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Perth police taser unarmed man 13 times
A man was tasered 13 times in a Perth police station as nine officers stood by, says a corruption watchdog.

Aussie ombudsman takes NZ company to High Court
An Australian ombudsman is taking a NZX listed New Image to court to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars it says is owed to 14 workers.

<i>Gill South</i>: Doing it rough for the night
Fundraiser to aid the homeless gives executives the chance to do good, and be better role models.

Yachting: Murdoch claims Laser bronze
New Zealand sailor Andrew Murdoch snatched bronze at the Laser world championship off Hayling Island, England, today.

Western Australia: Red sands of Kimberley
A trip to the Kimberley Region shows Patrice Gaffaney what Australia was like before the high-rises arrived.

Western Australia: Playtime at the pearly gates
The ocean's bounty made Broome rich - now it's warmth and beauty attracts the crowds, writes Patrice Gaffaney.

Drunk bitten while riding 5 metre croc
A drunk Aussie who was turfed out of a pub told police he climbed into Fatso's enclosure to give him a pat.

Rudd blasts dole ban proposal
Australia's Opposition Leader says cutting the dole for people under 30 would reduce the need for skilled migrants to staff mines.