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Families scramblingCommentsPremiumShock closure of popular Perth childcare centre

Families are reeling from the sudden closure of a popular northern suburbs play centre and its neighbouring childcare facility.

Tyler Brown

Exclusive‘Secret plan’ for Centrelink

More than 30 Centrelink offices could be at risk in what has been labelled a secret plan by Labor.

Courtney Gould

Federal politicsNew chance for first home buyers

Thousands of extra first home buyers struggling to save for a deposit will be given a new shot to get into the market.

Ashleigh Gleeson

Courts‘Panicked’ attack that cost man his life

The moments before a teenager launched a ‘panicked’ stabbing attack on a man during a violent street brawl have been revealed in court.

Erin Lyons

Ronny Dahl’s barbecued western rock lobster

Here’s Ronny Dahl’s take on brekkie at the beach! Bit extra, but simple as!

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Baby bustPandemic pushes Australian birthrate to record low

Australia’s birthrate has been steadily falling for decades, but surprising new data has emerged amid the COVID pandemic.

Melissa Iaria

An industry leader’s guide to dream job success

We spoke to General Manager of Marketing at Seven West Media Jessica Woodford whose work ethic led to securing her dream life.

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Real estateGrim numbers for aspiring homeowners

The ‘great Australian dream’ is rapidly evaporating for those not already on the property ladder, with affordability worsening.

Rebecca Le May

Aged-Care CrisisCommentsPremiumLack of funding spells disaster for aged-care industry

The head of an aged care facility in the Lower South West has warned a lack of funding in the industry could lead to critical worker shortages and less vacancies.

Ben Loughran

LATESTPremium‘Chaos’: Why deliveries are taking so long

Online shoppers have been left with agonising waits for overdue deliveries. Here’s the reason behind major delays.

Holly Hales

Breakthrough drugPremiumNew treatment to save babies

A WA couple were devastated when their son suffered brain damage at birth, and hope a breakthrough treatment being trialled by WA’s Perron Institute can save other babies from a similar fate.

Katie Hampson

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‘Healthy’ veggie chip market crunched by salt saturation

Almost 70 per cent of so-called healthy veggie chips contain ‘unacceptable’ levels of salt, new research has found, with the Cancer Council revealing the worst offenders.

Charlotte Elton

classicPremiumLooking up to the Spitfire

DAVID PIKE relives the glory years of a classic

David Pyke

new carPremiumA touch of France in Arkana

ALISTAIR KENNEDY finds the Renault Arkana SUV

Alistair Kennedy

technology From ZEV to HFCV - what those new-fangled terms mean

In simple language, SAMSON TANGNEY draws the veil of mystery off new-tech terms

SAMSON TANGNEY

keep your motor runningPremiumThe world’s longest car production runs

From Corvettes to Corollas, GEOFFREY THOMAS looks at which cars have had the longest production runs

Geoffrey Thomas

FundraisingAussie town with biggest heart revealed

It's been revealed which Aussie towns have donated the most money to necessary causes in 2021. One ‘caring’ community has come out on top.

Emily Cosenza

ExclusiveAussies suffering awful La Niña effect

The complex weather phenomenon has had a nasty impact on the bodies of many Australians.

Emily Cosenza

Personal financeAussies’ top financial worries revealed

See how your personal financial situation stacks up against other Australians, with new research revealing some startling figures.

Rebecca Le May

Federal PoliticsAustralia’s new crypto plan revealed

Australia will introduce the biggest reforms to payment rules in two decades amid soaring use of cryptocurrency and Buy Now Pay Later.

Ashleigh Gleeson

‘Undermine success’CommentsPremiumImprove or risk a Juukan Gorge-style fiasco, companies told

Too few top companies adequately explain their interactions with First Nations people, with investors left exposed to financial risk, a new report suggests.

Adrian Lowe

BusinessPremiumSecret to success for Merivale pub baron

The doldrums of 2020 seem have been shrugged off as the bubbly and dollars flow for one Sydney nightlife king.

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COVID paymentsVideoPremiumMillions of Aussies to get cash back form health insurer

Millions of Australians are set to receive a cashback on their private health insurance. Here is how you can claim your money.

Melissa Iaria

‘Suck it up’New Bluey episode pits modern parenting against old school

A new episode of Bluey, and a party game of pass the parcel, has started some heated debate about old-school versus modern parenting.

Kate Emery