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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.