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Former Perth Crown director claims he was pushed out over Packer relationship
Ousted Crown Resorts director John Poynton has unloaded about how the company’s chair and the NSW casino regulator pressured him to quit or else endanger a Sydney casino licence.
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Peter had to learn to walk, talk again: WA study shows ‘long COVID’ symptoms linger in many
About one-quarter of WA COVID-19 patients continue to experience symptoms like loss of taste and fatigue six months after their infection, a WA-based study has found.
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Vaccination
Vaccine push to pave the way for country to reopen
National cabinet will start creating the path out of lockdowns when the country’s leaders look at how many Australians must be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to end economically damaging restrictions.
Exclusive
Courts
Ex-Eagle Andrew Donnelly accused of ‘dodgy’ business dealings that left stakeholders in the lurch
Reliance Online’s internal legal battle between Mr Donnelly, Kim Hanson and the company’s directors over a questionable firesale deal finally went to trial this week.
We’re back: Australia’s big day has nation basking under the Tokyo sun
The Australian team moved beyond the disappointments of London and Rio to equal its most successful single day in Olympic history.
No more Dressel rehearsals, Chalmers will need race of his life to defend 100m freestyle crown
Kyle Chalmers is one flawless swim away from etching himself into Olympic folklore, but a US superstar is standing in his way.
Ex-Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh joining powerful Aboriginal corporation to turn head in mining
Banjima has some of the most significant land-use agreements with miners in WA, with a native title area covering Rio Tinto’s Yandi and Hope Downs operations.
Why this Silicon Valley CEO is hopeful of a post-COVID ‘roaring twenties’
The chief executive of international retail giant Poshmark is confident Australia and the world is set to experience a surge in economic activity post-COVID.
Opinion
Negative gearing
Young Australians should score Labor’s housing policy gymnastics harshly
The ALP’s backflips on property taxes are a betrayal of Australians squeezed out of the housing market, especially the young.
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
‘List of enemies’: Affordable housing advocates say Labor abandoned them
Affordable housing advocates say federal Labor has abandoned Australians on low incomes in favour of wealthy landlords.
Tokyo Olympics
Titmus gold helps a swimming legend reconcile with her lost triumph
- by Phil Lutton and Tom Decent
Western Australia
Aishwarya’s parents ready to ‘climb a mountain’ to stop further deaths
Aswath Chavittupara is focused on the couple’s goal to effect real and lasting change at Perth Children’s Hospital and the broader health system.
Man bitten by shark on fishing trip near remote Pilbara islands
The man travelled on a fishing charter overnight to Exmouth, where ambulance crews took him to hospital.
Why Australia’s $90 million to curb Aboriginal suicide rates is destined to fail
Governments have poured tens of millions into Indigenous suicide prevention but rates continue to soar. A WA psychologist explains why none of it has worked.
Exclusive
Courts
Perth girl forced to live with her rapist could claim millions from state
A teen who was raped in state care after West Australian authorities knowingly forced her to live with an abuser could be entitled to millions of dollars in compensation claims for her ordeal.
Fears for WA man missing after driving through rising floodwaters near Wagin
A Jit Khan, 34, was on his way home from Perth to Katanning on Tuesday morning when his grey Triton became stranded in rising floodwaters on Ballagin Road in Piesseville.
Politics
Five Eyes warn about hacking dangers in wake of China cyber attacks
Australia’s premier cyber security agency has joined forces with its “Five Eyes” partners for the first time to issue an unprecedented warning about hacking vulnerabilities.
Business
‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s Fortescue powers to iron ore record on back of China boom
Fortescue’s iron ore exports hit an all-time high in the past year, driven by strong demand in China.
World
Johnson’s fight over the right to party - with proof of a jab
The public approves but Boris Johnson faces political and business opposition to his plans for vaccine passports.
Opinion
Why more of your super savings will end up overseas
Clancy Yeates
Banking reporter
Young Australians should score Labor’s housing policy gymnastics harshly
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
Childcare at 2045 per cent not a worry as COVID upends inflation
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Explore
Property bydomain
Perth's new property record 28 years in the making
Prices have gone up yet again, but the rate of growth is slowing. And that means the WA capital now has a new record, with prices elsewhere soaring.
'A bolt of realism': House prices in six Aussie capitals hit new record highs
Exasperating for potential buyers, exhilarating for existing owners: the median price for a house in all capital cities has gone up for yet another quarter.
Life & Culture
Sexy Beasts adds an outrageous layer to the ‘blind love’ dating show
Netflix’s new dating show hides participants’ faces behind prosthetics worthy of The Masked Singer but is there a lie in its “love is blind” gambit?
Opinion
Mental health
For the ultimate power move, look to Simone and Naomi
Samantha Selinger-Morris
Lifestyle writer
Sport
Live
Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo Olympics LIVE updates: Titmus relay team, Chalmers lead big day in the pool
There are five finals in the pool today and Australia has medal hopes in every one of them. And Jessica Fox has a shot at another medal in the canoe slalom.
Family seeks change after racial incident in Victoria
AFL Victoria has thrown its support behind a family left dissatisfied with a junior league’s handling of a racial vilification complaint.
Analysis
AFL 2021
Run home to the AFL finals: Race for the eight heats up
With finals fast approaching, Sam McClure and Jon Pierik take a look at all the teams who can still make the eight.
From the futon
Tokyo Olympics
Stop calling BS whenever athletes cite mental health
Gymnastics is a brutal sport that borders on inhumane. When the greatest of all time says it’s too much, we should listen.
Chalmers will need race of his life to defend 100m crown
Kyle Chalmers is one flawless swim away from etching himself into Olympic folklore, but a US superstar is standing in his way.
Olyroos’ Tokyo dream over after loss to Egypt
The Olyroos’ group of dreams has ended with a cold jolt of reality after suffering a 2-0 loss to Egypt to end their Olympic campaign.
Australia celebrates the new Oarsome Foursome
A day after the 25th anniversary of the original Oarsome Foursome’s gold, Australia delivered an awesome day on the water in rowing.
Have Your Say
Games’ magic moments show athletes rising above the controversy
On a bad day, the whole Olympics thing really can look like a soulless exercise. But so far in Tokyo, it has been all good days.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
