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Cruel game: Former gymnasts open up on culture of fear and control
A letter written to a gymnast by former national women’s coach Peggy Liddick shows how teenage girls were treated in the pursuit of Olympic glory.
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.
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.
Opinion
Federal budget
Voters driven to distraction by Morrison’s short-term splurge
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is quickly rebuilding a coronavirus-ravaged economy in the short term. But beyond this, his plans are a mystery.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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.
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.
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
How a system quirk stopped Jenna’s family getting paid parental leave
A new parent is usually entitled to up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave, but qualification is based on the mother’s income.
Business
Bitcoin’s dirty little secret: It’s not easy being green
Bitcoin provokes intense debate but one thing everyone agrees on is that it has become a staggering producer of climate wrecking carbon dioxide.
World
Four ex-police officers indicted for violating George Floyd’s civil rights
A federal grand jury has indicted the former Minneapolis police officers, accusing them of willfully violating Floyd’s constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the pavement.
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
Inside TV personality Emma Freedman's Paddington terrace home
It was an impulse decision made just hours before the it went to auction, but five years on, Freedman and her husband have no regrets about their purchase.
Behind the doors of a church converted into a luxe staycation
Once termite-ridden, the church has had a new lease on life as boutique accomodation in a country town. See how it turned out.
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
