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Bushfires
Another home lost as fresh bushfire emergencies menace Perth
Vision shows horses and vehicles alike rushing from flames engulfing bushland and setting alight a home in the seventh major fire to emerge in three days.
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Courts
Luxury $100 million club (complete with its own racetrack) stalls amid lawsuit
It was touted as a “playground for the rich”, with a Formula One-inspired racetrack right in the heart of Bindoon. But the long-mooted plans may be coming undone.
Perth mum pleads guilty to strangling, assaulting baby
Holly Anne Maxwell filmed herself choking her seven-month-old son by wrapping a cord around his neck and pulling it tight, and shoving socks in his mouth.
Making a list, checking it twice: Basil lifts veil in state politics tilt tease
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has insinuated he’ll spend the Christmas break mulling a long-speculated tilt at state politics after months of public denials.
This Perth mum put a GPS tracker on her toddler. Then she was arrested
The woman used an Apple AirTag to monitor her daughter, but was brought before the courts by her ex-husband, who claimed the tracking device was being used to stalk him.
Uni offers for WA year 12 grads return to pre-COVID levels
Thousands of WA students received offers from the state’s five universities on Friday
Sandfire lashed for ‘disrespect’ in destroying WA cultural heritage
Sandfire admitted in a statement it had destroyed Yugunga-Nya artefacts on several occasions dating back to 2017 at its Monty project north-east of Meekatharra.
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Mass shooting
Students cling to ledge during gunman’s rampage in Prague
Officials didn’t suggest a motive but said the 24-year-old shooter, a student, had no links to international terrorism.
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Media & marketing
Antoinette Lattouf claims ABC chief made call about sacking her
Antoinette Lattouf was asked not to return on Wednesday for the remaining two shifts on her contract over social media posts about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The fight to keep counting the dead in Gaza
With hospitals across Gaza closed, hundreds of health workers killed, and communications hampered, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to compile casualty figures.
Think you could balance the federal budget? Here’s your chance
There’s now a way to see what big tax cuts, or big tax increases, would do to the government’s budget – and your own bottom line.
Review
Mount Lawley
Halfway through our meal at Le Rebelle, it clicked
Before you know it, three hours have gone by and all you have left are traces of bearnaise on the chin, the crisp acidity of Chablis and a fading memory of that escargot sauce.
Opinion
ABC
The ABC is at rock bottom because of negligence higher up
A self-satisfied, indulgent culture has been allowed to develop within the corporation and that’s a failure of management.
Opinion
Refugees
Has Europe finally found a solution to its migration crisis?
Politicians are under intense pressure to impose hardline policies to deal with a rising tide of boat arrivals as European voters swing to the right.
Latika Bourke
Journalist
Western Australia
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Bushfires
‘A bad day across the state’: WA bushfire emergencies downgraded, but threat remains
Bushfire emergency alerts were issued across WA as hot temperatures and windy conditions hamper firefighters’ efforts, putting lives and homes at risk.
‘Pretty food’, fire and… offal? Next year’s food trends, as predicted by WA’s top tastemakers
Buckle up, 2024 is going to be the year of beauty, affordability and smoke.
‘It’s not straightforward’: Is this WA’s hardest ATAR exam question?
The final exams are known to be challenging, with some questions set to really test how well students understand a concept or topic.
Beach bummer: Freo’s grand design ambitions leave South Beach with sub-standard toilets
South Beach is one of the port city’s most cherished destinations. Yet for the second summer in a row, beachgoers are suffering makeshift changing rooms and toilets.
Andy Warhol art pops over to Western Australia
Works by pop art master Andy Warhol worth $148 million are heading to Perth, in the biggest loan so far under a federal government plan to share the national art collection.
Politics
Think you could balance the budget? Here’s your chance
There’s now a way to see what big tax cuts, or big tax increases, would do to the government’s budget – and your own bottom line.
Business
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Cybersecurity
St Vincent’s Health falls victim to cyberattack
The hospital and aged care provider says it is urgently investigating what data has been stolen.
World
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Mass shooting
Prague university shooting leaves 14 dead, multiple wounded
Officials didn’t suggest a motive but said the 24-year-old shooter, a student, had no links to international terrorism. His father was also found dead.
Opinion
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Property
Where property owners are selling at a loss
Most property sellers make a profit, but some quick flippers or owners who picked the wrong suburbs are getting caught out.
Chris Hemsworth’s trainer makes fresh bid to sell luxury home
Personal trainer to the stars James Duigan has relisted his glamorous coastal estate that was passed in for $14.8 million earlier this year.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Only thing to distract from Gold Coast’s best views? The food
From beachy vibes to slick service, when you visit any of these diners on the water’s edge you can be sure the splashy views are as showstopping as the food.
Opinion
Christmas
How to avoid family holiday drama this year: Top tips from an expert
Lisanne Iriks
Family conflict and mediation expert
Opinion
Literature
My rage for the page: 52 books from 52 countries in 52 weeks (again)
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Culture
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Review
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell’s rom-com is much ado about nothing
The hype around Anyone But You, which was shot in Sydney, was huge. But the result? Meh.
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Australian cricket
‘Makes no sense to me’: Khawaja to fight armband charge
Usman Khawaja is on a collision course with the International Cricket Council, saying the black armband he wore during the Perth Test was for a personal bereavement.
Khawaja charged by ICC, seeks permission to continue ‘human rights’ message
Usman Khawaja has been charged for wearing a black armband to express his solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza during the first Test in Perth.
Sixers’ England star banned for intimidating umpire
Tom Curran was charged with a code of conduct breach after an umpire allegedly had to take evasive action to avoid a collision before a game against the Hurricanes.
‘You’ve got school in the morning’: 16-year-old lights up World Darts Championship
The teenager celebrated with a kebab and a Coke after a remarkable win.
A secret practice match, green tops and injuries: Pakistan’s quest to put on a Boxing Day show
So worried are the Pakistanis that they are underdone for the Boxing Day Test they have hastily arranged a two-day practice game at Junction Oval behind closed doors.
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Australian rugby
He helped Ireland become world No.1. Now he’s returning to Australia
Rugby Australia’s new Director of High Performance has spent the last eight years helping improve dozens of rugby teams around the world.
‘I was stupid’: Boon admits regret over infamous 52-beer flight
David Boon has long described teammates’ account of his infamous 52-beer flight to England as a fairytale. But he has admitted on a podcast that he regrets the incident.
Have Your Say
‘It burns’: Justin Pascoe breaks silence on Tigers exit
The long-time boss stepped aside on a seismic day for the club. He opens up on Benji Marshall’s future, the chase for Jarome Luai, Ivan Cleary’s walkout and why the Tigers will be back in the finals.
