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Grand final plans unchanged despite NSW truck driver’s positive COVID test after WA trip
The truck driver returned a negative test on September 13 before driving with a co-driver across the country and entering WA on September 16. Three days later he tested positive.
Updated
Crime
Danny Hodgson’s accused attacker faces court as Perth soccer star opens eyes from coma
The teenager is also accused of a string of other offences and faced Perth Children’s Court on Wednesday charged with grievous bodily harm over the alleged attack.
WA council CEO accused of using ratepayer cash to pay for sex needed ‘emotional support’
Gavin Charles Pollock allegedly used fake invoices to channel tens of thousands of dollars worth of council cash to the bank account of a sex worker, a report by the Crime and Corruption Commission has found.
Opinion
Planning and development
CBD problems will persist after grand final excitement ends
Violent youth crime is again in the news cycle, while shopfront vacancies pile up and work-from-homers stay, well, home.
Gareth Parker
Columnist
Scammers sting desperate footy fans eager to get to AFL grand final in Perth
Five WA footy fans have been stung by online scammers selling fake online tickets to this Saturday’s AFL Grand Final.
No joke: Family man Liberatore ready for Bulldogs’ final challenge
Quirky and quick-witted, Tom Liberatore has been central to the Bulldogs’ rise this season, but he knows where he wants to be after this weekend’s grand final.
Scientists say quake probably caused by tectonic pressure from NZ
At the quake’s epicentre the ground moved about 10 centimetres, but experts say Victorian buildings are made to withstand the kind of shaking experienced on Wednesday morning.
Updated
Earthquake
Victoria hit by earthquake, warnings of more to come
Buildings shook across Victoria on Wednesday morning just after 9am, with residents from metropolitan Melbourne to Geelong to Gippsland reporting violent shaking, but the SES says no injuries have been reported.
Analysis
China relations
Xi goes global as Biden pushes old alliances at the UN
The Chinese President courts those who feel snubbed by American exceptionalism. Joe Biden puts America’s “enduring security and prosperity” first.
Ken Henry hits out at tax system ‘not fit for purpose’
The former Treasury secretary who chaired a major federal review of the nation’s taxation system has criticised inaction from political leaders on tax reform.
Exclusive
Defence
Australia-France submarine deal could take three years to terminate
Australia could take up to three years to formally break away from the $90 billion submarine contract with France.
‘Overwhelmed with sadness’: Sex and the City star Willie Garson dies at 57
The actor, best known for his role as Carrie Bradshaw’s best male friend Stanford Blatch in Sex and the City, has died.
Bada Bing or bada bust? First reviews of The Sopranos prequel are here
The Many Saints of Newark has premiered in the US and UK, but Australia will have to wait until November 4.
Huge hack reveals embarrassing details of Proud Boys, QAnon and other hate groups
The names and addresses of extremists who used the rogue domain service Epik have been leaked, removing their veil of anonymity.
AFL grand final
How WA, the COVID-free state, is infected with grand final fever
When 60,000 people attend Saturday’s grand final between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs – played in Perth twilight and beamed east – none will be masked-up or socially distant.
No joke: Family man Liberatore ready for Bulldogs’ final challenge
Quirky and quick-witted, Tom Liberatore has been central to the Bulldogs’ rise this season, but he knows where he wants to be after this weekend’s grand final.
Western Australia
Exclusive
Emissions
Water Corp could face $24m bill after failing to meet clean energy promise
For a decade, Water Corp failed in its obligation to offset its desalination plant after not procuring enough renewable energy.
Former Perth Archbishop a no-show at conduct hearing
Roger Herft could be defrocked in about a month as a church standards board considers allegations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse.
Exclusive
Innovation
Twiggy’s climate quest draws on ‘Netflix culture’ for a workplace with no bosses
Andrew Forrest’s green hydrogen team has thrown out the HR rule book to attract talent in its quest to decarbonise the economy.
WA Police shot unarmed man dead inside parent’s home after ‘translation issues’, coroner hears
Ly Ming Tong’s father claims he went to police asking for help to get his son into rehab. But officers thought it was a serious domestic violence incident.
WorkSafe probes Perth Modern workplace bullying allegations
Claims of inappropriate workplace behaviours will be independently scrutinised after teachers grew impatient with the education department’s lengthy investigation into their complaints.
Politics
Ken Henry hits out at tax system ‘not fit for purpose’
The ex-Treasury secretary who chaired a review of the nation’s taxation system has criticised inaction from political leaders on tax reform.
Business
Top hedge fund manager banned over ‘market manipulation’
Another blow for top Sydney hedge fund Regal Funds Management with ASIC banning a former senior staffer.
Opinion
Emissions
Environmental showstopper: AGL has its Greta Thunberg moment
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Xi says China will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad
Xi provided no details in his announcement, but China has been under heavy diplomatic pressure to put an end to its coal financing overseas.
Opinion
Boris Johnson’s fate rests on Russia and China in energy crisis
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
It’s a week to behold for investors
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
China’s exit from offshore coal is at once momentous and insufficient
Nick O'Malley
Environment and Climate Editor
Explore
Property bydomain
'Eye-watering': How much further could property prices rise from here?
Less than three months ago the big banks were predicting interest rates – and mortgage repayments – could rise sooner than expected and slow the market. Then along came Delta.
This imposing home hides a light, fun and surprising makeover
And wow. What quality of daylight it draws into the new kitchen with its pale concrete floor, concrete and curvaceous island bench, and the uptick of that roof formed in concrete.
Life & Culture
Bada Bing or bada bust? First reviews of The Sopranos prequel are here
The Many Saints of Newark has premiered in the US and UK, but local audiences will have to wait until November 4.
Sport
No change to grand final plans as WA announces positive COVID-19 case in truck driver
WA authorities say there will be no disruption to the AFL grand final at this stage despite a NSW truck driver testing positive for COVID-19 after driving through the state last week.
Wallabies workhorse Koroibete ‘best in the world’ but hasn’t earned a rest yet
A video of Marika Koroibete’s incredible work rate has Wallabies officials saying there is no better winger in world rugby.
Unsung heroes: Displaced umpires soldiering on through the pandemic
It’s not just players and coaches who have made immense sacrifices to keep sport going through the pandemic.
Almost fully fit: Demons’ selection headache
Melbourne’s dream run with injuries is a good problem to have in the lead-up to Saturday’s grand final, but it’s still a problem.
Analysis
AFL grand final
At the traditionally blue-collar Bulldogs, private school is in
While AFL teams culturally connect to their roots, their players are often not drawn from those same connections, as the Western Bulldogs show.
‘Asia versus the west’: Pakistan tells Australia to be ‘responsible’ amid tour fears
Pakistan fears the withdrawals of New Zealand and England will have a “dominoes effect” with Australia potentially the next to fall.
No jab, no job: Hawks let import go due to not being vaccinated
The Illawarra Hawks are looking for a new import point guard after NBA import Travis Trice was let go due to not wanting to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Have Your Say
An embarrassment and a debacle: Tigers boss’ candid Q&A over Maguire saga
Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has answered the tough questions about a controversial review process that led to the club backing coach Michael Maguire.
