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Household incomes no match for high inflation, interest rates and taxes
The chief economist of Commonwealth Bank says a looming financial crunch may force the RBA to cut interest rates by the end of the year.
‘Bail out if you can, Johnny’: Rottnest fisherman recalls fatal barge collision
Peter Whitaker, 79, said he and friend John Gillard, 80, were fishing for whiting on a “brilliant” day when the boat he was on was “crushed like a can of sardines”.
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Crime
Man charged over alleged ‘homophobic attack’ says police have wrong person
Prosecutors opposed Cohben Chase Patterson’s bid for bail, arguing he had a “history of violent offending”.
Tropical Cyclone Ilsa predicted to dump a year’s worth of rain in a couple of days
Communities along the Kimberley/Pilbara coast and as far inland as Marble Bar and Telfer are bracing themselves for this once-in-a-decade weather event, the first category 4 cyclone to hit the state since Christine in 2013.
Peace offering: Prince Harry to attend father’s coronation - without Meghan
The pair’s attendance had been subject to weeks of speculation following explosive interviews and the release of Harry’s memoir Spare.
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China relations
Beijing cuts length of planned airspace closure north of Taiwan
Taiwan said that it had successfully urged China to drastically reduce the time it will close the airspace north of the island, averting wider travel disruption.
Pharmacy scare campaign warns changes will ‘threaten your safety’
A campaign by the peak doctors’ lobby group warns Australians their governments are failing them under changes that give pharmacists more prescribing powers.
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Emissions
Gorgon hits record exports with a big emissions cost
The need to buy carbon offsets for excess emissions has not stopped Chevron from boosting gas production.
Crikey alleges Lachlan Murdoch morally culpable for Jan 6 riots
The online news publication has added a new defence in the defamation lawsuit brought against it by the Fox Corporation chief executive.
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Byelection
Senior Liberal blames Scott Morrison’s unpopularity for historic Aston loss
Ian Quick identified three major reasons the party lost the seat of Aston: parachuting in the candidate Roshena Campbell, running a poor local campaign, and voters’ negative perceptions of former prime minister Scott Morrison.
Dee Smart on drawing James Packer, cancer and the day she ‘lost her mind’
Like her famous subject, the actor-turned-artist knows what it’s like to suffer under the public eye and to emerge from the wreckage stronger.
I stand by Donald, says Melania Trump after her absence
The former first lady was photographed alongside her husband for an Easter brunch at their Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.
Twitter ‘no longer exists’: Musk starts new company
Twitter has ceased to be an independent company after merging with a newly formed shell firm called X Corp, driving speculation about what Elon Musk intends for the social media platform.
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Review
Barry takes its rightful place in the pantheon of TV greats
Between Succession and this strange little show, we’re in the golden age of shocking final seasons.
Opinion
Careers
Succession debunks everything you thought was true about ambition
When you’re intensely competitive ambition is not quelled by achievement, and much must be forsaken to feed its demands.
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
That time Rove caught crabs (but relax, he’s still telling your mum he said hi)
Rove McManus cares a lot about the state of the world, but you won’t hear him talking about it on stage. And that’s why he’s so successful.
Western Australia
Why more ‘middle-class’ WA parents are sending kids to private high schools
Some public high schools are enrolling less than two thirds of students within their catchment as parents choose to take their children out of the public system after primary school.
Tropical Cyclone Ilsa predicted to dump a year’s worth of rain in a couple of days
Communities along the Kimberley/Pilbara coast and as far inland as Marble Bar and Telfer are bracing themselves for this once-in-a-decade weather event, the first category 4 cyclone to hit the state since Christine in 2013.
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Crime
Perth man accused of ‘homophobic attack’ claims it’s a case of mistaken identity
Prosecutors opposed Cohben Chase Patterson’s bid for bail, arguing he had a “history of violent offending”.
‘Bail out if you can, Johnny’: Rottnest fisherman recalls fatal barge collision
Peter Whitaker, 79, said he and friend John Gillard, 80, were fishing for whiting on a “brilliant” day in January 2021 when the boat he was on was “crushed like a can of sardines”.
