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‘Off the charts’: Perth rental market braces for shock when eviction ban lifts
We explain what the end of the WA moratorium means for rental prices, property availability and tenants in crisis.
Working families, couples affected: WA faces ‘tsunami’ of homelessness
WA social sector experts predict a “tsunami of homelessness” with as many as 100,000 people affected when the moratorium on rental evictions ends in an already tight market.
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
As election looms, Mark McGowan closes in on the civil liberties he once defended
Vying for another term in government, WA Premier Mark McGowan’s tune has changed considerably since he called the ‘stop-and-search’ laws of the Barnett government “quasi-fascist”.
Gareth Parker
Columnist
Updated
Mining
‘I am ultimately accountable’: Rio Tinto chairman to stand down after cave blast disaster
Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson has announced he will step down within the next year following pressure over the blasting of the Juukan Gorge caves.
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.
Breaking
Executive shake-up
Nine appoints Stan’s Mike Sneesby as new CEO
Nine is set to announce the appointment at an event this morning.
Harvey Norman among companies urged to return JobKeeper money
A raft of high-profile Australian businesses have been slammed by economists, investors and politicians over their decision to pocket millions in JobKeeper subsidies.
‘Heartache’ for stranded Australians as border ban extended until June
The extension, announced on Tuesday evening, will take to 15 months the time Australia’s borders have been shut to the rest of the world.
Rape-accused minister prepares to break silence
The federal minister accused of a decades-old rape is considering making a public statement as early as tomorrow to declare his innocence.
Analysis
Workplace culture
‘Harrowing’ tale falls in yawning gap of law’s greatest flaw
A woman’s account of her alleged rape more than three decades ago is detailed and distressing – but not a signed police statement.
Defence chief tells cadets to avoid being ‘prey’ to predators
The nation’s top military officer said the cadets needed to not fall victim to the “Four A’s”: alcohol, out after midnight, alone and attractive.
Breaking
Royal family
Bombshell bullying complaint against Meghan Markle revealed before Oprah interview
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have accused royal aides of a “calculated smear campaign” in an extraordinary outbreak of hostilities.
Six Dr Seuss books will no longer be published due to racist images
The books – including And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and If I Ran the Zoo – will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, Dr Seuss Enterprises said.
‘A sentimental guy’... with a power shake that made Australia rock
That first handshake with Michael Gudinski never left me. I was about to interview Jimmy Barnes, but when the flesh got pressed in the record company boardroom, I learned who was in charge.
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.
Exclusive
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
Exclusive
Courts
Notorious sex offender 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Exclusive
Mergers & acquisitions outlook
ACTU lobs last-ditch effort to block KKR’s bid for CBA’s super fund
The country’s largest labour union has urged Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to scuttle the US private equity heavyweight’s $1.7 billion play for Colonial First State.
World
Surprise shipment of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine sparks political crisis in Slovakia
Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok said he clearly considered the vaccine a tool in Russia’s hybrid war against the West.
Opinion
The fallout from a public show trial probing rape claim would haunt us all
Chris Uhlmann
Nine News Political Editor
Explore
Property bydomain
Australia's most expensive private boat shed listed for $37m to $40m
Remember that boat shed on a vast 2000 square metres of Point Piper waterfront that sold for $30 million four years ago? It's now yours for $37 million.
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.
Life & Culture
Outside the frame: behind the Britney doco that shook Hollywood
A stunning documentary breaks down the misogynistic culture that has left the star a prisoner of her own fame.
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Sport
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FIFA World Cup
Socceroos to be sidelined until June with Nepal clash called off, AFC confirms
The longest period of inactivity in almost half a century for the Australian national team is set to stretch out a few months longer.
‘It’s time to deliver on-field’: Blues great questions Teague’s future
Carlton legend Robert Walls says the Blues may have no other choice than to move on coach David Teague should he not end the club’s seven-year absence from the finals.
Updated
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.
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Match report
Maclaren at double as depleted City down woeful Wanderers
City overcame the loss of two key imports - one in the warm-up - and the absence of coach Patrick Kisnorbo to notch an impressive victory.
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.
Updated
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.
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.
