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Free beer offered as US vaccine drive turns to bribes
The United States is running out of people willing to get vaccinated, forcing governments and businesses to deploy unusual techniques to sway the hesitant.
Millions of unused COVID tests secured by Andrew Forrest to be thrown out
The government has been accused of wasting tens of millions of dollars on unused COVID-19 tests sold to them by WA mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest.
‘It has worked’: Dutton defends Australia’s hotel quarantine system
Defence Minister Peter Dutton says health advice provided to the national cabinet was that “the hotel model was the most effective”.
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Coronavirus pandemic
No new community cases of COVID-19, with faith in contact tracers at an all time high
WA’s COVID-19 restrictions will ease significantly on Saturday despite the state being only one week into the 14-day incubation period from the latest outbreak.
Live
Markets Live
Miners and banks push ASX higher; CBA hits new record $94
The ASX200 accelerated after a slow start on Friday to move 0.6% ahead. The heavyweight mining and banking sectors were strong.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Repatriation flights from India to resume on May 15, Prime Minister says
More than 1000 people expected to return through Darwin’s Howard Springs facility by the end of June.
Lager goes from Pipe Dream to the real deal for WA brewer
Great lagers can be bloody tough to brew, and even tougher to find in a crowded craft beer market.
No plan to shoot down Chinese rocket, says Pentagon chief
A Chinese tabloid characterised reports that the rocket is “out of control” and could cause damage as “Western hype.”
Christian Porter wants ABC’s ‘entire defence’ thrown out, court told
The ABC’s hotly-anticipated defence to his defamation claim was filed in the Federal Court on Tuesday night, but has yet to be released publicly.
McGowan urges Morrison to mend China relationship as diplomatic row continues
China suspended diplomatic contact with the Australian government under the China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue on Thursday.
Western Australia
WA restrictions ease, but masks to remain in some situations
Masks will remain mandatory on public transport and at events or venues with more than 1000 people, WA Premier Mark McGowan announced on Thursday.
Iron ore hits $US200 for first time as Chinese demand soars
Iron ore and steel climbed to records as Chinese investors unleashed fresh demand following a three-day holiday.
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Coronavirus pandemic
NSW Premier takes a dig at McGowan’s COVID-19 response as WA records another day of no local cases
The contrast between state outbreak responses is again in the spotlight as NSW grapples with a mystery case but urges business as usual.
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
The big lesson McGowan must take away from WA’s latest outbreak
This has been a strange, evolutionary sort of week for the West Australian government’s response to the pandemic. The lesson? Trust our systems.
Gareth Parker
Columnist
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
WA government must heed warnings and stop resisting proper PPE in hotels
The maths is simple: those working in quarantine hotels should be provided with N95 masks, because no matter the price, the alternative costs the state so much more.
Hamish Hastie
Reporter
Politics
Exclusive
Income tax
Aged care before tax cuts: Experts say budget needs revenue, not tax relief
Policy experts Bernie Fraser and Andrew Podger say the government’s next tax cuts to start in 2024-25 must be re-thought.
Business
Macquarie to exit coal by 2024, hikes dividend
The investment banking giant has declared it will fully exit coal within three years and will remain committed to the oil and gas sector.
World
No plan to shoot down Chinese rocket, says Pentagon chief
A Chinese tabloid characterised reports that the rocket is “out of control” and could cause damage as “Western hype.”
Opinion
Scott Morrison learning all the wrong lessons from travel ban backlash
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
In this more enlightened time, how can ageism still exist?
Jonathan Rivett
Culture of cover-up puts Victorians at risk
Annika Smethurst
State Political Editor
Biden’s risky spending poses a danger for the world
Liam Halligan
Explore
Property bydomain
Grant Hackett’s luxury beachfront villa snapped up in five days for $2.625m
A Gold Coast pad with stunning views owned by former Olympian Grant Hackett and located on “Millionaires’ Row” has sold in just five days.
Before and after: The resurrection of a heritage home saved from demolition
It had rising damp, a missing chimney, and ageing tiles. A heritage overlay saved it from the wrecking ball, and now, it's magnificent. See how it looks.
Life & Culture
Lager goes from Pipe Dream to the real deal for WA brewer
Great lagers can be bloody tough to brew, and even tougher to find in a crowded craft beer market.
Sport
Opinion
AFL 2021
Grand final revenge? Key Cats owe it to themselves to lift
Geelong can begin their journey towards redemption on Friday night, in a contest that could have huge top-four ramifications.
Wayne Carey
Two-time AFL premiership captain
Jarryd Hayne jailed for five years and nine months for sexual assault
The former NRL footballer assaulted a 26-year-old woman in her Newcastle home in September 2018 while his taxi waited outside.
Eerie silence and sacred cows as Cummins awaits passage from India
Cooped up in his Ahmedabad hotel as the Australian contingent began to leave India for the Maldives to wait out the government’s travel ban, Pat Cummins had time to reflect on a very different IPL experience.
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Ashleigh Barty
Barty into final of Madrid Open, Nadal beats Popyrin to reach quarters
Top-ranked Ash Barty cruised into the final with a 6-4, 6-3 win over wild-card entry Paula Badosa, the first Spanish woman to reach the semifinals in Madrid.
‘Not going to slide off the cliff’: Guthrie makes peace with grand final loss
He kicked the Cats’ first goal of the 2020 grand final, won their best and fairest, and finished top 10 in the Brownlow Medal count, but Cam Guthrie is only looking forward.
Opinion
Super Netball
Mum’s the word: why I’m in awe of dual-role netballers
As we approach Mother’s Day, it is nothing short of inspirational to see outstanding athletes on court while their children sit in the stands.
Liz Ellis
Netball columnist
Nomad life begins for WA teams as Perth faces a month without home AFL games
Fremantle has begun a nomadic stint on the road while West Coast is also preparing for an extended stay away from Perth as the AFL juggles the fixture to maximise the profits of its 18 clubs.
Have Your Say
Johns brothers won’t be ‘laying out witches’ hats’ for Samoa coach Parish
Matthew Johns has rejected calls from the Samoan coach to be his assistant as the battle to coach the Pacific nation intensifies.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
