The Booklist
A weekly newsletter for book lovers from books editor Jason Steger.
The Confession podcast
Murder was just the beginning in this astonishing new podcast.
The Traveller Quiz
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with our weekly travel quiz.
Starved for listings, WA realtors walk off the job
Selling real estate may look glamorous on social media, but many are leaving the industry due to the 24/7 workload and historic low stock levels which has made the market more competitive.
Perth property prices will lead the nation until 2026, economist forecasts
A leading property analyst has predicted the median house price in Perth will grow by around 10 per cent per annum over the next two years as the city develops a more sizeable lack of stock.
Opinion
Jobs
With homeownership out of reach, the workplace as we know it is dead
The capitalist promise was a hoax and young people have finally cottoned on. Now Labor and the Liberals must find a way forward for their new and old voter bases.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Search for missing Perth Hills man enters fifth day
A mammoth search for a man missing in Mundaring is entering its fifth day, with John Frylinck’s family refusing to give up hope that he will be found alive.
Corrupt ex-cop Roger Rogerson dead at 83
Roger Rogerson, arguably the most corrupt police officer the nation has ever known, has died during his fourth stint behind bars.
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dozens of doctors reported to watchdog over Israel-Gaza social media posts
One doctor was reported to the medical regulator for using the term “genocide” on Facebook.
Live
Australian Open
Tennis player girlfriend consoles de Minaur; Azarenka faces qualifier
Former champion Azarenka takes on qualifier Yastremska, while world No.2 Alcaraz faces Serbia’s Kecmanovic on day 9 of the Australian Open.
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Australian cricket
World record-breaker Fraser-McGurk gets Australian call-up
Jake Fraser-McGurk has been handed his first Australian call-up as a replacement for the resting Glenn Maxwell for the ODI series against the West Indies.
Khawaja firming to play Gabba Test after head knock
The reliable Australian opener is expected to return to the batting crease for training at the Gabba on Tuesday as he continues a steady recovery from being hit in the head when victory was in sight at the Adelaide Test.
Opinion
Funding
Kiki case highlights pitfalls of a girls only social club run by men
There’s clearly something a bit strange about a service targeted at women, yet run predominantly by men.
Millie Muroi
Business Reporter
Exclusive
LGBTQ
How many Aussies are gay? New study might have the answer
The study reveals for the first time how many Australians identify as non-heterosexual and gender diverse, including trans, and the hardships they face.
Luke McIlveen appointed executive editor of Nine’s metro mastheads
The founding editor of Daily Mail Australia and former editor-in-chief of news.com.au joins Nine in late January to replace Tory Maguire.
Ron DeSantis ends presidential run, will endorse Trump
DeSantis’ announcement makes this week’s New Hampshire primaries a two-person race between the former president and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.
Britain’s Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer
Sarah Ferguson was treated for breast cancer last year and has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma after several moles were removed.
Ukraine desperate for Australian coal to avoid Russia-caused blackouts
Kyiv has made a fresh plea for a shipment of Australian coal amid fears of major blackouts as Russia targets Ukraine’s energy supply.
How to do the ‘world’s healthiest’ Mediterranean diet (when you don’t live in the Med)
We can’t all live in Greece or Italy, but with a little planning and preparation we can eat like we do.
Opinion
Friendship
The only perk of the cost of living crisis? An excuse to play
Who needs salt-rimmed drinks and $8 oysters when having fun is free?
Lucinda Price
Writer and comedian
Is it cheaper to book your flight directly with the airline?
“Should I book my air tickets through a real live travel agent, with an online travel agency or with the airline?” It’s a question that comes up a lot.
Western Australia
Direct passage to India on agenda after first Perth-Shanghai flight
Following Saturday’s inaugural China East Airlines flight from Perth to Shanghai, a non-stop route to India will be a top priority on Monday’s trade mission.
Warmth tipped to flow east from heatwave scorching WA
Temperatures are tipped to rise across the country when a heatwave moves east after scorching parts of Western Australia.
Updated
Extreme weather
Almost 3000 WA homes still without power after severe weather events
On Sunday morning, there were about 2850 customers without power, down from 3800 on Saturday afternoon.
Woman on e-scooter allegedly sexually assaulted, robbed
Detectives are investigating the sexual assault and robbery of a woman in the early hours of Saturday in Burswood.
Exclusive
Education
Thousands of WA teaching jobs advertised during ‘extreme shortage’
The number of adverts for West Australian public schoolteachers have surpassed 2000, their union says, rivalling a state with more than double the schools.
Politics
Labor to pledge more help on energy costs
The deals will be unveiled on Monday as proof of the government’s willingness to use all its powers to tackle the cost of living crisis.
Business
Younger customers are feeling the pinch, but one generation is trying to get ahead
Consumers are continuing to cut spending as inflation pressures persist, but one generation is moving towards savings accounts more than the others.
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
‘Crazy decisions’: What a Trump victory could mean for Taiwan
Donald Trump’s re-election could have significant implications for Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific.
Opinion
Middle East conflict could stretch to China and Russia, if Biden’s not careful
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
The problem with moral yoga is that it’s almost impossible to hold the pose
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
If we heed Dutton’s supermarket boycott, where will we get our green and gold condoms?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Explore
Property
‘It’s not million dollar listings for most’: WA real estate agents abandon industry
Selling real estate may look glamorous on social media, but many are leaving the industry due to the 24/7 workload and historic low stock levels which has made the market more competitive.
Perth property prices will lead the nation until 2026, economist forecasts
A leading property analyst has predicted the median house price in Perth will grow by around 10 per cent per annum over the next two years as the city develops a more sizeable lack of stock.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Meet the TWAGs changing the look of tennis
Influencer Morgan Riddle is much more than Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend in the world of tennis.
Culture
Have standing ovations lost all meaning?
It used to be a way of showing appreciation for an exceptional performance – but now jumping to our feet seems to be the expectation.
Traveller
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Sport
Illness bugs Djokovic but nothing sickly about his scoreline
The world No.1 looked far from fine except when hitting the ball, as he demolished another opponent and had some bad news for his rivals.
Live
Australian Open
Australian Open 2024 LIVE updates: De Minaur plots future victories; Azarenka faces qualifier; Alcaraz takes on Kecmanovic
Former champion Victoria Azarenka takes on qualifier Dayana Yastremska, while world No.2 Carlos Alcaraz faces Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic on day 9 of the Australian Open.
Exclusive
Australian cricket
‘Carrot and stick’: Bold bid to expand BBL and shake up Cricket Australia
A multimillion-dollar battle is being waged behind the scenes of Australian cricket that could change the shape of the men’s and women’s big bash competitions as well as the ownership of cricket in Australia.
Analysis
Australian Open
‘Night and day a different player’: Why the future is bright for de Minaur
Alex de Minaur weathered big-hitting Andrey Rublev’s early storm to be within striking distance of the quarter-finals, but it wasn’t to be.
Khawaja firming to play Gabba Test after head knock
The reliable Australian opener is expected to return to the batting crease for training at the Gabba on Tuesday as he continues a steady recovery from being hit in the head when victory was in sight at the Adelaide Test.
Power, endurance, skill and flexibility: Life as a sumo
Sumo wrestling has landed in Sydney, and there’s more to it than you might think.
‘It can be a bit comical’: Azarenka speaks out on Ostapenko antics after straight-sets win
Dual Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka has survived the Jelena Ostapenko experience for the second time this year to move into the fourth round at Melbourne Park for the 10th time.
Have Your Say
The players to build your dreams on this season
The pre-season is the time when hope springs eternal for rugby league fans. Find out who’s putting his hand up to make a difference at your club.
