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Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest steps up fight against big oil and gas
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has taken a helicopter to the remote WA coast to lambast Woodside’s $18 billion Scarborough gas export project as a “carbon dioxide bomb”.
Lives and homes threatened as bushfires tear through WA
Fire crews continue to battle dangerous bushfires on the outskirts of Perth with conditions expected to intensify throughout the day.
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Royalty
Australian-born Queen Mary takes Danish throne with King Frederik X
King Frederik X has acceded to the Danish throne with the stroke of a pen after his mother, Queen Margrethe, formally signed her abdication.
Wrestling royalty set to rock Perth in WWE blockbuster
Recently returned WWE superstar CM Punk is heading to Perth for the Asia-Pacific exclusive Elimination Chamber at Optus Stadium next month.
Australians made 1 million complaints last year. This is what made us angry
Abandoned trolleys, dumped rubbish and bad parking are Australians’ top grievances, as the number of complaints made to councils and government agencies hits 1 million.
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Royalty
Seven Kingdoms: What to know about the queens and kings of Europe (and our Mary)
Each European royal family is vast and diverse, but they all have one thing in common: a shared ancestor.
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Australian Open
Djokovic survives scare as young contender announces himself
Novak Djokovic is still in contention for this year’s tournament, but not before surviving a hell of a scare from a teenager qualifier.
‘On road to recovery’: Smiling Sam Kerr’s positive message from hospital
The Matildas star is still in hospital after surgery but is ready for the long comeback from a devastating injury.
Luke’s employer has given him five weeks’ paid leave. The trend is catching on
Major retailers are giving their staff five weeks annual leave, amid calls to increase holiday entitlements to relieve pressure on workers.
Ten years in a tow-away zone: The story of Coburg’s ‘abandoned’ Ford Laser
A blue 1992 Ford Laser hatchback has become something of a celebrity on Sydney Road in Coburg for not moving in at least a decade. Tracking down its owner reveals an unlikely tribute.
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Police
Man arrested after teen girl sexually assaulted in Coogee beach toilet block
Police said the man forced the girl into the male toilet block adjacent to the Coogee Beach reserve in Perth’s south and sexually assaulted her.
Teenage girls ‘detained and lashed’ by Taliban amid hijab crackdown
Girls as young as 16 have been seized from markets, private classrooms and the streets of Kabul as well as other provinces, accused of violating strict dress rules.
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Crime
Alleged Hells Angels chief snuck into Thailand on private jet after fleeing Sydney, say police
Thai authorities in other stings also unearthed tonnes of drugs earmarked for Australia’s shores by major criminal syndicates.
Trump in fast lane to White House as rivals fight among themselves
The Iowa caucuses are the first time the public has their say about party presidential candidates. A big win in Iowa can build the sort of momentum that leads to the presidency.
Princess Anne, ‘chicest woman in the world’, inspires Fendi’s latest
Venturini Fendi said she was inspired by Princess Anne, whom she deemed capable of “maintaining her femininity while wearing a uniform” – the epitome of masculinity.
20 games to look forward to in 2024
An A-Z of the biggest new games expected to hit shelves this year, including Hades II, Star Wars Outlaws and Prince of Persia.
Opinion
Careers
You don’t need more resilience. You need friends. And money
Modern influencers tend to glamourise resilience, but the reality is we need our support networks.
Sarah Green Carmichael
Western Australia
FIFO dog owner and partner fined, banned for neglecting dog’s allergies
American staffy Ella was found in a yard covered in faeces and suffering severe allergies in March 2022 after a tip-off to RSPCA Western Australia.
Heatwave warning issued for WA as Marble Bar on track for record
The Pilbara town has sweltered through 23 consecutive days of temperatures at or exceeding 43ºC and this weekend looks set to be even hotter.
Dramatic vision shows bikie shooting at WA cops during high-speed chase
Shots were allegedly fired at a WA Police helicopter and through the back window of a stolen car being driven by 36-year-old Desmond Kirk who has now been charged with 17 offences.
Investigation into Perth maths teacher saves child from sexual abuse
On Friday police said a further analysis of the devices had found more examples of him allegedly communicating with children and more child abuse material.
Recidivist paedophile caught riding trains with school kids
A convicted paedophile, whose prior offending included indecently touching children in shopping centres, has been thrown back in jail months after breaching strict conditions imposed by the Supreme Court.
Politics
More than 900 parliamentary questions on health and aged care left unanswered
Federal Labor has been accused of showing contempt for transparency over answers to questions on notice since late October.
Business
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TikTok
Australian companies dump TikTok tracking tool amid privacy concerns
Some of the nation’s largest brands, along with government agencies, have removed TikTok’s data-tracking tool, but others are sticking with it.
World
Australia may be next for Rohingya refugees ‘running out of places to go’
Fleeing violence and squalid conditions in the world’s largest refugee camp in Bangladesh, the persecuted Muslim minority from Myanmar is desperate.
Opinion
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Property
The WA regional town where rent costs the same as Cottesloe
The rental crisis plaguing Perth continues to deepen, with fresh data showing house and unit prices across the state have soared to record highs on the back of plummeting vacancy rates.
What are the chances of buying a home in 2024?
Rising prices and interest rates have taken a toll, but there could be some relief in sight this year.
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Lifestyle
Good advice is hard to come by. Here’s how to find (and give) it
How to find the best advice online and in-person, according to psychologists.
Opinion
Sleep
I’m not ashamed of my new hobby. In fact, it’s dreamy
Kerri Sackville
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Netflix’s adaptation of this bestseller is incredible
Fans of Trent Dalton’s Boy Swallows Universe will not be disappointed with this faithful adaptation.
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Sport
Smith the opener dares quicks to bounce him with new ball
Steve Smith says the world’s quickest bowlers will have to risk wasting their new ball if they want to pummel him with short-pitched bowling now that he’s an opening batsman.
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Asian Cup
Arnie must find new answers to old questions after Australia’s ‘substandard’ Asian Cup opener
What Graham Arnold would give to have even one of Aaron Mooy, Tom Rogic, Massimo Luongo or Ajdin Hrustic with him in Qatar. Instead, he has to find other solutions to the Socceroos’ creativity shortage.
Scorchers fight back for vital BBL win against Brisbane
Suffocating bowling from the Perth Scorchers has delivered them a brilliant Big Bash League win against the table-topping Brisbane Heat.
As it happened Australian Open day one: Djokovic praises Croatian teen after four-hour clash; Sabalenka wins in straight sets
Follow all the action from Melbourne Park as day one of the 2024 Australian Open gets under way, with reigning singles champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka due on court.
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Asian Cup
Socceroos squeeze past India to get Asian Cup off to winning start
Goals from Jackson Irvine and Jordan Bos got the result Graham Arnold’s side needed, but improvement is needed - and quickly - if they are to contend for another continental crown.
‘On road to recovery’: Smiling Sam Kerr’s positive message from hospital bed
The Matildas star is still in hospital after surgery but is ready for the long comeback from a devastating injury.
He beat our Pat and stripped on his way to the sea. What makes Ivanisevic a great coach?
He could throw a tantrum with the best of them, but with a functioning racquet he could play, too. Remind you of anyone?
Have Your Say
Aussie fans used to idolise West Indies greats. Now we need to Google their players
The shortest path to public notice for the Windies’ young players will be to put up strong resistance against an Australia team very much at the height of its powers.
Geoff Lawson
Cricket columnist
