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WA tightens border rules for NSW travellers as Bondi COVID cluster grows
Previously, arrivals from the eastern state were only required to quarantine if they had been to one of the exposure sites visited by a known coronavirus case.
New Perth bikie gang’s clubhouse firebombed amid turf war
Fears of a WA bikie war erupting were heightened on Thursday after a New Zealand gang trying to establish a chapter in Perth had their clubhouse firebombed.
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
A never-ending state of emergency or: how I learned to stop worrying and love the app
There is a blurry middle ground between herd immunity and when Australians might get back lost personal freedoms and privacy.
Peter de Kruijff
Journalist
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, along with more selective staff promotions continues.
‘We’ve missed Aussies so much’: Bali vaccinates its tourist ‘green zones’
Indonesia is experiencing its biggest surge of the virus since February but Bali’s deputy governor says the province is ready to welcome foreign tourists in July.
From Moscow to Mississippi, COVID’s Delta variant is spreading fast
The World Health Organisation’s chief scientist says the variant, more infectious than others, will soon be dominant globally.
Rumours of Chinese ‘spy catcher’ defection as Wuhan lab theory lives on
Beijing says Dong Jingwei is still running counter-intelligence and warning against foreign agents - but rumours persist that he is now in Washington.
Hardline judge under sanctions to become Iran’s next President
Ebrahim Raisi has been congratulated on his victory by the other two candidates, but his dark past troubles Washington DC.
Investigation
Private schools
Top private schools build up multimillion-dollar investment portfolios
Australia’s richest schools have hundreds of millions invested in the sharemarket, reaping big financial returns while also receiving more than $600 million a year in government funding.
How a ‘boisterous’ teen from western Sydney became an ‘ISIS bride’
Good Weekend senior writer Tim Elliott talks with The Age investigations editor Michael Bachelard about the radicalisation – and repatriation – of so-called “ISIS brides”.
‘A hard sell’: the Aussie dad battling to get his ‘ISIS bride’ daughter home
After Kamalle Dabboussy learnt his daughter had travelled to Syria with her Islamic State fighter husband, he was told to stay quiet. Now, after years of little action, he’s battling for her return.
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Match report
Sydney FC on cusp of title hat-trick after semi win over Adelaide
A depleted Sky Blues showed enough mettle to survive a second-half fightback from the Reds and grind out a 2-1 victory in Kogarah.
No booze until menopause: WHO’s alcohol guidance sparks female backlash
Calls for women “of childbearing age” to avoid alcohol have been compared to advice from The Handmaid’s Tale.
Review
Gadgets
Sony’s earbuds retake the audio quality and noise cancelling crown
Latest true wireless earbuds improve on every aspect of what was already a category-leading product, and beat Apple’s AirPods for noise cancelling and sound.
Western Australia
Decision on ‘anti-Clive Palmer’ law to be revealed on Tuesday
A decision on mining magnate’s bid to have WA’s ‘anti-Palmer’ legislation thrown out — opening the door for the state government to be liable for $28 billion in damages — will soon be revealed.
Analysis
University
‘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.
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.
Politics
‘No rush’ to reopen international borders: Trade Minister
Trade Minister Dan Tehan says the federal government is negotiating with Singapore over a travel bubble, but is in no rush to open the borders to international travel.
Business
‘String of disasters’: China’s shipping delays set to widen trade chaos
Still reeling from the pandemic and the Suez Canal blockage, an exhausted global shipping industry faces the biggest test of its stamina.
World
Hardline judge under US sanctions elected Iran’s next President
Ebrahim Raisi has been congratulated on his victory by the other two candidates, but his dark past troubles Washington DC.
Opinion
Want to be part of the fashionable set? Don’t join the ‘freethinkers’
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Family-work balance: the sensitive issue football needs to talk about
Caroline Wilson
Football columnist for The Age
Explore
Property bydomain
Revealed: These are the biggest housing bubbles in the world
Interest rates are at ultra-low levels, potential buyers have saved cash during lockdowns and governments are splashing stimulus. Sound familiar?
Home where art and design merges in a 'treasure chest'
This very special family home has all the visual interest of a gallery but without any of the aloofness. Take a look inside.
Life & Culture
‘Choking on sanctimony’: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie pens essay scorching social media generation
The novelist said social media had created a cohort of young people terrified of having the wrong opinions and robbed of the opportunity to think.
Sport
Updated
AFL 2021
AFL braces for further fixture upheaval, as Bulldogs eye Perth quarantine
COVID cases in NSW have the AFL bracing for more upheaval in the coming week as Western Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains admitted the constant uncertainty and demands on travelling parties was taking an increasing toll on those working within clubs.
Updated
US Open
US Open up for grabs as Adam Scott survives for the weekend
The US Open prides itself on being the most open of all majors with some 9000 players from all walks of golf having a chance to compete. This year it’s open indeed.
England boss looks to bigger picture after disappointing draw with Scotland
England manager Gareth Southgate conceded that his side underperformed in their clash against Scotland but said the team was still on track to reach the last 16.
Top medical adviser says ‘no fans’ safest for Tokyo Olympics
The safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without any fans, the top medical adviser to the Japanese government said in a report on Friday.
Arnold eyes Socceroos redemption over old foe Iran
Graham Arnold’s last match as a player for the Socceroos was on a night that left a deep scar on the psyche of Australian soccer. But the opportunity for payback could be just around the corner.
‘Maturity and diligence’: Max King a Saint until 2026
Gun youngster and key forward Max King has signed a four-year extension to remain with St Kilda until 2026. It’s a huge boost for the Saints after a shocking week off the field.
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Match report
The refugee who became the star of an A-League run
A depleted Sky Blues showed enough mettle to survive a second-half fightback from the Reds and grind out a 2-1 victory in Kogarah.
Have Your Say
Why four wins from 10 Tests this year would be pass mark for Wallabies
With three Tests against France, three against the Kiwis and two each against South Africa and Argentina, even five wins would be very positive for Australia.
