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Perth stalls as 'crisis of complacency' holds back economy
Perth is being held back by a "crisis of complacency" in which political and business leaders have failed to set out a long-term economic strategy for the city.
- by Nathan Hondros
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Kevin Rudd
Barack Obama left Australia 'swinging in the breeze' over air strikes: Kevin Rudd
"His credibility would suffer as a result because he had proclaimed his own red line and then done nothing to enforce it."
- by Peter Hartcher
'Correction isn't done yet': investors brace for more sharemarket pain
A trade with a near-perfect record of working is anything but a sure thing, big investment banks say.
- by Lu Wang
Opinion
Kevin Rudd
Fallen PMs always blame the media, never look in the mirror
"Politicians who complain about the media are like ships' captains who complain about the sea."
- by Peter Hartcher
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'Not a fair go at all': WA mum-and-dad plans languish while big developers surge ahead
A group of Singleton landowners south of Perth are angry at the WA Planning Commission after their rezoning application has stalled for a decade while similar neighbouring developments have breezed through.
- by Hamish Hastie
Police search after ute left abandoned at The Gap
Police are searching for occupant of a car left behind at rocks near Albany.
- by staff writers
Instagram WA: Asia’s social media 'influencers' wanted
A new report found Asian tourists liked WA because of its natural landmarks.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Airbnb
Airbnb takes aim at plan to ban cheap home sharing
Feud over Airbnb ramps up as company tries to mobilise users to fight WA plan.
- by Nathan Hondros
Cryptocurrency folds after ASIC comes knocking
The startup backed by former cricket captain Michael Clarke, has folded.
- by Colin Kruger
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Opinion & Perspectives
Fallen PMs always blame the media, never look in the mirror
The late British politician Enoch Powell put it well: "Politicians who complain about the media are like ships' captains who complain about the sea."
Peter Hartcher
Virgin cleared for take-off as would-be buyers look on
Despite Virgin’s financial performance now humming along, there remains persistent talk that two of its partner shareholders are looking to offload their stakes.
Elizabeth Knight
Australian workers deserve a fairer go
Increasingly workers' capacity to bargain for better pay and conditions is hampered by a system that allows employers to frustrate the process.
Sally McManus
Politics
Labor moves to end stalemate over refugee families held on Nauru
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will outline the new position in Parliament House on Tuesday after shadow cabinet approved the proposal on Monday night in a bid to end two years of dispute.
- by David Crowe
'Worrying red flags': Eleven refugee children flown from Nauru to Australia
- by David Wroe & Michael Koziol
World
Property bydomain
Four simple ways to shave years off your home loan
These are the smart strategies homeowners can use to get out of debt quicker and save tens of thousands of dollars in the process.
- by Daniel Butkovich
Affordable updates: Seven quick and easy ways to get a faster sale
A tired-looking home can be a turn-off for buyers, but inexpensive updates will improve the appearance of your property to create a great first impression.
- by Lee Dashiell
Business
BGH consortium returns with another tilt at Healthscope
Private hospital operator Healthscope has received a second unsolicited takeover proposal from a consortium led by BGH Capital, whose first tilt was rejected by the board in May.
Small business
Entertainment
Amy Schumer is pregnant with her first child
The comedian made the announcement in a not-so-cryptic Instagram post encouraging Americans to vote.
Hannah Gadsby dating Emmy winner
The Aussie comedian is reportedly dating a Hollywood heavyweight, and even flown the star to Australia to meet her family.
- by Robert Moran
Lifestyle
Smarter living
How do you know when you are ready for children?
A clock ringing to tell me when I'm ready for kids would actually be pretty helpful.
- by Stephanie Mitchell
Think you know Mercedes-Benz C Class? Think again
The top selling luxury car in the country is embracing a brand new era.
- by Toby Hagon
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Cars bydrive
Sport
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Fremantle
Dockers clear the decks, axing three players
Fremantle have cut trio Tom Sheridan, Cam Sutcliffe and Brady Grey after a busy AFL trade period.
Simpson reigns supreme while lowly Lyon wallows
The story couldn't be any more different for Adam Simpson and Ross Lyon, according to a survey of AFL fans.
- by David Prestipino
