look at this woman’s social media showed how much she loved her dogs.
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