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'I'm concerned': Former top public servant will not download the coronavirus app
Former digital transformation public servant Professor Lesley Seebeck won't download the coronavirus tracing app because of the government's track record on data.
- by Max Koslowski
House prices could dive 30 per cent in 'severe downside' scenario
Australian house prices could tumble by a cumulative 30 per cent over this year and next under the most pessimistic scenario unveiled by National Australia Bank.
- by Clancy Yeates
No legal impediment to release of Pell report, says Victorian Attorney-General
Victoria Police and the prosecutors have given the all-clear for the royal commission findings into George Pell to be published.
- by Chip Le Grand
No new cases for WA but hundreds heading home this week could swell numbers
Western Australia has once again recorded no new cases of COVID-19 overnight.
- by Kate Hedley
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Birth of a virus carrier's baby in Australia was different, for all the right reasons
In China, babies have been taken away from mothers to protect them from coronavirus. But in Australia, things have been done differently.
- by Aisha Dow
‘Coronavirus sucks’ but there's a silver lining: WA doctors lift the lid
Some of the state's most prominent doctors have revealed both the stress they're under – and the unexpected upside – in candid accounts of their new working lives.
- by Emma Young
Free flu jabs for all primary school children, 'anti-vaxxers stay home': Health Minister
Roger Cook has warned anti-vaxxers to “stay home” as the state government expands its influenza vaccination program to include all primary school-aged children.
- by Lauren Pilat
COVIDSafe app hits two million downloads as scams, hoaxes circulate
While the country had more to do to stop the spread, the PM said people downloading the app was positive.
- by Sarah Keoghan, Mary Ward and Latika Bourke
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Crime
Perth police launch murder probe after woman dies in northern suburbs
A woman is dead and a man remains in critical condition following a violent incident in Perth's north on Sunday.
- by Kate Hedley
In Other News
Claremont serial killer trial
Expert details mammoth task of studying thousands of fibres
- by Heather McNeill
Claremont clues found in work car 20 years after alleged murders
The trial has been walked through the 13 critical fibres found in Bradley Edwards' old work car after it was seized from its new owner in late 2016.
- by Heather McNeill
Fibre expert moves to carpet fibres found in Ciara Glennon's hair
ChemCentre fibres expert Rees Powell is going through the eight 1996 Holden Commodore VS Series 1 station wagon carpet fibres allegedly found in Ciara Glennon's hair.
- by Heather McNeill
Western Australia
'Safe to return to school': WA leaders respond to teachers' union campaign
The state government has responded to WA's leading teachers’ union encouraging parents to keep their children home from school this week by taking out its own full-page ad.
- by Lauren Pilat
Human remains found in Bindoon, where search failed for missing woman
After the discovery on a property off Tea Tree Road about 4pm Sunday, police began inquiries to identify the remains.
Debt-ridden Seven West Media receives offer for WA headquarters
Seven West Media has confirmed it might have another asset sale option to address its debt woes after receiving a non-binding offer from a third party.
- by Colin Kruger
WA elite schools backflip on decision to not open doors to all students
Some of Perth’s elite private school principals have reversed their advice to parents as to when children should return to classrooms after receiving a letter from WA’s chief medical officer, but some parents are disappointed their schools haven’t followed suit.
- by Lauren Pilat
How a Perth family's 'language of love' keeps them connected during lockdown
When lockdowns were introduced for aged care facilities, the team realised phone calls wouldn’t be effective for Norma.
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Business calls on national cabinet to smooth over state splits
Managing the "waking-up" is as important as managing the "going-to-sleep", Ai Group chief executive Innes Willox says.
- by David Crowe
Business
Climate revolt looms for Woodside on gas emissions goals
Australia's largest oil and gas producer, Woodside, is headed for a clash with investors over demands to slash greenhouse gas emissions.
- by Nick Toscano
World
New York City aims to open 160km of streets to pedestrians during pandemic
Streets will be closed to vehicle traffic and temporary bike lanes created to offer New Yorkers more space to stay apart outside during the lockdown.
- by Tina Bellon
Nervous Republicans see Trump sinking, and taking Senate with him
- by Jonathan Martin and Maggie Haberman
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'Our timeline was brought forward 8 to 12 months': Deposit scheme success
The coronavirus pandemic has slowed the market, but first-home buyers with the home loan deposit scheme are getting into the market earlier than ever.
- by Melissa Heagney
Country escape? The outlook for house prices in regional areas
Several regional areas have recorded double-digit house price growth - and the pandemic is tipped to have a surprising impact.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Life & Culture
How taking just five minutes a day to write can help you through the crisis
Keeping a diary is not only a good way to talk to yourself, it also allows for much-needed self-reflection.
- by Evelyn Lewin
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Phil Gould and Paul Gallen weigh in on NRL stars breaking isolation: Captain and the Coach
Phil Gould and Paul Gallen had plenty to say about the latest headlines involving Melbourne's Josh Addo-Carr and South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell breaking isolation rules.
WA wants AFL hub but won't front up the cash: McGowan
On Sunday Mr McGowan said a hub in WA would make sense given its low COVID-19 case numbers and he would like to see one established—but the AFL had "a lot of money" themselves and they shouldn't expect any money from WA taxpayers to make the idea happen.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Australian rugby
'Shameful': Ten slams RA board over Castle exit as Optus delays talks
A missed text message and a wavering telco will continue to cause headaches for Rugby Australia, which is reeling from Raelene Castle's sudden exit.
- by Georgina Robinson and Zoe Samios
Worsfold open to new AFL position in 2021
John Worsfold will welcome approaches from rival AFL clubs after he completes a handover of Essendon's coaching reins to Ben Rutten this year.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir backs sole AFL hub in Victoria
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has welcomed a long stint in Victoria as part of an 18-club AFL hub if it was necessary to return to competitive football and kickstart the season.
- by David Prestipino
Ben Cousins pleads not guilty but fallen Eagle denied bail
During a minor outburst in court on Friday, the former West Coast Eagles captain and drug addict said "that's not fair, Your Honour".
Why Carlton's recruiting plans are immune from virus
Carlton are planning to be a strong bidder for mature recruits from other clubs this year, despite the uncertainty surrounding the size of the salary cap.
- by Jake Niall
Have Your Say
AFL planning hubs - or are they cages?
It is understandable that the AFL is looking to an extreme device to get footballers back on to the field, and our TV screens. But is it fair?
