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Outspoken Catholic nun tells Australian church leaders to ‘grow up’

Sister Joan Chittister, a well-known American nun, feminist and scholar.

Sister Joan Chittister has warned Australia’s Catholic Church that it faces an inevitable decline unless it undertakes significant reform.

Qantas to review COVID-19 tests after infected passenger flew from India

The first repatiration flight arrived in Darwin on Saturday with 80 passengers, after more than 70 were prevented from travelling due to COVID-19 tests.

An Australian man who returned from India received his positive nasal swab test result for COVID-19 only after landing in Darwin. The man was tested before departing.

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Opinion

Caution imperative to break out of Fortress Australia

For the foreseeable future – most likely years – we can’t think of our borders as steel doors that are either shut or open.

Nic Naitanui.

Usual suspects on fire as Eagles prevail over brave Crows

Tim Kelly and Nic Naitanui fired West Coast to a home win over Adelaide on Sunday with the Crows desperately missing rested star Taylor Walker.

Man on life support after altercation at Bunbury venue

The man was taken to Bunbury Regional Hospital where he remains on life support.

Homicide detectives have called for witnesses after an altercation outside a Bunbury venue left a man in critical condition.

In witness protection: Growing disquiet among Liberal MPs over Porter’s media silence

Christian Porter is the only minister from Scott Morrison’s March reshuffle who is yet to hold a press conference or give an interview.

A ball of fire erupts from a building housing various international media, including The Associated Press, after an Israeli airstrike on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Gaza City.

Israeli strikes destroy Gaza tower with media outlets, and home of Hamas leader

An Israeli airstrike targeted and destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed offices of The Associated Press and other media.

A 10 year-old Melbourne boy was contacted by a predator, or predators, four days after downloading Snapchat late last year,

Aged 10, he was found on Fortnite and groomed on Snapchat, and he’s not alone

When Lucy grabbed the iPad from her 10 year-old son, she was shocked to discover explicit images arriving on Snapchat, in real time.

Dons finally clinch a close one to edge wasteful Freo

Dons finally clinch a close one to edge wasteful Freo

Essendon’s football in 2021 had probably belied their 2-6 record heading into this game. Ben Rutten’s Bombers had been better than that, but three losses by less than a goal meant the progress had not been all that apparent to the naked eye.

AFL to review Collingwood star’s pre-game touching

De Goey’s hand is seen in the video capture touching a teammate.

The incident will be formally reviewed by the AFL on Monday, and comes after last year’s similar incident with Richmond players.

Cloud nine: Unbeaten Demons suck Carlton into their trap

Carlton, injuries notwithstanding, fell into traps all afternoon at the MCG, the Demons starting the season with nine consecutive wins for the first time since 1956.

Heath Ledger’s Ducati.

Scratches and all: Ledger’s treasured possession to go on display in WA

It has been more than a decade since the tragic death of Hollywood star Heath Ledger but his father is finding ways for his legacy to live on in Perth.

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Left to bleed for six hours: Leaked email exposes the extent of WA’s health crisis

Left to bleed for six hours: Leaked email exposes the extent of WA’s health crisis

The revelations come after two major hospitals declared a code yellow in the past week as they struggled to meet the demand from patients.

Two major Perth hospitals call internal emergencies as pressure on Cook grows

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital was in a code yellow two days this week.

Executives dropped everything and cancelled meetings to race to hospital emergency operations centres this week as demand for beds overwhelmed staff.

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Where WA food heavyweights love to eat when they clock off work

WA’s top chefs reveal what their favourite dish to eat in Perth is.

When our chefs ditch the apron for some downtime, where do they go and what is on their must-eat list? We spoke to some restaurant heavyweights in WA to see where they head when they clock off.

Perth business heavyweights unite for brutal bike event

Members of the HBF CH9 Gibb Challenge team in training.
(L-R: Graeme Dix, Clive Bingwa, Troy Morrison, John Van Der Wielen, Roger Cook and Matt Fisher.

A powerful team has assembled to tackle the Gibb Challenge and raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

The Perth suburbs with the biggest price rises

People around the country were realising Perth was undervalued, REIWA president Damian Collins said.

REIWA had forecast 15 per cent price growth in Perth by the end of 2021 but 20 suburbs have exceeded that figure already.

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How much can I spend on my home renovation?

How much can I spend on my home renovation?

If you’re lucky enough to own a house, chances are you’ve thought about renovating. But what can you afford to spend?

Ellen to have more time for property flips after quitting daytime TV

Ellen to have more time for property flips after quitting daytime TV

The prolific property trader is finishing up her talk show, so will she be on the lookout for a new project? Take a look back at some of her best real estate deals.

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Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Darcy Parish celebrate a goal during the Bombers’ clash with the Dockers  at Marvel Stadium.

Dons finally clinch a close one, edge wasteful Freo at Marvel

Essendon’s football in 2021 had probably belied their 2-6 record heading into this game. Ben Rutten’s Bombers had been better than that, but three losses by less than a goal meant the progress had not been all that apparent to the naked eye.

Luke Shuey will likely return from injury via West Coast’s WAFL side.

Rioli gets AFL green light as blockbusters set for Perth

The question of Willie or won’t he was made clearer by the AFL as West Coast and Fremantle were given a double dose of good fixture news.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: Mitch Hannan of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL Round 09 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on May 15, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Bulldogs outmuscle Power to move atop AFL ladder

The Western Bulldogs muscled their way to the top of the AFL ladder and renewed flat-track bully accusations against Port Adelaide with a hard-earned win at Adelaide Oval.

Dockers left to rue wasted chances as Dons storm home

Dockers left to rue wasted chances as Dons storm home

The Bombers and Dockers went goal for goal at Marvel Stadium, with Melbourne now hosting Carlton before West Coast host Adelaide to close round nine of AFL.

Kysaiah Pickett has been excellent for the Demons.
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Blind dates: Dees, Pies show perils, gains of future trades

No club has benefited so obviously from the future picks as Melbourne, who have punted three times in futures trading and come up trumps.

Daniel Rioli in action.

Coach reveals doubts on Rioli after difficult week

Daniel Rioli overcame a difficult week to kick the winning goal in Richmond’s victory over Greater Western Sydney.

Caught: Umpires Richard Illingworth (left) and Nigel Llong confront Cameron Bancroft in Cape Town, scene of the sandpapergate crime.

Bancroft suggests Aussie bowlers knew of tampering

WA batsman’s comments will bring back the memories of the seismic events at Cape Town which rocked Australian cricket three years ago.

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