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How much does it cost to live near one of WA’s best beaches?
A patch of paradise won’t break the bank in some of the most beautiful and isolated locations in the country.
Multiple Perth bikies charged after dramatic police raids
Eight members of a notorious bikie gang in Western Australia have been arrested and charged over serious offending.
Buyers bring suitcases of cash to Perth home opens to compete with east coast investors
Locals are becoming increasingly aggressive as they seek to gain the edge in Perth’s red-hot property market.
Analysis
Naked City
‘If we make a mistake someone can die’: Inside world of police crisis negotiators
There are no deadlines, no shouting, no threats and no intimidation. They would rather show people the exit door than kick it in.
Updated
Racism
Eddie Betts shares footage of racial abuse hurled at children
Indigenous AFL great Eddie Betts has shared footage to social media of four children being racially abused while playing basketball in the front garden of a Glen Iris home.
Review
Perth
Pantano, a suburban bar and restaurant bringing Latin flair to Perth
Pantano, a suburban bar and restaurant that brings Latin flair to Willagee
Recipe collection
Substantial salads
Five crowd-pleasing salads to make this Easter long weekend (feat. the undisputed GOAT)
Impress family and friends with these vibrant, flavourful bowls.
Battle of the bunnies: 14 classic Easter eggs ranked, sickening to sensational
The definitive ranking of eggs, rabbits and the odd Humpty Dumpty this Easter.
Australian-Algerian wanted over alleged murder of British ex-soldier
Daniel Burke, from Manchester, travelled to Ukraine in 2022 to help fight against Russian invading forces. He was found dead in September.
An Iranian man fears harm if sent home. The government says it’s not enough
A person in immigration detention cannot be released just because they fear persecution in their birth country, the federal government will argue in a High Court challenge.
Opinion
Political leadership
Just when Dutton is winning, he sounds like a sore loser
Dutton calls Albanese weak. Albanese calls Dutton angry. Each is trying to pin a label on the other. But the strange thing is that Dutton makes it so easy for his label to stick.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Exclusive
Australian Open
‘It’s not a war’: The seismic shift about to hit world tennis
The “war” over a radical new direction for professional tennis – between the cashed-up Saudis and the four grand slams – is anything but, according to Australian Open boss Craig Tiley in this interview about the future of the sport.
Opinion
Drugs
Drugs aren’t just for tradies and ravers. Middle-aged, middle-class women do them too
All drugs can destroy lives, finances, relationships. But in the spirit of openness, let’s not lie. They’re fun, and therein lies the rub.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Analysis
Streaming
TikTok in the sights as Universal and Spotify announce partnership
A new Universal deal is aimed squarely at TikTok’s sweet spot, promising to “amplify music discovery and social interaction and enhance fan experiences” via Spotify.
Western Australia
City of Perth drags Van Gogh Alive team to court for Supreme Court gardens ‘damage bill’
The City of Perth has dragged the organisers of Van Gogh Alive to court demanding compensation amid claims the exhibition in the Supreme Court gardens left it with a $360,000 clean up bill.
Opinion
Population
Big city blues: Are we ready for Perth to become a major metropolis?
While many of us crave size, we’re now dealing with the pros and cons of being in the big league.
Mark Naglazas
Journalist and sub editor
Auctions are a ‘blood sport’ in Melbourne. But in Perth, they’re barely a sideshow
Thousands of properties go under the hammer each week in Melbourne and Sydney, while in Perth the number of auctions barely reach double figures. What’s holding us back?
Updated
Tragedy
Two people dead after head-on collision in Perth’s north-east
Emergency services received a report of a head-on crash between two vehicles on Muchea East Road in Lower Chittering about 5.10am on Thursday.
Exclusive
Courts
WA Health, scientist reach top-secret peace deal in stem cell patent mega stoush
Dr Marian Sturm’s medical invention made her the face of Royal Perth Hospital’s state-of-the-art cellular therapy facility. Then it got her sued. Three years on, the parties have reached a peace deal. But at what cost?
Politics
Opinion
Political leadership
Just when Dutton is winning, he sounds like a sore loser
Dutton calls Albanese weak. Albanese calls Dutton angry. Each is trying to pin a label on the other. But the strange thing is that Dutton makes it so easy for his label to stick.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Business
Opinion
Digital transformation
The digital revolution may be returning us to hi-tech serfdom
Led by big tech companies – Meta, Alphabet, Apple, Amazon and Microsoft – the digital revolution is turning capitalism into “technofeudalism”.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
World
Macron embraces Lula, and the memes poking fun at their ‘wedding’
Running through the forest, looking into each other’s eyes on a boat, and hugging a lot, the French and Brazilian leaders looked to be on a honeymoon.
Opinion
‘Not cross buns’: Frankensteins of Easter tradition abound
Allison Pearson
Why Perth schools can’t cure bad behaviour alone
Belinda Provis
Principal, All Saints' College
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Property
Which sought-after Perth suburbs have seen the steepest price drops?
Median house prices have fallen more than $200,000 in some premium pockets of Perth over the past year.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Why do I get so bloated (and gassy) on planes?
No, you’re not imagining it. Here’s how to avoid that dreaded bloated feeling while flying.
Culture
Analysis
Streaming
Poison and politics: The bizarre backstory to Netflix’s latest blockbuster
A former executive at the company that owns the rights to Netflix’s latest series 3 Body Problem was sentenced to death by a Shanghai court.
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Sport
AFL chief tells clubs what the new drugs policy will be
AFL boss Andrew Dillon has told a briefing of all 18 clubs that the league will continue with a health-based illicit drugs policy. In practice, this would mean no sanction on the first offence.
Smith all but guaranteed to open in India Tests
Australia’s selectors have all but guaranteed Steve Smith will stay at the top of the order for next summer’s Tests against India, leaving a race among the next rank to be called up whenever Smith or Usman Khawaja decide to retire
UFC returns for another Perth showdown
Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti announced UFC 305 will be held at RAC Arena in Perth on August 18.
Rebuilding Eagles ‘not waiting’ for AFL finals return
The Eagles are hot favourites to collect a second straight wooden spoon after opening their AFL season with heavy losses to Port Adelaide and Greater Western Sydney.
The Scoop
AFL 2024
The Scoop: Who are the A-graders in cashed-up St Kilda’s sights?
St Kilda have a significant war chest at its disposal, as a result of a mixture of frugal player payments and tough calls to let players join rival clubs.
Head stars as records tumble in 523-run IPL game
The Australian batsman blasted 62 off just 24 balls as part of a 68-run second-wicket stand for the Sunrisers … which lasted less than four overs.
Beyond Boxing Day: MCG Test crowds targeted for growth
Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test has been identified alongside Perth as two of the most underperforming games on the cricket calendar - not because of bumper crowds on December 26, but for the sharp drop-off afterwards.
Have Your Say
Who’s hot, who’s not, who’s shot and who’s rot in the NRL
Just three rounds into the season, it’s already clear that it’s going to be a long year for some NRL clubs.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author