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AFL considering mandatory helmets for players
The AFL’s chief medical officer has appeared under oath at the inquest of former footballer Shane Tuck, revealing he is considering introducing mandatory helmets and special high-tech mouthguards.
Nine seeks access to emails between Roberts-Smith and Stokes
Roberts-Smith was employed by the Seven Network as general manager of its Queensland operations.
Record July heat prompts dire warning: Act now ‘or we all scorch and fry’
The warmest temperatures for tens of thousands of years are prompting yet more calls from experts for urgent action on climate.
‘She was a good mum’: Outpouring of grief for WA woman killed by ex-partner
Georgia Lyall was allegedly shot in the head in her South Guildford home on Thursday before the body of her bikie ex-partner was found when crews rushed to a house fire in Innaloo.
Review
Mount Lawley
This Mount Lawley trattoria is a reminder of why we go out to eat
Walking into Bar Vino is a tonic. It’s noisy, the tables are European bistro close. Staff weave expertly through the restaurant with plates and glassware. The energy crackles.
Brisbane grandmother to be sentenced after poisoning husband’s soup
Judith Ann Venn has been in custody for more than three years over the killing.
Battle of the bachelor’s handbags: Six supermarket roast chickens put to the taste test
Coles, Woolworths or Costco: which cooked chook rules the roost?
‘Rogue’ ABC engaged in shoddy and reckless reporting, ex-commando’s trial told
Heston Russell is suing the ABC over online stories suggesting he was involved in shooting and killing an Afghan prisoner in 2012.
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Gas
Goodbye, gas stoves: Victoria to ban gas from new homes by 2024
All new homes, subdivisions and renovations that require planning approval after January 1 will be fitted with electric or induction stove tops instead of gas.
Shopping pullback another sign RBA likely to hold rates steady
The drop in monthly retail turnover follows better than expected inflation data, giving the RBA more reason to pause rate rises next week, economists say.
Passengers warned not to fly with fully charged devices over fire risk
America’s aviation regulator has warned passengers not to fly with a device charged to 100 per cent despite many cabins featuring charging ports.
Opinion
Marriage
Are couples who sleep in separate beds happier? I am
Until we tried it, Chris and I had never heard the term “sleep divorce”.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
‘We’re still hunted’: Ned Kelly family descendants lose legal bid for cultural protections
A fourth-generation descendant of Ned and Dan Kelly’s parents said the decision was the latest setback in clashes with Victoria’s legal system that has punished the family for more than a hundred years.
Glory daze: No owner, no coach and now no Ryan Williams
The upheaval at Perth Glory goes on, with former Socceroos forward Ryan Williams and defender Jordan Elsey announcing their departures from the A-League Men club.
‘She deserves to be out there’: Will Sam Kerr play Matildas’ crunch clash?
Australia now find themselves at such a critical juncture they may not say no to a striker with one-and-a-half legs if it means saving a home World Cup campaign.
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Swimming
Chalmers, McKeown win gold as women’s relay team continue Aussie dominance
Kyle Chalmers, Kaylee McKeown and Australia’s women’s 4x200m freestyle relay team have stunned the swimming world once again in Japan.
Western Australia
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Crime
Ex-bikie linked to Perth ‘murder-suicide’ tragedy
Police are investigating a double tragedy after a woman was found shot dead inside her South Guildford home on Thursday morning. Her ex-partner’s body was discovered inside a house blaze in Innaloo an hour later.
Perth mother faces jail after baby found with meth in system
The court heard the baby’s mother, Sarah Joanne Brice, 34, was breastfeeding her son while also using methamphetamine and cannabis.
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Crime
Man stabbed during street brawl in Perth’s south
A WA Police spokeswoman said the man, aged in his 50s, was stabbed during a fight between two groups in Parmelia on Wednesday afternoon.
Amy had run out of treatment options until this new drug was approved
A chemotherapy drug has been approved for use in up to 70 per cent of breast cancer cases across Australia, giving new hope to patients like Amy Johnston.
Which Perth suburb is at risk of dropping out of the million-dollar club?
A well-known western Perth suburb has seen its median house price drop by 19.3 per cent to $1.09 million over the past year.
Politics
Republican resistance mounts to nuclear submarine plan
Twenty-three Republican senators say the current plan to supply three Virginia class subs to Australia would dangerously weaken the US Navy.
Business
Boutique hotels topple bigger rivals as travellers seek more than a bed
Boutique hotels are applying the blowtorch to traditional brands in Australia as travellers seek more personalised, fun experiences.
World
Meloni says she prefers Republicans but has ‘great relationship’ with Biden
Italy’s first female PM, from a far-right party, finds many areas of agreement with the White House.
Opinion
Cockiness stalled the Yes campaign. It could now scupper the No
James Massola
National affairs editor
Scoffing at the Commonwealth is easier when you live in a rich, white nation
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
We needed you, Sinead, the crazy-brave anti-Barbie
Michelle Griffin
Federal Bureau Chief
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Property
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Title Deeds
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce lands $20 million sale, before time and above expectations
The outgoing Qantas chief and his husband owned the waterfront mansion for little more than a year, and will most likely be toasting the high-end housing boom.
Which Perth suburb is at risk of dropping out of the million-dollar club?
A well-known western Perth suburb has seen its median house price drop by 19.3 per cent to $1.09 million over the past year. It’s not the only one to record a fall.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Marriage
Are couples who sleep in separate beds happier? I know I am
Until we tried it, Chris and I had never heard the term “sleep divorce”. It means giving up the shared marital bed while keeping the relationship.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Culture
Documentary
Pop culture
The birth of Aussie hip-hop – and how it became a cultural force
How a New York City art form found its way to Australia and evolved into one of our most significant cultural forces.
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Sport
What Matildas have to do against Canada to keep World Cup dream alive
Break out your calculators, folks - it’s time to look at all the permutations for Australia’s final Group B clash on Monday night, and what they need to do to get through to the knockout phase.
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Swimming
Chalmers, McKeown win gold as women’s relay team continue Aussie dominance
Kyle Chalmers, Kaylee McKeown and Australia’s women’s 4x200m freestyle relay team have stunned the swimming world once again in Japan.
Starc plays through pain to propel Australia with wonder ball
In a replay of the last Ashes Test at the Oval four years ago, Australia dropped five catches, but unlike 2019, the tourists have the chance to force a series victory.
Matildas coach to review late substitutions in World Cup loss to Nigeria
But Tony Gustavsson has defended his decision to bring on a defender for an attacker in the shock 3-2 loss that has Australia’s campaign teetering on the edge.
Opinion
Concussion crisis
‘It’s a life-changer’: Why medicinal cannabis may be able to treat concussions
Andrew Johns and other high-profile athletes are calling for federal government funding for research into the use of cannabis to treat and prevent concussion and head trauma in sport.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Analysis
FIFA Women's World Cup
Matildas left to rue slew of near misses against brave Nigerians
Thirty FIFA rankings places separate the Matildas and Nigeria, but rankings are pointless if the pace is breakneck and everyone is taking a swing.
‘All the drinking and partying, I’m like 57’: Kyrgios’ timeline for tennis exit
The 28-year-old injured Australian says he feels like he has the body of a 57-year-old because of his partying.
Have Your Say
‘No one should ever give up’: The teacher’s aide whose NRL debut is a message of hope
Dan Russell would have been forgiven for long giving up on his NRL dream. But at 27, he finally got his chance in the NRL and the red-headed Papua New Guinea international wants to help others struggling for a shot.
