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'Too soon' to make final call on moving AFL grand final to another state
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says it is too soon to make a final decision on moving the AFL Grand Final off the MCG or out of Victoria.
- by Craig Butt and Roy Ward
Libs line up to blast McGowan's claim Palmer win would close public services
Opposition Leader Liza Harvey has vowed to keep schools, hospitals and police stations open if Queensland businessman Clive Palmer wins a massive compensation payout from the the WA government.
- by Nathan Hondros
WA Governor signs off emergency law to prevent '$30 billion lawsuit'
The bill was signed off by Mr Beazley who was on standby waiting to give the royal assent, or make the legislation law.
- by Heather McNeill and Nathan Hondros
Ghislaine Maxwell complains about 'uniquely onerous' prison conditions
Maxwell asked a judge to help improve her treatment in a Brooklyn federal lockup, saying her conditions were “uniquely onerous".
- by Larry Neumeister
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'Irreparable destruction': Plans for big dam divides South West tourist town
Plans to clear 290 hectares of forest to make way for a dam has outraged locals in one of WA's most picturesque towns.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Opinion
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Already some on the left are 'cancelling' Kamala Harris – and that could help Trump
She could be the US vice-president in less than 90 days, but snipers from the left have been among the first to attack.
- by Thenu Herath
Twiggy brings in big brains in fight to clean up tech sector's bad ads
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest is adding academic firepower in his fight to clean up the tech sector.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Man in his 20s among Victoria's latest COVID-19 victims
The young man's death marks a sombre end to the week, as authorities reveal they are unable to identify the source of one in five mystery cases in Melbourne.
- by Rachael Dexter and Marissa Calligeros
Artist plans to self-inseminate for a lockdown livestream
Casey Jenkins is no stranger to controversy and has conceived a new performance piece accepting that it may make some uncomfortable.
- by Nick Miller
Western Australia
Emissions to soar as Perth ditches public transport
Traffic along Perth main roads has soared beyond pre-pandemic levels as commuters shun public transport.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Green groups perplexed after WA ministers spruik right-wing think tank
"From their perspective, Western Australia is a great place for mining companies - but what does that say about our native title system?"
- by Hamish Hastie
Radio regular hangs up on weekly segment short after fiery ball bounce debate
The 1985 Brownlow Medallist abruptly ended his regular spot on 6PR's Weekend Brunch.
- by David Prestipino
Perth woman accused of hiding in truck to sneak into WA from Victoria
A Perth woman accused of sneaking into WA inside a truck to avoid 14 days hotel quarantine will instead spend the next fortnight in jail.
- by Heather McNeill
'The Castle' invoked as 'Palmer Law' set to sail through WA Parliament
Clive Palmer is not mincing words in his latest court clash with the West Australian government: "The act is more akin to the laws of China than Australia."
- by Nathan Hondros
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- by Thea van de Mortel and Griffith University
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June quarter likely to show 'largest contraction in many decades', RBA warns
RBA governor Philip Lowe says the Victorian virus outbreak has set back national recovery while revealing low rates could be in place for three more years.
- by Shane Wright and Jennifer Duke
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'Lack of clarity': Laws to be changed to deploy the ADF domestically
- by Anthony Galloway and Rob Harris
Business
Newcrest chief says investors have 'rediscovered' gold amid COVID-19
Newcrest says coronavirus and extreme global uncertainty have caused investors to rediscover the importance of having gold in their portfolios.
- by Nick Toscano
Wall Street heavyweights warming to Biden as they grow weary of Trump
- by Kate Kelly, Shane Goldmacher and Thomas Kaplan
World
Scott Morrison suggests Indonesian coronavirus cases higher than reported
The Australian Prime Minister, who spoke to President Joko Widodo on Thursday evening, says the large gap in detecting cases was the same in Papua New Guinea .
- by James Massola and Karuni Rompies
'A lot of money involved': Thai PM probes origins of youth protests
- by Randy Thanthong-Knight and Philip J. Heijmans
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How this home was transformed from 'old and outdated' to stunning
A masterfully curated mansion, known as The Art House, provides the perfect backdrop for beautiful art and family life.
- by Elizabeth Clarke
Interior designers share the design trends they're loving right now
When you're looking for design inspiration, you don't need to look further than an interior designer.
- by Kate Bartels
Life & Culture
Pioneering female rockers still go-going strong despite everything
Lawsuits, drug abuse, intra-band love affairs gone wrong: The Go-Go's had it all and yet, as a new documentary shows, they're still talking and making music.
- by Karl Quinn
'Who are you?': how a sister helped her twin recover from a brain injury
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
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Fremantle premiership star seeks external advice as horror injury trend continues
The future of one of Fremantle's most important players is in limbo after a nightmare rehabilitation that has become a worrying trend at the club.
- by David Prestipino
Blues confident they can contain Fyfe forward threat
The emergence of young Dockers midfielders like Caleb Sarong has allowed Nat Fyfe more time in the forward 50.
- by Anthony Colangelo
England on top despite Abid Ali half-century for Pakistan
England's seamers have made the most of muggy conditions to have Pakistan on the ropes at 5-126 after day one of the second Test.
- by Nick Said
AFL weighs up pre-finals bye
The AFL has deferred a decision on whether to schedule a pre-finals bye despite the home and away season entering its home straight.
- by Daniel Cherny
Horse at centre of viral text wins like Winx
A viral text message which saw Clayton Douglas' first runner plunged from $6 into a $1.70 favourite might have been fictional, but the horse lived up to the hype.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Swans teach 'hopeless' Giants a lesson in the west
It was perhaps fitting that the weirdest Sydney derby ever – played in Perth on a Thursday night – had a surprise winner.
- by Vince Rugari
Host with most? Australia in prime-time zone for 2027 World Cup
The wild success of last year's World Cup could be Australia's biggest asset in trying to bring the tournament here for a third time in 2027.
- by Georgina Robinson
Have Your Say
No Plan B leaves Pies vulnerable
Collingwood's plans, with their best 22 available, were working, but is this team suited to the style they’re being asked to play?
