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WA storm LIVE: Swimmer reported missing off City Beach as wild weather continues
A search is under way for a man believed to be missing off Perth's City Beach. The alarm was raised just before 10am, with witnesses saying the man had been swimming before they lost sight of him.
- by Fran Rimrod and Kate Hedley
Analysis
How do you mop up a $60 billion mistake?
Scott Morrison sounds ready to put a $60 billion costings blunder to good use.
- by David Crowe
World's most followed stock index is set for a drastic makeover
The overseers of the S&P 500 have big decisions ahead as the coronavirus continues to destroy the value of companies.
- by Sarah Ponczek
Coronavirus updates LIVE: 'Catalytic impact': end of hardship measures could spark collapse
Boris Johnson is defying demands from his own MPs to sack Downing Street's most powerful adviser, insisting Dominic Cummings will not be pushed out.
- by Mary Ward and Latika Bourke
‘People need a date’: McGowan urged to reunite state in time for public holiday
The argy bargy over WA’s intrastate borders continues between opposition leader Liza Harvey and Premier Mark McGowan, who she has accused of playing political games and jeopardising peoples’ livelihood.
- by Fran Rimrod
No new COVID-19 cases for WA after McGowan forced to defend border stance
WA has had another day of zero new cases of COVID-19 overnight as Premier Mark McGowan continues to vividly defend his decision to keep borders to the rest of Australia shut.
- by Fran Rimrod
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Trade wars
Growing pains: China's surge hit by Trump and the pandemic
The double blow of a trade spat with the US and the ongoing pandemic has raised a big question mark over China's long-term economic outlook.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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West Coast will play the Gold Coast and Fremantle will take on the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba when AFL returns
The AFL has announced the next four weeks of its shortened 2020 fixture, which will involve 36 games between rounds two and five.
- by Sam McClure
'No one should be out': WA surfer warns of catching waves in monster swell
“There will be places to get waves but for the most part this whole coastline is going to get hammered and no one should be out," Margaret River surfer Tom Walker warns.
- by Lauren Pilat
Tricks to get the most out of running, including what the ideal speed is
With gyms still closed, a regular jog remains one of the best and cheapest ways to get exercise and fresh air. Here's how to make the most of it.
- by Benjamen Judd
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Coronavirus pandemic
Universal pension for all: Retirees call for tax and income reform
Retiree groups are calling on the Morrison government to consider a universal pension system rather than maintain its means test approach.
- by Shane Wright
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Coronavirus pandemic
Young Australians tapping super early, running down nest eggs
A third of people tapping their superannuation accounts to get through the coronavirus pandemic are under the age of 30.
- by Shane Wright
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Western Australia
First an eerie dust storm hit, then the once-in-a-decade storm unleashed its fury on the west coast
WA's Mid West was hit by a dust storm before wind gust in excess of 100km/h caused widespread destruction across the state.
- by Fran Rimrod and Lauren Pilat
'Whole coast is at risk': Army on notice as storm looms in WA
Western Australia’s Defence Force and Department of Health are on standby should emergency services require more help as it prepares to mop up a “once in a decade” storm set to hit late tomorrow.
- by Aja Styles
WA Liberal candidate faces sack amid revelations he drove without a licence with 30 unpaid fines
A Liberal candidate is in hot water after details of his history of driving without a licence, driving unlicensed vehicles and defaulting on fines emerged.
- by Nathan Hondros
WA flu and gastro cases down to record low levels as social distancing prevents more than COVID-19
West Australians planning on 'chucking a sickie' anytime soon may have to come up with a more creative excuse.
- by Heather McNeill
AFL unlikely to allow WA grand final star Pickett to access GoFundMe donations
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise $50,000 for Richmond's premiership hero Marlion Pickett but it's unlikely AFL rules would allow the 28-year-old to receive the money raised.
- by Peter Ryan
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Universal pension for all: Retirees call for tax and income reform
Every retiree would get at least a part pension under a plan being considered by seniors' groups amid concerns the coronavirus pandemic is leaving many older Australians in poverty.
- by Shane Wright
Business
Elena Rubin drops her ME board seat as she takes the chair at Afterpay
Afterpay has formally appointed Elena Rubin as its chairman, a role she has filled on an interim basis since last year.
- by Colin Kruger
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ASX 1.4pc higher, Webjet and Flight Centre rise 13pc
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
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Earthquake
'Quite a decent shake here': Ardern rattled on live TV as earthquake strikes
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was rattled live on television during an earthquake in Wellington.
- by Ben McKay
Opinion
PM earned praise for swift action, but now voters must wait and see - and judge
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Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
A chance for the states to do something really unprecedented
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Political and international editor for The Sydney Morning Herald
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How to reduce your biggest household expenses
From housing to heating, these sizeable costs can drain the weekly budget, but aren't set in stone. Here's how to trim the fat.
- by Linda Moon
'I don’t want to waste this time': How Chyka Keebaugh embraced isolation
Chyka Keebaugh might have hit the pause button on entertaining at home, but she’s making the most of craft activities and styling her new pad.
- by Jane Rocca
Life & Culture
Filmmaker's year-long experiment to learn if science can prove meditation works
Health journalist Shannon Harvey was in "a pretty dark place" when she decided to meditate every day for a year for her new documentary,
- by Garry Maddox
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No shade and good on them, but Insta influencing ain't high art
- by Andrew Hornery
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AFL 2020
Who plays who in the AFL's return round: Fixture details revealed
Fremantle will play Brisbane at the Gabba and West Coast will square off with Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium.
- by Jake Niall
Waugh call to drop Warne in '99 was wrong: Taylor
Former Australian captain Mark Taylor says Steve Waugh made the wrong decision in dropping Shane Warne for the final Test against the West Indies in 1999.
Jack Steven's welfare must come first, says Cats captain
Joel Selwood says his club must prioritise Jack Steven's welfare over any public interest in finding out how the Cats recruit ended up in hospital with a stab wound.
- by Damien Ractliffe
West Coast chasing AFL cap dispensation with relocation
West Coast have applied for special AFL dispensation to operate with more football staff than allowed under the new 25-person cap during the coronavirus-hit 2020 season.
Dusty eyeing off another Tigers flag
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin is adamant a third AFL premiership would mean just as much as the first two – even if it comes during the coronavirus-affected 2020 season.
Clubs hoping AFL shows flexibility on JobKeeper payments to players
Clubs are lobbying the AFL to allow them to pay the jobkeeper allowance to rookies who could otherwise be left with virtually no income in the back half of the season if they are not selected in the senior side.
- by Peter Ryan
AFL unlikely to allow WA grand final star Pickett to access GoFundMe donations
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise $50,000 for Richmond's premiership hero Marlion Pickett but it's unlikely AFL rules would allow the 28-year-old to receive the money raised.
- by Peter Ryan
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Waugh call to drop Warne in '99 was wrong: Taylor
Former Australian captain says Steve Waugh made the wrong decision in dropping Shane Warne for the final Test against the West Indies in 1999.
