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Missing person
Tent zipper clue: Police hold ‘grave concerns’ for Cleo’s safety
The position of the zipper on the tent Cleo disappeared from was too high for the young girl to reach, leading police to hold “grave concerns” for her safety.
The eyes watching WA’s remote north that could help find missing girl
As the search for missing four-year-old girl Cleo Smith enters its fifth day, police are methodically painting a picture of who was in the area when the young girl disappeared.
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Tragedy
‘Much-loved son, brother’: Eight-year-old swept from rapids near Walpole named
The eight-year-old boy who drowned in rapids near Walpole after going missing in Fernhook Falls has been identified as a much-loved blue-eyed, blonde-haired son and brother named Sol.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Premier mandates COVID vaccines for 75 per cent of WA’s workforce
The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated for a swathe of occupations, including workers at supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, post offices and hardware stores. The mandate even covers funeral directors.
Explainer
Vaccination
Why can’t it be a tablet? We answer kids’ COVID vaccine questions
Children told us what they wanted to know about the COVID-19 vaccine ... and we asked an expert for answers.
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Federal
COVID-19 booster shots to be available six months after second dose
Australia’s booster program is expected to start in November with aged care residents and frontline health workers who were first in line earlier this year.
Rio Tinto pledges $10 billion to halve emissions by 2030
Australia’s biggest iron ore miner has dramatically escalated its push to slash greenhouse gas emissions across its global operations.
Green bidding war: BHP outbids ‘Twiggy’ Forrest in Canadian nickel miner battle
Mining giant BHP has raised its offer to buy Canadian nickel miner Noront, trumping Andrew Forrest, as the race for electric battery raw materials intensifies.
Synergy gives go-ahead to $155m big battery in Kwinana
WA’s power grid will soon have a “big battery” to help manage soaring solar generation after Synergy signed a contract with Italian firm New Horizons Ahead
‘Violent, extremist ideology’: Man charged over racist, anti-Semitic posters in Perth’s north
A Balcatta man police fear harbours a “violent, extremist ideology” faces serious charges over posters depicting vile racist and anti-Semitic imagery placed around Perth’s northern suburbs.
Retired at 32: Planning home truths from one of WA’s youngest-ever councillors
Donna Shaw was elected to the council in 2009 at age 19, making her one of the youngest elected members to ever enter local government in WA. On Saturday, she handed in her name badge after 12 years in the role.
The Bachelorette is back: Six things to know from the first episode
There were carpenters galore, a stolen bench and a stolen kiss.
Queen Elizabeth cancels trip, told to rest by doctors
Queen Elizabeth has accepted medical advice to rest and has cancelled a planned visit to Northern Ireland.
Major shake-up of rules on the table for Australian crypto players
The federal government could take a package of reforms of Australia’s booming cryptocurrency industry to the next election.
Western Australia
Immigration detainee fell through gaps before death at WA detention centre, inquest hears
Sarwan Al Jhelie’s family, who lives in New South Wales, have pushed for a coronial inquiry into the missteps over his care while held in WA immigration detention in 2018.
Indigenous
Indigenous justice
Indigenous cultural heritage ‘at risk’ until new protection laws pass
Inquiry committee chair Warren Entsch says he struggled to find any Indigenous cultural sites that are being adequately protected under current laws.
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Courts
Geraldton police officer on trial for murder says he feared for his life
The WA Police officer who shot an Aboriginal woman armed with a knife and scissors says he thought she was going to stab him or another officer.
AstraZeneca’s days are done in WA, Dawson says
Vaccine commander Chris Dawson has told a budget estimates inquiry AstraZeneca was barely being administered in Western Australia.
McGowan won’t relax WA borders this year
A Christmas reunion for families with relatives over east has been all but ruled out by WA Premier Mark McGowan, who will only consider reopening when the state hits a vaccination rate of 80 per cent.
Politics
Porter escapes committee examination of whether blind trust broke rules
The federal government voted against Speaker Tony Smith’s recommendation that a committee examine Mr Porter’s use of a blind trust.
Business
COP26 Glasgow summit
Glasgow summit
Climate change needs to be tackled like COVID-19, says Blackrock boss
The chief executive of the world’s largest asset manager has outlined the strengths and weaknesses of relying on capitalism to solve global crises.
World
Queen Elizabeth cancels trip, told to rest by doctors
Queen Elizabeth has accepted medical advice to rest and has cancelled a planned visit to Northern Ireland.
Opinion
The life of an MP is inherently dangerous
Meredith Burgmann
Former Labor MP and activist
Is media coverage of COVID-19 too negative?
Liam Mannix
National Science Reporter
Dave Chappelle’s comedy controversy is a stoush about power
Julie Szego
Author and freelance journalist
Explore
Property bydomain
Rents in some mining towns surge more than 45 per cent in a year
The buoyant resources sector has even forced up rents in non-mining towns that are flourishing as a result of surging prices.
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.
Lifestyle
Can my boss force me to work from the office?
When a boss refuses to let their staff work from home during the pandemic, despite being able to do their duties remotely, there are risks, warns Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Culture
‘A changing of the guard’: Local hip-hop and R&B dominate ARIA nominations
Genesis Owusu, Budjerah and Masked Wolf are among leading nominees for the awards next month.
Sport
Opinion
Australian Open
Heard immunity: No-vax Novak saying nothing
Australia still treats COVID-19 as an emergency. This attracts criticism here and scorn around the world, but it’s saved thousands of lives. The world’s No.1 tennis player is likely to find that the Australian Open is shut to him.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Tigers and Blues to open season, Dees want to start with grand final rematch
Melbourne have asked the AFL for their grand final rematch against the Western Bulldogs to be played on the Friday night of round one.
Ashes retirement shock: Pattinson hangs up baggy green
The speedster has been plagued by stress fractures in his back throughout his career, but a minor knee injury has been the final straw.
‘It’s just messy’: Bogut concerned about Simmons’ ugly Sixers stand-off
Andrew Bogut wants Ben Simmons to shun his minders and take responsibility for his decisions after he was suspended by the Philadelphia 76ers for not joining in a training drill on Wednesday.
‘Of course it’s taken a toll’: Matildas soldiering on amid controversy, says FA boss
Ongoing allegations of cultural problems within the Matildas set-up are taking their toll on players ahead of Saturday night’s clash with Brazil, says James Johnson.
Patty Mills equals NBA record in Nets debut but Bucks take win
Patty Mills shot seven three-pointers on debut for the Brooklyn Nets but his side fell to reigning champions Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA season-opener on Wednesday.
Shafali’s the man: Teen disguised herself as a boy to start her cricket career
Shafali Verma was 14 when she made the decision to cut her hair and pretend to be a boy. At 17, she’s playing Big Bash and has already starred in a World Cup.
Have Your Say
Heard immunity: No-vax Novak saying nothing
Australia still treats COVID-19 as an emergency. This attracts criticism here and scorn around the world, but it’s saved thousands of lives. The world’s No.1 tennis player is likely to find that the Australian Open is shut to him.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
