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Police
Busselton in mourning after crash victims named as Cape Naturaliste students
The two teenage boys who died after the car they were in crashed into a tree near Busselton on Saturday night have been identified as Buckley Spicer and Luke Hopkins.
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Federal push to make new,cutting-edge vaccines locally
The plan could set Australia up as a regional manufacturing hub for mRNA vaccines, and allow the highly effective Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to be made here.
Overseas travel beyond NZ in October? Don’t count on it, say airport chiefs
The chief executives of Melbourne and Brisbane’s international airports doubt Qantas will be able to relaunch most of its overseas network on October 31 as planned.
‘They’ve got a big fight on their hands’: Netflix gets dose of reality in Byron Bay
It was supposed to be a landmark moment for Netflix. But the announcement of the company’s first local reality series, Byron Baes, has upset the local community.
Charging Dockers deny persistent Crows
Fremantle shook off a week of criticism for their road form and Adelaide’s persistent challenge before motoring home for their first away victory of the season on Sunday afternoon.
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Startups
Airtasker’s global expansion could be hit by Airbnb trademark stoush
Tech giant Airbnb is battling gig economy startup Airtasker in a trademark stoush in Europe that could impact Airtasker’s ambitions for expansion in the region.
Exclusive
Education
NAPLAN’s back, as study finds students’ scores don’t improve much
Australia’s controversial literacy and numeracy test is back this term, with some changes, after a pause during COVID.
Opinion
Education
Don’t forget Australian students in chase for internationals
COVID-19 has given us the opportunity to strengthen our approach to international education and ensure our unis are delivering for Australian students.
Alan Tudge
The only Australian invited to watch Prince Philip’s funeral
Commodore Guy Holthouse was one of just four overseas representatives to witness Saturday’s historic farewell in person.
She sat alone at the funeral, but there is support behind the scenes
The image of the Queen isolated on the church pew broke hearts around the world, but she can seek comfort from family and the staff in her royal bubble.
Opinion
Income tax
Income splitting strategies to save you thousands in tax
Our marginal tax rate system means couples who split their income pay considerably less tax and retain more disposable income. There are strategies you can adopt to maximise income splitting and pay less tax.
Paul Benson
Opinion
Ask an expert
Super still the best tax-effective way to plan for retirement
If your investment income is high enough for you to be paying tax, then contributions to super, which is good a tax shelter, is a good option.
George Cochrane
Opinion
Shares
Why I’ve decided to buy shares and how I intend to do it
The Australian Securities Exchange says about 900,000 Aussies can be labelled as “intending investors” who plan to start investing in the next 12 months.
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
Western Australia
Traditional owners mull legal options after miner avoids prosecution over sacred site damage
Traditional owners in the Kimberley are considering their legal options after the WA government decided not to pursue a case against a granite mining company which allegedly damaged a heritage site.
WA Anzac Day event limits remain as Optus Stadium returns to full capacity
Scott Morrison has questioned the thought process behind allowing as many as 55,000 people to attend Friday’s AFL match but only 10,000 at Kings Park.
Perth rent prices highest in six years as vacancies keep falling
A pocket of suburbs south of the river experienced the biggest increase in rent with Manning rental prices increasing by more than $100 a week compared to the same time last year.
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Coronavirus pandemic
The Aquagenie departs Australian waters after captain’s evacuation
The captain returned a positive rapid test after developing mild COVID-like symptoms. He was flown to Royal Perth Hospital where he remains in isolation.
Police will treat probe into baby’s death in car ‘with sensitivity’
The 11-month-old girl was found unresponsive in a car by her mother at a school in the Perth suburb of Darch, where she was picking up another child.
Politics
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Support grows in Morrison government for next-gen vaccines being made locally
Cutting edge vaccines to fight COVID-19 could be made in Australia, with support growing in the Morrison government for onshore manufacturing.
Business
Exclusive
Startups
Airtasker’s global expansion could be hit by Airbnb trademark stoush
Tech giant Airbnb is battling gig economy startup Airtasker in a trademark stoush in Europe that could impact Airtasker’s ambitions for expansion in the region.
World
‘Summer’s going to be great’: Aussie cafes in England brew hope in a cup
As Britain’s vaccination rollout unlocks England from forced hibernation, the Australians who run cafes look for that post-pandemic economic jolt.
Opinion
Too-great expectations: Morrison’s masterstroke of political mismanagement
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Chinese owners of scandal-ridden dairy scramble to sell the farm
Adele Ferguson
Investigative journalist and columnist
Journalists need to take social media responsibilities seriously
Margaret Simons
Journalist, author and academic.
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Property bydomain
'Unplug and unwind': Return to nature at Barranca retreat
Guests are encouraged to try mindful “forest bathing” – a nature-based therapy that connects the senses with fresh air and the soundtrack of nature.
'Santa' selling up the North Pole, or at least a beachside home
For around 40 years the High Street Santa has spread Christmas cheer by the coast, arriving by surfboard, motorbike and sleigh. Now he's selling up.
Life & Culture
‘We are not hanging on a tree any more’: Andra Day defies the racism that killed her idol
Playing Billie Holiday seemed like a terrible idea to the acclaimed R&B singer. But if it turns out to be the last thing she does, she’s fine with that.
Sport
Charging Dockers deny persistent Crows
Fremantle shook off a week of criticism for their road form and Adelaide’s persistent challenge before motoring home for their first away victory of the season on Sunday afternoon.
Analysis
AFL 2021
Dusty, daylight, and four contenders: Who’s the AFL’s number two?
Dustin Martin is the almost undisputed No.1. Two usual suspects and two emerging champions are vying to be No.2 in a changed AFL.
Cody Simpson starstruck at swimming championships
Music star-turned-elite swimmer Cody Simpson is used to spotlight. but says it’s ‘surreal’ to be competing alongside Australia’s aquatic superstars on the Gold Coast.
Popovic, Talay on radar as Victory’s coach search begins
Melbourne Victory chairman Anthony Di Pietro is not going to heed calls from disgruntled fans for him to quit, while Tony Popovic and Ufuk Talay are on the radar for the vacant coaching hot seat.
Hamilton takes pole ahead of both Red Bulls at Imola
World champion Lewis Hamilton edged out the Red Bull duo to claim pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday.
Queensland crush Nsm to claim Sheffield Sheild title
Queensland needed five wickets to beat NSW for the first time in a Sheffield Shield final. The Blues didn’t even survive the morning.
Lions soak up first AFLW flag against Crows
The Lions have proven third time’s a charm, snatching their maiden AFLW premiership and denying the Adelaide Crows their third flag.
Have Your Say
I’d love to see Perenara in the NRL, but it’s a big risk for the All Blacks star and Roosters
Part of the All Blacks’ sustained success has been a willingness to learn skills from other sports, but TJ Perenara’s reported NRL links could be a bridge too far.
