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WA courts
Perth electric shock victim and family sue state in massive damages claim
Denishar Woods was left with severe brain injuries after suffering a shock at a public housing property in 2018. Her legal claim alone could top $10m.
Prince Philip undergoes successful heart procedure: palace
A statement from Buckingham Palace said the Prince would remain in hospital for several days.
Breaking
Coronavirus pandemic
Queensland health worker suffers anaphylactic reaction to Pfizer vaccine
A healthcare worker has had an anaphylactic reaction to the Pfizer vaccine on the Gold Coast.
Exmouth light plane crash couple were much-loved community locals
The Exmouth community has been left reeling by the death of two locals killed in a light plane crash in WA’s North West on Wednesday afternoon.
Perth’s No Menu restaurant owner accused of abusing staff
A group of former female employees, aged in their 20s and 30s, have come forward and alleged the chef physically and sexually abused them.
Albo and McGowan ‘mates’ but don’t expect to see them together
Federal opposition leader Anthony Albanese visited Perth on Thursday and will remain in WA for a few days but, so far, has no public appearances planned with the Premier.
Woman called off rape complaint against Christian Porter for health, personal reasons: police
The police statement came as the family of the woman who accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of raping her in 1988 says it would support an inquiry.
Nisbett says doping saga a wake-up call for West Coast
Relieved West Coast CEO said Willie Rioli’s doping violation was a wake-up call and flagged more education for players ahead of the season.
Analysis
Analysis
Eagles dock while Dockers take the box seat for future success
Fremantle now has one of the best young lists, while West Coast’s has peaked and may yet feel the after-effects of the massive Tim Kelly trade.
‘Relieved’ Rioli gets the green light for an AFL return on August 20
2018 premiers receive a big psychological boost on the eve of the 2021 AFL season after dynamic playmaker Willie Rioli receives a backdated ban.
Christchurch homes raided after online threats to carry out terrorist attacks on mosques
A person made a a series of posts on the 4chan site saying they planned to “take action” on March 15 by carrying out an attack remotely on the two mosques using car bombs.
Buckingham Palace launches investigation into Meghan bullying complaint
Buckingham Palace says it has no tolerance for bullying and has vowed to hold an investigation into the bombshell revelations.
Brittany Higgins demands apology from Defence Minister over ‘lying cow’ comment
Brittany Higgins’ lawyer has sent a letter to Linda Reynolds demanding a public apology for a “distasteful character assassination”.
WA ELECTION
Opinion
As election looms, WA Premier 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
WA top cop wants new stop and search laws to ‘wipe out’ meth supply at interstate border
His comments come a day after the Premier backtracked on an idea to maintain some of WA’s border restrictions post-pandemic, to choke WA’s drug supply networks.
Western Australia
Opinion
Tragedy
‘If I can save one life, then my life is worth living’: This WA dad is on a mission
After my son died the coroner gave me a pamphlet. Through Medicare I can get 10 counselling sessions. What if I need more? What if Australia needs more?
Jon Eddy
As WA working families start to call, housing support workers face ‘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.
Flood of footage: More storms batter WA towns
Streets were left 'like rivers' as heavy rain continues to fall on WA.
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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.
Shots fired in ‘targeted attack’ on senior bikie who bashed Nick Martin
It’s the first major incident involving Perth outlaw motorcycle gang members since Mr Martin’s murder at Perth Motorplex on December 12.
Politics
Net debt on track to blow out to $1.3 trillion after pandemic
The combined net operating balances of Australian governments is estimated to deteriorate by $671 billion compared to what had been forecast ahead of the pandemic.
Business
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Insolvency
APRA aware of IAG’s potential Greensill risk since November
The prudential regulator had been monitoring Insurance Australia Group’s potential multi-billion dollar exposure to troubled finance house Greensill since last year.
World
Cuomo to stay in office amid harassment claims
Besieged by sexual harassment allegations, a somber New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he will not resign and again apologised, saying he "learned an important lesson" about his own behaviour around women.
Opinion
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Property bydomain
How to estimate the value of a home in a rapidly rising market
When the property market shifts, median values rise and properties sell at auction well above reserves, valuing a home becomes tricker than ever.
Former MasterChef judge Gary Mehigan sells Melbourne
Mehigan's Malvern East property has been sold, more than three months after it was first listed with a price guide of $5.9 million to $6.49 million.
Life & Culture
Opinion
Documentaries
Britney, young women and the ‘damaged goods narrative’
Hailed as teen superstars one minute by the press and then disposed of once their image shifts in the wrong direction, but how much have things really changed?
Samantha Selinger-Morris
Lifestyle writer
Sport
‘Relieved’ Rioli gets green light for Eagles return after two-year backdated AFL ban
West Coast has received a big psychological boost on the eve of the AFL season after star playmaker Willie Rioli was given the green light to return to action in August.
Analysis
AFL 2021
Eagles dock while Dockers set sail for future success
Fremantle now has one of the best young lists, while West Coast’s ageing list has peaked and they gave up a lot for Tim Kelly in a quest for quick success.
Updated
Twenty20
Windies batsman smashes six sixes in an over
Glenn Maxwell smashed a seat during a big over against NZ on Wednesday night. But Kieron Pollard outblasted him less than 24 hours later.
Opinion
AFL 2021
After Collingwood’s racism review, Buckley does better
After a long silence, the Collingwood coach shows that he and his club appear to be taking the lessons of the Do Better report to heart.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Fortune finally favours Finch as Australia keep series alive
Australia’s white-ball captain made 69 off 44 balls after being saved from a golden duck by a quirk in the decision review system.
Detectives look at SUV’s ‘black box’ from Tiger crash
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said traffic investigators executed a search warrant to retrieve data from the device from the car Woods was driving.
‘Pressure on’: Beveridge turns up heat on quiet Dog
The Western Bulldogs are all about “honest feedback”, and midfielder Josh Dunkley has received a dose from the coach.
Have Your Say
Whichever path Penney takes, it’s a long road back for Tahs
Coming off back-to-back record defeats, the Waratahs coach can go down the route of detail or desire as he tries to revitalise his side.
