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Coronavirus pandemic
Perth Airport sounds alarm after suffering 97 per cent passenger drop
The airport chief executive said one would have to go back to the 1960s to see numbers this low. He felt people don't understand the situation's seriousness.
- by Emma Young
Claremont trial LIVE: Homicide pattern experts to be called to strengthen case for Sarah Spiers' murder
This week the state will call its final witnesses, including a long-serving Macro Taskforce member and an expert on 'homicide patterns' in Perth.
- by Heather McNeill
Swab testing of WA students starts: Is your child's school on the list?
The study will start this week but swab testing of school staff and students will begin in the coming weeks as student attendance is expected to increase from the average 60 per cent recorded on Friday.
- by Lauren Pilat
'He's a blatant liar': Accused Claremont serial killer's six-hour interview to be played to court
It will be the first time the Supreme Court trial will hear Mr Edwards speak with the accused only ever uttering a few words while in the dock to confirm his name, or enter a plea.
- by Heather McNeill
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WA watchdog green-lights world's biggest hybrid wind and solar hub for Pilbara
The wind and solar hub proposed to create green hydrogen for the Pilbara will be the largest proposed such project in the world, costing more than $22 billion.
- by Emma Young
WA records fifth consecutive day of no new COVID-19 cases
Health Minister Roger Cook confirmed the good news on Monday, and also said it had been 22 days since the state recorded a case that could not be traced.
- by Kate Hedley
The Perth couple keeping their COVID lockdown colourful
What started out as a bit of fun after a few drinks one evening has turned into a “thing”, shared on social media.
- by Kate Hedley
FIFO worker had stopped taking medication before going on Hedland rampage
Police sources say 34-year-old Ashley Fildes suffered from serious mental health issues before Friday’s horrific stabbing frenzy.
- by Jerrie Demasi
COVID-19 LIVE: Vaccine possible in 10 to 15 months, Science Minister says
Karen Andrews said the pre-clinical trials currently being conducted by the CSIRO were in such early stages that a shorter timeline was unlikely.
- by Sarah Keoghan, Mary Ward and Latika Bourke
In Other News
Claremont serial killer trial
Defence theory about source of fibres 'begs credibility'
Defence asks if fibres found on the Karrakatta rape victim could have got there if Edwards wasn't wearing his Telstra uniform at the time.
- by Heather McNeill
'Very strong chance Ciara Glennon was in accused's car': Fibre expert
Prosecutors will call two witnesses the defence has requested to cross-examine before the court crosses to the UK to again hear from international fibres expert, Dr Ray Palmer.
- by Heather McNeill
Western Australia
Rough sleepers in Perth hotels face uncertain future as WA flattens the curve
The future of nearly 30 rough sleepers housed in a Perth five-star hotel remains uncertain, with the state government yet to make a decision on the future of the pilot program.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Perth to get first taste of winter after glorious autumn weather
A cold front bringing buckets of rain and damaging winds has sparked a severe weather warning for the Perth metropolitan area, but worse is expected tomorrow.
WA paedophile fails in attempt to have jail time reduced due to COVID-19 risk
A 69-year-old man who sexually abused his daughter and chained her to her bedroom floor has attempted to use the pandemic to have his sentence reduced.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
WA woman dies from coronavirus as state records fourth day of no new cases
Western Australia has recorded its fourth day in a row of no new cases of coronavirus however the state's death toll has risen to nine after an elderly woman died.
- by Lauren Pilat
FIFO worker shot dead by police inside Pilbara shopping centre identified
The asphalt worker had had an altercation with his work supervisor and been sent back to his motel before he began stabbing people at random.
- by Heather McNeill
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$300m clean energy fund to back fossil-fuel hydrogen projects
The Morrison government has instructed the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in hydrogen energy projects including those powered by fossil fuels.
- by Mike Foley
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Medicare data-matching to catch private hospitals flouting bans
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The ACCC is facing a devilishly complex task in forcing Google and Facebook to pay publishers
If you thought putting a price on carbon was hard, the task of getting digital giants to pay for news, and enforcing it, could be even harder.
- by Stephen Brook
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Roads
West Gate Tunnel delay to cost Transurban 'millions of dollars a day'
- by Patrick Hatch and Timna Jacks
World
'Death of Stalin'-type scenario': Boris Johnson's brush with death
Boris Johnson has offered more insight into his hospitalisation, saying he knew doctors were preparing for the worst.
Parks crowded as some US states exit lockdown despite deaths mounting
- by Doina Chiacu and Jonathan Allen
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As the weather turns colder, experts predict many people already facing economic pressure will cop huge bills in the next couple of months.
- by Jim Malo
Australia's most searched coastal and country areas for property
'Run to paradise' has been the mantra this year of property hunters, who are seeking proximity to water and natural wonders.
- by Emily Power
Life & Culture
HBO seeks streaming option in next Australian content deal
Foxtel and Stan are both vying for rights to air the premium US channel's shows in Australia.
- by Zoe Samios
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Former Eagle Dean Laidley charged with stalking
The former coach and premiership player was arrested in St Kilda on Saturday night.
- by Tammy Mills
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EPL
WA premier cool on suggestion of Perth as EPL base
Mark McGowan has poured cold water on a suggestion from a Perth-based soccer agent that the English Premier League could establish a hub in WA and play out its season in Perth.
- by Michael Lynch
Why Australians' path to the Premier League has never been tougher
There have been a string of theories put forward for the reason behind Australia's well of talent drying up.
- by Ian McCullough
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AFL 2020
AFL biased toward Victorian clubs, says Rockliff
Port Adelaide midfielder Tom Rockliff says the AFL is biased toward Victorian teams after the league's ruling to prevent certain clubs resuming group training.
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NRL 2020
'Two-billion-dollar asset': Don't sell digital arm, Grant warns NRL
Selling NRL.com to Nine would be a major mistake, according to the man who helped build rugby league's digital arm.
- by Roy Masters
NRL players won't be forced to vaccinate, download app
The NRL will not force a group of anti-vax players to have a flu vaccination or download the COVID-19 tracing app.
- by Adam Pengilly and Sam Phillips
Cricket Australia secures $50 million loan and wants more
CA has told stakeholders a credit facility with CBA is a “done deal”, triggering fresh questions about the decision to stand down most of its staff for a saving of $3m.
- by Chris Barrett
Have Your Say
Dangerfield warns cuts would damage game
Geelong star and AFLPA president believes the league's plans to slash football costs and reduce list sizes could lead to an inferior spectacle for fans.
