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Brittany Higgins taken to Perth hospital after marathon court hearing
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins was taken to hospital on Tuesday night following a marathon defamation hearing in a Perth court involving senator Linda Reynolds.
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Australian soccer
Kerr’s alleged racist slur toward cop revealed
The football star has pleaded not guilty and is fighting to have a charge of racially harassing the police officer thrown out of court.
‘I am going to die’: Victims of rapist ex-WA Police officer break their silence
Victims of one of WA’s most vicious serial rapists are calling for a wide-ranging public inquiry into the force.
Analysis
Crime
Images of cable-tied kids shocks, but sadly we’ve been here before
The video has shocked Australia – small Aboriginal children sobbing, hands bound with cable ties as relatives hurl abuse at a strident white man.
Breaking
Missing person
Man arrested over disappearance of Victorian mother Samantha Murphy
A man is in custody in Ballarat, assisting police with their inquiries over the disappearance of Murphy, a mother of three, who vanished more than a month ago.
Willetton woman charged with South Hedland murder
Homicide squad detectives have arrested a woman in Applecross and charged her with murder two weeks after discovering a man’s body 1600 kilometres away in a Pilbara town.
Meet Perth’s youngest uni students, born in 2010
Maisy Grierson grade-skipped twice during school before being accepted into Curtin University at just 13 years old. She is one of 12 people across the state born in 2010 who already attend university.
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Factional politics
Claims PM’s powerful inner circle is shutting ministers out
A government minister has complained to Anthony Albanese about the influence of senior public servants.
Opinion
Political leadership
Dutton has created a foolproof what-not-to-do election guide
Thanks to their behaviour in the lead-up to and aftermath of the Dunkley byelection, the leader and deputy Liberal leaders risk being cast as the toxic twins of federal politics.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
‘Kerr’s a national hero’, but Gallagher reserved on charges
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has backed Matildas star Sam Kerr as a national hero but says people need to be held accountable for their behaviour at the end of the day.
Opinion
Australian soccer
The incomprehensible nature of Kerr’s alleged transgression
It now seems Sam Kerr’s alleged remarks arguably appear to be at the lowest end of the scale, but that doesn’t change the fact her captaincy of the Matildas should be in doubt.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Analysis
AFL 2024
After a grim season last year, what does 2024 have in store for WA’s AFL teams?
With not one week spent inside the top eight by the Eagles or Dockers, 2023 was bitterly disappointing from a WA footy perspective. So, what about 2024?
Nobody can replace Buddy at the Swans. But Logan McDonald will have a crack
Plenty of fans at the SCG on Thursday night, when the Swans open the new AFL season against Melbourne, will still be wearing the famous number 23 on their backs.
Too dangerous: Toby Greene wouldn’t let his daughter play rugby league
On the eve of the AFL’s opportunistic relocation to Sydney and south-east Queensland for the opening round, Giants champion Toby Greene has described rugby league as a “way more” dangerous game than Australian rules.
These 14 destinations are our definition of ‘Heaven on Earth’
Where on Earth is the place you’d nominate for such an ethereal title? We asked some of our well-travelled writers for their nominations.
Opinion
Private schools
Telling students they’re ‘elite’ fails them and our society
There is a grave danger when an overprivileged individual leverages the network of an exclusive school to rise effortlessly into a senior position.
Adam Voigt
CEO and former principal
Haley quits presidential race, says Trump must earn her supporters
The former UN ambassador announced she would drop out after Trump dominated the biggest day in the US presidential nominating season.
Western Australia
Bankwest to close all branches in digital-only move
Bankwest will disappear from WA streets by October as the Commonwealth Bank-owned brand closes 45 branches and switches to servicing its customers by digital means only.
Probe launched after inmate’s death at Hakea Prison
A man has died in custody at Hakea Prison after a fire at the facility in Perth’s south-east.
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Violence
Broome man charged with assault regrets ‘tying up trespassing children’
The 45-year-old tradesman said he regretted his actions and said they were not racially motivated. “It didn’t come from a place of hate or nothing, just disappointment and a bit of anger”.
Court erupts after Perth man pleads not guilty to murdering partner
A Perth man accused of bashing his partner to death will fight his murder charge at trial.
Exclusive
Ramadan
WA Muslim senator forced to cancel iftar dinner after Gaza backlash
A planned presentation by Perth MP Patrick Gorman at Senator Fatima Payman’s iftar dinner dismayed WA Islamic leaders.
Politics
Superannuation has a huge divide. This change will help fix it
The government will seek to close a gap in retirement savings between men and women by paying super on top of parental leave.
Business
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
What could send bitcoin crashing back to earth
Bitcoin is back at record levels, but its time in the sun might be short-lived
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
After Trump’s Super Tuesday triumph, where will Haley’s supporters go?
For Haley, beating Donald Trump was always going to be tough. But her failed campaign has now exposed a vulnerability in the ex-president’s support.
Opinion
Telling students they’re ‘elite’ fails them, their school and our society
Adam Voigt
CEO and former principal
Here’s some news, Meta – you’re defying Australian law
Paul Fletcher
Federal opposition spokesman for government services and the digital economy
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Property
Why more tourists are stopping – and staying – in Busselton
Uber-cool eateries, beautiful beaches and world-class stays: why this classic West Australian holiday spot is gaining in popularity.
The Perth suburbs where house prices have soared in the past five years
Perth’s overall median house price has risen from $547,630 since December 2018 to $742,390.
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12 chicken breast recipes that are actually full of flavour
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Family holidays
Nine days, no screens: How I turned my family holiday into a digital detox
While my husband readily agreed to my idea, our kids made it clear the plan to be without devices was a serious inconvenience.
Kellie Floyd
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Opinion
Celebrity life
We’re in a golden age for celebrity documentaries. Pity we can’t trust them
Self-promoting “celebumentaries” by the likes of David and Victoria Beckham, Conor McGregor and Harry and Meghan may rake in cash, but they leave us all poorer.
Gary Newman
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AFL 2024
The players, the coaches, the issues: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 season
A collection of our reporters’ best stories from the off-season and the biggest storylines heading into the new AFL season. Plus, expert predictions for 2024.
Updated
Australian soccer
Kerr’s alleged racist slur toward cop revealed in British tabloid
The football star has pleaded not guilty and is fighting to have a charge of racially harassing the police officer thrown out of court.
Nobody can replace Buddy at the Swans. But Logan McDonald will have a crack
Plenty of fans at the SCG on Thursday night, when the Swans open the new AFL season against Melbourne, will still be wearing the famous number 23 on their backs.
Analysis
AFL 2024
After a grim season last year, what does 2024 have in store for WA’s AFL teams?
With not one week spent inside the top eight by the Eagles or Dockers, 2023 was bitterly disappointing from a WA footy perspective. So, what about 2024?
Too dangerous: Toby Greene wouldn’t let his daughter play rugby league
On the eve of the AFL’s opportunistic relocation to Sydney and south-east Queensland for the opening round, Giants champion Toby Greene has described rugby league as a “way more” dangerous game than Australian rules.
The 1671-day wait for this heavyweight match-up is over
The last time Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy stared across the centre circle at each other as opponents was nearly five years ago.
Injury could spare Sam Kerr from Football Australia’s no-fault stand-down rule
The governing body has the power to immediately suspend Sam Kerr for a violation of its national code of ethics but is weighing up its options.
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September footy or Las Vegas holiday: How your team can make the NRL finals
Our experts run their eyes over every team and predict why your club can - and why they can’t - be in the hunt for the Provan-Summons Trophy at the end of the season.
