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A jab and a showbag: COVID-19 vaccine walk-in trial to run at Perth Royal Show
New mass vaccination clinics will open from next month in Perth as WA starts providing an extra 10,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine each week.
‘I’m sorry’: Scott Morrison regrets early pace of vaccine rollout
The Prime Minister has come under pressure in recent days for his lack of apology for missteps and delays in the vaccine rollout.
Why WA is missing its chance to stop Perth’s urban sprawl
Perth’s biggest problem is its lack of infill of existing land, targets the government counteracted through its own policies, an independent infrastructure advisory body says.
BHP’s WA nickel plant to power Tesla electric vehicles
Mining giant BHP has struck a deal to supply nickel to Elon Musk’s Tesla from its Nickel West mining, smelting and refining operations in Western Australia.
Aboriginal elder takes fight against WA heritage laws to United Nations
Ngalia elder Kado Muir told the UN Rio Tinto’s destruction of Juukan Gorge in May last year highlighted the failures of current laws to protect sites where industry has an interest.
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Coronavirus pandemic
McGowan open to Perth hosting AFL hub, grand final at Optus Stadium
With the rest of Australian in various states of lockdown, Optus Stadium is likely to be the last venue standing when a decision is required on where the 2021 AFL grand final will be held.
Analysis
Tokyo Olympics
Coates reminds Queensland Premier who is in charge
Among his extraordinary talents for navigating the born-to-rule bureaucracy of the IOC and bending the will of state and federal governments to his ends, John Coates has an Olympic-sized capacity for humiliation.
Tokyo Olympics opening and closing ceremony director sacked
Kentaro Kobayashi is the latest senior figure to resign or be dismissed by the Tokyo Olympic Organising Committee.
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John Coates
‘She thanked me’: John Coates defends bizarre media conference
The AOC president has revealed he was “taking the heat” off Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk so she could attend opening ceremony.
Australian wine exports to Hong Kong soar after China tariff hit
Australian winemakers may have hit a big roadblock in getting bottles to China because of sky-high tariffs. But the road to Hong Kong appears to be wide open.
Brace for the battles to come over the benefits of working from home
With all the commute time freed up, what’s to stop employers from simply asking you to work longer from home? Blurring lines between work and the rest of life doesn’t have to benefit workers.
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Beer
Meet Australia’s best home brewers – and their award-winning beers
Hipsters, hop lovers and home bodies all flocked to home brewing as a pastime amid the pandemic, prompting Fremantle’s Little Creatures to find the country’s best backyard brewers.
Analysis
Beer
DIY beer: Heads and tales of a home brewing virgin
At the height of the pandemic in Perth, stores across the suburbs reported sales increases of up to 200 per cent for home brewing supplies and starter kits.
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Documentaries
Naomi Osaka on Netflix captures a troubled star at her most vulnerable
This three-part documentary is all about the quiet moments of reflection off court for the first Asian player to be ranked number 1 in the world.
Western Australia
Thirteen-year-old girl charged with assault, robbery after midnight Northbridge attack
Police allege a 31-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were walking along William Street when they were attacked by the girl and an 18-year-old accomplice.
Big WA projects face slowdown to help manage state’s skills shortage
Road, rail, and other WA government infrastructure projects could be set for delays as the Planning Minister flags a delay on its schedule of works.
Exclusive
Bullying
‘No safety’: Perth student forced to flee, ‘bullies’ stay after VRO overruled by school
A family has been forced to leave their local public school and pay private school fees after two teenagers linked to a youth gang known to terrorise the area allegedly assaulted their child.
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Bullying
‘Boys will be boys’: Lack of support hurled Perth bullying victim further down the abyss
Bella was only 10 years old when a moment in a principal’s office triggered her long struggle with self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
‘We are not at that point yet’: WA Premier refrains from locking state off from rest of Australia
Mark McGowan says the COVID-19 danger level in Australia is currently very high but he will not ban travel from every state and territory despite the Delta variant spreading through the country.
Politics
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Government grants
Former judge labels $660m car park fund ‘corruption’
A leading former Victorian Supreme Court judge says the Commuter Car Park fund meets “any appropriate definition of corruption”.
Business
Westpac accuses Forum and Bill Papas of 100 frauds
Westpac is pursuing legal action to have colourful soccer identity Bill Papas’ company liquidated in the hope of recouping its losses.
Opinion
Monetary policy
An architect of the ‘printing money’ fix turns into a QE critic
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Top US general admits ‘complete Taliban takeover’ looms in Afghanistan
As the insurgency takes control of more than half the country, Afghan interpreters are fleeing for Kabul hoping to evacuate.
Opinion
Reading the Zoom tea leaves
Shira Ovide
Explore
Property bydomain
Rents are so high many are opting to live in apartment hotels
They're similar in price to residential properties but with more amenities and the flexibility to leave at any time.
This house isn't even 50 years old – but it's a heritage project
Most people think "heritage" and presume Edwardian or Victorian homes. But there's a growing push to protect houses built in the 1970s and '80s.
Life & Culture
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Documentaries
Naomi Osaka on Netflix captures a troubled star at her most vulnerable
This three-part documentary is all about the quiet moments of reflection off court for the first Asian player to be ranked number 1 in the world.
Sport
Analysis
Olympics
Brisbane breaks bread and Olympic mould to secure 2032 Games
Any doubts about Brisbane securing the rights to host the 2032 Olympics were dispelled hours before today’s vote at a private lunch with IOC president Tomas Bach.
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Tokyo Olympics
Kerr rises to occasion as Matildas start in style
Australia finally got their first win under coach Tony Gustavsson in an impressive performance against New Zealand in Tokyo on Wednesday night.
AFL watching overseas vaccination plans for crowds
The AFL is closely monitoring overseas sports that have allowed large crowds on the condition of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests, as the head of Victoria’s peak business organisation suggested that such measures were the way forward for a return to full stadiums.
‘Foolish, selfish’: US swim star slammed for refusing vaccine
Michael Andrew has refused to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before the Olympics. There is now a growing chorus of criticism from the tight-knit USA swimming fraternity.
Mitchell’s anger at suggestion he is white-anting Clarkson
Sam Mitchell insists he wants Hawthorn’s succession plan to proceed as per its roadmap while admitting he is “pissed off” by the inference that he white-anted Alastair Clarkson.
Starc and Hazlewood destroy Windies top order as Australia win series opener
Spectacular new ball bowling by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood never gave the West Indies a chance in the first of three ODIs in Barbados.
Over the line: Stringer commits to Essendon on new three-year deal
Essendon’s Jake Stringer has recommitted for a further three seasons after agreeing to new terms with the club.
Have Your Say
Why sports stars should be allowed to jump the COVID vaccine queue
By making footballers play during lockdown, aren’t we doing the equivalent of sending them out to go motor racing without wearing seat belts?
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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