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Top exec says WA needs a bigger 'creative spine' for film and TV studio plan to work
In August, the McGowan government announced it was seeking proposals from the private sector to build and operate a film studio in Western Australia with a sound stage up to 3716 square metres.
- by Hamish Hastie
'Gradual and uneven': Australia is not going to recover from the recession quickly, RBA says
RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle has indicated the bank may buy even more government debt to lower interest rates as the economy faces an uneven recovery.
- by Shane Wright
WA grocery prices set to rise as 'work and wander' campaign comes up short
WA is staring down the barrel of a massive regional worker shortage caused by pandemic restrictions, which is threatening to derail the state's multi-billion dollar agricultural sector.
- by Nathan Hondros
Coronavirus updates LIVE: Nearly half of all adults have been targeted by scammers during pandemic
Government impersonation scams, superannuation scams and online shopping scams were the most common.
- by Rachael Dexter
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Animal cruelty
Strawberry the boxer left to rot while her puppies were sold to Claremont pet shop
A NSW puppy farm whistleblower has told of the cruel conditions 300 dogs were being kept in, including the distressing death of a 10-month-old boxer, whose puppies were sold in a WA pet shop.
- by Aja Styles
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Assange saga
Assange's fiancee asks Scott Morrison to guarantee family's safety in Australia
Stella Morris wants to move to Australia with the Wikileaks founder and their two young children if he can beat the Trump administration's extradition attempt.
- by Latika Bourke
Police cancel vacations in preparation for Breonna Taylor decision
Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was shot eight times by officers who entered her home using a no-knock warrant during a narcotics investigation.
Missing toddler's mum airlifted to hospital following serious crash
After finding Jimmy she spoke of the relief but on Monday Ms Buckley was airlifted by the RAC helicopter to Bunbury hospital after a serious crash.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Coronavirus pandemic
'It's a risk': Laura is not planning to have another baby – and she's not alone
Australia is facing a 280,000 shortfall in the number of babies by 2024 as the coronavirus and unrealistic forecasts combine for a baby deficit.
- by Shane Wright
Claremont serial killer trial
Claremont serial killer case: How scientists finally ‘unmasked a killer’
- by Heather McNeill
Ciara Glennon: How her fight helped 'solve' Australia's longest running murder investigation
In the wake of his daughter's disappearance, Denis Glennon said she had been brought up to "fight on". Two decades later, the state alleges she did just that, and in doing so, helped solve one of Australia's biggest murder mysteries.
- by Heather McNeill
Jane Rimmer: How 'miraculous' discovery of body revealed clues to Claremont killer
The finding of Jane Rimmer’s body in 1996 was the breakthrough Perth homicide detectives had been waiting for.
- by Heather McNeill
Western Australia
'Let them come': Perth university leader says students drawn to WA despite closed border
The international demand to come to study in Australia is still very strong, with or without COVID, says a West Australian university leader.
- by Lauren Pilat
WA Liberals target local jobs with first promise of election campaign
Opposition leader Liza Harvey has promised a 'local jobs guarantee' and the establishment of a Local Jobs First Commissioner in her first election commitment ahead of the 2021 state election.
- by Nathan Hondros
Wheel clamping still rife in Perth despite looming ban
Wheel clamping is continuing in Perth despite the practice set to be banned over the next few months.
- by Hamish Hastie
No jail for Perth man who breached quarantine for a beer in Northbridge
The Perth man who breached quarantine after complaining of chest pains and then taking off for a beer at Hotel Northbridge will not be sent to prison, but will have to pay a $7500 fine.
- by Lauren Pilat
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Restaurants
Freo food favourite fined $22,000 after underpayment complaint
A popular restaurant in the heart of Fremantle and its operator have been fined nearly $22,000 after an employee complained to the Fair Work Ombudsman.
- by Hamish Hastie
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The big winners in Australia's $18b plan to reduce emissions
Energy Minister Angus Taylor will name the priority targets in a technology road map that also promises "stretch goals" to cut the cost of energy storage in order to support wind and solar power.
- by David Crowe
Business
Major Myer shareholder calls for board to be cut as tensions escalate
The second-largest shareholder in struggling department store Myer has told the company's chairman to permanently reduce its number of directors and slash their fees.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Competition
'Golden triangle' dogfight: Rex creates headaches by taking on Qantas and Virgin
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Property prices
Banks urged to show leniency to customers amid house price fears
- by Jessica Irvine
World
Alexei Navalny demands authorities return 'poison-laced' clothes
Navalny said the nerve agent was found “in and on” his body, and the clothes taken off him when he was hospitalised are “very important material evidence”.
- by Daria Litvinova
Accused child sex abuser Malka Leifer to be extradited to Australia
- by Gabrielle Weiniger and Paul Sakkal
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Australian universities cower as disaster looms
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How Adam went from renter to owner of two properties
When it came to buying his first property, Adam doubled down and bought two. Here's how he did it - and strategies renters can use to get into the market.
- by Alexandra Cain
New catch emerges for buyers hoping to use HomeBuilder scheme
When applying for the first-home owner grant, buyers can count the cash as part of their deposit. HomeBuilder is working out quite differently for some.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Life & Culture
Ellen DeGeneres makes on-air apology, vows a 'new chapter'
Ellen DeGeneres used her opening monologue of the new season of her daytime talk show to address allegations of a toxic work environment.
- by Mark Kennedy
Lower your Voice: Farnham slams anti-lockdown protesters' singalong
- by Ashleigh McMillan, Chris Vedelago and Rachael Dexter
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Sport
Pies to quarantine in Perth before cut-throat Eagles final as Port finishes top
Collingwood will have to overcome West Coast at the Eagles' home ground to keep their grand final hopes alive after falling to minor premiers Port Adelaide.
- by Jake Niall
Firebirds coach responds to backlash over Mi Mi snub
Queensland Firebird Jemma Mi Mi is the only Indigenous player in Super Netball and did not spend a minute on court during the league's Indigenous Round.
- by Sarah Keoghan
The bottom 10: The teams that missed finals
The season is done and dusted for 10 teams. We run the rule over their years, including the highlights to the lowlights, and give our verdict.
- by Anthony Colangelo, Daniel Cherny and Sam McClure
Harbrow turned wayward Bennell away
Gold Coast veteran Jarrod Harbrow turned away Harley Bennell after the Melbourne player rocked up at his former teammate's home on Saturday.
- by Daniel Cherny and Jake Niall
'Disappointing': Free agent Zac Williams walks out on GWS Giants
Carlton appear to be in the box seat to land Zac Williams, who told Greater Western Sydney on Monday that he wishes to explore his free agency options.
- by Vince Rugari
Search on for 200 'guinea pigs' for COVID seating trial at Brisbane AFL game
Deputy Premier Steven Miles said volunteers will be seated closer together than currently allowed at Queensland stadiums.
- by Toby Crockford
Porte seals podium place as Pogacar rides to Tour de France victory
Richie Porte has become the first Australian since Cadel Evans to make the podium in the Tour de France's general classification after crossing the line to secure third place in Paris.
- by Julien Pretot
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Porte in a storm: Calm during crisis finally leads to podium joy on Tour
Richie Porte has had more than his fair share of bad luck racing in the Tour De France. But like Cadel Evans before him, when Porte finally got a clear run in 2020, he fulfilled his long-held promise.
