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Cost of parking in Perth during the day to rise, but one perk will stay
The City of Perth council has backed a substantial increase to daytime parking fees, with the hike set to bring in $700,000 in extra revenue this financial year.
WA’s housing shortfall is worsening. Enter ‘Lego’-style homes?
New modelling shows WA’s housing deficit will grow by 25,000 by the end of 2027. So, what can our politicians do to alleviate the worsening housing crisis?
Pain and gain: Perth’s biggest property winners and losers revealed
The current property boom has boosted the collective wealth of Perth property owners by more than $100 billion over the past year.
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Tragedy
Bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship; major rescue effort under way
A cargo ship has collided with a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, sending a large section of the three-kilometre structure into the water. A major rescue operation is now under way.
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LoadingWA children face dangerous double standard on behaviour: educators
Educators sick and of being called upon to be responsible for every aspect of a child’s upbringing have taken a stand, saying they do not exist in a vacuum.
Opinion
Education
It takes a village, but ours is missing in action
How do our young people behave well at school when they frequently see adults behaving atrociously? Perhaps it’s not students and schools we should be examining.
Belinda Provis
Principal, All Saints' College
Get better, Meta: WA minister unleashes on big tech amid record scam losses
The dressing down followed a new report that found money lost to scams in WA had broken a new record.
After her ex was acquitted of abusing her children, this Perth mother did the unthinkable
The mother of two claimed she feared her daughters would be kidnapped when she allowed them to join her in a suicide pact.
Exclusive
China relations
Andrew Forrest says China is not a threat, welcomes business competition
The WA mining billionaire rejects as “complete rubbish” the suggestion that the world’s second-largest economy is a military threat.
Exclusive
Border security
Labor blindsided after detainee documents tabled
One of the nation’s most powerful public servants blindsided her ministers by releasing the criminal records of former detainees after the landmark High Court decision.
Sacha Baron Cohen denies Rebel Wilson’s claims about his behaviour
The Australian actor claims Baron Cohen has hired a public relations crisis team and is trying to stop her from publishing a chapter of her memoir.
You’re probably eating too much sodium. Here’s what you need to know
Without sodium, your body wouldn’t function. But experts say Australians are consuming too much salt.
Western Australia
Perth the fastest-growing capital city in Australia
A 3.6 per cent jump in 2022-23 marks the biggest annual change to the state’s population.
Well-connected Perth advisor jailed over insider trading
Cameron Waugh arrived in Australia determined to carve out a successful career. But when rubbing shoulders with Perth’s business elite, he made a major mistake.
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Police
CCTV captures Perth mum’s horror laneway accident
Christine Moore survived being crushed under a large Chevrolet Silverado, but was left with injuries including a fractured eye socket.
Mid-air scare as Qantas flight lands at Perth Airport on one engine
A Qantas spokesman said the flight was granted a priority landing. It followed some passengers saying they heard a bang.
Updated
Bushfires
Three homes lost as fire tears through bushland in WA’s south
Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Darren Klemm said it was a testament to firefighters’ efforts that no lives were lost.
Politics
‘Far beyond what was agreed’: States step up rebellion over Shorten’s NDIS plan
NSW Premier Chris Minns warned services would not be there to help Australians who could be “off the NDIS” under the changes, unless premiers were given costings and a greater say.
Business
Donald Trump makes more billions as media company soars on Wall Street debut
The stock created such a frenzy that Nasdaq briefly halted its trading just two minutes after it began for the day.
World
Breaking
US Votes 2024
Robert F. Kennedy jnr picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for White House bid
Kennedy’s campaign has spooked Democrats, who are fighting third-party options that could draw support from President Joe Biden and help Donald Trump.
Opinion
Explore
Property
Pain and gain: Perth’s biggest property winners and losers revealed
The current property boom has boosted the collective wealth of Perth property owners by more than $100 billion over the past year.
WA’s housing shortfall is worsening. Could ‘Lego’-style homes help?
New modelling shows WA’s housing deficit will grow by 25,000 by the end of 2027. So, what can our politicians do?
Good Food
Lifestyle
My company wants to check my bag as I leave work. Is that even legal?
If you refuse their request, there will be consequences, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Opinion
Home accessories
How Marvin the robo-vac became a (weird) member of the family
Michael Bachelard
Senior writer, The Age
Culture
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Review
Spirits old and new haunt overstuffed Ghostbusters reboot
OG Ghostbusters Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson return, but the new, younger cast pushes the franchise into relevance.
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Sport
MCG pencilled in for women’s Ashes Test
Perth will host the opening Test in next season’s five-match men’s series against India. The change comes with Australia’s women set to have a busy home season.
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AFL 2024
Bomber hit with four-match ban for bump on Swan
Essendon forward Peter Wright has been handed a suspension.
Socceroos v Lebanon LIVE updates
Follow along for all the live action for the World Cup qualifier.
The payday Tim Tszyu will secure if he wins
Victory over Sebastian Fundora will set up a mega-fight.
McRae apologises for post-match comments
The coach is weighing up whether to give the veterans a rest.
Opinion
Vale
‘Gentleman journalist’ of rugby league dies aged 81
The former Sun-Herald columnist and author had battled illness.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Have Your Say
Is it too early in the season to be bagging the Bunker? Even when it’s right?
The Bunker made the right call in pulling up Manly centre Tolutau Koula’s try against Parramatta on Sunday.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
