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‘It was soul-sucking’: After struggling in school, Finlaey is thriving. But what about others mired in ‘school refusal’?
In year 11, Finlaey Hewlett was struggling to attend school. In year 12 she was asked to leave. But all she really needed was for someone to believe in her.
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Schools
The $40m deal that ‘never was’: Zempilas claims state reneged on car park sale
The WA government wants to develop two car parks into a primary school in East Perth. But will the City of Perth hand over the land for free? (And was the state ever going to pay?)
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Courts
Pilbara father who tried to drown son in ocean claims he was baptising him
The man’s actions were thwarted by a group of women attending a nearby fitness class, who fought with the father to pry the five-year-old boy from his grip.
Land sales are booming in Perth...
With new land sales booming and supply struggling to keep up, there is upward pressure on the price of a vacant lot in Perth.
...but the proportion of West Australians who own their own home is shrinking
Australia’s property market is one of the most expensive in the world, with the time taken for first home buyers to purchase a home rising in Perth.
Labor, Coalition clash over security checks for 2000 Palestinian visas
Labor has accused the Coalition of trying to whip up fear by suggesting that Palestinian terrorists may have received fast-tracked visas to enter Australia.
‘A bit of clickbait’: PM hoses down early election rumours
Anthony Albanese said he believed three-year terms were too short, and that the federal government should follow states in establishing four-year terms.
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Industrial relations
Work-from-home battle begins – and the decision could affect millions
The Fair Work Commission is investigating whether it needs to change the basic rights for award workers just a week after the right to disconnect was made law.
The big change coming for soulful Busselton eatery opened by Noma alumni
“For our business to remain sustainable, it needs to serve us as well as we serve others.”
YouTube parenting blogger jailed for child abuse
The American mother-of-six issued a tearful apology to her children, who were not at the hearing, for physically and emotionally abusing them.
Snakes or butterflies? How to dress for your favourite Taylor Swift era
It’s not too late to pull together the perfect Eras Tour outfit.
Tourists lost for a week in Australian outback after Google Maps mishap
Two German tourists are lucky to be alive after a week-long ordeal lost in remote Queensland wilderness.
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Industrial relations
Pilots cancel strike as cyclone threat looms off WA coast
The cyclone, anticipated to be a category 2 system, is expected to make landfall on Saturday.
Indonesians want to share information on people smugglers after WA landing
Successful people smuggling runs to Australia’s north-west coast have raised concerns about more advanced boats and techniques.
Traded for a bottle of whiskey as a child, somehow he survived
The fact Lonnie Holley is still alive at the age of 73 is astounding. The fact he became a renowned artist is even more remarkable.
Don’t put your wet iPhone in a bag of rice, warns Apple
Apple has taken a stand on the decades-old remedy that covering a wet phone with rice will save it from water damage.
Epic series Shogun will fill the hole left by Game of Thrones
Adapted from James Clavell’s magnum opus, Shōgun is the story of war, power, betrayal and a clash of cultures in feudal Japan.
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Bushfires
Bibra Lake bushfire being investigated after flare seen in area
The blaze occurred on a day of sweltering temperatures across Perth and extreme fire risk for the state.
Perth couple arrested over repeated hospital thefts
The couple is accused of targeting patients, staff and visitors across a number of Perth hospitals, including an elderly woman who was being treated on a ward.
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Food
Wealthy Londoners are paying $1400 for a jar of WA honey
Billed as a new and healthier alternative of fine wine, the three varieties of Australian Rare are produced in Western Australia’s famed south-west ecoregion.
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Metronet
Why Saffioti is ‘100 per cent confident’ Armadale line will open on time
Three months after beginning Perth’s most lengthy and disruptive rail shutdown ever, the government remains confident of the opening date – and of people’s patience.
Business class flights, hotel stays: City of Perth councillors mull fresh ‘job perks’
City of Perth councillors are set to consider a host of changes to the policy governing their benefits, which would allow business-class travel and hotel stays bankrolled by ratepayers.
Politics
Labor, Coalition clash over security checks for 2000 Palestinian visas
Labor has accused the Coalition of trying to whip up fear by suggesting Palestinian terrorists may have received fast-tracked visas to Australia.
Business
Foxtel hopes new Hubbl bundle will lure back customers
Foxtel is launching a new streaming bundle product, bringing free-to-air television and streaming services under one roof.
World
King Charles says well-wishers left him ‘in tears’
Charles’ meeting with PM Rishi Sunak was the first sight of him in a formal setting since his cancer diagnosis was announced more than two weeks ago.
Opinion
The clock is ticking as China spirals
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Property
Should investors know if tenants have posted about their last landlord?
Property managers are routinely checking if tenants have complained about their landlord or real estate agent on social media.
The Perth suburbs where negative gearing is going through the roof
The gap between what investors receive in rent and spend in mortgage repayments is widening, in some areas by more than $1600 a week.
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Sunday Life
It’s in our interest to keep having sex after 50. But how to spice it up?
“First off, for fellas, no flossing in bed, toenail clipping, belching or passing wind. Ever.”
Kathy Lette
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Traded for a bottle of whiskey as a child, somehow he survived
The fact Lonnie Holley is still alive at the age of 73 is astounding. The fact he became a renowned artist is even more remarkable.
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First T20 LIVE: Australia win thriller in New Zealand
Wellington played host to the first match of Australia’s trans-Tasman tour – and it all came down to one last ball.
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AFL 2024
Police ‘assessing information’ over Smith’s alleged trafficking
Melbourne Football Club is under pressure to conduct a “deep dive” investigation into its culture after police became involved in allegations of drug trafficking against AFL player Joel Smith.
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AFL 2024
Kangas coaches concentrating on players at their disposal and “North-ball”, not Tarryn Thomas
Goal-kicking ace Nick Larkey was in hot form for the Kangaroos, who will be encouraged by their win over the reigning premier, even if it was a match simulation contest and the Magpies were under-strength.
Bennett keeps rivals nervous for 2025 after Kiwis opt for local legend
Wayne Bennett remains without a head coaching role in 2025 for now after New Zealand opted to install Stacey Jones, their first Kiwi coach since 2017.
How Matildas turned their shaky defence into a solid foundation
Defence wins you titles, and Australia can count on Steph Catley, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Hunt and Ellie Carpenter in the Olympic qualifiers against Uzbekistan.
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AFL 2024
Clubs urged to adopt inclusion road map, avoid ‘toxic’ culture wars
AFL clubs that promote themselves as inclusive need to “do the work”, according to a report commissioned as part of Andrew Thorburn’s settlement with Essendon.
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AFL off-field behaviour
Melbourne’s Joel Smith accused of trafficking cocaine
The AFL has confirmed the Demons forward is facing three doping violation allegations for the alleged trafficking, or attempted trafficking, of cocaine.
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NRL top 50: Origin stars, a grand final No.7 and a Dally M winner miss top 20
Expert judges from the Herald and Nine have combined to produce the definitive list of the top 50 players in the NRL. Today, we continue with numbers 30 to 21.
