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Nedlands planning director resigns amid avalanche of development applications

Peter Mickelson has been in the role for more than eight years.

Planning has long been a contentious topic within the City of Nedlands, with attempts to open the door to higher-density development proving unpopular with ratepayers.

  • by Marta Pascual Juanola

WA Nationals stalwart reveals 'bullying, threats and intimidation'

Former Nationals WA deputy leader and retiring MP Jacqui Boydell.

Former deputy leader Jacqui Boydell used a late night speech in WA Parliament to reveal she had suffered bullying and remained silent when witnessing unacceptable actions in her party.

  • by Peter de Kruijff

Focus on CBD's west end as $1 billion plan to transform Perth skyline revealed

An artists impression of the proposed 1 Mill Street development.

GDI Property Group has lodged plans that will see a new tower on Mill Street, as well as upgrades to other locations in the CBD's west end.

  • by Hamish Hastie

WA starts testing wastewater as early warning system for undetected COVID-19 cases

Wastewater testing has emerged as a key early-warning system for COVID-19 outbreaks.

WA has started testing wastewater and sewerage for traces of undetected coronavirus after a process of extensive scientific preparation.

  • by Nathan Hondros and Heather McNeill

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The Burnet Institute study was funded by Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation.

Twiggy looks to green future as Fortescue announces move into renewable energy

Fortescue Metals Group is on a crash course with the fossil fuels sector with a new green energy arm aiming to produce renewable energy at a global scale and cost comparative to traditional energy companies such as Chevron.

  • by Hamish Hastie
Trump's new 'Save America' fund could bankroll a 2024 campaign

Trump's new 'Save America' fund could bankroll a 2024 campaign

Before the election, Trump told advisers, sometimes joking and other times not, that he might run again in 2024 if he lost to Biden.

  • by Maggie Haberman and Shane Goldmatcher
Coronavirus LIVE: Australia's vaccine deals secure 'enough for three times population'

Coronavirus LIVE: Australia's vaccine deals secure 'enough for three times population'

The government has secured agreements for four different vaccines, with a total of 134.8 million doses acquired.

  • by Craig Butt and Marissa Calligeros
Freo go-slow gets green light, but mayor Brad Pettitt wants to take it further

Freo go-slow gets green light, but mayor Brad Pettitt wants to take it further

Main Roads WA has backed an application from the City of Fremantle to expand its 40km/h zone across three coastal suburbs.

  • by Peter de Kruijff
Alan Tudge and Rachelle Miller arrive in 2017, the year the couple had an affair.

'Very humiliating': Alan Tudge's staffer says he was a bully who left her in tears

A former adviser to the Population Minister has lodged a complaint alleging he engaged in workplace bullying and intimidation.

  • by David Crowe
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Western Australia

Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial Relations Christian Porter is facing questions after a ABC Four Corners report.

Christian Porter labels ABC reporting 'unfair', but walks back legal threats

Christian Porter has rejected allegations aired by the ABC about an alleged incident with a woman at a Canberra bar.

  • by Nathan Hondros

'Mediation unlikely' in defamation case as Palmer, McGowan face off in court

Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan.

The high-profile men are suing each other after hurling insults at one another through the media during a bitter battle over WA’s hard border.

  • by Heather McNeill

'My agent called and said I should sit down': Perth-born Hamilton star on the role of a lifetime

Jason Arrow has been cast as Alexander Hamilton in the Australian production of Hamilton.

The production will be led by rising star Jason Arrow, who has been catapulted to one of the most coveted roles on stage.

  • by Nathanael Cooper

'A scam': Fears over increased outsourced learning at Murdoch University

Murdoch University sets a hefty price tag for what is essentially free outsourced education, say students.

Murdoch University is making students pay $1500 for outsourced online units some students have labelled a "money maker".

  • by Aja Styles

No challengers emerge as Harvey survives last pre-election party room meeting

Opposition Leader Liza Harvey arriving at parliament ahead of a crucial party room meeting. Photo: Peter de Kruijff.

Three politicians who have been named as possible leadership contenders said before the meeting Ms Harvey would take the party to the next election.

  • by Peter de Kruijff

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Politics

Alan Tudge and Rachelle Miller arrive in 2017, the year the couple had an affair.

'Very humiliating': Alan Tudge's staffer says he was a bully who left her in tears

A former adviser to Population Minister Alan Tudge has lodged a formal complaint that alleges he engaged in workplace bullying and intimidation that left her "anxious and afraid".

  • by David Crowe

Business

United States Marines are some of the most respected servicemen in the country.

'Slumlord': US Marines sue Lendlease over cockroach-infested homes

US Marines living in Lendlease's portfolio of military housing in North Carolina say they live in cockroach and mould infested homes while paying full rent.

  • by Sarah Danckert

World

Little spotted kiwi (Apteryx owenii; kiwi pukupuku) foraging, unusually, during the day at Zealandia EcoSanctuary, Wellington, New Zealand.

New Zealand Bird of the Year voter fraud scandal has Kiwis in a flap

Electoral fraud on behalf of a candidate on the verge of extinction was traced back to 1500 votes from a single computer.

  • by James Massola
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This fibro beach shack is now a much-loved weekender

This fibro beach shack is now a much-loved weekender

Uninhabited for at least a decade and listed for sale as a 'handyman special', this old coastal shack on the Fleurieu Peninsula is now the perfect getaway.

  • by Brigid Blackney
Thinking of a tree change? There are a few things to know first

Thinking of a tree change? There are a few things to know first

Many regional centres are welcoming the influx of remote workers but it's worth finding out a little about the local climate and customs before you move.

  • by Melissa Heagney
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Sport

Western Bulldogs midfielder Josh Dunkley.

How Dunkley, Treloar, Dogs and Dons can get done

The Bulldogs don't want to trade Josh Dunkley, but Adam Treloar is an option that can help make it happen and deliver Dunkley to the Dons.

  • by Jake Niall
Collingwood star Adam Treloar gets a handball away under pressure from Sydney.

Treloar does medical at Dogs, Stephenson talks with North

Collingwood midfielder Adam Treloar has done a medical at the Western Bulldogs while teammate Jaidyn Stephenson has met with North Melbourne as he considers his future.

  • by Michael Gleeson and Sam McClure
Adam Treloar.

From a hypothetical to a very real prospect'

Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss the latest in trade news, including Adam Treloar's medical with the Western Bulldogs.

As usual Virat Kohli shapes a hugely influential figure for India this summer.

Kohli's early exit sets scene for 'fiery' first Test

The man who presided over Australia's last success over India, Darren Lehmann is expecting a turbo-charged first Test that will take on extra importance given Virat Kohli's personal situation.

  • by Andrew Wu
Carlton forward Charlie Curnow says his knee is feeling normal once again.

More surgery for Carlton young gun Charlie Curnow

Carlton's Charlie Curnow is set for more surgery on his troublesome right knee on Wednesday after sustaining a setback during his rehabilitation program last week.

  • by Ronny Lerner
Australian basketball star Liz Cambage.

'I swore I wouldn't be back': Cambage talks Olympics, race and fertility

On the eve of a new WNBL season, Liz Cambage reflects on keeping her Tokyo dream alive.

  • by Roy Ward
The Olympic rings float in the water at sunset in the Odaiba section in Tokyo.

Tokyo Olympic officials talk of test events early next year

Tokyo Olympics organisers on Tuesday said they were encouraged by a gymnastics meet over the weekend and are now ready to hold test events early next year.

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