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Never mind the poor. In Cottesloe, the gap is widening between the rich and super-rich
Personal income analysis has declared Cottesloe Australia’s most unequal suburb. Here’s a glimpse of how the wealthiest live there – and how your suburb rates.
Perth retirees are the oldest in the country
Australian men and women are now expecting to retire at ages not seen since the early 1970s. And in WA, people are working well into their 60s.
Uber ride-share rival Ola suddenly pulls Perth service
An Ola Rideshare driver told Radio 6PR that over the past six months the number of people in Perth using the app had been dwindling.
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Russia-Ukraine war
Australian elite seek to divert Russia’s $9b ‘dirty money’ to Ukraine
The group, including former prime ministers, business, union and military leaders, wants Australia to divert the billions it has confiscated since the invasion of Ukraine.
Accused killer of 23-year-old Hannah McGuire faces her family in court
Lachlan Young, 21, has been charged with murdering McGuire, whose body was found in a burnt-out car in bushland on Friday.
Opinion
AUKUS
Japan is set to join AUKUS – it won’t be the last country to do so
Japan is the world’s fourth-biggest economy, yet only the ninth-biggest defence spender. As China’s military build-up continues, that is beginning to change.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
New ADF chief says a ‘strategic environment’ confronts the nation
David Johnston, a naval officer who has been the nation’s second most senior military figure since 2018, will replace long-serving Defence Chief Angus Campbell.
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Disability
From the outside, you can’t tell this house was built for a serial sex offender
Clinical experts and justice officials fear the NDIS is ill-equipped to deal with sex offenders, putting the safety of the public and support workers at risk.
Views split on Woodside’s climate stance as vote looms
The company’s credibility will be put to the test this month when backers have their say on its emissions plan and the future of chairman Richard Goyder.
This pantry staple you usually throw out will make simple midweek spuds special
Squashed crisp-edged potatoes, tossed and baked in pickle brine to give them a subtle but important chip-shop feeling.
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Virgin’s extra legroom seats are a bargain on this route
This flight to an island paradise features Virgin’s cheapest upgrade to ‘Economy X’ at just $33.
Australia takes on the world in an Olympic-year Lego challenge
Master builders from Germany, France, Denmark and the US will face off against Australian teams in the new season of the popular Lego Masters.
Claire was dubious about this DIY test. It found a virus that causes cancer
The vaginal swab alternative to a Pap smear is “much less invasive than a COVID test up the nose”.
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World markets
Mining giants drive ASX higher; $A stronger
Mining giants have lifted the ASX200, after US stock indexes held at a virtual standstill overnight as trading calmed after a whirlwind couple of days left them a bit shy of their records.
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Horse racing
‘Perfect story’: Winx’s part-owner buys her foal for record $10 million
Debbie Kepitis outbid American tycoon John Stewart to secure the only surviving foal from Australia’s champion racehorse, which will now be prepared for racing by Winx’s trainer Chris Waller.
AFL’s captain’s call: Skippers won’t get right to review umpiring decisions
The push came from Fox commentary pair Leigh Montagna and Ben Dixon and, weirdly, the Western Australian treasurer.
Dockers footy boss backs in Clark amid dissent call fallout
Fremantle’s footy boss backed in young Docker Jordan Clark after a dissent call against him in the dying minutes of Saturday’s game all but sealed their loss.
Western Australia
Look out Perth: The new 40km/h zones coming to roads near you
The government will spend millions to slow cars around 165 school crossings not covered by existing school zones after hearing traffic wardens’ horror stories.
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Gas
Shares crash over building delays and cost blowout at troubled WA gas plant
Beach Energy shares plummeted in early trading on Monday, with its chief executive conceding extreme disappointment over quality issues in the late-stage WA project.
Opinion
Fremantle Dockers
Crucial moments sunk Freo, while Harley Reid activated beast mode
A perfect start to the season came to a shattering end for the Dockers on Saturday, while rising Eagle Harley Reid displayed power, poise and aggressiveness.
Paddy Sweeney
Nine Sports Presenter
Gen Z is not drinking – and it’s threatening Perth’s live music scene
A sharp decline in alcohol consumption among risk-averse young adults is undermining the live music scene, which has long relied on the sale of booze.
Unit 18 guards watched movies while on the job, inquest told
A Unit 18 prison guard has told the coroner’s inquest into the death of Cleveland Dodd it was common for staff to watch movies and other programs while working the night shift.
Politics
Dutton pushes back on PM appointing special adviser to Israel investigation
Anthony Albanese has tasked a top air force figure with testing the veracity of Israel’s claims about the death of an Australian aid worker.
Business
The green elephant in the room hanging over Australian companies
Directors at companies failing to meet any climate commitment criteria received higher support in 2023 than those that met them, research shows.
World
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Russia-Ukraine war
$9 billion in ‘dirty money’ held on our shores
An elite group, including former prime ministers, business, union and military leaders, wants Australia to divert the billions it has confiscated from Russia since the invasion.
Opinion
The government is finally awakening to the bleak nature of Israel’s fighting
Ben Saul
Challis Chair of International Law at Sydney University
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Property
Perth property prices predicted to boom by 30 per cent
The Perth property price boom over the next three years looks firmly entrenched, with a key forecaster revising its growth predictions.
How a designer duo transformed a historic block from three homes to one
They needed a place that would house a family of seven comfortably. Finding few options, they created their own dream home.
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Lifestyle
Exercise doesn’t just benefit your body, it also strengthens your brain
Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in many ways. Here’s how to reap the benefits.
Culture
Remember Seinfeld’s controversial finale? Curb Your Enthusiasm just fixed it
Did comedy mastermind Larry David engineer the perfect finale? Not quite. But it was pretty, pretty, pretty good.
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Sport
Gorry, Hunt in doubt for Olympics as Matildas prepare for ‘experimental’ friendly
Tony Gustavsson’s casualty ward is nearing double figures, and it remains unclear whether some first-choice starters will recover in time for Paris 2024.
AFL’s captain’s call: Skippers won’t get right to review umpiring decisions
The AFL has made its own captain’s call on the push to allow team skippers to challenge umpiring decisions by sending them to video review.
Opinion
AFL 2024
‘That’s enough’: AFL must send Finlayson a simple message with slur penalty
What shocks about Jeremy Finlayson’s homophobic insult against Essendon is that it even sprung to his mind to use such language in 2024.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Opinion
AFL 2024
Gather Round? More like Blather Round if you ask me
After being bombarded with missives about the charms of South Australia, we were supposed to rejoice and be grateful that they had the footy and we didn’t.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Irankunda declines approach to join Olyroos for Paris 2024 qualifiers
He was left out of the squad due to concerns for his “wellbeing” last week. Now the most exciting talent in the Australian game has turned down a last-minute opportunity to wear the green and gold.
Opinion
Fremantle Dockers
Crucial moments sunk Freo, while Harley Reid activated beast mode
A perfect start to the season came to a shattering end for the Dockers on Saturday, while rising Eagle Harley Reid displayed power, poise and aggressiveness.
Paddy Sweeney
Nine Sports Presenter
Dockers footy boss backs in Clark amid dissent call fallout
Fremantle’s footy boss backed in young Docker Jordan Clark after a dissent call against him in the dying minutes of Saturday’s game all but sealed their loss.
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Blues-print for success: Rugby Australia must look to Auckland to rescue Waratahs
NSW’s malaise would appear to be terminal. But the example of the Blues – for so long New Zealand rugby’s great underachievers – shows a turnaround is possible.
