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Crime
‘Distressing scene’: Brother discovered body of pregnant Perth mother killed at home
Janet Dweh, 36, was just weeks away from giving birth to her fourth child when her brother discovered her body laying in a pool of blood at her Dayton house on Monday night.
Penny Wong backs subs decision but commends WA for the fight
The Labor senate leader Penny Wong said it was the right move for her WA counterparts to fight for the submarine work, but she wanted it to stay in South Australia.
Fears Scarborough could become ‘Gold Coast of the west’ reignited
Despite the efforts of anti-high rise groups, Scarborough could become the Gold Coast of the west by the middle of the decade with six towers above 18-storeys either approved or earmarked for the famous stretch of Perth coastline.
Opinion
AFL grand final
Response to AFL grand final pranksters reveals post-9/11 age of fear
We live in an anxious, fearful age with external threats constantly emphasised by politicians and the media.
Gareth Parker
Columnist
Police won’t charge grand final larrikins as Optus Stadium bolsters security
Three different people sneaked into the grounds undetected in two separate stunts during last month’s AFL grand final, sparking concerns about security at the stadium.
Community care to take the load off hospitals when cases surge
Australians infected with the coronavirus will be asked to rely on community care at home to get through the illness.
Cancer ward becomes tier-1 exposure site at major Melbourne hospital
A parent of a patient visited their child at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital and has since tested positive. Affected patients and any visitors during that time will be subject to isolation until 14 days since the exposure.
AstraZeneca launches new drug to prevent COVID symptoms
The company behind one of Australia’s key COVID-19 vaccines has filed for approval in the US for a drug to fight the virus.
Opinion
Farming
Why farmers should be wary of a National Party boondoggle on climate
Exempting agriculture from any effort to reduce emissions would be a mistake.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Exclusive
Commonwealth Integrity Commission
‘Weakest watchdog’: Report slams Morrison plan for integrity commission
A planned national corruption commission would be the weakest watchdog in the nation if it goes ahead as proposed, a report has found.
Tony Abbott in Taiwan to build support among ‘like-minded countries’
The former prime minister will meet with President Tsai Ing-Wen and her National Security Council to bolster Australia’s relationship with the democratic island.
Opinion
Trade wars
Trump’s trade war on China continues, with some subtle Biden twists
Joe Biden’s trade tsar has outlined the administration’s trade policies towards China. At face value not much changes from the tactics of the Trump era.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Australia on the cusp of zero-emissions iron ore deal with South Korea
The agreement would allow for the use of hydrogen to make steel and transform the iron ore export industry.
‘This man needs help’: Pusey’s post-crash PTSD went untreated, court told
Richard Pusey, who was pulled over for allegedly speeding when a semi-trailer hit four police officers on the Eastern Freeway in April last year, is again in jail charged with assaulting police and stalking.
Analysis
Streaming
We are all VIPs: Who are the real villains of Squid Game?
The genius of the Korean series is that we are all implicated, whether we watch in horror or in delight
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AFL 2021
‘Obviously I will spend time with the forwards’: Betts joins Cats
Eddie Betts will join Geelong in a development coaching role as the club revamps its football department.
Western Australia
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Crime
A doting mother: Family mourn pregnant Perth mother found dead
Janet Dweh, 36, was eight months pregnant when she was found dead inside her home in Dayton, in Perth’s north, on Monday night.
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Coronavirus pandemic
‘No jab, no FIFO’: Premier says WA miners must get vaxxed by December 1
More than 140,000 WA resources workers will need to have their first COVID jab by December 1 and second by January 1 to continue working on mining sites.
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Courts
Moment Geraldton woman was shot dead by police officer shown in court
An Aboriginal woman who was fatally shot by a police officer foreshadowed she was going to die, a Supreme Court jury has heard.
Exclusive
City life
Closing time of new Perth CBD nightclub under scrutiny
Approval of the nightclub has drawn criticism as the city struggles to contain anti-social behaviour.
Exclusive
Hydrogen
Twiggy slams fossil fuel funding to make blue hydrogen
Andrew Forrest has attacked public funding for use of gas, coal and carbon capture to make hydrogen fuel, which features in Australia’s climate policy.
Politics
Details of alleged bugging operation fallout to be made public, court rules
The ACT Court of Appeal found there was a very real risk of damage to public confidence in the administration of justice if the evidence could not be publicly disclosed.
Opinion
World politics
Why Daniel Craig’s James Bond is pointless
Anthony Galloway
Foreign Affairs and National Security Reporter
Business
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Home loans
APRA tightens home loan standards for new customers
The banking regulator is acting to quell the growing financial risks caused by surging house prices.
World
Classes begin at Liverpool’s postgraduate degree in the Beatles
The academic who founded the course looked out at 11 eager students. One wore a Yoko Ono shirt; another had a yellow submarine tattoo on his arm.
Opinion
Having too much time in lockdown to confront the truth of our mortality
Julie Szego
Author and freelance journalist
Getting vaxxed is not a fashion statement
Damien Woolnough
Acting National Fashion Editor
Explore
Property bydomain
It's about to get harder to borrow. What does that mean for property prices?
The typical home buyer will have their maximum borrowing capacity reduced by about 5 per cent in a new lending clampdown.
Bargains? Where properties are selling for less than $100,000
It's hard to believe in the midst of a boom, but there are still properties that are selling for five-figure sums - especially if you're ready to renovate.
Life & Culture
Analysis
Streaming
We are all VIPs: Who are the real villains of Squid Game?
The genius of the Korean series is that we are all implicated, whether we watch in horror or in delight
Opinion
World politics
Why Daniel Craig’s James Bond is pointless
Anthony Galloway
Foreign Affairs and National Security Reporter
Sport
Updated
AFL 2021
‘Obviously I will spend time with the forwards’: Betts joins Cats
Eddie Betts will join Geelong in a development coaching role as the club revamps its football department.
Finch fit but Australia battling for form before T20 World Cup
Australia’s white-ball captain is making a good recovery from knee surgery but the form of some of his teammates offers little encouragement before the World Cup.
Live
AFL 2021
AFL trade period day three as it happened: Demons bring in Dunstan, Finlayson bolsters Port Adelaide
Follow along for all the news and developments as the AFL trade period enters its third day.
Carlton’s Cerra deal inches closer to completion
Young Fremantle star Adam Cerra could be handed an early birthday present as his move to Carlton edges closer.
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Media & marketing
NRL scales back digital arm following broadcaster pressure
The National Rugby League’s online website NRL.com will move way from publishing breaking news.
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The Ashes
Straight talk won Root over to Ashes plan: Australian cricketers’ chief
England’s captain Joe Root has committed to the men’s Ashes, after the touring players’ remaining questions were answered.
Country Victoria key to the Ashes: Resort offered to England team families
Country Victoria will play a critical role in the Ashes, as the quarantine haven for partners and families of the England men’s team.
Have Your Say
A miss is as good as a mile, but never doubt that Rabbitohs spirit
Tactically and structurally, the Panthers were the better outfit to a weary eye, hopefully unbiased to a degree anyway, but the renowned Rabbitohs spirit worked overtime to keep them solvent.
