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Car spotted heading toward Carnarvon around time Cleo went missing: investigator
The lead investigator into the disappearance of Cleo Smith says a car was spotted turning onto North West Coastal Highway from Blowholes Road the morning she went missing.
Little girl lost: the disappearance of Cleo Smith
The Quobba Blowholes campsite was a place of serene safety for the residents of nearby Carnarvon until a four-year-old girl went missing, presumed abducted.
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Missing person
Police forensics search Cleo Smith’s family home for signs of a stalker
A twist in the search for four-year-old Cleo Smith has led forensic police to shift their attention to her family home.
McGowan slams protesters, conspiracy theorists’ ‘witchdoctor’ solutions after security breach
Mr McGowan refused to divulge any details of why he had to leave a wedding due to a reported incident near his Rockingham home on Saturday night but confirmed a leak of his home address and mobile phone number on social media by anti-vaxxer groups on Wednesday had “caused some issues”.
NSW nearing 85 per cent double-dose vaccination rate
NSW recorded 296 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, while Victoria recorded 1935.
Corporate Australia bites the bullet to enforce the jab
Just a few months ago, mandating COVID-19 vaccines was a tough subject few wanted to touch. As Australia re-opens, its largest employers are no longer shy about enforcing the jab.
Breaking
Glasgow summit
Nationals accept net zero target by 2050
After a week of negotiations, Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce told Prime Minister Scott Morrison of the outcome shortly after a meeting of the Nationals party room ended on Sunday.
Gambling industry now making more money from fewer people: research
Problem gambling has doubled in the past decade alongside the growth of online betting, despite overall gambling waning.
What does a tween want? Swimwear that’s not skimpy
Unimpressed by the lack of practical and sustainable swimsuit options available, Myla and Olivia spent lockdown hatching their label Cinnamon Cove.
‘We’d love no pink or blue’: the rise of gender-neutral toys
There are concerns gendered toys such as pink play kitchens or construction sets depicting images of boys are restricting children’s psychological and emotional development.
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Boxing Day Test
Andrews ‘confident’ MCG can host 80,000-plus crowd for Boxing Day
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has set the goal of allowing an 80,000-plus crowd at the MCG on Boxing Day as long as vaccination rates continue to grow.
Matildas 3-1 Brazil
Matildas
It’s coming home: Matildas return in style after thrilling win against Brazil
After a month of intense scrutiny, the Matildas lapped up every moment of their first match on home soil in almost 600 days.
Analysis
Wallabies
No Kerevi, no chance: Slim win reveals Wallabies’ reliance on star centre
If Australia learnt anything from the win against Japan, it’s how much they need their world-class centre.
Analysis
Royal family
‘Remarkably good at her job’: Why the Queen is already back at work after hospital stay
She may be 95 years old, but the Queen holds fast to the concept that a monarch must be seen to be believed.
Jennie Bond
‘Needle spiking’ of women in Britain stirs alarm over new kind of assault
A number of police forces in England are investigating reports of women unknowingly being injected with syringes at crowded night spots.
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Opinion
Glasgow summit
Leaps tall stories in a single bound: a government with plenty of front, less substance
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Western Australia
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Police
Janet Dweh’s accused murderer was father of her unborn baby, family claim
Ms Dweh, 36, was just weeks away from giving birth to her fourth child when she was bludgeoned to death inside her Dayton home, north of Perth, on October 3.
Perth mum who poured bleach into baby’s milk jailed for two years
Brooke Lucas attempted to poison her son, William, in December 2018 by pouring 30 millilitres of Exit Mould into his milk bag because she wanted the 13-month-old to go to sleep.
Fears Cleo abducted as WA offers $1 million reward to help find her
Premier Mark McGowan said he would pay the reward for information resulting in finding Cleo, or leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people involved in her disappearance.
Exclusive
Border security
Piracy fears for WA tourism operators as ABF turns blind eye to illegal boats
Indonesians have been captured on camera at Rowley Shoals for the first time reaping seafood illegally in unprecedented numbers, armed with the knowledge they won’t face prosecution from Border Force officials worried about COVID-19.
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Vaccination
No jab, no entry for travellers to WA? Health department says yes, but Premier insists that’s wrong
In a FAQ document about the new vaccine mandates covering about 1 million people, WA Health revealed its border vaccination rules would be extended to ‘very low risk’ states by next month.
Politics
Christian Lobby boasts religious freedom laws will include ‘Folau clause’
Australian Christian Lobby boss Martyn Iles said the Religious Discrimination Bill will include the controversial clause.
Business
Opinion
Property market
How I bought and sold a home in pandemic (amid marriage breakdown)
Many Aussies are selling up and buying elsewhere because the pandemic has proven they can work from anywhere.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
World
‘Needle spiking’ of women in Britain stirs alarm over new kind of assault
A number of police forces in England are investigating reports of women unknowingly being injected with syringes at crowded night spots.
Opinion
Natural contrarian to ‘facilitator-in-chief’, but Joyce is stronger on attack
Michelle Grattan
Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Does my bum look big in this tourniquet disguised as jeans?
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and Sydney Morning Herald columnist
Like an episode of Morning Wars, Lisa Wilkinson has stirred up drama
Michael Idato
Culture editor-at-large
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Property bydomain
Homes for hire: How to make your house work for you
Do you think your property has a stylish kitchen, a great garden, the perfect pool, or boasts spectacular views? It could become a lucrative side hustle.
'Have fun with it': Child-friendly spaces that don’t compromise on style
Child-occupied homes can quickly look like play centres. Luckily, there are brands making beautiful objects for kids - and adults.
Lifestyle
What does a tween want? Swimwear that’s not skimpy
Unimpressed by the lack of practical and sustainable swimsuit options available, Myla and Olivia spent lockdown hatching their label Cinnamon Cove.
Culture
To see or not to see: what is the greatest Shakespeare film ever made?
This is a golden age for accessing quality Shakespeare product at home. For starters, many first-rate adaptations are available for free on YouTube.
Sport
‘I thought, I can’t possibly stab these kids’: Kefu’s humanity in face of horror
A home invasion in August changed 60-Test Wallabies veteran Toutai Kefu’s life forever. But the popular No.8 has sympathy for his alleged attackers.
Opinion
ICC Men’s World Cup
There can only be one winner with cricket’s Cups overflowing
A tipping point has been reached in cricket, and the Australian men’s set-up is characteristically late in coming to grips with it.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
‘I’d feel sick about that’: Easton Wood retires with a year to run
Western Bulldogs premiership captain Easton Wood has decided to forgo his 2022 contract, retiring from the AFL after 188 games.
Opinion
Wallabies
Winded Wallabies: How giant-killing Japan will try to run Australia off their feet
The last thing the Wallabies want is to get into a game of ruck and run against Japan on Saturday.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Exclusive
Concussion crisis
Former Tiger seeks to lift damages bid with concussion claim
Former Richmond footballer Ty Zantuck has lodged an amended statement of claim in the Supreme Court against the Tigers, claiming neurological disorders.
Analysis
Australian cricket
Three areas where Australia can find a Twenty20 edge
Twenty20 analysts have suggested three key improvements to Australia’s approach heading into the T20 World Cup.
Updated
NBA
Simmons saga ‘could take four years’ to resolve, says Sixers official
The three-time All-Star is not expected to play for an undetermined period of time as his dispute escalates.
Have Your Say
It’s coming home: Matildas return in style after thrilling win against Brazil
After a month of intense scrutiny, the Matildas lapped up every moment of their first match on home soil in almost 600 days.
