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Racing: Top Guineas hopes given worst barriers
Well-drawn Sierra Nevada could justify Otto's Derby aspirations.
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Bushfire destroys 41 houses near Perth
A bushfire that tore across the outskirts of Perth over the weekend has destroyed at least 41 homes and damaged another 19, authorities said today.
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Fires still burning out of control near Perth
Daylight in Western Australia has allowed helicopters back into the fight against bushfires still burning out of control in the Perth hills, where up to 40 properties have been destroyed.
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Bushfires near Perth burn out of control
More than 40 houses are expected to have been destroyed as a bushfire remained out of control in Western Australia.
![Two arts collide for Packed To The Rafters stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two arts collide for Packed To The Rafters stars
Packed to the Rafters star Jessica Marais takes her work home with her.
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NZ singer escorted by police from plane
New Zealand-born singer Jon Stevens says he's outraged about being ejected from a Jetstar flight to Brisbane, where he was to play at a Queensland flood relief concert, and denies any bad behaviour.
![Don't miss: Margaret River Wine Region Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Don't miss: Margaret River Wine Region Festival
The annual Margaret River Wine Region Festival showcases wares from many of its 100 or more producers.
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The Ashes: England facing defeat
England were 81-5 in their second innings at stumps on the third day of the third Test against Australia.
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The Ashes: Johnson leads Aussie fightback
Swing bowler Mitchell Johnson took six wickets to help Australia bowl out England for 187 and take control of the third Ashes test.
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UK school highlights gay achievements to stop bullying
The teaching programme, which recognises the contribution of gay people in history, was created in an effort to stamp out homophobic bullying.
![57-year-old mother of twins breaks Australian record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
57-year-old mother of twins breaks Australian record
A 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.
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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.
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Yachting: Murdoch claims Laser bronze
New Zealand sailor Andrew Murdoch snatched bronze at the Laser world championship off Hayling Island, England, today.