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UN alarmed at number of Indigenous kids in care system
A UN delegation has raised concerns about the number of WA Indigenous children in out-of-home care. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
A UN panel of experts has raised warning bells about the number of Indigenous children removed from their families in Western Australia.
Rudi Maxwell
Three arrests in connection to Australian brothers missing in Mexico
Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their friend Jack Carter Rhoad, an American citizen, are believed missing in Mexico. Picture via Facebook
The mother of the Perth brothers raised the alarm on social media.
Anna McGuinness
Mum's plea as brothers disappear on Mexican surf trip
An Australian mother is appealing for help on social media to find her two sons who have disappeared on a surfing trip in Mexico.
Aaron Bunch
Two Australian brothers on a surfing trip in Mexico have not been heard from since Saturday. (JASON O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)
Burundi-born man charged with alleged visa breach
A 42-year-old Burundi-born man is set to face court in Perth for allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated curfew.
Aaron Bunch
AFP officers have arrested a man in Perth for allegedly breaching his visa-mandated curfew. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
No bailout for Bonza as more than 300 staff stood down
Rachael Ward and Jacob Shteyman
All Bonza planes have been grounded until at least Wednesday - five days more than expected. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Property
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Teen climate activists demand apology from premier
Aaron Bunch
Protesters rally outside the annual general meeting of Woodside Energy in Perth in April. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Sensitive Content
'Depraved and brazen': sentence for child abuse material
Australian Federal Police officers. Picture Keegan Carroll
Anna Houlahan
Sharaz bows out of defamation fight with Reynolds
Aaron Bunch
David Sharaz says he doesn't have the means defend Linda Reynolds' defamation case. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
UN alarmed at number of Indigenous kids in care system
A UN panel of experts has raised warning bells about the number of Indigenous children removed from their families in Western Australia.
Rudi Maxwell
A UN delegation has raised concerns about the number of WA Indigenous children in out-of-home care. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Torres Strait Islanders ask court to save island homes
Torres Strait Islander elders have made their final arguments in a case challenging the federal government over climate change action.
Rudi Maxwell
Uncle Paul Kabai and Uncle Pabai Pabai are challenging the federal government over climate change. (HANDOUT/GRATA FUND)
Man assisting police after woman's body found in WA
Police in WA are investigating after a woman's body was found at an address in suburban Perth. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Man charged with murder over body found after fire
A man who allegedly assaulted a woman and set their home alight has been charged with her murder. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Keira Jenkins
Drought could be 'nail in the coffin' for some farmers
Aaron Bunch
Some livestock producers are de-stocking their properties amid soaring feed costs. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
'Amazing mentor': Mandurah nurse retires after 54 years
Jessica Coates
Mandurah nurse Cathy Buick. Picture: Supplied

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Bunbury Mail
No bailout for Bonza as more than 300 staff stood down
Rachael Ward and Jacob Shteyman
All Bonza planes have been grounded until at least Wednesday - five days more than expected. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
UN alarmed at number of Indigenous kids in care system
Rudi Maxwell
A UN delegation has raised concerns about the number of WA Indigenous children in out-of-home care. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Torres Strait Islanders ask court to save island homes
Rudi Maxwell
Uncle Paul Kabai and Uncle Pabai Pabai are challenging the federal government over climate change. (HANDOUT/GRATA FUND)
Disaster operations delayed training for army aviation
Tess Ikonomou
Killed were (clockwise from top left) Alex Naggs, Maxwell Nugent, Danniel Lyon and Joseph Laycock. (HANDOUT/DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE)
NRL to review heat policies after young player's death
Sam McKeith
Budding NRL player Keith Titmuss suffered a seizure after a training workout and died in hospital. (HANDOUT/MANLY WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES)

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National
Disaster operations delayed training for army aviation
Killed were (clockwise from top left) Alex Naggs, Maxwell Nugent, Danniel Lyon and Joseph Laycock. (HANDOUT/DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE)
Tess Ikonomou
NRL to review heat policies after young player's death
Sam McKeith
Budding NRL player Keith Titmuss suffered a seizure after a training workout and died in hospital. (HANDOUT/MANLY WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES)
Training boost to repair electric car mechanic shortage
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Ahead of increased support for apprentices, EV trainer Anthony Bonnano works on an MG electric car. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
'Only path to peace': minister backs two-state solution
Abe Maddison
Annalena Baerbock and Penny Wong discussed violence in the Middle East during talks in Adelaide. (Michael Errey/AAP PHOTOS)
Tents, ute linked to missing Australian brothers
Andrew Brown and Jacob Shteyman
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson haven't been heard from since Saturday. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
Sport
City see off Jets to reach A-League Women decider
Rhianna Pollicina scores for Melbourne City in the A-League Women semi-final against Newcastle. (Will Murray/AAP PHOTOS)
Anna Harrington
City young gun Galic chasing ALW double, Matildas dream
Anna Harrington
Daniela Galic is eyeing off higher honours after an impressive run with City. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)
Bochum leave drop zone with 3-2 win against Hoffenheim
