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WA faces fresh COVID-19 threats from Russian plane, Singapore ship
Three COVID-19 threats have emerged in WA after the arrival of a military plane with one positive case, a soon-to-arrive cargo ship with 11 infected crew members, and the arrests of Australians from virus-stricken Victoria.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Demons fans charged in WA after illegally entering state for AFL grand final
A Melbourne bar owner and financial planner have been arrested after allegedly entering WA by falsely claiming to be Darwin residents and attending the AFL grand final.
WA power shock from solar surge delayed – for now
The energy sector had previously warned that without urgent action, WA’s power grid could face widespread blackouts from rooftop solar panels forcing the grid to switch off.
Singapore’s reopening stumble a lesson for Australia
The chairman of WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network says Australia should open extra COVID-care facilities before cases really spike.
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Crime
Man charged over ‘armed carjacking’ on Perth freeway
A 28-year-old man was on bail for serious charges when he allegedly carjacked a motorist on the Graham Farmer Freeway before engaging in a dramatic chase with police while armed on Monday morning.
WA doctors ponder retirement as hospital morale plummets
A new survey of 600 doctors by the AMA has found morale among public hospital staff has plummeted, but doctors are afraid to speak up.
Advice to drop slave labour-linked Metronet supplier never made it to minister
The Public Transport Authority ultimately allowed manufacturer Alstom to make the call, which decided to go ahead with KTK after WA suppliers were deemed too expensive.
CBD
City life
Qantas flyers see red over Chairman’s Lounge snub
Termination letters sent to Qantas Chairman’s Lounge members read like a masterclass in nauseating obsequiousness.
Opinion
National security
Why Washington was so ecstatic about Morrison’s AUKUS pact
The agreement fits into US war planning in the South China Sea.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Opinion
Activist shareholders
Nerves of steel: BHP board waits for shareholder vote on emissions
Of the three large proxy firms that advise BHP’s shareholders, Glass Lewis is the first to have made a call.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Investors told to reject BHP’s climate change strategy
Influential proxy advisor CGI Glass Lewis says it is unclear whether BHP’s current climate targets are “science-based”.
Britney Spears’ lawyer says her dad ‘has crossed unfathomable lines’
The singer’s lawyer has taken Jamie Spears to task after new allegations of intrusive and possibly illegal surveillance.
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R Kelly case
Singer R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering, sex trafficking
Prosecutors said Kelly took advantage of his fame and charisma to recruit victims, including some plucked from crowds at his concerts, with help people in his entourage.
Your workout burns fewer calories than you think
Our bodies compensate for at least a quarter of the calories we expend during exercise, undermining our best efforts to lose weight by working out.
Western Australia
Perth burns survivor sets out on new mission to help others
Almost a decade since the incident that changed her life forever, Dana Vulin is on a new mission to help others by healing their scars after surgery.
Qantas pushes back WA flight reboot, reroutes London direct flight due to state’s hard border
Qantas has cancelled most of its scheduled WA flights to New South Wales and Victoria over summer and has ruled out international flights for WA until at least April.
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Crime
Police probe organised crime links after carjacking ends in shooting on freeway
A 28-year-old man was taken into custody on the freeway about 7am after the Monday morning incident near Lord Street and the Graham Farmer Freeway.
Adventure World faces backlash after scales installed at rides
Adventure World faced criticism in the first two days of its new season for installing scales at rides that flash red if the patron is deemed too heavy.
Why Australia’s two largest states are behind in the vaccination race
Both Queensland and Western Australia account for more than half Australia’s landmass, but only 30 per cent of the population.
Politics
PM briefs federal MPs on net zero as Nationals raise new fears
Scott Morrison spoke to Coalition backbenchers on Tuesday in an informal conference call ahead of a decision within weeks on whether to endorse the 2050 deadline.
Business
Exclusive
BNPL
Mastercard chases Afterpay success with global BNPL products
The payments giant will launch new technology allowing lenders around the world to offer buy now, pay later products.
Opinion
Gas
The energy crisis wreaking havoc across the globe
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
In largest recorded increase, US homicides surge during pandemic
Experts say that homicides have rapidly risen during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a unique set of circumstances.
Opinion
The energy crisis wreaking havoc across the globe
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Explore
Property bydomain
The beach houses under $500,000 around Australia
Buyers will be hard-pressed to find a cheap beach shack anymore but if you know where to look, there are a handful of options left.
Why other people have so much money to spend buying property
Aside from low interest rates, the Bank of Mum and Dad, pandemic-era savings or a high-paying job, there's another factor helping buyers bid up prices.
Life & Culture
Let me tell you the story of the album that rocked my world...
In this extract from Long Players, writers replay the music that made a lifelong impression.
Sport
COVID slows women’s cricket equality march
Australian cricket is set to fall short of ambitious gender equality targets set by its custodians in a pre-COVID universe.
How a Wallabies tormentor helped shape Samu Kerevi into world’s best centre
Beauden Barrett has given Wallabies fans nightmares for the last seven years but the All Blacks star has also done Australia a giant favour this year.
Collingwood board asked Korda to go sooner
Members of Collingwood’s board have called on president Mark Korda to stand down from the board at the end of the year to enable a peaceful transition to a Jeff Browne-led ticket.
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NRL Grand Final
Edwards in doubt as Pangai jnr reveals why he ruled himself out of grand final
The Panthers have recalled Charlie Staines into the 21-man squad as cover for Dylan Edwards, who is racing the clock to prove his fitness.
Patrick Lipinski requests trade, set for Pies move
Midfielder Patrick Lipinski has told the club he wants a trade, with Collingwood shaping as his likely destination, while Caleb Daniel will open contract negotiations with the Bulldogs over summer.
Demons re-sign Mitch Brown amid list changes
Mitch Brown has re-signed with Melbourne for another year despite the veteran playing just one AFL match in 2021.
Barty withdraws from Indian Wells, WTA Finals campaign in doubt
The Wimbledon champion’s withdrawal is another blow for the California tournament, with 2018 champion Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams also sitting it out.
Have Your Say
Why Cooper can lead Wallabies to World Cup final
Even after his last-gasp penalty goal to defeat the Springboks, the expectation was he was a seat warmer. But this is very much a changed Quade Cooper.
