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‘It’s a dying uni’: Two WA universities, one student movement, differing results
The Curtin University guild has become a lone voice standing up to how some of the state’s higher education institutes have set a path to do away with traditional face-to-face lectures permanently and alter the course of higher education forever.
Analysis
Analysis
‘Netflix’ degrees and robot teachers: How big tech could shape WA universities
Welcome to Western Australia’s campuses of the future, if American communications giant Cisco and dwindling Commonwealth funding has anything to do with it.
Murdoch Uni digs deeper into debt in the pursuit of new ‘attractive’ buildings over staff
An ambitious timber building, estimated at $134 million before COVID-19 and the price of timber hiked up an average 20 to 50 per cent, along with more selective staff promotions continues.
Ben Roberts-Smith grilled after changing evidence about Afghan killing
The former special air services soldier told his defamation trial on Friday that he had made a mistake in his evidence, prompting the barrister for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald to ask if he was being truthful.
Exclusive
China relations
Australians want nation to ‘stick to its values’ in China dealings
Survey suggests a majority of Australians believe the country should call out Beijing over its approach to Hong Kong and Taiwan, retaliate against Chinese trade sanctions and speak out on human rights abuses.
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
Health director general knew about SafeWA breach of trust before WA election
It was revealed in parliament on Thursday night police had accessed data related to 2443 SafeWA check-ins and a senior health official, who regularly meets with cabinet ministers, was aware of the issue prior to the election.
West Australian aged care workers threaten to quit if forced to have the jab
A survey of 4000 Australian Nursing Federation members working in aged care in Western Australia has shown 31 per cent say they would leave the industry if forced to have a COVID-19 vaccination.
Doctors warn over 50s cancelling appointments despite experts saying second doses are safe
Health experts say getting a second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine is safe, but doctors say patients are cancelling their appointments following changing health advice.
Investigation
Private schools
Australia’s top private schools are growing richer and faster than ever
The country’s most prestigious private schools are worth a massive $8.5 billion and accumulated assets at a greater rate than the property market or the stock exchange between 2015 and 2019.
Opinion
Workplace
New visa risks changing the character of Australia forever
Will Australia become a low-skill guest worker society?
Abul Rizvi
Former deputy secretary in the Department of Immigration.
He warned Apple about the risks in China. Then they became reality
In 2014, Apple hired Doug Guthrie to help navigate perhaps its most important market. By then, he was worried about China’s new direction.
Biden signs Juneteenth bill, creating holiday to mark US slavery’s end
“It’s not a black thing because none of us are free until we are all free,” said the 94-year-old activist known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”.
Wall Street set to lose its crown as ‘America First’ trade fades
Wall Street has been sitting on top of the world for years but It looks like the streak is about to end as investors take their money out of US markets.
Nail your technique, go the distance: Your complete guide to running
With experts guiding the way, this five-week plan will kickstart your running journey or, if you’re already running, take it a step further.
Western Australia
WA native title bodies say new heritage law will not stop another ‘Juukan’
Aboriginal groups from Perth to the Kimberley are campaigning against an updated Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act which still leaves it up to a government minister as to whether significant sites can be damaged.
McGowan’s former chief of staff takes on role with billionaire Kerry Stokes
Former TV reporter Guy Houston was Mark McGowan’s chief of staff for nine years, including four while in government, but left the role after the party’s victory on March 13.
‘They’ve come for me’: Palmer’s High Court challenge against WA over $28 billion claim begins
The mining billionaire is representing himself in the high stakes constitutional challenge, which, if successful, could plunge WA into mass debt.
WA Police Commissioner 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.
WA travel advice for NSW updated after new COVID case in Sydney’s east
Anyone who travelled to WA from NSW between June 9-16 and has been to the locations should get tested immediately, quarantine and get another test on day 11.
Politics
‘Holding their feet to the fire’: Nationals signal unease with late defiance
Two Nationals MPs almost voted against the government’s superannuation laws, showing they are prepared to flex some muscle in a tight Parliament.
Business
Opinion
Fintech
Why the banks won’t touch bitcoin anytime soon
A pillar of the global financial establishment recently revealed its view on cryptocurrencies: it is extremely sceptical.
Clancy Yeates
Banking reporter
World
‘Daughter of the Ganga’: Indian boatman saves baby girl found floating in box on Ganges river
Officials said the infant was in good health and that the boatman would receive a house and benefits for his heroic rescue.
Opinion
New visa risks changing the character of Australia forever
Abul Rizvi
Former deputy secretary in the Department of Immigration.
How to fix the broken ‘boys’ club’ that is Australian sport
Moya Dodd
Former Matildas vice-captain
Why the banks won’t touch bitcoin anytime soon
Clancy Yeates
Banking reporter
The Fed just got everyone’s attention with its abrupt change of tone
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property bydomain
'Your nose is black inside!': First-home buyer new apartment defect horror
When Zoe Foster visited her GP, the doctor said she had mould spores inside her nose. She knew exactly what it was from: her brand new $672,000 apartment.
The unlikely suburbs seeing a spike in first-home buyers: NAB report
First-home buyers are flocking to the outer suburbs for affordability, but new data shows a growing number are also turning back to inner-city apartment markets.
Life & Culture
Cruella got a redemption story. Shouldn’t these villains, too?
A new movie has shed light on Cruella de Vil’s backstory. It makes us wonder: which other controversial characters could do with a bit of revisionism?
Sport
Opinion
AFL 2021
Except for Hunter Clark’s jaw, nothing has changed
The tribunal found Adelaide’s David Mackay not guilty of unreasonable conduct in his clash with Hunter Clark, but it couldn’t be called a landmark decision.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Grieving Matt Wilson included on 35-strong swimming team for Tokyo
The heartbroken breaststroker was one of the lingering images of the trials. Now the details behind his grief have been revealed as he overcame a death in the family to take his place in Tokyo.
‘Never an easy decision’: Nadal, Osaka withdraw from Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal has also pulled out of the Olympics after ‘listening’ to his 35-year-old body but the women’s world No.2 remains Tokyo-bound.
Japan to ease state of emergency, focus on Olympics spectators
Japan will ease emergency coronavirus restrictions in several prefectures including Tokyo while keeping some measures amid fears that the Olympics could trigger a surge in infections.
Dutch seal top spot at Euros, tributes for Eriksen as Denmark return
Denmark fell to their second straight loss on an emotional night in Copenhagen while the Netherlands ensured their spot in the knockout stages with a game to spare.
Effort not good enough: Members shown vision of ‘confronting’ Saints feedback
St Kilda’s players have begun to look internally at how their effort is costing them games, with the club’s head of football David Rath telling members that fitness is not to blame for their 5-8 record so far this season.
David Mackay found not guilty in landmark tribunal case
The incident in the second quarter of Adelaide’s game with St Kilda left Hunter Clark with a fractured jaw in two places. He will miss at least six matches, St Kilda’s medical report said.
Have Your Say
Why brilliant French half may miss Wallabies series
Rugby Australia will be praying that Toulouse lose to Bordeaux this weekend, freeing up France’s glamour twins to play in the second and third Tests.
