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Paul Nelson Wines in Marbelup has been recommended as a must-visit.

Top dropsGreat Southern tops Airbnb’s Hidden Vines list for WA

Wineries in the Great Southern region have topped the list for hidden wine regions in WA on Airbnb’s Hidden Vines list.

Jacki Elezovich

The official toll from Myanmar's earthquake rose to 3003, though reports suggest a higher figure. (AP PHOTO)

Natural DisastersCeasefire declared in Myanmar as quake toll passes 3000

Myanmar's military government has announced a 20-day ceasefire in the wake of a devastating earthquake that worsened an already dire humanitarian crisis.

David Rising

A Fitzroy Crossing man who was hurt in an e-scooter crash has lost his licence.

Careless drivingPremiumMan injured in e-scooter crash loses licence for 17 months 

A 39-year-old Fitzroy Crossing man who received serious head injuries in an e-scooter crash has lost his licence for 17 months and fined $2500 plus court costs after police brought charges against him. 

Cain Andrews

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NewsPremiumOne dead in fiery two-truck collision

One person has died and another is injured after a horror truck crash that left one vehicle engulfed in flames and caused traffic chaos.

Alexandra Feiam

Payne Haas. Photo: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images.

NEWSWayne’s dire warning about Origin

Former Queensland and Australian coach has warned against tampering with the fabric of rugby league’s showpiece State of Origin.

Martin Gabor

Suni Williams has been reunited with her two Labrodors after an extended stay in space.

THE NIGHTLYWATCH: Astronaut reunited with dogs after 286 days in space

NASA astronaut Suni Williams has shared a video of the moment she was finally reunited with her two Labradors after spending 286 days stranded in space.

Max Corstorphan

Suni Williams has been reunited with her two Labrodors after an extended stay in space.

World NewsVideoCommentsWATCH: Astronaut reunited with dogs after 286 days in space

NASA astronaut Suni Williams has shared a video of the moment she was finally reunited with her two Labradors after spending 286 days stranded in space.

Max Corstorphan

The ATO is being urged to do far more to support victim-survivors of financial abuse. (April Fonti/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumFinancial abusers inflict tax 'weapon' on victims

The tax watchdog says more must be done to support innocent and unsuspecting victims who inherit their abusers' astronomical debts.

Rachael Ward

Victorian police officer Taylor Johnson has faced a Sydney court accused of rape. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumCop set to fight claims he raped woman in hotel room

A police officer has been barred from interstate or international travel after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel room while on a getaway.

Adelaide Lang

A teenager suffered a devastating injury while diving at a popular beach with friends. 9News

NewsPremiumMum’s warning after teen paralysed at beach

A mum has issued a stark warning to others after her 17-year-old son suffered a horrific and devastating injury while diving at a popular beach with friends.

Alexandra Feiam

ACTU secretary Sally McManus stands with workers outside the Fair Work Commission in Sydney on Thursday. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

NEWS‘Not America’: Demand for $2k wage boost

Union leader Sally McManus has fronted the Fair Work Commission to push for a big minimum wage increase for workers.

Duncan Evans

A woman has faced court accused of accelerating a man's death with lethal levels of medication. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumMurder charge for 'lethal levels of medication'

A woman has been accused of administering lethal levels of prescription medication to a man who died more than a year ago, with police charging her with murder.

Laine Clark and Rex Martinich

McDonald’s burgers import Australian meat: Picture Supplied.

UPDATEDPremiumSurprising loser in Trump tariff plan

Donald Trump has announced tariffs on Australian beef, with the American people now likely to pay more for one beloved item.

Cameron Micallef

Gina Rinehart and Pauline Hanson had lunch together in Thailand earlier this year. Instagram

POLITICSPremium‘Not my mum’: Hanson’s daughter’s senate bid

The daughter of one of Australia’s most infamous politicians hopes to join her mum in the Senate.

Blair Jackson

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UPDATEDPremiumNew details on alleged fatal dose to dying man

Police have alleged a woman unlawfully administered a fatal dose of medication to accelerate a dying man’s death, claiming it was murder rather than assisted suicide.

Andrew Hedgman

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NEWSPremiumMap shows issue has ‘never been worse’

“No part of the country has been spared” as the least affordable electorates in the country have been revealed, with renters having scarce few options.

Blair Jackson

Tom Geoffrey Lewandowski, previously known as Adam Geoffrey Rybicki, is serving the final weeks of his full sentence in Casuarina Prison.

Courts & JusticePremiumDating app ‘boogie man’ to face relentless monitoring

A serial dating app stalker has been banned from using social media when he is released from jail later this month, with prosecutors arguing that he remains a threat to the community.

Rebecca Le May

Murdered schoolboy Cassius Turvey.

Courts & JusticePremiumDoctor reveals horrific details about Cassius’ head injuries

A doctor who treated Cassius Turvey after he was allegedly hit across the head with a metal pole has testified that a cut on the 15-year-old’s forehead was so deep it exposed his skull.

Emily Moulton

Detectives have released a digital composite of a man they wish to speak to about the arson attack in Truganina.

NewsPremiumMajor development in fatal house fire

Police have announced a major development in the fatal arson attack that killed a “completely innocent” woman and pet dog.

Alexandra Feiam

Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' will be remembered as one of the worst days for the US.

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Australia won’t ‘get off lightly’: The trade war starts now

JACKSON HEWETT: US President Donald Trump’s tariff plan will completely upend the global economy, throwing the trade system into chaos.

Jackson Hewett

Residents in Perth’s southern suburbs have been ordered to evacuate as firefighters battle an out of control bushfire. 

BushfireCommentsFirefighters battle out of control blaze in Canning

The alert level for an out of control bushfire in Perth’s southern suburbs has been downgraded.

Jessica Evensen

Rowan Marshall (right) rucking against potential teammate Tom De Koning. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumOnly reason Saints star would give up spot

St Kilda star Rowan Marshall has spoken about his future and the prospect of being teamed up with a brilliant Blue at season’s end.

Tyler Lewis

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NRLPremiumWhy Cleary isn’t the only Panther in Immortal debate

Nathan Cleary is headed for rugby league Immortality, but he’s not the only current Panther who should be in the conversation.

Martin Gabor

Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to over a fatal arson attack in Melbourne. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

CrimePremiumClue in hunt for answers over woman's arson death

Police have released an image of a man they need to speak to following the death of an innocent woman killed in a house fire linked to a city's' tobacco wars.

Rachael Ward