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Not a doctor: Perth man caught out faking PhD, psychology degree
The man claims to have 10 years of experience as a psychologist despite being only 23 years old is the subject of a warning from Consumer Protection.
- by Kate Hedley
Claremont killer trial: If the DNA evidence is not proven, the whole case falls over, defence argues
Defence lawyer Paul Yovich has conceded while Bradley Edwards' convictions place him in a class of people more likely to have murdered the women, without the DNA evidence the judge cannot find him guilty.
- by Heather McNeill
Sam Newman, Nine part ways after 35 years
Controversial media personality and former AFL star John 'Sam' Newman has left Channel Nine.
- by Staff reporter
We cannot go it alone: Business calls for Premier’s ‘secret formula’ guiding border reopening
If businesses had a clear idea of when the border would open jobs could be saved, the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged.
- by Daile Cross
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'Sidelined' Vic Park council on warpath over Metronet sky rail plans
One of Perth's most vibrant suburbs has lashed out at the state government over Metronet plans they say threaten to destroy the area's amenity.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
AFL fixture plans upended as Eagles dig in on return date
Adam Simpson has put an ultimatum to the AFL saying if the Eagles have to quarantine on return to WA they need to get home after round five.
- by Peter Ryan
Opinion
Governance
Rio Tinto failed, now shareholders in the spotlight
Rio Tinto's blunder in destroying the Juugan Gorge cave site will test big shareholders' views on corporate social responsibility.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Cyber warfare
Cyber attack on WA government prompts national warning
Intrusion attempt on WA's Department of Premier and Cabinet is part of a series of attacks on Australian computer networks that prompted warnings from the PM.
- by Nathan Hondros
Opinion
Indigenous
Lack of reconciliation remains our crowning failure as a nation
Reconciliation isn’t some gift to give magnanimously to Indigenous people, but something the nation as a whole needs for its own sake.
- by Waleed Aly
In Other News
Claremont serial killer trial
Prosecutors tell court how Sarah's final moments 'went desperately wrong'
Prosecutors allege Sarah Spiers willingly accepted a lift from her murderer, who drove her to her requested suburb before things went "desperately wrong" just streets from her destination.
- by Heather McNeill
‘He was coming back for her’: Security interrupted accused Claremont serial killer's first murder, state claims
'So was he just a rapist, or was he a rapist and a murderer?', state prosecutor Carmel Barbagallo asked the court as she continues in her final bid to convict Bradley Edwards of the Claremont serial killings.
- by Heather McNeill
Western Australia
Rio Tinto launches internal review after blasting ancient WA rock shelters
Rio last month detonated explosives in an area of the Juukan Gorge last month, destroying ancient indigenous caves dating back 46,000 years in Western Australia's north.
- by Nick Toscano
Man charged after Wembley sex attack on woman with child asleep next to her
Police allege the man removed a fly screen from a window about 12.30am on Sunday May 24 and entered a unit on Herdsman Parade.
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Employment
WA posts worst jobs figures in almost a decade as pandemic restrictions bite
There were 1.38 million people in jobs before the pandemic hit, but that fell to 1.27 million in May. The number of unemployed people jumped from 75,700 in February to 112,200 in May, a jump of almost 50 per cent.
- by Nathan Hondros
'The thing that upset me was that word': Why train station incident hurt so much
The actor says racial slurs are something he has been dealing with his whole life, but being abused again on Wednesday was the last straw.
- by Kate Hedley
Son tried to resuscitate parents on capsized boat before swimming four hours to shore
Ryan Oostryck and his girlfriend tried to resuscitate the couple before making the gut-wrenching decision to try and save themselves.
- by Daile Cross
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Politics
From bulbs to free parking: How the states have dealt with COVID-19
What do you do with 1 million flower bulbs in a time of coronavirus? States and territories are coming up with different ways to deal with the virus recession.
- by Shane Wright
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Cyber warfare
Morrison reveals major 'state-based' cyber attack hitting several sectors
- by David Crowe and Max Koslowski
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Minimum wage
Minimum wage up $13 a week despite COVID recession
- by Nick Bonyhady and Jennifer Duke
ABC makes record apology payment for underpaying 1900 workers
- by Nick Bonyhady and Zoe Samios
Business
Flying to safety: The world's ultra-wealthy are stocking up on gold
Advisers to the world's wealthy are urging them to hold more gold as they question strength of the share rally and the long-term impact of global central banks' cash splurge.
- by Simon Jessop and Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi
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Retail
Major insurer QBE pulls cover for 'high risk' retailers Myer, DJs
- by Dominic Powell and Elizabeth Knight
World
Satellite images suggest Chinese activity at India border before clash
They show signs of altering the landscape of the valley through widening tracks, moving earth and making river crossings, one expert said.
- by Simon Scarr and Sanjeev Miglani
Man charged after Auckland officer killed, another injured during routine traffic stop
- by George Block, Catrin Owen and John Weekes
Opinion
Rio Tinto failed, now comes a big test for shareholders
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Lack of reconciliation remains our crowning failure
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Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
Why is marriage still viewed as a prize?
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Why the name of a monster, Leopold, has no place on Australian soil
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Nine native edibles we should all be growing in our gardens
Ironically, our native species are often last on the list of edibles we tend to grow in our backyard patches.
- by Byron Smith
Buy this entire 18th-century village in Sweden for $11 million
When one house is not enough – an entire 18th-century village of 70 buildings has come onto the market in Sweden.
- by Colleen Hawkes
Life & Culture
'Like catching Pokemon': Houseplant love grows and grows
It takes Alan Chan about an hour a week to tend to his 150 "plant babies" and the 29-year-old says the ritual is meditative.
- by Sophie Aubrey
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Sport
Andrew Gaff urges senior Eagles to step up after last week's insipid display
We expect close to perfection, and that was a long way off that on Saturday night, Gaff said.
Opals push BA to do more on race, diversity issues
The Australian Opals demanded better and Basketball Australia has come to the table with the national team and organisation pledging to do more to combat racism and discrimination.
- by Roy Ward
Diamonds resume hunt for new coach after Alexander's controversial dumping
The search for the new head of the national team was put on hold due to COVID-19 but is back on following confirmation of the Constellation Cup.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Sydney on the brink of recession: the hard road for the Swans
The club that was the flagship of the AFL's expansion has never faced such a challenge to return to premiership contention and maintain market share.
- by Jake Niall
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AFL 2020
Bombers skipper to have surgery after fracturing ankle at training
Essendon star Dyson Heppell has suffered a fresh injury setback, the skipper set to undergo surgery following a training mishap on Friday.
- by Peter Ryan
Hawks fly but AFL ratings slip for Seven, Fox
Football enjoyed a bumper ratings return last week but the second week back featuring Richmond and Hawthorn wasn't as enriching for Seven and Foxtel.
- by Jon Pierik
Dusty's absence not the reason for loss to Hawthorn: Tigers coach Hardwick
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says Dustin Martin should return next week, while dismissing the notion that the Tigers aren't the same team without 'Dusty'.
- by Jake Niall
Have Your Say
Roberts axing symptomatic of cricket's wider malaise
While it has suffered no financial loss (yet) to the COVID crisis, cricket has suffered all the pain and a change at the top won't be an instant fix.