‘Vibrations’ were noted before chopper flight that claimed Amber’s life. So why did they still fly?
A report into the tragedy, handed down on Wednesday, found the helicopter’s pilot had a “high-risk appetite” and may have ignored reports of vibrations before the fatal flight.
Politics
Christopher Pyne’s lobby shop funds parliamentary AUKUS delegation
Liberal Senator James Paterson and Labor’s Meryl Swanson joined the minister-turned lobbyist’s defence industry junket to the United States last week
Business
‘Urgent’: Collapsed cosmetics empire BWX lists two more brands for sale
The number of brands in BWX’s stable is rapidly dwindling as it elicits expressions of interest for online marketplaces Nourished Life and Flora & Fauna.
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
Central bank digital currencies are the latest front in the culture wars
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Taiwan’s ruling party selects candidate to replace Tsai
Former mayor William Lai has been thrown into the centre of a race that will be watched closely in Beijing, Washington and Canberra.
Opinion
Dutton loses his party’s voice on Indigenous Australians. Awkward.
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
Opioids or an open mind? The science of treating pain is changing fast
Liam Mannix
National Science Reporter
If liberty is to survive, the world needs a democratic America
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
How one rate pause inflated consumer sentiment
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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Property
‘Waiting for a fire sale’: Is it a good time to buy a house yet?
Property prices have plunged over the past year and the market is starting to show signs of stabilising, but there are a couple of risks on buyers’ minds.
The Block’s Dylan and Jenny to auction their dream Gold Coast build
The fan favourites’ luxurious home offers a sleek design with soaring ceilings, statement lights, an al fresco entertaining area and a magnesium pool.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Healthy
15 light and healthy dishes to cook this week
Lifestyle
How many ways can exercise lower your risk of cancer? Here’s what the science says
The research is getting clearer: exercising can help you avoid cancer.
Opinion
Cost of living
Cash is dead to me. Is that why I have no money?
Michael Ruffles
Chief sub-editor
Culture
John Olsen: the last of Australia’s great generation of artists
The death of John Olsen has closed the book on a great chapter in the history of Australian art.
Sport
The Scoop
AFL 2023
McLachlan’s successor won’t be appointed ahead of ‘Gather Round’
AFL chairman Richard Goyder phoned all 18 club presidents on Tuesday afternoon to tell them the league will not be appointing Gillon McLachlan’s successor as CEO this week.
‘It’s amazing’: Praise for Kerr as Matildas shock England
Sam Kerr attempted to keep the lid on expectations following Australia’s stunning win, but her coach was full of admiration for the positive impact she has on the team.
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AFL 2023
McKay free to play round five; Lynch cleared over rough conduct; Docherty out with knee injury
Carlton’s Harry McKay is free to play against Adelaide on Thursday night after the Blues mounted a successful case that his strike on young gun Harry Sheezel should only carry low impact.
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Surfing
‘In honour of her’: Ewing wins Rip Curl Pro 40 years after his mum; Wright defends women’s title
Australians Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright have claimed the men’s and women’s Rip Curl Pro, respectively. Wright took her second title, while Ewing claimed his first trophy 40 years after his late mother celebrated success at Bells Beach.
Snap Shot
AFL 2023
Surfing’s gain could be footy’s loss as Surf Coast goalsneak makes waves
A surfing prodigy’s footy feats explored; the Hawks return to their happy Norwood hunting ground; ‘Dimma’ produces once again.
Opinion
Real Footy Podcast
Is it too soon to write off the Tigers?
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and special guest Mathew Stokes discuss the Tigers, whose injuries are piling up and who have only one win so far this season.
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Collingwood Magpies
AFL hands down decision on Jack Crisp following controversial video
Jack Crisp has been ordered to complete an education program for sending Snapchat images to another person in 2018 that went viral without his consent last week.
Have Your Say
Are you sick of sporting cliches and tired tropes? Nah, yeah
Some phrases in sport are repeated so often, we only have to hear or gaze upon them for a moment for our eyes to glaze over.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
