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'We will not be viable': State's university leaders call for WA borders to reopen mid-2021
WA university leaders are calling for the borders to be reopened to ensure the state doesn’t lose its hard-fought market share in the international student sector.
- by Lauren Pilat
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Crime
Banksia Grove childcare worker charged with assaulting children
WA Police have charged a Perth daycare worker with aggravated assault after children suffered serious scratches on their faces.
- by Kamin Gock
BHP bosses to front Rio Tinto's Juukan Gorge blast hearings
BHP will face a parliamentary inquiry launched in the wake of rival miner Rio Tinto's destruction of the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters.
- by Nick Toscano
Australia 'has been an example to the world' on COVID response: DCMO
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth said that the Australian response to the pandemic was an example to the world, and warned of following other countries that re-opened and saw a jump in cases.
- by Matt Bungard and Mary Ward
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'I cry myself to sleep': Young Perth family stuck in NZ after birth of 'miracle' baby
When COVID hit, Amber Ellis' dream life turned into a nightmare and now the new mum is pleading with airlines and the government to help Aussies like her get home.
- by Hamish Hastie
Bushwalkers' deaths at popular Mid West hiking spot prompt police warning
Police have been called to Mt Augustus in the state's Mid West after the death of a man and woman on Wednesday morning, days after another person died.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Coronavirus pandemic
McGowan says plan to bump up WA's quota of returning Aussies 'news to me'
The Premier says he was not told about a plan to increase number of overseas Aussies returning to WA before Deputy PM Michael McCormack told journalists.
- by Nathan Hondros and Heather McNeill
Wood you look at that: Plans revealed for Perth's first-ever timber and steel office tower
GDI said because of the tower's lightweight construction it would take less time to construct that a traditional concrete tower at 20 months.
- by Hamish Hastie
'Zero infection rate does not exist': Europe learns to live with virus
From fully fledged conflict to cold war containment, France and much of the rest of Europe have opted for coexistence with the coronavirus.
- by Norimitsu Onishi
Western Australia
Wesley should have never died on a construction site, now his mum wants to make sure no one feels her heartache
The 17-year-old was described as bright, vibrant, hungry for life, a "lion among humans".
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Plan to hit Perth landowners with 'vacancy tax' lashed by Property Council
Perth mayoral candidate Basil Zempilas' plans to hike council rates for "greedy" landlords with vacant retail space has been slammed by WA's Property Council.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Perth artist group replaces plaques of CBD statues in bid to 'rewrite history'
A group of Perth artists has replaced the plaques of historical statues in the CBD with new signs highlighting the men's involvement in an Aboriginal massacre in a bid to "re-write history".
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Two men charged after meth packages intercepted in Brisbane, Perth
It is alleged a large amount of the total 12 kilograms of methamphetamine seized was concealed within furniture parts.
- by Toby Crockford
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Coronavirus pandemic
Kirkup slams McGowan over detention centres quarantine plan
Mr Kirkup said some of these facilities were housing serious criminal offenders who had their visas revoked and couldn't be deported because of flight restrictions.
- by Daile Cross and Nathan Hondros
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Politics
'Unlocking new tech': $1.9 billion for low-emission energy projects
An extra $1.9 billion will be pumped into driving new technology to lower emissions in Australia's manufacturing, transport and agriculture sectors.
- by Rob Harris
Business
Qantas' HQ auction a 'blatant attempt … for corporate welfare': Trade Minister
Simon Birmingham has blasted Qantas' move to start a bidding war between state governments over its HQ.
- by Patrick Hatch
World
'Seek higher ground': Hurricane Sally makes landfall in the US
The National Weather Service has posted videos showing howling winds, trees ripped from their roots, flooded roadways, boats ripped from their moorings and damaged homes.
Analysis
International affairs
'Oversold': Middle East deals hailed as historic, but details are thin
- by Nick Wadhams
Opinion
COVID-19 has hammered home some uncomfortable truths about us as a people
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When investors won't back gas, why should taxpayers?
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Why Trump will laugh off China's trade win
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Senior business columnist
Markets are counting on a vaccine rescue that is further away than they think
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Our partner’s annoying home habits: should we live and let live?
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has us spending more time at home, some bad-habit-induced tensions are coming to the surface.
- by Cat Rodie
'No regrets': How an insider's help got Pat into his first home
Navigating the property market can be tricky, but calling in the help of a knowledgeable expert can make the buying process a seamless one.
- by Kate Farrelly
Life & Culture
Nine seeks to COVID-proof 2021 line-up with fewer live reality shows
A celebrity surprise program and a contest between different parenting styles are among the new formats to launch next year.
- by Michael Lallo
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Sport
Buffering, three votes: Brownlow to be a virtual event
Whoever takes "Charlie" home this year will do so remotely, with the AFL announcing that the Brownlow Medal will be held as a virtual event in 2020.
- by Daniel Cherny
Ingles hunts Tokyo gold, keeps one eye on Paris 2024
While he can't be sure if the delayed Tokyo Olympics will go ahead in 2021, Australian Boomers veteran Joe Ingles has already had conversations about also playing the 2024 Games in Paris.
- by Roy Ward
'We've done it before': Dogs fear Freo ahead of finals date
While the Western Bulldogs' entire focus is Sunday's assignment against Fremantle in Cairns, forward Mitch Wallis says their confidence could count for plenty thereafter.
- by Scott Spits
Create A-League second division but we have final say, says FFA boss
The AAFC and a 'partner group' intends on finalising a blueprint for a second tier, but one element of its approach has raised eyebrows within the FFA.
- by Vince Rugari
Arsenal lock up goal machine Aubameyang with new three-year deal
The decision will be a major boost to manager Mikel Arteta who said he wanted to build the squad around the Gabon international.
Smith on the mend but no certainty for ODI series decider
Steve Smith sat out the opening two one-day internationals against England but Australia hopes he returns for the third and final clash on Wednesday.
- by Jon Pierik
Teen Musetti upsets Wawrinka to become local hero, De Minaur out
Alex de Minaur is out of the Italian Open but in good company after Stan Wawrinka lost to a local teen playing just his second senior tour match.
Have Your Say
A year on from changing a grand final, six-again calls are escaping scrutiny
While run metres, errors, tackles etc are flashed across our TVs at half- and full-time, six agains don't rate a mention. What a difference a year makes.
