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Investigation
Education
Perth’s best high schools and the powerbrokers who attended them
It’s an age-old question: What’s the secret to success? A deep-dive into the lives of some of WA’s most high-profile figures indicates there’s one significant determining factor.
‘An ugly scene’: More WA home owners in mortgage stress
Interest rates are starting to bite in WA with new data showing the proportion of family income needed to meet loan repayments has jumped over the past year.
Reserve Bank puts interest rate pause on its April agenda
Home buyers could get some pre-Easter relief, with the Reserve Bank saying it will consider a pause in interest rate increases at its April meeting.
Analysis
China relations
What does Xi want from Putin?
The Chinese leader is in Moscow for a three-day visit. Apart from an emphatic display of solidarity with his “dear friend”, there’s a lot Russia can help with.
Apology over infamous Perth restaurant review leaves a bad taste
Food site finally apologises over inappropriate comments on a female maitre d’, but chefs are still threatening a boycott.
Exclusive
Cardiovascular health
William has survived 10 cardiac arrests. Now there is hope
Researchers at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute have discovered a genetic mutation that causes cardiomyopathy, paving the way for new treatments.
We have everything we need to fix the climate crisis. We need to do it now
The UN’s panel on climate change says countries need to rapidly reduce emissions to secure a habitable future for life on Earth.
‘Your weeknight saviour’: RecipeTin Eats’ 20-minute chicken satay curry
Peanut sauce is the best thing about Thai chicken satay skewers. This curry is swimming in it, and will be on the table in 20 minutes flat.
Good Food’s new website launches today with star columnists and exciting features
Nagi Maehashi of RecipeTin Eats fame, Rob Broadfield, Curtis Stone and Adam Liaw will inspire and entertain with new contributions.
Miss Mi makes staying at the Novotel for dinner worth it
There’s no weird stuff from try-hard chefs, just solid technique, bold flavour, imaginative cookery and a casual, likeable approach.
Former SAS soldier charged with war crimes; UN issues stark climate warning in 2023 IPCC report
Former top energy advisor called for the Greens to back the safeguard mechanism to reduce emissions, UN issues stark warning on how to fix the climate crisis, and former SAS soldier charged with war crimes.
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LoadingTurnbull to take over News Corp royal commission campaign
Malcolm Turnbull will take over from ex-Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd as co-chair of Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission.
Opinion
Rupert Murdoch
Murdoch succeeded where Putin failed. It’s time for a Fox hunt
We believe a royal commission into media concentration is now needed to defend our democracy. For the Coalition parties, this is a crucial moment.
Rupert Murdoch met his new fiancee six months ago. What drives a post-divorce proposal?
The media mogul got engaged seven months after divorcing his fourth wife. Are sudden, post-divorce engagements doomed to fail?
Exclusive
Drugs
‘It’s going to be for people with money’: Psychedelic treatments tipped to cost $25,000
Clinics offering psychedelic-assisted therapies will start opening this year after a landmark decision by the medicine regulator. But the treatments will be out of many people’s reach.
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Review
Rebecca Gibney is a joy to watch in this cheerful romcom
Gibney gets to exercise her comic chops as a Sydney socialite who inherits a winery – or so she thinks – in the warm-hearted six-part series Under the Vines.
Western Australia
Updated
Planning and development
$100m Jandakot surf park clears planning hurdle
The facility will be the largest in the southern hemisphere and includes a 2.2-hectare lagoon creating waves for up to 84 surfers at a time.
Dawkins takes MacTiernan’s seat in WA upper house
Lawyer Ben Dawkins said he was not concerned by a suspension and possible expulsion from WA Labor hanging over his head as he took his seat in parliament.
WA principals burn out in struggle with playground violence, vicious parents
They’re working the longest hours in the country, similar to surgeons but without the prestige or pay.
Rio Tinto pledges better cultural awareness in wake of Juukan Gorge disaster
An independent audit of Rio’s cultural heritage management found areas where the miner needs to improve its performance.
Police seize cache of weapons after man brandishes Taser at Perth shopping centre
A man has been charged with 22 offences after a haul of 19 weapons including guns and machetes was discovered in a Perth unit.
Politics
Exclusive
NACC
War crimes investigator tapped to lead first federal corruption watchdog
NSW Judge Paul Brereton is said to be Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus’ pick to run the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Business
Customers crop the colour and lock in more budget haircuts
As consumers spend less time and less money on their locks, JustCuts has recorded one of its strongest starts to a year and is preparing to open more stores.
World
Analysis
US politics
Bracing for impact, US political world waits for Donald Trump indictment
Facing possible charges over alleged hush money paid to an adult film star, Donald Trump has launched a pre-emptive strike to control the narrative, rally supporters, and play the victim.
Opinion
Don’t hate me, but I’m an Elon Musk fanboy
Michael Schlechta
Editorial Writer for The Age
Explore
Property
‘An ugly scene’: WA home owners in mortgage stress as repayments soar
Interest rates are starting to bite with new data showing the proportion of income needed to meet loan repayments has jumped over the past year.
Perth’s million-dollar property club: who’s in and who’s out
The suburbs where median house prices fell below $1 million over the past year and the new entrants to the million dollar club.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Budget
The ultimate budget-friendly recipe collection
Lifestyle
Overcome by grief, Alex ran, until she reached ‘exercise burnout’
Many of us are conditioned to think exercise needs to be a slog to be effective. But we’re better off training to match our mental state.
Opinion
Diet
Walk more, eat well: As a health writer, these studies make me sad
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Culture
The ‘perverse love letter to Melbourne’ that’s blowing the cobwebs off opera
It shouldn’t be this easy to take a Soviet-era operetta about a housing crisis and set it in modern-day Melbourne, but that’s what Constantine Costi has done.
Sport
Updated
AFL 2023
Crow sent straight to tribunal as debate rages on bump penalties, sin bin
The three high bumps scrutinised during round one provoked a fresh debate about whether the AFL was doing enough to protect the head, with some players arguing the element of danger should be preserved while others expressed fears about the long-term effects of concussion.
Opinion
AFL 2023
Can a bump ever be foolproof - and safe?
Three head-high bumps leading to three suspensions from last weekend’s opening AFL round have prompted calls for drastic action.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Danielle Scott celebrates World Cup title
Peel claimed victory with stunning triple back somersaults in the season’s final aerial skiing World Cup meeting.
Aaron Finch to lead San Francisco Unicorns
The recently retired Aussie skipper is not the only big-name player to sign up for the 18-day tournament in the middle of this year.
Key takeouts from an intriguing opening round
It’s a small sample size, but round one of the AFL season delivered several intriguing story lines.
Opinion
Real Footy Podcast
The most exciting wins from a bump(er) round of footy
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the most surprising, imposing and exciting wins from round one.
Analysis
AFL 2023
How your team’s recruits fared in round one
Tom Mitchell was very good. Luke Jackson not so good. We run the ruler over all the traded players in their first games in new colours.
Have Your Say
Tetchy Tim Sheens is not the problem in Tiger Town
The revolution at the Wests Tigers will take time. Can those who run the club hold their nerve and shut their mouths?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
