Rockingham’s ability to absorb an influx of defence industry personnel and their families as AUKUS ramps up remains at the forefront of community concerns, a new report has found.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/the-consistent-message-from-rockingham-as-aukus-rotations-near-20261112-p61dfv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_western-australia

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A raft of serious allegations have been made against the Little Britain star despite his efforts to keep them under wraps. This is how it all unfolded.

https://www.watoday.com.au/culture/celebrity/friends-are-backing-away-his-books-are-binned-and-shows-scrubbed-the-downfall-of-david-walliams-20261112-p61dgv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The commission is set to continue its examination of CFMEU conduct on the controversial Gap Road level crossing removal project.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/big-build-royal-commission-live-updates-gap-road-project-probe-continues-after-john-holland-managers-discuss-secret-cfmeu-meetings-20261111-p61d1q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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In a memorial service on Tuesday, the art collector and philanthropist was remembered for her generosity and keen eye.

https://www.watoday.com.au/culture/art-and-design/elizabeth-laverty-didn-t-just-collect-art-she-made-a-world-around-it-20261110-p61cxf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The veteran administrator and former lawyer, who also served as IOC vice president, was honoured for his contribution to Australian sport and to the university, his alma mater.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/former-aoc-president-john-coates-awarded-honorary-law-doctorate-from-sydney-university-20261110-p61cm1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The former NSW police officer has told a court he was invited to Jesse Baird’s home in the months before his death. Prosecutors allege it was a break-in.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/lamarre-condon-s-text-to-tv-presenter-before-alleged-home-invasion-20261111-p61dac.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The cuts come after the airline inked a deal with professional services firm Accenture and builds on earlier reductions of staff at the airline’s head office at Mascot in Sydney.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/companies/qantas-to-cut-850-local-jobs-as-it-shifts-roles-to-india-20261110-p61ctc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

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The inquiry begins its first block of public hearings this week and is expected to examine the role of former premier Jacinta Allan and her office in a controversial road and rail project.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/big-build-royal-commission-live-updates-big-build-project-cfmeu-under-microscope-as-state-s-long-awaited-construction-royal-commission-begins-20261109-p61c7n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The inquiry begins its first block of public hearings this week and is expected to examine the role of former premier Jacinta Allan and her office in a controversial road and rail project.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/big-build-royal-commission-live-updates-big-build-project-cfmeu-under-microscope-as-state-s-long-awaited-construction-royal-commission-begins-20261109-p61c7n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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With Democrats set to control Congress following their midterm sweep, crypto faces the prospect of tougher rules and closer scrutiny.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/markets/crypto-s-trump-fuelled-washington-boom-comes-to-an-abrupt-halt-20261108-p61ceb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Chris Waller admits his stable were left 'flat' after Asterix was scratched from the Melbourne Cup due to a raceday blunder.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/wallers-admission-after-melbourne-cup-drama-20261107-p61c9m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Pre-race favourite Soldi takes out the Inglis Banner in dominant fashion at Flemington.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/classy-filly-dominates-inglis-banner-field-20261107-p61c90.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Mitchell Marsh has repeatedly deflected questions about Usman Khawaja’s allegations relating to the infamous sandpapergate incident of 2018.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/cricket/warner-on-the-warpath-as-he-attacks-assistant-coach-s-sandpaper-account-20261112-p61dhe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Mark Bombara, 63, shot and killed Jennifer Petelczyc, 59 and her 18-year-old daughter Gretl in May 2024 before turning the gun on himself while in the process of looking for his wife.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/please-don-t-inquest-hears-painfully-slow-response-to-triple-zero-call-made-by-floreat-murder-victim-20261109-p61clj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Ask any former rusted-on David Jones customer where things went wrong, and, overwhelmingly, the response is, “There is just no one to serve you”.

https://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/want-to-know-why-djs-went-bust-walk-through-one-of-its-stores-at-midday-20261105-p61bk1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_lifestyle

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WAtoday reporter Carla Hildebrandt has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to WA media after taking out the prestigious Arthur Lovekin Prize for Excellence in Journalism at the state’s annual media awards.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/from-ndis-expos-to-giuffre-report-watoday-journalist-scores-double-win-at-wa-media-awards-20261108-p61cdu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Helena Fox’s Loneliness is a Molecule explores the terrible complexity of loving someone who has hurt you.

https://www.watoday.com.au/culture/books/the-devastating-afterlife-of-a-childhood-friendship-20261105-p619sj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Tempted misses the placings as the $1.70 favourite as Point Barrow causes an upset in the VRC Champions Sprint.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/everest-winner-rolled-in-vrc-sprint-boilover-20261107-p61c9v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Pressure is mounting on the treasurer to find savings in the budget after the Reserve Bank hiked rates to an 18-year high.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/treasurer-faces-mounting-pressure-after-record-rate-rise-20261104-p61bhd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Dennis McKenna sexually abused 29 students at St Andrew’s Hostel in Katanning the 1970s and 80s while he was the warden.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/katanning-hostel-warden-who-abused-dozens-of-boys-to-be-released-from-jail-20261104-p61bef.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_western-australia

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David Gately and Marc Ohlmus preview a thrilling day of racing on TAB Champions Stakes Day. Can Autumn Glow be beat? Will Tempted continue her winning run?

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/david-gatelys-tab-champion-stakes-day-preview-20261106-p61c0x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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After I outlined my renovation plans, people were aghast. So I stopped asking their opinion.

https://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/i-used-to-care-what-others-thought-of-my-taste-and-style-but-then-these-words-set-me-free-20261105-p61735.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_lifestyle

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The full court bench interrogated Reddit’s case, suggesting that children were not sufficiently politically engaged for the ban to have a significant effect.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/high-court-contest-over-social-media-ban-tests-children-s-right-to-political-free-speech-20261103-p61aym.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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From the 10-minute rule to emergency readiness, parenting experts explain how to navigate the tricky milestone of leaving kids at home.

https://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/at-what-age-can-you-leave-kids-home-alone-the-answer-is-surprisingly-murky-20261103-p61a2w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_lifestyle

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The Herald’s chief investigative reporter wrote a series of reports detailing allegations against the former radio heavyweight before his arrest, the court has heard.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-smh-journalist-kate-mcclymont-to-give-evidence-in-former-2gb-broadcaster-s-alleged-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-trial-20261103-p618v5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Chief racing writer Danny Russell shares his tips for this year's Melbourne Cup.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/danny-russell-picks-the-horses-to-tip-at-this-years-melbourne-cup-20261102-p61anc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Iranian state television said explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, as US officials confirmed the regime’s surface-to-air missile batteries had been targeted in limited strikes.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/north-america/us-hits-iranian-targets-on-eve-of-midterm-elections-20261103-p61azc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Ciaron Maher gets emotional as he pays tribute to his family, after taking the trifecta of the 2026 Melbourne Cup.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/winning-trainers-emotional-tribute-after-melbourne-cup-20261103-p61b2a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A 17-year-old who went missing six days ago in rugged Victorian bushland was found alive and in "good spirits" after a police helicopter spotted him sleeping on a rock.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/miracle-as-missing-teenager-found-after-six-days-in-bushland-20261112-p61dqd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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