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Four men have been extradited from NSW to Queensland and charged over an alleged extortion attempt. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE)

CrimePremiumGroup of men extradited over alleged extortion attempt

Men allegedly linked to organised crime have been extradited to Queensland over what police say was an attempt to extort a man and a woman.

Savannah Meacham

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NEWSJobs with fastest-growing salaries revealed

Australians looking for a quick pay rise should think about these roles after salaries jumped more than 25 per cent in the past year.

Brendan Kearns

Screen grabs from a 2019 video of Mr Dwyer, the armed killer.

Courts & JusticePremiumGunman admits shooting dead young dad

A 37-year-old man has admitted shooting a young father in the head on Perth’s outskirts, changing his plea on what was to be the first day of his murder trial.

Rebecca Le May

Drivers are being warned to obey road closures and use caution in many areas with heavy snow cover. (Adrian Black/AAP PHOTOS)

WeatherHeavy snow strands drivers and hikers as chill sets in

Ski season has begun with a fresh downfall of snow in NSW and Victoria, but it has also resulted in a rough night for drivers stranded in their cars.

Farid Farid

Police are investigating the stabbing of a 25-year-old man in Lockyer on Saturday.

CrimePremiumPolice investigate after man found stabbed in Lockyer

Albany detectives are investigating after a man was stabbed in an Albany suburb in the early hours of Saturday. 

Melissa Sheil

The fridges fell of the truck at Powis Street entry to Mitchell Freeway.

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Fridges fall off back of truck, block entry to major freeway

A truck driver has received a cool reception after a load of refrigerators toppled onto a busy Perth freeway on-ramp this morning.

Claire Sadler

AGWA Pulse

DISCOVER MOREThe West Australian Pulse is an inspiring look at the world through the minds of WA’s most talented young artists. Opening soon at The Art Gallery of Western Australia.

Briana Demaio

Doc

Stream nowA brilliant doctor with amnesia, must rebuild her life and career with the help of her daughter and friends.

Natasha Uniewicz

PTC25

Support our kids Schools across WA are joining the Premier’s Telethon Challenge to raise funds for Telethon.

Briana Demaio

The Woolworths Big Bake Sale for Telethon is back! Rally your school, stir up some fun these holidays, and help raise dough for WA kids in need!

Register your bake sale today!The Woolworths Big Bake Sale for Telethon is back! Rally your school, stir up some fun these holidays, and help raise dough for WA kids in need!

Briana Demaio

The Woolworths Big Bake Sale for Telethon is back! Rally your school, stir up some fun these holidays, and help raise dough for WA kids in need!

Register your bake sale today!The Woolworths Big Bake Sale for Telethon is back! Rally your school, stir up some fun these holidays, and help raise dough for WA kids in need!

Briana Demaio

NHIE

Don’t miss out - tickets selling fast! Race, class, privilege – what could possibly go wrong? Find out in this delicious and hilarious new play by Deborah Frances-White.

Briana Demaio

City to Surf

We’re Better together, Register now! Will you run the chevron city to surf for Activ with us? Let’s do this together!

Briana Demaio

WAFL

Get to a gameWAFL is here, and there’s fun for the whole family. So spend some time with your team.

Briana Demaio

WAFL

Get to a gameWAFL is here, and there’s fun for the whole family. So spend some time with your team.

Briana Demaio

City to Surf

We’re Better together, Register now! Will you run the chevron city to surf for Activ with us? Let’s do this together!

Briana Demaio

An Australian journalist has been shot during the LA riots.

World newsVideoCommentsAussie reporter shot during LA riots

An Australian TV reporter has been shot as she stood relaying news on the immigration protest riots that have engulfed Los Angeles.

Matt Shrivell

Tobacconists in NSW and Victoria will require a license. NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

NewsAll changes coming for Aussies next month

From minimum wage increases to a crackdown on tobacco, here are all the changes coming into effect across Australia from July 1.

Nathan Schmidt

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NEWSProjectile strikes Aussie journo in LA chaos

A riot police officer has been caught on camera opening fire on an Australian reporter covering violent demonstrations in the US.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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NEWS‘Unbelievable’: Crackdown on housing rort

Social housing tenants in one state are earning far above what they should for a taxpayer-subsidised home.

Blair Jackson

Tensions rise during the League game between Port Hedland Rovers and Karratha Kats at Colin Matheson Reserve.

NPFL round sixNPFL round six: Goals, grit and a splash of pink

It was another action-packed weekend of footy in the North Pilbara Football League, as round six saw fierce battles, passionate crowds and a community united for a cause.

Madelin Hayes

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NEWSPremiumWhere man found $2.1m Lotto ticket

One lucky Victorian who found a multimillion-dollar Lotto ticket six months after the draw has explained why he didn’t check it at the time.

Brendan Kearns

Kids from Strelley Community School painting the collaborative mural.

COMMUNITY ARTSProject connects Strelley students with community artists

With a focus on play, experimentation and preservation of culture, Spinifex Hill Studio recently wrapped up it’s Remote Art School Project in collaboration with Strelley Community School.

Madelin Hayes

Premier Roger Cook

WA newsCommentsPremier open to an extra public holiday for WA

Work has started on a shake-up of WA’s public holiday calendar, Premier Roger Cook has revealed, as he indicated a willingness to give West Aussies another day off in the year.

Dylan Caporn