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Thunderstorm over Perth to bring heavy rain, damaging winds and hail
Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rain are set to hit parts of the Perth metropolitan area as the Bureau of Meteorology issues a severe weather warning.
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Courts
Notorious sex offender Edward Latimer back behind bars for indecent dealings with children
One of WA’s most dangerous serial sex offenders is accused of performing a sexual act in front of children, less than 18 months after being released from prison for rape.
Rape-accused cabinet minister readying public statement on Wednesday
The federal minister accused of a decades-old rape is considering making a public statement as early as tomorrow to declare his innocence.
NSW Police close case on rape allegation against cabinet minister
They closed the investigation after concluding they didn’t have enough admissible evidence.
‘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.
‘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.
WA Premier Mark McGowan backtracks on keeping border controls plan
After flying to Kalgoorlie from Perth, the Premier said the G2G system would not be extended past the state of emergency.
Native animals flee as developers drain lakes at Perth golf course
It’s right by the freeway, ripe for rezoning. But seeing lush land slowly dying has shocked residents.
‘Heart of Australian music ripped out’: Michael Gudinski dies aged 68
The founder and chairman of Mushroom Group died in his sleep on Monday night.
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Supermarkets
Woolies ditches controversial trial of cashless stores
It was spruiked as a way of creating a seamless experience, but was met with fierce opposition.
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.
RBA to keep rates low until Australians get decent pay rise
The central bank has made clear it will not lift interest rates until it sees sustainable strong wages growth and low unemployment.
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.
Rio Tinto, BHP’s copper mine project on Apache land faces fresh blow
The plan to build an enormous new copper mine in Arizona has faced a setback after the United States government reversed a decision to allow a necessary land swap.
WA ELECTION
Downhearted Liberals told to ‘stand up and fight’ at Labour Day campaign launch
Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup gave Liberal members a choice to step back or stand up and fight as he concluded his state election campaign launch speech on the Labour Day public holiday.
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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.
Western Australia
Work-from-home space or mini-gym? What homebuyers want in Perth’s post-pandemic market
Perth downsizers have long been crying out for smaller homes aren’t apartments and offer plenty of wiggle room; this might be the answer.
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 outbreak, minister dismisses report
Health Minister Roger Cook has dismissed a survey finding 63 per cent of WA AMA doctors believe the system won’t cope with a significant COVID-19 outbreak.
Politics
Abbott laments lack of substantive figures in public life compared to Howard era
Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the current generation of politicians must accept that the Howard government was far superior to them.
Business
Miners vow to come clean as First Nations, climate pressure builds
Australia’s mining companies will sign up to new social and environmental monitoring guidelines amid deepening concerns about their treatment of First Nations communities.
World
China’s deputy ambassador warns ‘it’s now a sin to be a friend of China’
Wang Xining said Australia’s children will be ashamed of those who sabotaged the friendship with China and urged business leaders to reset the relationship.
Opinion
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Surging house prices could see affordability 'obliterated'
Housing affordability is back on the decline across Australia and could be 'obliterated' by surging property prices, a new report shows.
How home buyers are increasing their budget to keep up with price rises
Potential buyers have been left frustrated after missing out at red-hot auctions, and are going back to the drawing board to try to boost their buying power.
Life & Culture
Matso’s tweaks its top seller as Aussie thirst for low sugar options grows
Matso’s Brewery has listened to the market and tapped into its growing thirst for lower-alcohol products and ginger beer.
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Prince Harry’s interview a winning formula in celebrity-obsessed America
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AFL 2021
New Don eyes round one; Tigers whittle down train-on list
Freshly signed Essendon forward Alec Waterman has declared he is ready to take on Hawthorn in round one, while the list of contenders for Richmond’s final list spot has been whittled down to three train-on players.
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 getting the jab only “encouraged” but not compulsory.
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AFL 2021
No change: Bombers clash with Hawthorn to remain at Marvel
The AFL have rejected Essendon’s request to move their fixture, meaning fewer fans can attend.
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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.
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
‘Great friend, but horrible enemy’: Maverick fighting the AFL concussion war
For a man who manages two of the AFL’s more than 700 players, Peter Jess generates a lot of headlines.
Have Your Say
NRL’s neck-to-knee financials can’t conceal broadcast revenue hit
ARLC boss Peter V’landys appears to be trying to shield the discount given to broadcast partners in 2020. But a few simple calculations paint a clearer picture.
