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WA grocery prices tipped to rise as 'work and wander' ad 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 multibillion-dollar agricultural sector.
- by Nathan Hondros
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Infrastructure
Storm warning: major projects told to prepare for 'extreme weather'
The government's peak infrastructure agency has been told 94 per cent of Australians want new projects to prepare for more extreme events such as floods and fires.
- by David Crowe
Coronavirus updates LIVE: WA records three new cases, all returned travellers
WA has recorded three new cases of COVID-19 overnight, bringing the state's total to 665. All three cases are returned overseas travellers, aged in their 30s and 40s.
- by Rachael Dexter and Paul Sakkal
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
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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
Northbridge kebab joints cop big fines over unsafe food and hygiene practices
Two popular kebab shops that fell foul of the WA Food Act have been fined thousands after the Health Department convicted them of unsafe food practices.
- by Kate Hedley
Collingwood clash looms: Saturday night finals fever for Eagles fans in Perth
West Coast will play Collingwood in a cut-throat Saturday evening elimination final at Optus Stadium, the AFL has revealed.
- by David Prestipino
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
Jail for teary Tinder temptress who used app as a 'hunting ground'
Former VIP gambler Jocelyn Zakhour gets 4½ years jailed for conning two men she met on Tinder out of a combined $790,000.
- by Adam Cooper
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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Infrastructure
Storm warning: major projects told to prepare for 'extreme weather'
The government's peak infrastructure agency has been told 94 per cent of Australians want new projects to prepare for more extreme events such as floods and fires.
- by David Crowe
Business
Oil's great divide: US, European giants at odds over the future
As oil prices plunge and concerns about climate change grow, European giants like BP are adapting and selling off oil fields and investing in renewable energy. Their US cousins are going in a different direction.
- by Clifford Krauss
World
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Winter Olympics
Global push to strip Beijing of 2022 Winter Olympics
The founder of a global coalition of MPs is pushing for the International Olympic Committee to reconsider Beijing's hosting of the 2022 Winter Games.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Opinion
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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
Life & Culture
Top executive says WA needs bigger 'creative spine' for a film and TV studio 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
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Sport
Saturday night finals fever for Eagles fans in Perth
West Coast will play Collingwood in a cut-throat Saturday evening final at Optus Stadium after the AFL released the dates and venues for the 2020 finals series on Tuesday.
- by David Prestipino
Sheed reflects on 'that kick' ahead of finals rematch with Collingwood
With a finals rematch against Collingwood locked in, Magpie tormentor Dom Sheed concedes he does get sick of talking about "that kick".
- by Daniel Cherny
Opinion
Olympics
Australia ganged up on Perec. She deserves an apology
If the spirit of the Olympics counts for anything, and if Australia is as big-hearted as it imagines itself to be, Marie-Jose Perec should get an apology.
- by Greg Baum
Batter up: Healy hoping to become a '360-degree' master
Alyssa Healy is already one of the most dynamic batters in women's cricket but she is keen to add to her repertoire this summer, beginning against New Zealand this weekend.
- by Jon Pierik
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Injury ward
Mitch Marsh injures ankle in Sunrisers IPL opener
Australian all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been sent for scans after twisting his ankle while bowling in the Indian Premier League overnight.
- by Jon Pierik
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
Have Your Say
Pokies, politics and a pen: Inside the dogfight for power at Canterbury
Among schooner glasses and plates of hot chips on Sunday night, the plot to overthrow an NRL club chair gathered pace.
