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WA’s top cop defends accessing SafeWA data during Nick Martin murder investigation
Critics have accused Chris Dawson of being short-sighted and undermining the public’s confidence in the app, which has the potential to save lives if another outbreak occurred in WA.
Roberts-Smith feared media would ‘intercept’ his phone calls, court hears
The former special forces soldier told his Federal Court defamation trial that a family friend bought him a prepaid phone to speak to former comrades.
Nuance out the window with Australia’s house divided on China relations
It is jarring to see the WA Premier so starkly at odds with a growing global alignment of friendly nations when it comes to addressing China.
Woodside boss says China trade tactics have little effect on Australian LNG
The gas giant’s acting chief executive Meg O’Neill has pointed to a consistent uptake of her company’s products from pragmatic Chinese customers for its continued success.
China on G7: ‘The era of a bloc of countries dictating world affairs is over’
Foreign affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian was on the attack, saying “the affairs of the globe should be guided by the UN Charter, and not decided by a small clique”.
‘Let them stay’: Supporters rally as Tamil family reunites at Perth hospital
A crowd of dozens of supporters chanted “let them stay” as Nades Murugappan and his daughter Kopica arrived in Perth under the watchful eye of border officials on Tuesday.
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
We probably should have been wearing masks the whole time
Before the pandemic, I thought wearing a face mask was a little strange. I now think those people were right, and I was both wrong and ignorant.
Kerry Stokes’ controversial stint on War Memorial board to be extended
The media mogul, whose position as chairman has become increasingly controversial, has been reappointed as a member of the council of the Australian War Memorial.
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
Victorian restrictions to ease from Thursday night after three new cases recorded
Coronavirus restrictions will ease in Victoria from Thursday night. Masks will no longer be required outdoors, Melbourne’s 25km travel limit will be removed and visitors will be allowed in the home.
Exclusive
Climate policy
Voters want Australia to set a net zero 2050 emissions target, but no carbon tax
A majority of Australians want the federal government to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 but do not want a carbon price as part of the plan.
Analysis
Cyber warfare
US-Russia summits were once about nukes - today they’re about cyber weapons
Putin refuses to acknowledge that Russia uses cyber weapons at all, suggesting that the accusations are part of a giant, American-led disinformation campaign.
David E. Sanger
Johnson offers Morrison support on climate change
Boris Johnson wants Australia to lift its ambition on climate change, while declaring the Coalition’s existing policies ‘a great step forward’ given the nation’s economy is heavily reliant on fossil fuels.
Exclusive
Political leadership
‘It sent a message’: Julie Bishop just got her own Barbie doll
As a child, the former foreign minister played with a Jackie Kennedy doll. Now, she has been honoured with one in her own image.
Exclusive
Tokyo Olympics
Groves set to meet with Swimming Australia to expand on ‘misogyny’ claim
Madeline Groves has made contact with Swimming Australia and is prepared to outline the issues she raised in social media posts on the eve of the Olympic trials.
Breaking
Tokyo Olympics
McKeon cleared for take-off after blistering 100m freestyle heat
Cate Campbell has been the face of the 100m freestyle in Australia but Emma McKeon has mounted a major challenge with the fastest global swim since 2019.
Western Australia
Strike ends in clash with police outside WA defence contractor
About 100 workers from BAE Systems gathered outside the Australian Marine Complex at 5am on Tuesday to protest the use of contractors at the company and pay, with enterprise negotiations ongoing since July 2020.
McKechnie reappointment ‘tainted’ by efforts to get him there, opposition says
Legislation will be introduced this week to allow John McKechnie to be reappointed as Corruption and Crime Commissioner without the agreement of a parliamentary joint standing committee.
Oil and gas players hit back at Andrew Forrest over climate criticism
Andrew Forrest took aim at Santos’ development of the Barossa gas field off Australia’s northern coast, and Woodside’s $16 billion Scarborough and Pluto LNG expansion project.
Developer circles Graylands Hospital site despite no set date for closure
WA property developer Hesperia has lodged a proposal for an urban infill project at the hospital site, which sits on about 10 hectares of prime land in the heart of the western suburbs.
Updated
Heritage
WA awards new contract to safeguard Burrup rock art for World Heritage bid
The new program to protect Burrup artworks is essential for the World Heritage bid, but preparations were interrupted when the previous contractor was sacked.
Politics
Exclusive
Property market
Liberal MPs suggest radical plans to tackle housing affordability crisis
Liberal MPs are demanding the federal government consider radical plans to bring the runaway housing market under control.
Business
‘More motivation’: ANZ cyber security boss warns against paying ransoms
Big four bank ANZ’s chief information security officer Lynwen Connick says meeting the demands of hackers only makes them bolder.
World
Beaming Queen receives Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Windsor Castle
The PM told a beaming Queen that she was quite the hit at the G7 summit Britain hosted in Cornwall on the weekend.
Opinion
Should we pay a carbon tax to our own government or to someone else’s?
Nick O'Malley
Environment and Climate Editor
Explore
Property bydomain
Before and after: 8 homes that will have you wanting to renovate
Whether you're looking for a renovated gem, or inspiration for your own project, here are some new and improved properties that are on the market.
National vacancy rates plummet, residents return to CBDs
The total number of rental properties sitting empty across Australia has plunged to just 1.8 per cent in May, a level not seen since October 2012, new research reveals.
Life & Culture
Spoiler alert
Review
Seven seasons later, Younger is over – and all I feel is relief
You know that feeling when you’re in a relationship that’s well past its use-by date? That’s exactly how the last season of Younger felt. Warning: spoilers.
Sport
United trade home court for home return as grand final will start in Perth
Melbourne United will face Perth Wildcats in the NBL Grand Final series after coming back from 17 points down to beat South East Melbourne Phoenix in their semi-final decider on Tuesday night.
Analysis
Matildas
Matildas took a small step forward against Sweden, but needed to take a giant stride
The Matildas ended their losing streak with an improved performance against Sweden but they look a long way from Olympic medal contenders.
Breaking
Tokyo Olympics
McKeon cleared for take-off after blistering 100m freestyle heat
Cate Campbell has been the face of the 100m freestyle in Australia but Emma McKeon has mounted a major challenge with the fastest global swim since 2019.
Exclusive
Tokyo Olympics
Groves to expand on ‘misogyny’ claim
Madeline Groves has made contact with Swimming Australia and is prepared to outline the issues she raised in social media posts.
Exclusive
Swimming
Photo of teenage boy in girls’ bathers ‘misrepresented’
Monika Zwolsman said it was wrong to suggest her son Soren has ever been mistreated by his swim coach.
Players musn’t ‘weaponise their body’
Thursday’s tribunal decision on David Mackay’s bump on Hunter Clark looms as a game-changer.
Updated
AFL 2021
Saints figures were upset about Ross’ early departure
St Kilda chief executive Matt Finnis has opened up on claims key club figures were “really disappointed” in Seb Ross’ decision to join Tim Membrey on the sidelines.
Have Your Say
Cordner retirement shows the way for NRL
Boyd Cordner quitting due to concussion fears sets an example all players would do well to heed.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
