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Perth house prices continue rise but affordability woes tipped to put brakes on growth
Despite Perth house prices continuing to rise, the capital recorded the lowest increase across the nation last month.
McGowan dismisses Stokes’ Crown royal commission connections as ‘media war’
WA Premier Mark McGowan admitted he knew the lead commissioner overseeing the Perth Casino Royal Commission and local billionaire Kerry Stokes were friends, but didn’t see any issue with it.
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Courts
Perth man who paid $15,000 to marry his wife sentenced to life in jail for her murder
Ruqia Haidari, 21, was remembered by her friends as a bright and kind-hearted girl who “just wanted to live life”.
The chance Perth school carnival event that uncovered an Olympian
Teacher Helen Leahy recalled struggling to find students to run in the 400-metre school carnival race when a child said to her, “Miss, Peter can run”.
Biles to compete tomorrow night
It will be the first time the American will be seen competing in Tokyo following her withdrawal from last Tuesday’s team final after her opening vault, citing mental health issues.
Olympic revenge beckons as Australia’s beach volleyball guns face world champion obstacle
They had gold snatched away from them on the Gold Coast sand, now Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy have the chance for Olympic revenge against Canada’s best in Tokyo.
What’s happening to your body when you’re ‘piss fit’?
Becoming “piss fit” is something some Australians consider a badge of honour. But increasing our tolerance of alcohol comes at a cost.
Jordan admits regret over Longley snub in Bulls doco
The legendary Chicago Bulls superstar gave a rare interview to Australian Story to talk about his former teammate Longley.
High-profile Perth businessman claims federal MP Andrew Hastie part of ‘conspiracy’
Federal Liberal politician Andrew Hastie and his staff have become involved in a defamation suit launched by a Perth businessman against WAtoday.
Opinion
Mergers & acquisitions
Afterpay sale is a smart move as buy now, pay later field braces for onslaught
The timing might have been marginally off but with an onslaught looming, the decision makes a lot of sense.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Move over, Macquarie: Afterpay the new millionaires factory after blockbuster Square deal
Afterpay’s founders and a host of early investors and key staff members have hit a big payday with the acquisition of the buy now pay later company by Square.
Opinion
Tokyo Olympics
Trans women have advantages, but Hubbard should not be banned from the Olympics
On average, trans women will be taller, bigger and stronger than cisgender (or typical) women even after gender-affirming hormone therapy. But advantages are allowed in sport. Overwhelming advantages are not.
Joanna Harper
Meet the Aussies who don’t want to come back from Bali
The Australian government has organised a Qantas flight from Denpasar for people desperate to return home but many are happy to stay on the island.
‘Failure to lead’: Albanese slams PM’s virus response, playing of favourites
Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of showing favouritism between states when the country needed unity.
Explainer
Tokyo Olympics
A spring in your step: What’s inside the new running ‘super’ shoes?
Nearly every road runner and some big track stars at these Olympics are wearing a new type of shoe – that has ignited debate. Why?
The toxic truth about my age-gap marriage
As Lady Kitty Spencer weds a billionaire 32 years her senior, one writer says that he, too, was in an age-gap marriage, aged in his 20s, only his was doomed from his wedding day.
Not newsy enough: Facebook spurns small publishers
The founders of three independently owned culture and lifestyle websites were told by Facebook they would not receive money for their content. They’re worried.
Tokyo Olympics
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Hockey
Hockeyroos heartbroken but proud to have risen above turmoil
- by Malcolm Knox
Western Australia
Perth motorist narrowly escapes fallen tree as blackouts, hail and gas leaks greet August
Wild weather continued to batter Perth and much of WA, with one motorist on the Mitchell Freeway lucky to be alive after his car was hit by a fallen tree.
‘Neck and neck race’ but Perth falls agonisingly short of July rain record
After a week of wild weather across the state that featured gusty winds, teeming rain and thunderstorms, Perth fell just short of its wettest July in history, but recorded the month’s biggest drenching in 26 years.
Big state, small town: WA premier unconcerned by Casino commissioner’s Stokes connection
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan says he has no issue with the personal connections of the chair commissioner leading an inquiry into Perth’s casino and its witnesses.
‘Shot across the bow’: WA imposes new entry rules for international ships
Premier Mark McGowan announced a swag of new COVID-19 rules on Friday afternoon for ships coming from designated high-risk countries.
Dockers assistant breaches quarantine; Freo rookie fined for walking his dog
Josh Carr will miss the next two Fremantle games after breaching quarantine rules on return from Queensland while a young defender has been fined for walking his dog.
Politics
Freedom from lockdowns in November hinges on the nation’s young men
National cabinet’s 70 per cent vaccination rate could be met by mid-November but hinges on young men and laggard states.
Business
Opinion
Mergers & acquisitions
Why the time may have been right to sell Afterpay
The timing of Afterpay founders Anthony Eisen and Nick Molnar might have been marginally off but with an onslaught looming, their decision to sell their juggernaut makes a lot of sense.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Singer faces jail for using ‘entertainment to induce others to vote’
If convicted, Hong Kong singer and prominent pro-democracy activist Anthony Wong could be jailed for up to seven years.
Opinion
Albanese proving an elusive target for Coalition’s election playbook
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
Simone Biles shows the quiet dignity of refusing to participate
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Explore
Property bydomain
'There was a gasp': non-waterfront home fetches $9m
It was the highest price paid at auction in Australia on the weekend, and it wasn't in Sydney or Melbourne.
Australian property prices continue to break records despite lockdowns
Restrictions have forced buyers into stiff competition over the scarce number of homes on the market, pushing prices even higher in some cities.
Life & Culture
What’s happening to your body when you’re ‘piss fit’?
Becoming “piss fit” is something some Australians consider a badge of honour. But increasing our tolerance of alcohol comes at a cost.
Opinion
Private Sydney
Brummer found peace in anonymity, but his death reveals a man not forgotten
Andrew Hornery
Private Sydney Columnist
Sport
‘Miss, Peter can run’: The chance school carnival event that uncovered an Olympian
Teacher Helen Leahy recalled struggling to find students to run in the 400-metre school carnival race when a child said to her, “Miss, Peter can run”.
Michael Jordan admits regret over Longley snub in Bulls documentary
The legendary Chicago Bulls superstar gave a rare interview to Australian Story to talk about his former teammate Longley.
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Match report
Dockers land blow to Tigers in thrilling four-point win
Fremantle kept their finals hopes on track after putting one of the most frustrating halves of footy this season behind them to overcome Richmond in a captivating Sunday evening contest at Optus Stadium.
‘Clarkson exit should have been handled better’
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says Clarkson was the one coach he thought would be allowed to go with his dignity intact
Hawks fans wonder how it came to this as reign ends
A football coach’s lot in life includes the inevitability of one day being sacked. But you want it handled well, and this wasn’t.
Sprinter says she was taken to airport against her wishes
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya said she had sought the protection of Japanese police at Tokyo’s Haneda airport so she would not have to board the flight.
‘The sportsman spirit’: High jumpers choose to share gold
Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi were offered a jump-off to decide the winner. They declined.
Have Your Say
Three Wallabies coaches backed Michael Hooper as captain. We should too.
The Wallabies skipper doesn’t get the accolades he deserves. Least of all from me.
