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Coronavirus pandemic
Pulling back the curtain on WA’s ‘festering’ hotel quarantine conditions, ex-guard fears more virus leaks
The state’s hotel quarantine system has been plagued by five virus transmissions to security guards, now an ex-guard describes an unruly environment where guests would open their room doors at random and a man from China stayed undetected for three months.
Willie Rioli to face court for alleged drug possession
Willie Rioli will front a Darwin court on Wednesday charged with “possessing a schedule 2 dangerous drug in a quantity less than trafficable (under 50 grams) in a public place”.
WA chief casino officer ‘distressed’ over media reports of his relationship with Crown staff: inquiry
The man responsible for the oversight of casino regulation in WA says he received no formal training before being dealt the role, despite its complex and technical nature.
Billionaire Kerry Stokes’ Seven Group pounces with $8 billion bid for Boral
Kerry Stokes’ holding company has made an opportunistic play for the largest supplier of building products in the country.
‘We’re in a new world’: Iron ore surges 10 per cent to new record
Iron ore futures surged more than 10 per cent and copper extended its record run amid increasing bets they’ll be among the biggest winners from a commodities boom.
Updated
World markets
ASX set to fall as Wall Street hit by tech sell-off
Heavy falls for the likes of Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon weigh down Wall Street and set up the ASX for losses this morning.
As China freezes out Australia, the superpower befriends Indonesia
China and Indonesia staged a joint naval exercise in the Java Sea only days after Beijing offered to recover the sunken KRI Nanggala 402 off Bali without charge.
Budget to bet on consumers spending their $130 billion savings
Australians saved $130 billion through the pandemic. Josh Frydenberg is hoping they will spend that cash to offset a huge fall in COVID government support.
Zero daily coronavirus deaths in England for only second time since pandemic began
New research suggests Britain’s world-leading vaccine rollout slashes the risk of dying from COVID-19 by up to 97 per cent.
Pfizer beats back variants as AstraZeneca receives a timely boost
Pfizer’s vaccine seems to offer good protection against the South African variant of COVID-19, while British data has given AstraZeneca a lift, in positive news for Australia’s vaccine mix.
Federal Court deals blow to India travel ban challenge
A judge has dismissed the first round of a legal challenge to the validity of the temporary ban on Australian citizens entering the country from India.
Opinion
Real Footy Podcast
‘The Cameron effect’: How ex-Giant is transforming the Cats
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Greg Baum discuss how Jeremy Cameron’s arrival from GWS has changed the Cats – and how the Cats have helped Cameron.
MasterChef recap: Rushed ragu gets some through, but for one team it’s pasta la vista, baby
It’s Masters Week on MasterChef and the first challenge? Perfect pasta - and not from a packet.
Hung jury: Jack de Belin cleared on one count of sexual assault
A jury acquitted Jack de Belin and Callan Sinclair of one charge, relating to assaulting a woman in a Wollongong unit in December 2018, but was not able to reach a verdict on remaining charges.
Western Australia
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
Perth, Peel get green light for Victoria travel in wake of COVID-19 clusters
People from Perth and Peel will be able to travel to Victoria without having to quarantine as of Monday night.
Student’s stark warning after drink spiked with date rape drug at Perth house party
A Safety Bay teenager is warning others about the danger of date rape drugs after her drink was spiked at a house party in Doubleview.
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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.
More than 19,000 WA households in need but only one affordable home
Since the moratorium on rental evictions wrapped up at the end of March, service providers have been inundated with calls for help every week.
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.
Politics
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Trade
Industry, unions warn of fresh wave of ‘dumped’ foreign imports
The coronavirus-induced economic downturn has fuelled a global oversupply of steel, paper, alloy, glass, processed food and solar panels among other products.
Business
IPO on the cards for startup powering biotech giants through COVID
Trajan Scientific is weighing up the benefits of listing on the market after the pandemic showcased the importance of its specialised knowledge.
World
Man faces attempted murder charges after Dunedin stabbing attack
Court documents show the man has been charged with attempting to murder four people, two men and two women.
Opinion
The world is partying hard on free money, but beware the hangover
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Crown-Star proposal creates potential for more poker machines in a state already awash with them
Rebecca Thorpe
Alliance for Gambling Reform spokesperson
Time to revisit Australia’s golden goose
Paul Cleary
Years of neglect won’t make it easy to get wages up
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Explore
Property bydomain
The suburbs now out of reach for buyers using government scheme
Rapidly rising prices have reduced the number of homes eligible for the government's loan deposit scheme, set to be expanded in the budget tonight.
'Brace yourself': This town may look sleepy, but be ready when it's on
The sunshine state is known for its golden beaches and far-north rainforests. Beautiful as they are, these well-worn tourist attractions often overshadow the quieter achievers.
Life & Culture
Miss Line of Duty? Here are the 10 greatest cop shows you need to watch
From tough British crime dramas to Scandi noir, this is our guide to the very best badge-and-gun series of all time.
Sport
Updated
AFL 2021
Tigers star Bolton injured in nightclub fight
Shai Bolton will miss the next two to three weeks of football after fracturing his wrist in a fight at a nightclub over the weekend.
Opinion
Real Footy Podcast
‘The Cameron effect’: How ex-Giant is changing the Cats
The Real Footy podcast discusses how Jeremy Cameron’s arrival from GWS has changed the Cats – and how the Cats have helped Cameron.
Kerr’s golden boot steers Chelsea to a historic sweep
The Matildas superstar claimed the FA Women’s Super League title and the prestigious golden boot with 21 goals. But there is more to come.
Analysis
AFL 2021
The troubling stats behind Carlton’s fadeouts
Carlton’s capitulation to the Western Bulldogs on Sunday was the 18th time during David Teague’s tenure that the Blues have conceded five or more unanswered goals.
Hussey tests negative for COVID-19
On the back of Olympians beginning their vaccination program, National Cabinet ruled other sportsmen and women can now join the queue.
Eerie silence as Cummins awaits passage from India
Cooped up in his hotel as the Australian contingent began to leave for the Maldives, Pat Cummins had time to reflect on a very different IPL experience.
Jackson confident Cambage will compete at Olympics
Cambage had threatened to boycott the Games over what she described as the “whitewashing” of two AOC promotional shoots.
Have Your Say
Was the Super Rugby final the most significant provincial game in Australian rugby history?
Many a facile word is spoken in commentary but Tim Horan’s observation after Queensland’s thrilling win that “rugby is back” was on the money.
