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What this year’s rate rises mean in six charts
Why the Reserve Bank has lifted rates to 3.1 per cent and what it means for mortgage holders.
Opinion
Philip Lowe
Another Tuesday. Another rate rise. You should be ropeable
Normally meticulous in avoiding the limelight, the RBA governor is a deer in the headlights.
Steven Hamilton
Economist
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Crime
Man under police guard in hospital after woman’s death
A Perth woman has died in a Landsdale home on Monday night, with homicide officers at the scene.
WA snapper, dhufish fishing ban increased to six months
The increase from the current two-month ban will be applied in scattered chunks throughout the year to allow for recreational fishing in school holidays.
Perth freeway project full steam ahead despite Clough collapse
WA’s roads authority has insisted its $165 million Stephenson Avenue project will not incur further delays after the collapse of one of its lead contractors.
‘Tough love’ rehab faces new battle front in move north
Shalom House has bought the old Mercyville Hostel in Craigie to house the rehabilitation service’s women’s program.
Exclusive
Indigenous Voice
Voice to parliament ‘yes’ campaign plans tour, TV advertising campaign
The “yes” campaign for the Indigenous Voice to parliament is stepping up, with the Uluru Dialogue expanding its TV ad campaign.
Morrison in bid to use secret cabinet documents in robo-debt defence
A closed hearing has been scheduled for Thursday after Scott Morrison’s lawyer said his client’s “reputation is on the line”.
Adrian sunk $900,000 into a crypto trading firm. He doesn’t know if he will see any of it again
Adrian Butkus put much of his life savings into an account at BlockFi in early November. Now he’s fighting to get it back.
Analysis
Inside China
In death, Jiang Zemin deployed to cheer Xi’s legacy
Behind the mourners, a black banner revealed how much has changed since Jiang Zemin left office in 2002.
Indonesian ban on sex out of marriage ‘problematic’ for Bali tourists
De facto foreign couples can’t be denounced to authorities but a tourist who had sex with a local and was reported by that person’s family could face trouble.
Multimillionaire Ultra Tune boss loses bid to uncover audio recordings
A judge has rejected Sean Buckley’s attempt to discover who his ex-girlfriend and a former employee sent explosive recordings to.
‘A milestone moment’: Christmas carol sung in 12 Indigenous languages
Gardening Australia’s Clarence Slockee consulted with Elders as he embarked on the mammoth task of translating the festive classic O Christmas Tree.
Opinion
Parenting
Maintain the magic or keep it real? The toughest question for any parent at Christmas time
There’s one question every parent dreads their child asking, especially in the weeks before Christmas Day.
Kelly Eng
Contributor
Prince Harry spills on ‘dirty game’ against Meghan in full trailer for Netflix doco
Prince Harry has signalled that the Netflix documentary series might be an uncomfortable watch for members of the royal family.
Updated
Vale
Kirstie Alley, star of Cheers, dies aged 71
The comedic actor, who became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the early 1990s, has died from cancer.
FIFA WORLD CUP 2022
Ronaldo may miss do-or-die World Cup clash after substitution spat
The former Manchester United star was seen gesticulating and talking when he came off the pitch against Uruguay in Portugal’s final game of the group stage.
Opinion
Why Tim Cahill has cast an awkward shadow over Socceroos’ Qatar success
Tim Cahill can claim partial credit for Australia’s World Cup success in Qatar, but he repeatedly ducked Australian media throughout the tournament - which is a damn shame, because there’s an awful lot to ask him.
Vince Rugari
Reporter
Western Australia
Historic WA company collapses after white knight walks
Administrators are hoping for a quick fire sales process to get one of the nation’s biggest builders back on its feet and to keep delivering its suite of major energy infrastructure projects.
‘Loyal obedient employee’ or ‘liar’? Cook’s sacked staffer still wants job back
Sanja Spasojevic was sacked for taking unauthorised leave but her lawyer says she had the blessing of Cook, who was the ultimate rule maker in their office.
Former MP Phil Edman spared jail for hindering corruption probe
Former Liberal MP Phil Edman has narrowly avoided jail after being found guilty of hindering a probe by the corruption watchdog into his taxpayer-funded rendezvous and tipping off his associates.
McGowan government spends record amount on consultants
From January to June the McGowan government spent $12.2 million on 75 consultant contracts – beating the Barnett government’s record.
How WA Police catch ‘the worst of the worst’
It’s not for the faint-hearted, but detectives at the Regional Investigations Unit love their job catching some of WA’s biggest and baddest criminals.
Politics
No bill relief for months as Commonwealth signals cash for states in energy deal
Energy export states may receive temporary compensation under an energy price cap but even if a deal is done, households will have months to wait to see the flow through to bills.
Business
Amex targeted over DJs credit card mistaken for loyalty card
The corporate regulator is taking legal action against American Express for the way it distributed a David Jones credit card which many customers mistook for a loyalty card.
World
Iranian students ‘poisoned’ before planned mass protests
Students have accused the government in Tehran of spiking food in university canteens and dormitories to undermine further uprisings.
Opinion
Push to lower voting age gives voice to those who shape the future
Judith Bessant
Professor in global, urban and social studies, RMIT University
Explore
Property
Hot property: Perth’s rising star suburbs
Perth’s more affordable suburbs will be next year’s real estate stars as household budgets continue to be squeezed.
Crystal-gazing: Experts predict 2023 Perth property prices
Five property experts give their forecast for the Perth property market in the new year and the suburbs tipped for the strongest growth.
Lifestyle
Princess Catherine is edging closer to becoming queen, and so is her wardrobe
Rented, vintage and re-worn, the Princess of Wales tried it all on her short tour of Boston. Fashion editor Melissa Singer and style editor Damien Woolnough discuss.
Culture
‘It feels shocking’: Glass ceiling smashed at Australian Academy Awards
Mandy Walker, who shot Elvis, has made history at Australia’s main film and television awards this week.
Sport
Australian Grand Prix tickets sell-out within hours
The 2023 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park is on track for a record attendance after tickets for the Sunday race day sold out in three-and-a-half hours on Tuesday.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2022
West Coast player under police investigation
Police are investigating Isiah Winder, who was allegedly involved in an incident in Geelong over the weekend.
Opinion
Australian Open
Novak’s back, and hoping for Melbourne’s Open heart
Djokovic’s battle for a visa to play in the Australian Open became a soap opera the whole world tuned in to. It’s time to move on and welcome the tennis champion to our shores.
Neil McMahon
Freelance writer
Stars captaincy a national leadership audition for Zampa
Adam Zampa believes being captain of the Melbourne Stars will give the national selectors a chance to consider whether he figures in Australia’s white ball captaincy plans.
Updated
AFL injury ward
Max King to miss start of season with shoulder injury
Prized St Kilda forward Max King is set to undergo a left shoulder reconstruction after a training incident that will significantly delay his season next year.
Blues snare Good Friday game as part of blockbuster first month
Carlton and Geelong are in line for blockbuster starts to next season, as the Western Bulldogs were dumped from Good Friday footy.
Dons recruit who learnt footy from YouTube hails ‘Tippa’ as his mentor
Anthony Munkara joined the club’s ranks last week after being taken under the wing of fan-favourite Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti.
Have Your Say
Jones’ departure to launch rugby’s game of thrones
Could a two-decade-old friendship be Australia’s trump card as the coaching dominoes start to fall in international rugby?
