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Women warned about emotional, physical and financial toll of egg freezing

Celebrity endorsements and social media influencers are helping drive more women to freeze their eggs. But one doctor is warning young women to seriously consider the financial, physical and emotional toll.

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Denis Glennon speaks of profound grief after losing daughter, Ciara, to Claremont killer Bradley Edwards

After losing his daughter Ciara to Claremont killer Bradley Robert Edwards, Denis Glennon's life was plunged into the abyss. A new book tells how he found the strength to claw his way back.

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Plan to reduce emissions will have unintended consequences on agriculture, farmers say

Farmers are raising concerns the federal government's plan to reduce the emissions of big polluters would rely too heavily on carbon credits from agriculture.

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COVID-19 photo essay reflects on the day our lives changed forever three years ago

As COVID-19 sent shock waves around the world, a state of emergency was declared in Western Australia in March 2020. In the months that followed, our lives were drastically changed in ways previously unimaginable.

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Push for improved building standards as increased risk of extreme weather events wreaks havoc on Australia's housing stock

Australia has set a goal of building a million new homes in the next decade, but new homes built to the national minimum standard are unlikely to be liveable in the aftermath of extreme weather events.

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'Secret' COVID-19 New Year's Eve party organiser Farooq Latief almost jailed due to internet banking delay

Friends of a man who helped organise a Perth New Year's Eve party during COVID-19 restrictions enable him to walk free from court, after a BPAY delay threatened to put him behind bars.

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John Quigley apologises for having to correct evidence in defamation trial between Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan

John Quigley admits to feeling "embarrassed" over a mistake in his testimony during Mark McGowan's defamation trial with Clive Palmer.

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Christian Porter loses appeal against judgement to remove lawyer Sue Chrysanthou in settled defamation case against ABC

Former federal attorney-general Christian Porter loses his Federal Court appeal over the removal of lawyer Sue Chrysanthou from his defamation case against the ABC.

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Paul Whyte corruption hearing told he started charging for fake services two days after being hired

Notorious former public servant Paul Whyte began the web of deception that led to him stealing $27 million from the Department of Communities almost as soon as he started working there, a CCC hearing is told.

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Coal exit only part of the answer, say professors calling for tougher WA climate change action

Professors of five Australian universities hit out at the WA government as greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase, condemning its cosy relationship with the resources industry.

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Collie residents react as Western Australia gives deadline for coal-fired power plants

Western Australia will do away with coal power by 2029, leaving the state's electricity hub without its major industry. But residents say the people of Collie knew the "tough day" was coming and are sandbagging their livelihoods.

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Soaring demand for trees exposes carbon credits 'minefield' in fight to offset Australia's emissions

Demand for native trees is soaring as Australia heads to net zero but there are lingering doubts over some types of carbon offset schemes, as industry insiders call for an urgent review.

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Crown Perth clean-up remains unclear after royal commission report as Blackstone takeover looms

As corporate equity giant Blackstone moves a step closer to its takeover of Crown Resorts, the WA government is keeping its cards close to its chest about how it plans to address money laundering, criminal infiltration and problem gambling at the Perth casino.

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Noongar Aboriginal elders' fight for recognition documented in podcast, short film and book

A reconciliation project born out of a painful conflict has led to the creation of a podcast, short film and book preserving the stories of 10 significant Noongar elders in Boorloo (Perth).

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CCC begins public examination into Department of Communities following Paul Whyte fraud case

Former Department of Communities director-general Grahame Searle will take the stand as part of the Corruption and Crime Commission's public probe into how disgraced bureaucrat Paul Whyte was able to steal $27 million of taxpayers' money.

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Labor leader Anthony Albanese slams 'some of the nonsense' election coverage as on-the-day voters set to decide his fate

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has hit out at some political journalists and their coverage of the election campaign, saying it is putting some Australians off politics.

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Targin pain relief drug shortages leave cancer patients, chronic pain sufferers without options

Thousands of cancer patients are being forced to spend their days sitting in medical waiting rooms trying to source alternative pain relief because of a critical nationwide shortage of major drug Targin.

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Is the sun finally setting on Australia's 'hermit kingdom'?

Two years ago, Western Australia slammed its doors shut and went in a different direction to the rest of the nation. But the sun may be setting on its days behind a hard border, despite its delayed reopening.

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