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$2.3 billion through the TAB: Is the state government giving us a gambling problem?
At the same time the advertising and promotional spend by Racing and Wagering WA went up 22 per cent to $34 million, the money spent on problem gambling research and support services fell by 15 per cent.
‘Disneyland’ in Geraldton: The castle in the sky meant to put a WA town on world map
Investors are fearing the worst after sinking their money into a developer’s vision of a “second Gold Coast of Australia”.
How McGowan’s vaccine mandates could make dining out more expensive
Restaurant and winery owners have criticised the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for their staff, saying it will allow vaccinated staff to ‘name their price’.
Breaking
Courts
Teenager charged with murder over Northbridge stabbing outside nightclub
Mangar Mading, 28, was stabbed in the chest during an altercation which occurred around 2.30am on the corner of Lake and Aberdeen streets.
Murderer released 30 years after ‘pointless’ Mandurah drowning
Shane William Donohue was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1991 over the unprovoked attack on Stephen Pearce, 20, in July 1990 hours after the pair met at a bar.
No additional border, travel changes necessary for now: Hunt
Mr Hunt was asked whether there was any medical reason for states to close internal borders. His response is direct: “I’ve not received any advice to that effect.”
Urgent meetings of national cabinet, national security committee over Omicron strain, but reopening plan remains
ATAGI has been asked to review the timing of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, currently scheduled for six months after second doses, in light of the new variant.
Analysis
Defamation
Morrison government’s plan to ‘unmask’ online trolls creates legal confusion
The Morrison government’s proposal to tackle anonymous online trolls making defamatory comments leaves many questions unanswered.
Exclusive
Social media
Voters back tougher rules on social media, survey shows
Australian voters support greater oversight of social networks at a time when Prime Minister Scott Morrison is promising a draft bill to subject the companies to tougher laws and court orders.
The way we treat pain may be causing us harm
New research reveals chronic pain is strongly linked to dying prematurely and suggests that our go-to course of care may be adding to the problem.
Opinion
Political leadership
PM’s lack of purpose leads to disintegration of unity
Scott Morrison has failed to shape his government in any meaningful way or give his MPs a vision of the Australia he wants them to work towards.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Opinion
Political leadership
What happened to Archer was not OK - and I know that because it also happened to me
When Liberal MP Bridget Archer crossed the floor last week, a photograph of her afterwards took me straight back to my own experiences in Parliament.
Julia Banks
Businesswoman, lawyer and former MP
Djokovic’s father lashes Australian Open ‘blackmail’, says son probably won’t play
Novak Djokovic’s father Srdjan says the world No.1 will probably not compete in next year’s Australian Open and has described the restrictions and requirements in place due to COVID-19 as “blackmail”.
Western Australia
Residents warned to stay indoors after fire at linen factory
Belmont Oasis has been closed after authorities detected potentially harmful readings from the fire engulfing Atlas Linen.
Tonkin Highway road rage stabbing accused ‘didn’t throw first punch’, Perth court hears
Christopher Atkinson allegedly stabbed another driver after a merging altercation on Tonkin Highway in Wattle Grove on Monday about 4.45pm. He has been charged with reckless driving and grievous bodily harm.
Scarborough gas protests take to Woodside’s Perth headquarters
Activists protested outside the Woodside building in Perth, with a protester locking her arm in a barrel with cement; an imitation of the protest at the Burrup Peninsula on Wednesday.
Ernie Dingo targeted by anti-vaxxers in racist threats to family
The racist message accused him of participating in “the biggest massacre in Australia’s history since 1970” and included a threat to his young twin sons.
WA pledges $117m to stay in the global hydrogen race
The WA government is looking for federal support for two hydrogen hubs near Karratha and Geraldton to help WA grab market share for the future clean fuel, with Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Future Industries a likely early tenant.
Politics
Exclusive
Children's Health
The long road to get Maeve’s law before Parliament
The mitochondrial donation bill, called Maeve’s Law in honour of Maeve Hood, is set to go to a conscience vote in Parliament.
Business
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
One in five plan to continue working from home one or more days
New research suggests that 20 per cent of Australians may continue working from home at least part of the week.
World
Joe Biden’s Omicron travel curbs criticised as ineffective by ex-advisers
Andy Slavitt, who served as a COVID-19 adviser to Biden for several months this year, is among the critics and said energy should instead be focused on inoculations in Africa.
Opinion
I’m exhausted by the Great Exhaustion and how the solutions are all wrong
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Confused by conservatives and their take on ‘cancel culture’? I am too
Jioji Ravulo
Head of social work and policy studies, University of Sydney
Explore
Property bydomain
The $20 billion plan to fix Australia's housing affordability crisis
Housing was tipped to get more affordable last year and instead it's more expensive than ever – but a new proposal could create more places to live.
Property investing in regional areas: Why you should look beyond the city
Investors should cast a wide net when looking for the right location for a residential investment property – now more than ever.
Lifestyle
Louis Vuitton menswear designer Virgil Abloh dies, aged 41
The groundbreaking designer who successfully brought streetwear to luxury fashion died after a private battle with cancer.
Culture
In the 2021 TV ratings battle, Nine and Seven both claim to be No. 1
In a tight year, victory came down to not just who got the numbers, but how they spun them.
Opinion
Pop culture
Why The Beatles deserve a spot in Western culture
Paul Long
Professor in Creative and Cultural Industries
Sport
Injury scare for Stokes but England upbeat about star’s fitness for Ashes opener
The all-rounder suffered a blow to an arm at training - and was pictured doubled up in pain - but he continued practising after being looked over by the team physio and doctor.
Djokovic’s father lashes Australian Open ‘blackmail’, says son probably won’t play
Novak Djokovic’s father Srdjan says the world No.1 will probably not compete in next year’s Australian Open and has described the restrictions and requirements in place due to COVID-19 as “blackmail”.
No Paine problem: Tassie ready as fallback for Perth Test
Stinging criticism of Cricket Australia for their treatment of Tim Paine won’t count against Hobart hosting if COVID-19 blocks the Perth Test.
‘I’m the emperor’: Kambosos becomes unified world champ with stunning win
Australian George Kambosos jnr won the WBA, IBF and WBO belts - and etched himself into history - with his upset win over Teofimo Lopez in New York.
Updated
Wallabies
Two more Australians caught in COVID-19 spring tour outbreak
A total of five people in the Wallabies’ set-up have been caught up in the spiralling COVID case numbers in the UK.
Perth Scorchers final attracts record audience as WBBL popularity explodes
Saturday’s final between the Scorchers and Strikers was watched by more people at the ground and on television than any other WBBL match in history.
Exclusive
Horse racing
Slaughter scandal sparks call for new racehorse regulator
A new report lays bare the existential threat facing the racing industry unless it can demonstrate its horses are cared for beyond the track.
Have Your Say
Rennie’s ref run-in apology leaves questions unanswered
They’re a scary bunch, the folks at World Rugby. With the power to wipe out a coach or player from the game for weeks, months or even years, it is a brave figure who holds the line in opposition to rugby’s global governing body.
