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Time’s running out for Roger Cook to tell us what he stands for

WA Premier Roger Cook has less than 15 months to convince the public what he stands for.

After Steven Bradbury-ing his way into the state’s top gig after the shock retirement of Mark McGowan, Cook has struggled to emerge from McGowan’s shadow.

Qantas pilots extend WA strike to six days

Qantas’ WA pilots have just doubled the length of their strike. Find out who is affected, how the airlines and miners may cope and what the fight is about.

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WA government to pay up to $1000 per gun in huge buyback scheme

Every individual licensed owner can access compensation with the scheme the state compares to the nationwide one that followed the Port Arthur massacre in 1996.

Civcon boss Khanh Nguyen owns 78 Viking Road (right), and is locked in a court battle with his neighbours at 80 Viking Road (left).
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Not loving thy neighbour: Perth battle escalates over fences, falling leaves

Could those fortunate enough to occupy the leafy streets of this affluent suburb have much to fight about? The legal row between these two neighbours suggests … yes.

Thought property investors were sitting on sidelines? They’re back

The share of lending to property investors is at a six-year high.

Lending to property investors has reached a six-year high as a share of total home lending, far outpacing the share that goes to first home buyers.

CommBank posts $5b profit, despite pressure on households

The Commonwealth Bank has posted cash profit of $4.8 billion, falling short of analyst expectations.

Perth butcher Vince Garreffa opens up on life, from philanthropy to death threats

Vince Garreffa, founder of Perth’s Mondo Butcher.

Vince Garreffa has become one of the first people in WA to record his life story in his own voice with A Lasting Tale.

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‘You look so hot’: Survivor crosses a line and it’s not okay

Australian Survivor contestant Alex.

Real-world social inequities occasionally intrude on Survivor, and they’re not part of the game-plan that contestants sign up for.

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Ariel Fowkes

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The new hires are clocking off early, the rest are at our desks

I think your boss was naive to think hiring new people on better conditions wouldn’t create a highly divisive culture, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

Shadow of 1998 hangs over Jakarta’s Chinatown on polling day

Presidential favourite Prabowo Subianto, a former general with a murky past, has a complicated relationship with Indonesia’s Chinese community.

Biden says Trump has ‘bowed down to a Russian dictator’ with NATO comments

Donald Trump and  Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2017.

Biden has sought to assure global allies the US remains a stable partner after Trump encouraged Russia to attack NATO countries that don’t spend enough on defence.

Watch live: Ten under microscope as Wilkinson fights for legal costs

Lisa Wilkinson outside the Federal Court in Sydney on Tuesday.

A senior lawyer at Network Ten returns to the Federal Court witness box on Wednesday as Lisa Wilkinson fights for the network to cover her costs of defending Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation suit.

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Australia

Ten Australian places we love to hate

Bondi: Sydney has far better beaches than this.

A friend arrives from overseas, all excited about seeing Australia, and then you ask where they’re planning to visit. And it’s a terrible answer.

Ben Groundwater
Ben Groundwater

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Twenty20

Retiring Warner goes down swinging in T20 loss to Windies

The 37-year-old has confirmed he will retire from international cricket after the T20 World Cup, but he ensured his final knock for Australia on home soil was a memorable one.

Perth musician Justin Burford takes on Kurt Cobain for his performance of Come As You Are: Unplugged and Beyond.

Perth rocker channels Kurt Cobain in unplugged tribute to grunge pioneer’s legacy

Perth musician Justin Burford will take on the challenge for a special show on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Nirvana legend’s death.

Cook Adam Liaw’s juicy version of this cult TikTok chicken dish and prepare to be proposed to

Adam Liaw’s version of the viral internet dish Marry me chicken.

This reworked version of the viral Marry me chicken recipe is a creamy, juicy braise you can serve for a midweek dinner or a date night.

I thought it was wheel love. But my car has been cheating on me

My Toyota Hilux has been sending personal info to head office behind my back.

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Western Australia

City of Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett, inset, is planning to travel to Split, Croatia, as part of a “sister cities” partnership with the local government. Picture: Getty Images/Supplied

$114,000 to attend a Croatian music festival: What’s in it for Cockburn?

A Cockburn council delegation to Split, Croatia, includes spending up to $25,000 on each councillor’s business class flights, plus $500 each a night on accommodation.

Gary Adshead
Gary Adshead

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Alcoa worker dies in access road crash

Warning signs on Myara Road where public access stops.

An Alcoa worker died in a head-on collision on Monday travelling to a bauxite mine near Pinjarra. Worksafe will determine if the accident is a workplace fatality.

Triple troughs to turn up Perth heat

Triple troughs to turn up Perth heat

Perth’s severe heatwave conditions are set to continue into next week, with the city in line to break a February record.

Perth home builder payments a ‘Band-Aid for deep wound’, experts say

With supply and demand disparities at historic levels the Western Australian government has launched the Builders’ Support Facility to help boost supply.

Initiatives to boost supply will not address Perth’s unprecedented housing shortage with property prices and rents likely to continue rising.

Touch our GST and suffer the political consequences, Saffioti warns

WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti.

WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti delivered a pointed warning to the federal government during an industry breakfast in Perth on Tuesday.

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The share of lending to property investors is at a six-year high.

Thought property investors were sitting on the sidelines? They’re back

Lending to property investors has reached a six-year high as a share of total home lending, far outpacing the share that goes to first home buyers.

With supply and demand disparities at historic levels the Western Australian government has launched the Builders’ Support Facility to help boost supply.

Perth home builder payments ‘like Band-Aid for a deep wound’: industry

Initiatives to boost supply will not address the city’s unprecedented housing shortage with property prices and rents likely to continue rising, say experts.

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‘We need to be competitive’: Eagles coach Simpson ups the ante for 2024

But improvement and the fundamentals such as spirit and being fierce in the contest are West Coast’s priorities rather than a specific win tally in 2024.

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27 cricketers played for Australia this summer. Is that too many?

Chairman of selectors George Bailey is determined to protect Australia’s ageing stars as he declares Test cricket the “highest priority.”

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Sun Day Best? Tiger Woods unveils new clothing line after Nike split

The 15-time major winner is transitioning to the next phase of his career with TaylorMade Golf after he parted ways with Nike after 27 years.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 13: David Warner of Australia bats during game three of the Men’s T20 International series between Australia and West Indies at Optus Stadium on February 13, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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Retiring Warner goes down swinging in T20 loss to Windies

The 37-year-old has confirmed he will retire from international cricket after the T20 World Cup, but he ensured his final knock for Australia on home soil was a memorable one.

Rohan Browning will compete at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne on Thursday.

Why Australia’s fastest man doesn’t need to be big and buff

Australian sprint champion Rohan Browning feels stronger, lighter – and faster. He says he’s in the best shape of his career. But whether he can show it in competition is a different matter. He’ll find out on Thursday.

Umpire Gerard Abood informs Tim David there was no appeal for a runout of Alzarri Joseph.

Taylor credits Marsh but reminds Australians to respect umps

T20 captain Mitch Marsh tried to calm the situation.

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