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‘Wrong skin’ tragedy: death, drugs and violence in WA’s iron ore kingdom
Nyaparu’s life ended shortly after she was dragged to the local hospital in a wheelie bin. Her assailant was her teenage boyfriend, who never learnt to read and suffers from FASD.
Work-from-home space or mini-gym? What buyers want in Perth’s post-COVID house market
Perth downsizers have long been crying out for an example of a smaller home that’s not an apartment and offers plenty of wiggle room; this might be the answer.
Native animals flee as developers drain lakes at Perth golf course
It’s private land right by the freeway, ripe for residential zoning. But the sight of the huge, lush parcel of greenery slowly dying has shocked residents.
Surging property prices could force RBA to reassess ultra-low rates, economists warn
Some economists believe the RBA may have to start lifting rates as early as next year to deal with house prices, which rose 3 per cent in Sydney and 2.5 per cent in Melbourne last month.
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Federal politics
‘Everybody knows’: Turnbull says minister must go public on rape claim
The former prime minister says the cabinet minister accused of a 1988 rape should make a public statement because he owes it to the government and the people to answer the claim against him.
MPs warn about witch hunts, trial by media in rape accusations
Federal MPs have warned each other against publicly fuelling a trial-by-media mentality over historical rape accusations levelled at unnamed colleagues.
Miners begin divorce from mega union that vowed to topple governments
Internal battles within the CFMMEU are set to cost the union about a fifth of its membership as the mining division begins to walk away.
How 21 feet washing up on Canadian shores may provide clue in Caddick case
The finding comes as scepticism mounts within NSW police circles as to the time and manner of the Dover Heights woman’s death.
‘Premature’ and ‘unrealistic’ to think COVID-19 will end soon, says WHO
Dr Michael Ryan said if vaccines have “a significant impact on transmission dynamics and transmission risk, then I believe we will accelerate toward controlling this pandemic.”
Government open to Medicare levy increase to fix aged care
The commissioners warned fixing problems in aged care could not be left to the sector and called for system-wide reform.
A rating system, free dental care and no restraints: Key findings
After almost two and a half years the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has delivered an exhaustive, 2800-page report containing 148 recommendations. Here are some of the key findings.
$6 daily meal budget causing ‘staggering’ malnutrition in aged care
Witnesses told the royal commission that unplanned weight loss was “rife” because there was not enough money to buy food or staff to assist residents to eat.
‘Gracious!’: The Queen pokes fun at herself during first Zoom call to Australia
The Queen has cracked jokes about a new life-sized bronze statue of herself during a rare call.
‘I just feel the love’: forgotten surfing champion Pauline Menczer in tears after fundraising success
The school bus driver from north of Byron Bay says her eyes have been puffy from all the crying.
Neo-Nazi demanded to see journalists, allegedly bashed Channel Nine guard
A security guard was allegedly attacked by a neo-Nazi group leader in the hours before the network broadcast a story on A Current Affair about his organisation’s activities.
WA ELECTION
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Federal Liberals blast WA Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup’s ‘lemon’ green energy policy
Federal Liberal MPs are fuming at a key pillar of the February 11 promise to reach net-zero emissions by 2030 by shutting down all state coal power stations in the South West town of Collie by 2025.
Libs dealt a blow as Morrison skips WA election appearance
The news will come as a blow to some Liberal Party members who had hoped a high-profile visit from the PM would give the party’s flagging campaign a shot in the arm.
Western Australia
Crown director John Poynton quits Perth casino on back of independence concerns
The last of James Packer’s direct representatives on the Crown Resorts board has resigned from the casino operator with John Poynton leaving both Crown and its Perth subsidiary with immediate effect.
A new measure of success for WA students beyond NAPLAN and ATAR
The falling number of West Australian students choosing ATAR and the ever-expanding pathways to university has education researchers searching for more ways to measure student success.
‘Demanding justice’: Hundreds protest in Perth against Myanmar military coup
Hundreds of Perth Myanmar Community members took to Parliament House on Monday to protest against the military coup in the south-eastern Asian nation.
AMA doctors say WA can’t cope with COVID outbreak, minister dismisses report
Health Minister Roger Cook has dismissed a survey which found 63 per cent of Western Australian AMA doctors believed the state’s health system could not cope with a significant COVID-19 outbreak.
Search continues for missing man off WA’s southern coastline
The search for an 18-year-old rock fisherman near Albany enters its third day with rescue crews up against treacherous conditions.
Politics
Labor gearing up to fight election on super, parental leave and climate policies
Labor is considering major policy promises, including 26 weeks of fully paid parental leave, ambitious emissions targets and raising the super guarantee to 15 per cent.
Business
ASX speeding tickets triple on social media-driven speculation
The number of price queries issued by the market operator has jumped due to market volatility.
World
Updated
Political leadership
Cormann makes it to final two in OECD race
The former Australian finance minister has now defeated eight other contenders for the top international post.
Opinion
Marise Payne’s inaction gives comfort to murderous regime
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Empty rentals no more: The capitals where landlords are in the driver's seat
Tenants in most capital cities will be hard pressed to get a good deal right now with the number of empty properties plummeting across the country.
Buy now, pay later services see homewares purchases boom
Homeware sales went through the roof during the pandemic, with many of us choosing to splurge now and pay later.
Life & Culture
#TimesUpGlobes: Racism row takes centre stage at the Golden Globes
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association endured a public shaming at the awards show after it was forced to address criticism about the lack of black members in its organisation.
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Royal family
Prince Harry’s interview a winning formula in celebrity-obsessed America
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‘I just feel the love’: forgotten surfing champion Pauline Menczer in tears after fundraising success
The school bus driver from north of Byron Bay says her eyes have been puffy from all the crying.
‘I’d rather miss the Olympics than take vaccine’: relay gold medallist
Yohan Blake, however, will likely still compete as the International Olympic Committee says getting the vaccine is “encouraged” but not compulsory for athletes.
Bombers ask for clash against Hawks to be relocated
Essendon say that the request to move their round one fixture from Marvel Stadium to the MCG had been made in an effort to allow up to 25,000 more fans to attend.
Updated
AFL 2021
Ex-Pie and former Lion let go by North Melbourne
Mature-age pair have been unable to sufficiently impress North Melbourne during the pre-season to earn a spot on the Kangaroos’ list with both players let go by the club.
Analysis
AFL 2021
How football department cost cutting may impact the new season
In 2021 everyone employed in the AFL system has been asked to do more work for less money.
Wayne Campbell
‘I’m a great friend, but I’m a horrible enemy’: The maverick fighting the AFL concussion war
He’s sparred with Molly Meldrum and dealt with Warwick Capper. For a man who manages just two of the AFL’s more than 700 players, Peter Jess generates a lot of headlines.
Updated
AFL 2021
WA border rules loom over start of AFL season as Freo faces early quarantine
The WA government’s border restrictions could throw the opening stanza of the AFL season into chaos, with Fremantle facing a two-week self-quarantine after their round one clash in Melbourne on March 20.
Have Your Say
Player feedback should ring alarms for NRL about new rules
It’s faster, no doubt. The NRL’s new rules have set an already manic game alight but the cost may be fairness, quality and the durability of its stars.
Phil Lutton
Sports reporter
