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A Western Australian farmer is reeling after 80 of his sheep were killed in a series of dog attacks, prompting concerns about livestock safety in the region. The attacks, which have been ongoing for months, have had a devastating financial and emotional impact on the farmer.
The AFL trade period is heating up, with Geelong securing a deal for St Kilda's Rowan Marshall. The focus is now on Nick Blakey, with several clubs vying for the Sydney star's signature.
Cameron Green has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa in Durban due to an abdominal strain. Australia coach Andrew McDonald said it was highly unlikely Green would bowl later in the series, should he prove his fitness for the remaining two Tests.
Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett has departed the club after 13 seasons, releasing an emotional statement thanking members and supporters. Merrett played 274 games for the Bombers and captained the club, describing it as the greatest honour of his career.
Australia's rental market is slowing down despite rents remaining at record highs, with tenants unable to absorb further increases. The market is showing signs of a disconnect between tight rental supply and growth.
The Australian share market has opened higher, buoyed by a weaker-than-expected US jobs report that has reduced expectations of a US rate rise this month. The ASX 200 was up 0.2% at 8,696 points in early trade.
A West Australian firefighter who survived a shark attack that severed his leg has shared the harrowing details of the incident. Mel Ismail, who was surfing at Glenfield Beach near Geraldton, recalled looking the shark in the eye before it attacked.
A Western Australian Catholic bishop, convicted of sexually assaulting young men, has sparked growing calls for him to be defrocked. Bishop Christopher Saunders, 76, was sentenced to six and a half years in jail for the abuse, which occurred during his decades-long tenure as the bishop of Broome.
A project to redevelop the main bus stop at Rottnest Island has been permanently ceased after the discovery of Aboriginal human remains. The Rottnest Island Authority has collaborated with the Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation to ensure a culturally appropriate burial and plans for future memorialisation.
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