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Tim Winton on a blue groper, a novel inspired by Ningaloo – and his life-imitates-art moment
With his novel, Blueback, now a movie, the author reflects on how his love of the sea has evolved – and what he’s prepared to do to protect it.
Man rescued from crocodile infested water in WA’s far north
The man was crossing the Pentecost River in Durack when his car sunk. He was trapped on the roof of his vehicle for around eight hours before getting back to dry land.
Regional hotspot: The most popular WA town for city escapees this year
A shire in WA’s South West close to Bunbury and just a two-hour drive from Perth has recorded a big jump in migration over the past year.
Twitter teeters on edge after another 1200 walk out
Employees have resigned en masse after new owner Elon Musk gave them a deadline to decide whether to leave or stay. Now the question: has he gone too far?
Opinion
G20 summit
Jinping and Albanese shared a joke. Beware the punchline
After a breakthrough meeting at the G20 summit in Bali, is Australia’s China problem solved? Only superficially, and only for now.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘Disgraceful’: Trump furious that war crimes expert will head probes
Jack Smith, a war crimes prosecutor, will be special counsel investigating the ex-president’s efforts to overturn the election and handling of secret documents.
‘Learn this’: Drone operator Kateryna wanted action then war came
The 27-year-old woman flies reconnaissance drones over the enemy’s positions before and after strikes. Hanging out for a signal, though, is complicated.
Kim Jong-un shows daughter for first time at ballistic missile test
Striking photos show the North Korean leader hand-in-hand with his daughter, whose existence has never been publicly confirmed before.
Exclusive
Aviation
Going overseas? Brace for fully booked flights, little flexibility
International global aircraft seat capacity is forecast to stay 15 per cent below pre-COVID levels, with 972 million fewer seats by the end of the year than in 2019.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to more than a decade in jail
The startup promised to revolutionise how patients receive diagnoses by replacing traditional blood-testing labs with small machines envisioned for home use.
Updated
Industrial relations
Nurses union claims government trying to stifle poll on pay offer
It is just a few shambolic days after a hospital strike was averted, and now a fresh battle has erupted in a bitter war over WA nurses’ pay and conditions.
Christian Dior has held Caddick funds for years, whistleblower tells authorities
The fashion house’s Sydney office is said to be in possession of several hundred thousand dollars of funds stolen by missing fraudster Melissa Caddick.
Powerful look at the hunt for the Claremont killer intensely moving
Claremont: A Killer Among Us avoids the cheap and exploitative tendencies of the true-crime documentary, focusing instead on dogged police work.
Exclusive
Fitness
From fitness empire to baby brain: F45 founder Rob Deutsch’s next industry shakeup
The man who started fitness giant F45 is launching a new business aimed at reducing the amount of waste from baby products.
As he prepares to leave F1 grid, how good was Daniel Ricciardo?
Just 14 Australians have started a Formula 1 race in the sport’s 73-year history, and none have taken part in more than Daniel Ricciardo. While he’ll be off the main stage next year, a reserve role at Red Bull has been flagged.
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Long lines, scarce beers and packed trains: What Socceroos fans can expect in Qatar
Slowly but surely, the buzz is building. Doha is rising to the moment it has been waiting a decade for – just don’t expect it to be like any other World Cup. And don’t expect it to be smooth sailing either.
Western Australia
Schools scrap head boy, girl roles in push for inclusivity
Schools across WA are increasingly choosing to let go of the head girl and head boy roles in a push to create an inclusive space for their students.
Grieving mum waits years for ‘justice’ in WA’s courts
Nate Stewart died in a car crash in 2020, however the person charged over the incident will likely not face trial until 2023.
‘Forever 15’: Friends and family gather for Cassius Turvey’s funeral
Cassius was allegedly murdered in an attack that sparked national outrage, and which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said was “clearly is racially motivated”.
Man charged with bashing chihuahua after police seize bloodstained mallet
Forensic officers confirmed the accused’s black paving mallet had traces of non-human blood on it.
Exclusive
Construction
WA’s biggest builder faces class action over project delays
The construction giant whose name every household knows is facing a legal battle with hundreds of angry customers whose property dreams have become nightmares.
Politics
Opinion
G20 summit
Jinping, PM shared a joke. But beware the punchline
After a breakthrough meeting at the G20 summit, is Australia’s China problem solved? Only superficially, and only for now.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Business
Opinion
Corporate philanthropy
Bezos and the billionaire philanthropy crowd are the worst kind of hypocrites
Silicon Valley is not genuine about solving the world’s problems
Ben Marlow
World
From prison, Najib’s shadow lingers over unpredictable polls
As his oldest son makes his election debut, the former Malaysian prime minister jailed for corruption still looms large.
Opinion
In from the cold: Albanese breaks the ice of our Chinese winter
Michelle Grattan
Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Property
Number of Perth property listings below $600k falls to record low
The share of new house listings under $600,000 is at a record low in Perth – but spare a thought for Sydneysiders, where the percentage of houses below that price point is miniscule.
Exclusive
Construction
WA’s biggest builder faces class action over construction delays
The construction giant whose name every household knows is facing a legal battle with hundreds of angry customers whose property dreams have become nightmares.
Lifestyle
Why you should consider buying second-hand Christmas gifts this year
If you’re trying to save money and be more sustainable, this is the year to think about putting some thought into a gift and getting something second-hand.
Culture
‘I’m into kicking shins’: Helen Marcou’s mission to save Melbourne’s music scene
The music advocate and Bakehouse Studios co-owner has become a vital player in the city’s rich cultural landscape.
Sport
‘So much more than that’: Daisy Pearce on finding fulfilment outside flag dream
Melbourne captain Daisy Pearce has had a glittering and trailblazing career, but a premiership medal has eluded her thus far.
Cummins attempts to heal rift over Langer’s departure
Test captain Pat Cummins has met Adam Gilchrist as the start of quiet diplomacy with Justin Langer’s former teammates after his messy departure as coach.
Cotton, Manek star as Wildcats claim back-to-back NBL wins
After snapping a five-game losing streak in their last start against Adelaide, Perth entered Thursday night’s home clash at RAC Arena seeking to avoid a fourth straight home defeat.
Cooling, controversy and containers: A guide to Qatar’s World Cup stadiums
With only one major stadium in 2010, Qatar’s World Cup promise to FIFA was a reverse Kevin Costner: if you come, we will build it.
Opinion
A-League Men
A-League crowds are better behaved than NRL, AFL and cricket
The hysteria about soccer crowds ignores the truth about what happens in other codes.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Cafe Socceroo: Why coffee is Australia’s secret weapon at the World Cup
Sport at the top level is all about the one-percenters. So the Socceroos have done the only sensible thing they could do.
Everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup
What ungodly hour will you need to wake up? What are the Socceroos’ chances of winning? How can you watch the matches? Find out here.
Have Your Say
‘It’s unbelievable, man’: Why Samoa will come to a standstill on Sunday morning. Again.
From humble beginnings in 1986, the Samoan rugby league team will compete for their first world crown against the Kangaroos this weekend. Samoans everywhere are buzzing.
