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Rape accused tells court Scarborough woman was a ‘willing participant’
One of two men accused of luring a woman into a public toilet and raping her has told a jury the threesome was consensual, and the woman a “willing participant”.
UK media hardly covered ‘missing Kate’ – but they couldn’t ignore this photo
Most of Britain’s front pages feature the photo – only some of them had enough time to address accusations of image manipulation.
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Crime
Perth man fights murder charge after killing mum while on drug trip
Callum Cameron woke his mum to tell her he was overdosing on a cocktail of psychedelic drugs. She called an ambulance, but when paramedics left to get a stretcher, he stabbed her 62 times.
Bruce Lehrmann seen on video as friend chops ‘white powder’ at party
The former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann enjoyed dinner with friends as one appears to line up white powder using credit cards.
‘Irresponsible’: Government faces backlash over UNRWA funding
Labor says it will not reinstate funding to the UN’s main provider of aid to Palestinians until an investigation into the agency is complete.
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Air travel
Ten people hospitalised after sudden ‘drop’ on New Zealand flight
Ambulances met the plane on the Auckland tarmac and treated at least 50 people who were injured during a “drop” mid-flight.
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Juvenile justice
WA prison guard accused of joking about teen’s death
A security officer at Casuarina Prison is at the centre of an investigation into his alleged jokes about a 16-year-old offender who took his own life.
Man wrongly named as bikie boss’ killer awarded $250,000
The man wrongly accused of being the one who carried out a hit on ex-Rebels boss Nick Martin was forced into hiding over the Facebook post.
Opinion
Australian economy
RBA will decide how long the economy’s slump lasts
When the Reserve Bank stuffs up, it doesn’t pay the price, but the elected government does.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Facebook exit would be an ‘existential moment’ for media, Costello warns
Meta’s decision to pull almost $70 million in annual revenue for news organisations puts reputable journalism at risk.
Oppenheimer sweeps the awards, but Gosling steals the show
The billion-dollar biopic won seven Oscars, including best picture, director and lead actor from 13 nominations.
Sophistication and schoolgirls: The 10 best Oscars red carpet looks
Subdued sophistication dominates the choices of this year’s style winners, including Billie Eilish and Zendaya.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Key takeouts from ‘round zero’
It is never too early for storylines to develop in the AFL season, with the four games played in the new “round zero” delivering plenty of talking points.
Analysis
Australian rugby
Australian teams are flying in Super Rugby. Eddie Jones may be the reason why
The Reds and the Waratahs have pointed to a brighter future of Australian rugby after thrilling performances against New Zealand opposition.
‘Happy not to face another ball’: Why hero Carey didn’t care about missing out on a century in gutsy chase
Alex Carey won a Test off his own bat for his country, but that’s not all he achieved in leading the way as Australia chased down 279 to beat New Zealand in Christchurch
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Western Australia
Teenager dumped at Perth hospital after stabbing
The 16-year-old is fighting for his life in Royal Perth Hospital after three men on motorbikes approached him on the street and stabbed him with a knife.
New $80 million student housing tower approved for Perth’s CBD
The project will provide a further 835 students with a place to stay as the state’s housing crisis deepens – but not everyone is happy about it.
Teens allegedly caught speeding 71km/h over limit after car crash
Two teens were allegedly caught speeding at 71 kilometres over the limit in Perth on the same night another driver allegedly flipped his car, injuring his passenger.
Perth restaurant owner Alberto Nicoletti fiercely denies rape allegations
The owner of a popular Italian restaurant is on trial over claims including he raped one woman in a public toilet and posed as an Uber driver to assault another.
Fremantle Hospital builder sets 15 per cent female tradie target
The lead contractor building the $63 million mental health facility has set a hiring target for female tradies that would more than triple the industry average.
Politics
Travel allowance rules should change for MPs who own Canberra property: former senator
More than one in four parliamentarians own property in the ACT, and a former senator says it doesn’t pass the pub test for them to claim taxpayer funds to stay in places they or their colleagues own.
Business
‘New regime’: Business leaders say rates, inflation could stay higher for longer
Three per cent is the new 2 per cent, says BlackRock global chief investment strategist Wei Li.
World
Olive oil theft soars as organised gangs target ‘liquid gold’
Olive oil is now the most shoplifted product in Spain’s most populous regions, and that’s when it’s not adulterated.
Opinion
Fight over car emissions is as stupid today as it was in the 1980s
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Senior economics correspondent
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Senior business columnist
Explore
Property
They’re cheap and ugly. But these Perth houses are flying off the shelf
This rundown property in Armadale has no kitchen or toilet but that didn’t stop 30 prospective buyers making offers more than $70,000 above the $289,000 asking price.
Knockdown home sold for $7.55 million at auction
A two-person bidding war broke out for the dilapidated five-bedroom house, pushing the price more than $2 million above the reserve.
Good Food
Lifestyle
When it comes to parenthood indecision, loved ones don’t always hold the answer
For Claire, seeking out trusted friends and family often left her feeling judged for even questioning the decision at all.
Culture
Oppenheimer sweeps the awards, but Gosling steals the show
The billion-dollar biopic won seven Oscars, including best picture, director and lead actor from 13 nominations.
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Sport
‘Happy not to face another ball’: Why hero Carey didn’t care about missing out on a century in gutsy chase
Alex Carey won a Test off his own bat for his country, but that’s not all he achieved in leading the way as Australia chased down 279 to beat New Zealand in Christchurch
Australian Test player ratings: Carey shines, but who flopped?
The heroes and villains of Australia’s tight second Test victory over New Zealand in Christchurch.
WA and Kangaroos great leads racism class action against AFL
Phil Krakouer is the lead plaintiff in a class action against the AFL that alleges more should have been done to protect him and abused players from racism when they were playing.
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AFL 2024
Cox apologises for ‘bizarre’ warm-up clash with Giants’ Mumford
Collingwood’s Mason Cox had a quiet match on Saturday night but still found himself in the headlines because of a pre-match incident.
Beale poised for rugby return this weekend
After over a year out of the game fighting sexual assault charges, Kurtley Beale is set to play for Randwick in the Australian Club Championship.
Who is Jakara Anthony, the Australian skiing sensation?
The 25-year-old from Barwon Heads has won 13 of 15 world cup competitions she’s entered this season – the greatest season ever by a moguls skier.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Carlton’s Brisbane miracle answered one important question
Carlton’s comeback win over the Brisbane Lions should put paid to the specious notion that there isn’t room for Harry McKay in a Charlie Curnow-centred attack.
Have Your Say
I tell our Indigenous players words matter. Ezra was right to speak up, and so was Latrell
My aunty and dad’s family used to move from house to house to avoid welfare officers. This generation of Indigenous rugby league players are comfortable standing up for themselves.
Ronnie Griffiths
Indigenous All-Stars men's rugby league coach
