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Students asked to plan 'terror attack'
Parents are appalled that students at a West Australian high school were asked to plan a terrorist attack.
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Australia: Join the caravan of love
A temporary home on wheels provides a delightfully different way to discover new corners of Australia, writes David Dewhurst.
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Rescuers worked desperately to save shark victim
Despite rescuers' efforts, a surfer attacked by a shark in Western Australia died after suffering a deep bite to his leg.
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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.
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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.
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Father surfs to safety after shark attack
A 40-year-old man is recovering in hospital after surviving a shark attack while surfing with a friend on a remote Australian beach.
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WA Treasurer jumps before he is pushed over affair scandal
West Australian Treasurer Troy Buswell has resigned three weeks ahead of the state Budget following his admissions of adultery.
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Margaret River, Western Australia
Three hours' drive south of Perth, the Margaret River region offers everything from fine food and wine to stunning scenery and whale-spotting opportunities.
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Man catches fire after stun gun is used
West Australian police have again defended their use of Tasers after a man who had doused a house in petrol caught on fire when officers used a stun gun against him.