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Tractor driver dies in fatal accident at popular strawberry farm north of Perth
The tragic workplace incident occurred at a strawberry farm that was popular with Perth families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- by Heather McNeill
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Local government
Nedlands planning director resigns amid avalanche of development applications
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
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Andrew Forrest reveals Fortescue's next big move: 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.
- by Hamish Hastie
Drug charges to be dropped against former AFL coach with ice in bra
Former North Melbourne coach - now known as Dani Laidley - will have drug possession charges struck out if she is of good behaviour for the next four months.
- by Erin Pearson
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Opinion
Liberal Party
PM's pivot on 'bonk ban' misses the point
The bonk ban is a Coalition response to what’s become a quintessentially Coalition problem.
- by Julie Szego
Focus on west end with $1b plan to transform Perth
GDI Property Group has lodged plans that will see a new tower on Mill Street and upgrades to other locations in the CBD's west end.
- by Hamish Hastie
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WA Parliament
WA Nationals MP calls out 'slut-shaming' in own party
Former deputy leader Jacqui Boydell used a late night speech in WA Parliament to reveal she had suffered bullying.
- by Peter de Kruijff
Senate to launch media diversity inquiry after Kevin Rudd's Murdoch petition
The Senate has moved to establish an inquiry into media diversity. It's not what Mr Rudd wants, but it will address some of his claims.
- by Zoe Samios
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Trading and drafting
Swans pick up Eagle Tom Hickey, say trading Aliir to Port was the 'right call'
The Swans fan favourite was thought to be a big part of coach John Longmire's future plans.
- by Vince Rugari
Western Australia
Grinches and grandeur: WA primary schools grapple with a COVID Christmas
Education Minister Sue Ellery says schools should aim to continue with their traditional events in a way that is COVID-safe.
- by Daile Cross
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Coronavirus pandemic
WA starts testing wastewater as early warning system for undetected COVID-19 cases
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
Freo go-slow gets green light, but mayor 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
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
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
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Politics
Fitzgibbon 'out of step' with community on climate: Dreyfus
Mark Dreyfus says his former shadow cabinet colleague Joel Fitzgibbon is out of touch with ALP members and voters when it comes to climate change.
- by Rob Harris
Business
Opinion
Big four
What keeps Commonwealth Bank's chief executive awake at night
A note of caution from the most upbeat of the big bank bosses is a warning of what could happen to the economy when bank and government support struts are removed in March next year.
- by Elizabeth Knight
World
CIA-owned encryption company jeopardised Swiss neutrality: report
Investigators concluded that Swiss authorities were aware of, and at times complicit in, an elaborate espionage operation by American and German intelligence.
- by Greg Miller and Peter F. Mueller
Opinion
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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
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
Life & Culture
All hail the divine madness of Australian comedy trio Aunty Donna
There’s a whiff of the Young Ones, a hint of Mighty Boosh, the lightest sprinkling of Tim and Eric; pinning down this comedy troupe is an impossible task.
- by Ben Pobjie
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Trading and drafting
Swans pick up West Coast's Tom Hickey, say trading Aliir to Port was the 'right call'
The athletic defender and Swans fan favourite was thought to be a big part of coach John Longmire's future plans.
- by Vince Rugari
The trip that reignited Steve Waugh's passion for cricket
In the 16 years since Steve Waugh has been retired from cricket, he hasn't picked up a bat. "Unless I'm playing fair dinkum, it's hard for me to play a social game," he says.
- by Bridget McManus
Docherty undergoes surgery for testicular cancer
Carlton say they expect co-captain Sam Docherty to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous lump in his testicle.
- by Daniel Cherny
'I'm just tired,' says Eddie McGuire as he announces radio show departure
Triple M's The Hot Breakfast will wrap-up later this month after 11 years on air.
- by Broede Carmody
Clock ticking on big Ben Brown deal as Mitch Hannan joins Bulldogs
Melbourne and North Melbourne are still in a stand-off over Ben Brown after making significant trading moves on Tuesday,
- by Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson
AFL lists likely to be cut by two, but no guarantees
List sizes are likely to be trimmed by two next year but players left meetings with the AFLPA on Tuesday without guarantees on list structures or total player payments.
- by Jake Niall, Peter Ryan and Daniel Cherny
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West Indies
No danger of Windies tour being cancelled after COVID breaches in NZ
The West Indies have had their training privileges revoked after several team members breached COVID-19 biosecurity protocols.
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Blues' six-pack: Half-dozen stars unanimously voted in NSW's all-time Origin side
Six NSW players have been unanimously selected by Nine's judging panel - consisting of Origin legends from both Queensland and NSW - in the greatest Blues team of the last 40 years.
