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Maritime worker suspected of being a COVID ‘shedder’ put back into quarantine
The seaman was at the centre of a suspected Pan Pacific Hotel leak in May and recently tested positive on release into the community. On Sunday, WA Chief Health Officer Andrew Robertson set about reassuring the public he was a “very low risk” case.
Boomers deepen housing crisis by staying in empty nests
Family homes are in hot demand. The problem is that more and more of them are not being used by families.
Perth woman scoops $20K book prize for under-35s – with a week to spare
Brooke Dunnell took home the prize from the Fogarty Foundation and a publishing contract with Fremantle Press for her manuscript.
Mark cut his housemates’ hair during lockdown, now he’s a trainee barber
From learning how to cut hair to swimming every day in chilly Port Phillip Bay, the lockdowns of 2020 allowed some people to try new things. And they’re still going.
‘Right-wing backlash’: Church group to make religious freedom a federal election issue
Attorney-General Michaelia Cash is holding meetings with religious groups to restart work on the forthcoming Religious Discrimination Bill.
Opinion
ABC
‘Make your point without stooping so low’: Ita Buttrose calls out Michael Kroger’s cancel-culture attack
Responding to Michael Kroger’s outrageous outburst this week, Ita told me she has deep concerns about the tone of public debate.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Blues season on the brink after loss to Eagles, Dogs take on Freo
Sunday’s matches are important for all sides involved, particularly Carlton, who surely must beat West Coast who are severely struggling with injury.
Choice for Cats: home lockdown or hotel quarantine
Geelong’s players and staff will have to decide whether to put their entire families into home lockdown or quarantine in hotels without them.
Perth ‘absolutely’ a viable AFL grand final alternative: Hardwick
Damien Hardwick had nothing but praise for support shown for the Dreamtime clash in Perth, on a night Bombers’ coach Bren Rutten was left to rue the Tigers’ barnstorming finish.
Plant-based milks: which one is better for you and the planet?
The milk aisle of the supermarket is a very different place to what it used to be, but not all milk alternatives are equal.
Opinion
Kids & money
How much pocket money should you pay your kids?
The secret to your childrens’ future financial is to give them a savings mentality early in life.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
Hollywood’s latest trend? Salvaging projects from ‘cancelled’ stars
How do you save a multimillion-dollar production and countless industry jobs from the box office poison of a cancelled star? Hollywood’s trying to figure that out.
Editor's Picks
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Morrison government has to do its job better before mandating vaccinations
Dr Katie Attwell
Senior lecturer in the school of social sciences at the University of Western Australia
Just in
Western Australia
‘Gay conversion therapy roadshow’ hits WA churches with ‘reformed’ gay man at helm
The Real Life sessions across WA, described as a ‘gay conversion therapy roadshow’, have shocked advocates and cast a spotlight on the McGowan government to enact a state election promise to outlaw the controversial practice.
Mental health figures contradict claims of ‘massive surge’ at WA emergency departments
Mental health figures contradict claims by WA Premier Mark McGowan of a “massive surge” in the number of patients.
Don’t know, don’t care: The electorate holding Porter’s political fate in its hands
Voters fall into three categories: lifelong Liberals who won’t stray from their party, those whose opinion of Porter has changed forever and those who haven’t been paying attention.
‘I’d be keen to know what you can do’: Wyatt rebuffs critics
The former treasurer has hit back at critics for taking on jobs with major WA companies so soon after retiring from politics.
Backflip on Midland hospital funding cuts amid outrage
The decision to deliver the cover the funding shortfall comes after WAtoday revealed the hospital had been left with no other choice but to cut frontline staff.
Politics
AustralianSuper dismisses member privacy concerns over The New Daily
One of the country’s largest superannuation funds says it complied with its internal policies when handing over member data to news website The New Daily.
Business
‘Millions impacted’: Industry super group faces ransomware attack lawsuit
IFM has been hit with a class action that alleges millions of consumers, from large businesses to regular motorists, paid higher prices for fuel when the pipeline was closed following a ransomware attack.
World
US promises COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan amid China row
The US will give Taiwan 750,000 doses, part of President Joe Biden’s move to share tens of millions of jabs globally.
Opinion
Joining the dots between the Queen’s racism scandal, Meghan and other women scorned
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
For we are one and ... safe: how Australia surrenders its liberty by tiptoeing around press freedom
Jonathan Holmes
Journalist and former presenter of Media Watch
Morrison government has to do its job better before mandating vaccinations
Dr Katie Attwell
Senior lecturer in the school of social sciences at the University of Western Australia
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Property bydomain
These are the only 11 neighbourhoods where house prices aren't rising
The handful of neighbourhoods escaping soaring house prices have been revealed, with fewer than a dozen areas recording price falls in recent months.
Atlassian's Mike Cannon-Brookes snaps up another $25m in property
His $240m Aussie property portfolio was already the stuff of legend last year, but now another slew of high-end purchases means he's got another $25m worth.
Life & Culture
Opinion
Private Sydney
So white, not right: Nine’s good intentions let down by poor execution
In its rush to get its vaccine campaign on the air, the network overlooked the importance of on-screen diversity.
Andrew Hornery
Private Sydney Columnist
Sport
Jon Rahm shot 64 to hold a six-stroke lead. Then he was told he had COVID
US PGA Tour star Jon Rahm had just finished a sizzling round to lead the Memorial tournament when officials whispered in his ear with the bad news.
Perth ‘absolutely’ a viable AFL grand final alternative: Hardwick
Damien Hardwick had nothing but praise for support shown for the Dreamtime clash in Perth, on a night Bombers’ coach Bren Rutten was left to rue the Tigers’ barnstorming finish.
Tigers reinforce premiership credentials against valiant Bombers
Richmond posted back-to-back victories for the first time since round two with a 39-point Dreamtime win over Essendon, the latter starting the match with a knee injury to a key midfielder.
Updated
French Open
Neck injury delays Kyrgios’ Wimbledon plans, Nadal cruises into French quarters
Nick Kyrgios announced he is being troubled by injury ahead of his return to the ATP Tour, while Rafael Nadal made light work of his French Open foe.
Folau legal battle ‘taking money away from grassroots’, says QRL
The Israel Folau legal fight will cost the Queensland Rugby League at least $50,000 to defend, money that could have been invested elsewhere.
Updated
AFL 2021
SCG to host Queen’s Birthday clash, Tigers’ fixture wish granted
The SCG will host the Queen’s Birthday clash between Collingwood and Melbourne, while Richmond have also had a fixture change.
‘That can be taxing’: Geary, King injured as Saints rue costly misses
Jack Higgins has been told by his coach to get his routine right after his costly misses, as injuries compounded St Kilda’s woes.
Have Your Say
How Welch v Cleary, a rare battle between prop and halfback, could decide the Origin opener
Christian Welch is the best pressure player at the Storm. Nathan Cleary will have him to contend with, along with the pressure of three failures in his past four big games.
