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Opinion
Political leadership
Labor has the building blocks. Time for the Tetris
A new Labor vision is emerging that updates some parts of the Hawke-Keating policy structure and discards others.
George Megalogenis
Columnist
Man charged over alleged murder of partner in Kewdale appears in court
Steven Dean, 37, has appeared in court on Saturday over the alleged fatal attack.
Russia confirms it accidentally bombed its own city
Since the beginning of the war last year, Russian authorities have blamed Ukraine for a string of covert attacks. Not this time.
Agents, influence and interference: The new age of espionage is here
Foreign interference and espionage is the defining generational task of security agencies today, just as counterterrorism was after the September 11 attacks.
Perdaman’s $6.4b Burrup plant clears funding hurdle
Perth-based company Perdaman’s controversial $6.4 billion urea plant on the Burrup Peninsula could be up and running by mid-2027 after it secured the funding needed to bankroll the project.
Why Katie and two million others living with mental illness are missing middle
Experts say the budget must address a no-man’s land in the mental health system where there are few options for people – until they end up in hospital.
Bones, nipple covers and goldfish: The wackiest op-shop donations
Australians donate many strange things to op-shops and customers love to buy them. Why are we drawn to these weird and wonderful items?
How Sam Kerr could end the GOAT debate before the World Cup kicks off
Before her attention shifts to Australia’s home World Cup mission, Sam Kerr has the chance to spearhead Chelsea’s bid for a first European treble.
Dogs find bark in Perth, as heat mounts on Dockers’ game style
Fremantle’s season is hanging by a thread after the Western Bulldogs exacted retribution for being bundled out of finals last year, winning at Optus Stadium by 49 points.
First Nations, bisexual, Bachelorette: WA’s Blurton on ‘walking in two worlds’
The Noongar-Yamatji broadcaster on being political “just by existing”, her stance on the Voice to Parliament and her fears around starring in The Bachelorette.
How does it feel to be painted for the Archibald Prize? Terrifying
I have always loved Archie season and its stick-the-finger-up-at-the-art-world approach, which is why I agreed to be painted.
‘They give me the creeps’: Real story behind Fugglers – and those teeth
The tooth monster toys have divided opinion, courted controversy, inspired memes and even prompted US Today to publish a fact check.
‘Beyond crazy’: Japan full of Aussies as we flock back
Ski and cherry-blossom mania combined with a plummeting yen has seen Japan soar to our fourth most-visited overseas destination.
Western Australia
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Aviation
Pilot shaky but unafraid to fly again after plane crash-landed off Leighton Beach
A joyride to the solar eclipse in Exmouth ended in the ocean of Perth and a swim to the shore for pilot Michelle Yeates and her teenaged son.
‘Brutal’: Life jail term for Perth man who murdered his former housemate
Andrew John Myles has been jailed for life after beating his former housemate to death with a claw hammer while on a cocktail of prescription drugs – in what a judge described as an inexcusable attack.
Jarrah forests and water supply key to mining approvals: Alcoa boss
Alcoa thinks its existing behind-closed-doors approval systems can be modified to better protect the environment but if the independent EPA takes over what happens next is unknown.
Expelled Victorian Liberal to take over WA party
In a state executive meeting held on Thursday night, Simon Morgan was appointed to the role following the resignation of current director Stuart Smith.
Justice system bears brunt of ‘dodgy’ boom-time builds
The trail of ‘dodgy’ workmanship and contract cost-blowouts left behind by the stimulus-driven construction boom appears to be taking its toll on the justice system.
Politics
350,000 Kiwis living in Australia to get direct pathway to citizenship
New Zealanders living in Australia will be able to become citizens without having to secure permanent residency first.
Business
ACCC to use compulsory information powers to probe banks on deposits
The watchdog chair says the inquiry will force banks to reveal how they determine interest rates on deposits, which have lagged home-loan rates.
World
Russia confirms it accidentally bombed its own city
Since the beginning of the war last year, Russian authorities have blamed Ukraine for a string of covert attacks. Not this time.
Analysis
Guns in America
How the politics of fear turns small mistakes into American tragedies
Tim Sullivan and Aaron Morrison
Opinion
The Liberal Party is dying and Dutton can’t even diagnose the disease
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
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Title Deeds
A sale 13 years in the making: Mortgage Choice co-founder sells huge northern beaches estate for $40 million
When Marara first hit the market Kevin Rudd was prime minister, interest rates were at 4.5 per cent and Brett Lee had recently announced his retirement from Test cricket.
The eight best luxury homes on the market right now
Whether you’re looking for a high-end inner-city abode or an estate in the countryside, there’s something for everyone.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
LGBTQ
The first Scots College kid who tried to shame me turned out to be gay himself
The dark, disruptive shadows of my time at Scots still trouble me. It’s about time the school told kids “it’s OK to be gay”.
Hamish Macdonald
Journalist
Culture
How does it feel to be painted for the Archibald Prize? Terrifying
I have always loved Archie season and its stick-the-finger-up-at-the-art-world approach, which is why I agreed to be painted.
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AFL 2023
Doubts over AFL match in Alice Springs amid council dispute
The AFL has told Alice Springs council it will consider moving the June match between Melbourne and GWS unless the council reverses its decision to withdraw support for a local competition.
‘It’s nuts’: Barty message stuns Australia’s newest golfing star
Grace Kim spent two years hating golf when her father introduced her to the sport. A decade later, she has Ash Barty and James Tedesco blowing up her phone.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2023
Blues ruck De Koning to miss Saints clash; AFL’s dangerous tackle memo
Just five rounds in, the Blues’ backline stocks are running low, forcing the club to blood the last player onto their list. Meanwhile, the AFL moves to clarify tackling concerns.
AFL round six teams and expert tips: Saints bolstered by Steele’s return
Our experts have submitted their tips for round six. See which teams they picked and by how much, and get the ins and outs.
Your guide to LIV Golf: The Shark, the sheikhs and cash ... lots of cash
It will be Greg Norman’s biggest tournament so far as he upends world golf. But how does the Saudi-backed series actually work?
Greg Norman was snubbed from The Masters – but harbours hope they’ll have him back
On the eve of his first LIV Golf tournament in Australia, Norman was in a reflective mood and wants to have at least one more chance to return to Augusta National.
Opinion
AFL 2023
Gathering a storm: WA needs to up the ante if it wants to win Gather Round
Gather Round was a raging success for South Australia. If WA wants a piece of the action it needs to take it to the next level, argues Paddy Sweeney.
Paddy Sweeney
Nine Sports Presenter
Have Your Say
LIV just another XXX-rated event for sports fans
Better the devil you know? Far from a line in the sand, the Adelaide extravaganza is just another example of the mental gymnastics needed to enjoy sport in MMXXIII.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