Bochum's Kevin Stoger netted a brace in their crucial 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. (AP PHOTO)
Teenager Littler silences hostile crowd with PL victory
Jonathan Veal
Luke Littler silenced the boo-brigade on his way to winning the Premier League event in Liverpool. (AP PHOTO)
Badawiya has Matildas on her mind, Gaza in her heart
George Clarke
US-born Mariner Rola Badawiya has revealed her Matildas ambitions as she prepares for the ALW semis. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)
PropertyView
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Property
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Melissa Kehagias
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Jen Melocco
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
Commuter towns push regional property price growth to outstrip capital cities
Property
Regional markets are once again starting to out-perform the capital cities. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
Melissa Kehagias
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
John Cleese brings Fawlty Towers to London's West End
A stage version of John Cleese's classic TV show Fawlty Towers is set to open in London. (AP PHOTO)
Natasha Mulenga
Britney reaches divorce settlement, third marriage ends
Andrew Dalton
Britney Spears and her third husband Sam Asghari are officially divorced. (AP PHOTO)
Kevin Spacey slams UK TV channel over new documentary
Hannah Roberts
Kevin Spacey was one of Hollywood's most recognised faces until allegations of sexual misconduct. (AP PHOTO)
Love leaves a permanent mark for author of The Tattooist Of Auschwitz
Josh Leeson
Anna Prchniak as Gita Fuhrmannova and Jonah Hauer-King as Lale Sokolov in The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Picture Stan
Court back Italy's bid to seize statue from US museum
Nicole Winfield
Victorious Youth, dating from 300 BC to 100 BC, is one of the highlights of the Getty collection. (AP PHOTO)
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How should I budget for my retirement?
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Livestock is the second highest killer on farms - keep yourself and others safe in the yards
Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
Community
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An open letter to my daughter this International Women's Day
Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Grace Ryan
.Five-month old Eadie with mum Grace. Picture by Georgie Newton
Photos and Video
'Data transparency for road funding': Minister offers ultimatum to states
Australia suffered its most road deaths in five years in 2023, with Victoria recording its worst road toll in 15 years and NSW accounting for the biggest spike in fatalities of any state.
Ben Silvester
Heavy rainfall across parts of NSW expected
Carla Mascarenhas
Bureau of Meteorology senior meterologist Angus Hines says it is going to be a wet weekend. Picture: BOM/NSW SES
Cocaine disguised as frozen chickens lands former lawyer in court
Anna Houlahan
Van allegedly carrying frozen chickens and cocaine (left) and former lawyer Michael Bosscher (right). Picture supplied/AAP
Not so lucky: Irish trio caught allegedly stealing cash and jewels
Anna Houlahan
Man arrested over 60 alleged burglaries in Melbourne. Picture supplied
NSW emergency DV package looming
Carla Mascarenhas
NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car. Picture: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Comment
No rest for James Cook, our favourite scapegoat
Opinion
James Cook statues are being defaced. Picture Shutterstock
Garry Linnell
Opinion
We used to learn about sex on the job, so to speak. Now things are quite different
Jenna Price
Australian research tells us nearly 100 per cent of boys see porn before the age of 24. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
The sexual violence progressives selectively ignore
Steve Evans
A pro-Israel rally at the ANU. Police are between the two groups. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
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Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
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Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Marlene Even
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Louise Goldsbury
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
Rental cars versus car loans: A guide for non-residents and visa holders
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Starry nights: Our pick of the eight best hotels of Melbourne
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Travel Insider
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
Tiana Templeman
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
'Unlikely': Bonza's future bleak after groundings, voluntary administration
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
Car Expert
Mahindra XUV700 deals: EOFY offer brings $1000 saving
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Jack Quick
Car Expert
New feature addresses key complaint with Australian EV chargers
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
BMW 1 Series special edition is brand's cheapest car in Australia
William Stopford
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Toyota Kluger, LandCruiser EV? Toyota launching two seven-seat electric SUVs
William Stopford
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport price and specs
Jordan Mulach
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Farm Weekly
Beef steers topped demand in the South West
Alcoa Farmlands, Wagerup/Pinjarra, were the volume vendor at the Elders beef store cattle sale at Boyanup last week. Alcoa Farmlands farm co-ordinators Gavin Clark (left) and Richard Gardiner, and Alcoa Farmlands manager, Vaughn Byrd, caught up with Virbac central WA area sales manager Kylie Meloury.
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Subdued market loses ground
Tamara Hooper
Subdued market loses ground
DPIRD releases analysis on sheep flock
Tamara Hooper
The impact of changing joining rates on the Western Australian sheep flock, was released by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development on Monday.
Life & Style
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Advice
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Noel Whittaker
Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?
How to style your home to complement the artwork
Selecting and styling the right art can enhance the overall ambiance of your home. Picture supplied