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WA’s biggest rail project to be nearly two years overdue after more delays
The $1.86b project is now expected to become operational 18 months after its original completion date of December 2020 and six months after the revised date of late 2021.
Exclusive
Restaurants
Labor MP slams ‘lawbreaker, bankrupt’ Perth restaurant boss in maiden speech
Under parliamentary privilege, David Scaife blasted The Local Shack owner’s actions during a court case, claiming he ignored proceedings and continually raised irrelevant matters.
Another day of chaos at Perth hospitals as pressure in ED ramps up
Nine ambulances were waiting to offload patients outside Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital on Friday afternoon, with the ED operating beyond capacity.
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Fully vaccinated travellers test positive in Sydney hotel quarantine
This comes as the mystery of how an eastern suburbs couple caught a COVID-19 infection brought into hotel quarantine by a US traveller remains unsolved.
McGowan moves to permanently reduce WA’s overseas traveller intake
Prior to the Anzac Day long weekend lockdown, the state was receiving up to 1025 returned travellers a week, reduced to 512 in the wake of the breach.
The surprising $20b boost to the budget as China stockpiles iron ore
Iron ore hit a record $US200 a tonne on Friday as concerns about Beijing’s dispute with Canberra prompt China’s importers to store up the critical resource.
Booming property market stokes household debt concerns
A ferocious boom in housing overwhelming the banks is stoking concerns about consumer debt, amid signs some buyers are becoming more cautious about overpaying
ABC claims there were ‘reasonable grounds’ for suspecting Porter of rape
The ABC says it did not defame the former attorney-general but it can prove there were reasonable grounds for suspecting him of raping a woman in the 1980s when he was a teenager.
Cricket legend Kim Hughes reveals alcohol battle
Former Australian cricket captain Kim Hughes has revealed publicly for the first time his struggles with alcohol and how he was ‘going down the wrong path’.
ASC says sorry to gymnasts, watchdog says watch out
The Australian Sports Commission apologises for abuses at the AIS in Canberra, and sports integrity’s head honcho says Australian sport will change forever.
Analysis
ADF
Damaged lives: lifting the lid on the consequences of war
As Australia prepares to confront suicides among military veterans, some of those suffering PTSD and depression sit for Chris Hopkins’ camera and tell their stories.
Safety fear for Afghan villagers raised in Ben Roberts-Smith case
Four villagers who allege Ben Roberts-Smith was involved in the unlawful death of an Afghan farmer faced the risk of violent repercussions from the Taliban if details about them were disclosed before a coming defamation trial, a court has heard.
Crocs are back - but who’s actually wearing them?
The ‘ugly’ plastic clogs have been enjoying record sales, but it’s a trend to embrace with caution.
‘Anxious to see you’: JFK’s letters to Swedish lover up for auction
The letters underscore the former US president’s reputation as a womaniser.
She made us cry with that Qantas song. Now she reveals her own pain
Australia’s Martha Marlow was 20 when she was picked by Randy Newman to sing his iconic tune. But some days she can’t play the guitar.
Western Australia
Explainer
Emissions
It locks away pollution 30 times faster than forest, and northern WA is its hotspot. So what is blue carbon?
Shy dugongs, sea turtles and ancient microbes are all found among our seagrasses and mangroves. Why are politicians interested in these ocean meadows now?
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.
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.
Updated
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.
Politics
RBA counts on household spending but decent wage rises years away
The Reserve Bank is relying on households to spend billions of dollars of savings over the next few years to underpin its sharply upgraded forecasts for the nation’s economic growth.
Business
Bookie inexperience could hurt Apollo in Tabcorp race: analysts
Private equity giant Apollo faces an uphill battle winning crucial support for its bid for Tabcorp’s wagering division.
World
Girl shoots three at US school, teacher disarms her
The schoolgirl pulled a handgun from her backpack and fired multiple rounds inside and outside the school in the small city of Rigby, Idaho, a sheriff said.
Opinion
We’re not talking footy, we’re playing it
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Going for gold: RBA urges govt to go faster, higher, stronger
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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
‘Pretty brutal’: Cricket legend Kim Hughes reveals alcohol battle
Former Australian cricket captain Kim Hughes has revealed publicly for the first time his struggles with alcohol and how he was ‘going down the wrong path’.
Opinion
AFL 2021
We’re not talking footy, we’re playing it
It’s what media and fans are not talking about this season that says most about the game’s evolution.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
No longer prime time: the AFL’s Collingwood test
Collingwood should expect to be relegated out of prime time for the vast majority of their remaining games this year in what will be a final indignity.
ASC says sorry to gymnasts, watchdog says watch out
The Australian Sports Commission apologises for abuses at the AIS in Canberra, and sports integrity’s head honcho says Australian sport will change forever.
Analysis
AFL 2021
The Buckley call: How do you judge a coach 10 years in?
Clubs rarely reappoint coaches who have not won a premiership in their first 10 years at a club, but then, how many coaches have won a final in each of their past three seasons?
Buddy, Rampe back, Heeney out as Swans solve coaching drama
The Swans will have Jarrad McVeigh, Dean Cox and Don Pyke in the coaches’ box on Saturday night thanks to the eagle eye of a staff member.
The secret clay court sessions that sparked Barty’s 16-match winning streak
The world No.1 will play in the Madrid Open final on Sunday as she continues a remarkable run on clay that not even the Australian saw coming.
Have Your Say
‘Brotherhood’ that rallies in support of Hayne is the domain of disgraceful cowards
Jarryd Hayne is in prison where he belongs, but there’s something we need to discuss.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
