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Defamation
Palmer on the hook for McGowan’s legal costs after ‘walk away’ offer rejected
The Federal Court decision means the mining magnate will bear the majority of the costs for the defamation proceedings, including for Mark McGowan’s high-profile lawyer, Bret Walker SC, who charges more than $20,000 a day for his services.
Bookkeeper jailed after fleecing $2m from Perth pharmacy
Diana Quan employed her trusted family friend Moe Moe Myint Kelly to be her bookkeeper, but seven years later she had lost more than $2 million dollars.
City of Swan takes Shalom House to court
Australia’s self-billed toughest rehabilitation centre is being sued by Perth’s largest metropolitan council for the alleged continual flouting of planning laws.
We can’t ‘close our eyes and ears’ when it comes to China, Dutton says
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has hit back at criticism levelled at him over his rhetoric around China and Taiwan.
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Loading‘Deeply sorry’: Minister apologises for system failing Defence and veterans
Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh says it’s clear something is not working in his department and Defence given the serious issues facing many people transitioning out of active service.
Opinion
World politics
The parameters of Western resolve may soon be tested
Australia will need to do much more to both deter the chance of the “two war” scenario, but also be ready to fight, and win, if it does eventuate.
Mick Ryan
Military leader and strategist
It will cost 2383% more to see Komodo dragons. Tour guides are furious
The hike in the entry fee to the Indonesian park where the giant lizards roam has tour operators striking and threatening to burn the houses of those who cross the picket line.
WA records another monkeypox case in returned traveller
WA Health confirmed the new case was not linked to the state’s first case which was announced last week.
CSIRO opens lab to fill ‘missing link’ in Australia’s pandemic preparedness
The new CSIRO lab in Clayton will quickly make vaccines for clinical trials, helping Australia respond more promptly to future pandemics.
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Review
New Princess Diana doco proves little has changed in 25 years
With The Princess, the cycle of fixated “royal watchers”, cynical paparazzi and a judgmental public goes on.
The three food lessons Putin’s war has taught us
The damage and destruction caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has yielded important insights into the future of agriculture in an unstable world.
Neo-Nazi allegedly extorts pub owner after barman spits in beer
A Melbourne publican claims a neo-Nazi extorted hundreds of dollars from him after a barman recognised a far-right tattoo on the shoulder of a patron and spat in their drink.
‘I just can’t believe I’m here’: Betts opens up on infamous arrest
AFL great Eddie Betts has opened up on his infamous late-night arrest in 2009, believing he was targeted by “power-tripping” police.
Qantas, Jetstar face more disruptions as engineers ready for action
At least 700 aircraft engineers at Qantas, its budget offshoot Jetstar and its fly-in fly-out charter service Network Aviation have voted to start protected industrial action.
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Review
One of the great sports movies skipped over the truth. This TV show gets it right
The new eight-part A League of Their Own is far from a retread of the 1992 film starring Geena Davis, Madonna and Tom Hanks.
Sarah-Jane Clarke on taking the long road back from sass & bide
After 11 years Sarah-Jane Clarke returns to the David Jones fold feeling as relaxed as her clothing.
If you’re putting off writing a will, consider this your sign
More than half of Australians don’t have a will, leaving their families in potential legal hell if they die suddenly.
Western Australia
Fortescue looks to WA’s south for critical minerals
The iron ore mining company has pegged out several tenements west of Ravensthorpe as it chases deposits for metals which will help fuel a renewable energy transition.
Perth supercomputer images aftermath of star’s violent death
A Perth supercomputer with a very West Australian name has passed a major “stress test” with flying colours.
Vigilante whose pursuit ended in crash interviewed by police
Police Commissioner Col Blanch has urged the community to ring police when confronted with criminal activity.
Three-ton vintage Boans store columns stolen in Perth’s east
The 41 columns are valued at $490,000 in total and were taken from a commercial property in Helena Valley.
Opinion
Skills shortage
‘Help wanted’ signs everywhere, so where are all the workers?
There have never been more West Australians in work – but a migration story tied to WA’s mining boom-and-bust economy paints a bigger picture of our labour shortage.
Gareth Parker
Columnist
Politics
‘Deeply sorry’: Minister apologises for system failing Defence and veterans
Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh says it’s clear something is not working in his department and Defence given the serious issues facing many people transitioning out of active service.
Business
Qantas, Jetstar face more disruptions as engineers ready for action
Australia’s flag carrier is facing industrial action, a development that could further escalate the airport chaos for travellers.
World
Seoul to ban ‘Parasite’ type basement homes in wake of deadly floods
South Korea’s capital city is planning to phase out such dwellings that came to symbolise yawning inequality in the Oscar-winning film Parasite.
Opinion
That aching feeling after finishing a good book? There’s a word for that
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Explore
Property
Why the cost of negative gearing tax breaks is likely to rise
The federal budget could miss out on billions in revenue in coming years and economists have called for reforms to bring Australia’s housing tax policy into line with international standards.
Opinion
Big four
Why CBA boss is alert but not alarmed about financially stressed borrowers
Borrowers are now just digesting the interest rate entree. The rest of the degustation rate meal will be served over the next five months.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Lifestyle
‘Their shoes are on fire’: Yes, they’re talking about New Balance
From dad staple to supermodel stand-by, New Balance sneakers have become cool. Here are the other styles for a footwear upgrade.
Culture
‘No trends, no hype’: The indie magazines changing how we think about food
From Armenian pumpkin dishes and Venezuelan snacks to ‘unserious’ wine and recipes with invasive pests, these publications offer a fresh take on cuisine.
Sport
Kyrgios downs world No.1, Serena loses first match since retirement announcement
Nick Kyrgios’ stirring win over Daniil Medvedev was his 14th from his past 15 matches and set up a clash with countryman Alex De Minaur for a place in the quarter-finals.
More AFL games expected behind paywall in next broadcast deal
More AFL games are likely to end up behind a paywall in the next broadcast deal, regardless of which party wins the bid for the AFL rights.
‘If money is your God, sign with LIV’: Cameron Smith’s simple choice
Cameron Smith should not be judged if he takes Saudi money says sports entrepreneur and manager to the stars, James Erskine.
‘Love for the game has never left’: Goodes joins Indigenous soccer advisory board
The AFL’s loss is seemingly Australian soccer’s gain, as the Sydney Swans legend formalises his links to a code he says was his first love and continuing his disassociation with the one that helped make him famous.
Williams dominated record books, but wanted more
Serena Williams, widely viewed as the best women’s tennis player in history, has flagged her imminent retirement, sparking tributes from across the globe.
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Australian cricket
Meg Lanning takes indefinite break from cricket
After eight years shepherding Australia’s team to unmatched heights, captain Meg Lanning has conceded she needs some time to herself.
Carlton to appeal tribunal call on Cripps
Carlton have decided to appeal the AFL tribunal’s decision to uphold skipper Patrick Cripps’ two-match ban over a rough conduct charge.
Have Your Say
Revealed: The Panthers Stadium budget blowout that will blow your mind
Premier Perrottet, you received a lot of deserved kudos for standing up to the NRL. But the job’s not done. Stop the Penrith outrage, too.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
