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Coronavirus pandemic
‘No masks for Christmas’: McGowan won’t relax WA borders this year
A Christmas reunion for families with relatives in the eastern states has been all but ruled out by WA Premier Mark McGowan, who announced he would consider reopening when the state hits a vaccine rate of 80 per cent - likely in December.
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Missing person
Ground search for Cleo Smith resumes after bad weather delay
“We can’t rule out the fact that Cleo may be still in the area, we can’t rule out the fact she’s left the area and if she’s left the area that is probably is our worse case scenario,” Inspector Jon Munday said.
Close-knit community reels as search widens for missing girl
Carnarvon is in shock after four-year-old Cleo Smith disappeared in the middle of the night while camping at Quobba Blowholes, a popular camping spot 75 kilometres north of town.
Exclusive
University of Western Australia
UWA leak reveals targets on academics, push to leverage positions
In a move reminiscent of the Panama Papers drop, about 409 pages of confidential documents produced by UWA’s executive have been publicly disseminated.
WA allows Kimberley fracking export to unlock ‘supergiant’ gas basin
Deputy Premier Roger Cook talks of a “green energy vision” for WA while his department tries to unlock the Kimberley for more gas exploration by allowing gas to be exported.
Supreme Court judge bows out of WA’s ‘clash of the dynasties’
Justice Jennifer Smith will take on a decades-long multibillion mining dispute between two of WA’s wealthiest families.
Battery battle: nickel miner picks Twiggy Forrest’s ‘superior’ offer in race with BHP
Billionaire Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has struck a deal to buy Canadian nickel miner Noront, raising the prospect of a bidding war with BHP.
Almost all Australian aged care workers have received COVID vaccination
When looking at the vaccination rate of the total population, Australia has now overtaken the US for double-dose coverage – 56.5 per cent of the total Australian population is fully vaccinated, compared to 56.2 per cent of the total US population.
Russell Crowe’s ‘soft power gift’ to Thailand as it scraps tourist quarantine
Just over a third of its population is fully vaccinated but the tourism-starved nation is preparing to welcome back foreigners quarantine-free from November 1.
Qantas charged for standing down cleaner who raised COVID concerns
Qantas has been charged with breaches of workplace safety law after it stood down an employee who raised concerns staff could be exposed to COVID-19.
‘Lead by example’: Former UN chief says Morrison must do more on climate
Former world leaders say Australia must step up its 2030 emission reductions targets to do its fair share on the global push to tackle climate change.
Scott Morrison to push on with net zero target despite Nationals
The PM made it clear rebel MPs won’t stop the government from making the 2050 climate target a binding pledge at the upcoming UN climate summit.
Opinion
Inside China
Purges, a plot and the real reason why Xi Jinping might be afraid to leave China
There are credible reports of a foiled conspiracy against the Chinese leader.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Facebook plans to hire 10,000 in Europe to build ‘metaverse’
The metaverse essentially is a massive virtual world that can be accessed in real time by millions of people using avatars.
Incentivise will have to be a horse out of history to win Melbourne Cup
Incentivise has been penalised 1.5 kilograms for his slashing Caulfield Cup win. No horse bar Makybe Diva has carried 57 or more to win the Melbourne Cup since 1977.
Western Australia
Updated
Mining
BHP reports drop in iron ore shipments from Australia
BHP warns major maintenance works, a labour shortage and COVID-19 border restrictions are slowing output of the nation’s most valuable export.
Dawson slams 300,000 West Aussies in no rush to get vaccinated
Police Commissioner Chris Dawson, who is in charge of the vaccine rollout, said he was confident WA would easily reach an 80 per cent vaccination rate, but the final 20 per cent was proving trickier to convince.
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Missing person
Police vow to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in search for Cleo
Police have appealed for anyone who was at the Quobba blow holes campsite where Cleo Smith was last seen to come forward urgently.
Juukan inquiry urges national laws to protect sacred sites
An inquiry into Rio Tinto’s blasting of the Juukan Gorge caves has recommended giving Traditional Owners the right to withhold consent to works on their land.
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
A step back to move forward: What will life be like when WA hits vaccine target?
WA’s Premier and CHO have refused to put a date on when the state will let its guard down, but they won’t consider it until vaccination rates hit between 85 and 90 per cent.
Politics
Grim future for coal and gas if China and Japan meet climate plans
The future of regional-based fossil fuel exports is grim according to the RBA, creating headaches for the Nationals.
Business
Battery battle: nickel miner picks Twiggy Forrest’s ‘superior’ offer in race with BHP
Billionaire Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has struck a deal to buy Canadian nickel miner Noront, raising the prospect of a bidding war with BHP.
World
Crowe’s ‘soft power gift’ to Thailand as it scraps tourist quarantine
Nicole Kidman sparked public outrage in Hong Kong by gaining an exemption from quarantine to shoot a show there. Two months later, another actor is receiving a different reception to filming in Thailand.
Opinion
Explore
Property bydomain
Horse stables, BMX tracks and tennis courts: What you get for $31m
They're the type of homes that mere mortals can only dream of owning. Check out the properties owned by a lucky few.
The suburbs where rents are still lower than five years ago
Rents have reached record heights in many of our biggest cities, but there are still suburbs where they have fallen since 2016.
Lifestyle
The way you think about luck is wrong
It’s possible to enhance the amount of luck you experience in life. Here’s how.
Opinion
City life
Why deciphering ‘dog’ is much easier than baby talk
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and Sydney Morning Herald columnist
Culture
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Review
From the scripts to the score, every part of Succession dazzles
HBO’s dynastic comedy-drama Succession returns for an explosive third season.
Sport
Opinion
Broadcast rights
TV reality: The uneasy relationship between the NRL and Nine as broadcast deal looms
There’s still a long way to go before a deal is struck for free-to-air rights.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Inglis saves Australia’s blushes against NZ in T20 World Cup warm-up
David Warner’s first appearance for Australia since January lasted one ball, before Josh Inglis conjured the winning runs.
Kellaway shoots down fullback talk as Wallabies look to turn around spring tour fortunes
There’s hardly a rookie in world rugby in better form, but the star winger isn’t seeking a move to fullback just yet.
Key decisions loom in Tuck inquest hearing
The inquest into the death of former AFL player Shane Tuck resumes with a directions hearing in the Coroners Court on Tuesday.
Football Australia boss to meet with Matildas squad ahead of Brazil clash
James Johnson will meet with the Matildas in camp this week ahead of the independent review into misconduct, being conducted by Sport Integrity Australia.
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EPL
Last-gasp strike rescues point for Arsenal against Crystal Palace
Also in Europe, UEFA has ordered England to play one men’s national team game in an empty stadium as punishment for the chaos at the European Championship final.
New Zealand rugby star Sean Wainui killed in car crash
New Zealand rugby is in mourning after the 25-year-old Maori All Blacks winger died in a single car accident on New Zealand’s north island on Monday.
Have Your Say
Australian cricket must tap South Asian talent pipeline
There are nearly a million people of South Asian extraction in Australia. With the right leader at the helm of Cricket Australia, this precious resource could guarantee a strong future for the game.
