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'Human error': Premier plays down Perth hotel quarantine breach
Mark McGowan has reassured the community WA’s hotel quarantine protocols are “perhaps the strongest in Australia” following a fourth breach by a security guard at the weekend.
- by Heather McNeill
Perth crime rates 'fell through the floor' during peak of COVID restrictions
Property-related crime reduced by more than 40 per cent during the first three months of the coronavirus pandemic hitting WA, however some other areas of crime experienced spikes.
- by Heather McNeill
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Government advised to underwrite new investment in gas pipelines
New gas pipelines would gain taxpayer support to increase energy supplies to industry and households under plans put to Prime Minister Scott Morrison from his top business advisers.
- by David Crowe
LIVE: Victorian Premier faces probe after Victoria records 19 deaths, 331 cases
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is listed as the first witness to appear before a public accounts and estimates committee today. It's the committee's second round of hearings since the pandemic began.
- by Marissa Calligeros
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Gage Roads to revitalise Victoria Quay 'dead zone' with new brewery
The development of Victoria Quay’s A Shed into a Gage Roads brewery, restaurant and bar venue is being touted as Perth’s answer to The Rocks in Sydney.
- by Daile Cross
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‘Painful changes’: Network 10 axes weeknight news presenters
High-profile figures including Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Natarsha Belling, Tim Bailey and Mike Larkan are understood to be leaving the network.
- by Michael Lallo
Police hunt knife-wielding bandit who ambushed Perth taxi driver and passenger
Police are searching for a man who ambushed a taxi driver and passenger in Mount Hawthorn in the early hours of Saturday, July 18.
- by Heather McNeill
'Swept under the rug': WA Police sex assault email bungle sparks call for inquiry
A body of leading sexual assault law reform advocates has called for an independent review of a botched email system set up for sex assault victims.
- by Rachael Dexter
Freo to recall Hogan to play in defence, Hawks set to blood youth
Changes aplenty loom for both Hawthorn and Freo after a 16-point loss that flattened Alastair Clarkson's players.
- by David Prestipino
Western Australia
WA urged against adopting 'broken' environmental approvals system
New agreement says projects requiring environmental approval will no longer need to consult state and federal bodies.
- by Hamish Hastie
Moment in time: Footage played in trial over WA media adviser's alleged assault
Under cross-examination, the complainant struggled to recall certain details from the evening in question.
- by Kate Hedley
Miners forecast 8000 more workers needed in WA over next 18 months
Workforce modelling by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA predicted hot demand for trades, technicians, supervisors, and safety and medical support services.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Infrastructure
Freo Port could close by 2032 as McGowan inches closer to new Kwinana harbour
Fremantle Port could be consigned to the dustbin of history by 2032 under an option being considered by the state government.
- by Nathan Hondros and Hamish Hastie
Teenager accused of young Newman mother's murder to face trial next year
A teenage boy accused of murdering a young Newman mother will stand trial for two weeks in February, despite a push from his lawyer to bring the trial forward.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
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Government advised to underwrite new investment in gas pipelines
New gas pipelines would gain taxpayer support to increase energy supplies to industry and households under plans put to Prime Minister Scott Morrison from his top business advisers.
- by David Crowe
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NBN Co revenue up 36pc despite hit from free COVID-19 offer to telcos
NBN Co has posted revenue growth despite offering telco providers extra bandwidth free of charge for the last six months.
- by Zoe Samios
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ASX shakes US-China blues, gains 1.2% to two-month high
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
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Trump abruptly escorted from briefing after shooting outside White House
The US President later appeared and said there had been a shooting outside the White House, the suspect shot.
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What Australia's median house price gets you around the country
From a one-bedroom, fire-ravaged terrace to a six-bedroom home on sprawling grounds, here's what you can get across the capital cities.
- by Kate Burke
The remarkable recovery of property markets in Australian mining towns
As the resources sector gains momentum during COVID-19 so too do the property markets in these mining towns. Is it the start of the next boom?
- by Tawar Razaghi
Life & Culture
Perth's Ben Polson climbs to Australian Ninja Warrior glory
On Monday night history was made as ninja favourite Ben Polson, from Perth, climbed to the top of Mt Midoriyama and slammed the buzzer, sending fans into a frenzy.
- by Adam Di Tullio
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Freo to recall Hogan to play in defence, Hawks set to blood youth
Changes aplenty loom for both Hawthorn and Fremantle after a 16-point loss that flattened Alastair Clarkson's players.
- by David Prestipino
Quick and clean: Cerra on top as youngsters drive Fremantle to convincing win
A hungry Fremantle outfit led by their crop of future stars have left a more experienced Hawthorn in their wake at Optus Stadium with a resounding 16-point win on Monday night.
- by David Prestipino
'We scratch our heads': Ratten bemoans lack of help for Hill
High-priced off-season recruit Bradley Hill had just seven disposals as Geelong issued a reality check to St Kilda.
- by Daniel Cherny
Eagles preparing to finish season on the road
West Coast are preparing to leave the comforts of Optus Stadium after their round 13 clash with GWS and coach Adam Simpson doesn't think they'll be back home for the remainder of the home-and-away fixtures.
- by Brad Elborough
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Women in sport
Funding boost welcomed but Rio gold heroine says women's gains still 'fragile'
NSW Government made a funding commitment to a high-profile female athlete mentoring program in the hope it helps inspire the next generation.
- by Georgina Robinson
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IPL
Starc reaches settlement in $1.53 million IPL payout fight
Lawyers opposing Mitchell Starc's $1.53 million case had even sought footage of the fast bowler's 2017-18 Ashes series in a bid to deny his claim.
- by Jon Pierik
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PGA Tour
Morikawa's shot of a lifetime ends Day's hopes at PGA Championship
Morikawa joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in a unique slice of golf history as Jason Day's late charge was thwarted.
- by Adam Pengilly
Have Your Say
Death threats to players show society must respond to social media
That Giants midfielder Callan Ward received death threats as a result of winning a free kick should make us shudder.
