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World War II
Eighty years on, Andrew Forrest closes in on family’s biggest mystery
The family is best known for mining billionaire ‘Twiggy’, Australia’s richest man. But another personality has haunted the Forrests for decades.
Growing pains: The Perth suburbs taking the brunt of population surge
It is the sprawling suburbs on Perth’s eastern fringe accommodating the lion’s share of the city’s post-COVID population boom. Here are the top 20.
Opinion
Immigration
Migrants – what are they good for? A lot, actually
Far from stealing our homes, migrants are returning to their pre-COVID university digs and propping up our economy.
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Media & marketing
New Seven expenses affair rocks Sunrise, top network executives
On October 5, 2022, one of the Seven Network’s most powerful executives sent an extraordinary email to a young media reporter.
Opinion
Sex work
Why we shouldn’t put the Spotlight on sex work
It’s legal. It’s well-paid. And many women do it. Our collective weirdness about sex work is embarrassing.
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
Bruce Lehrmann’s a hit with the COVID-critical crowd
Some of the names in the group hosting a $100-a-head talk from the former Liberal staffer might be familiar from our pandemic days.
The chicken shop bringing a red-hot taste of Nashville to Northbridge
The North Bird space is flying (and frying) south and rebooting as a 50-seat diner focusing on “crunchy as hell” fried chicken, spice-friendly drinks and good music.
Analysis
Health insurance
Apple watches, cinema tickets: Are health insurance perks worth it?
Customers have been warned that new health insurer incentives should not come at the expense of high premiums.
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Fitness
The best time of day to exercise? It depends on your health
Plenty of studies have shown the merits of moving in the morning, but new research shows that for certain groups, after-dinner exercise can be very beneficial.
Cancer ravaged Mark’s nose. Doctors used 3D printing to make a new one
The 69-year-old says the innovative clip-on prosthesis has given him “a sense of freedom again”.
‘We need to build the pathway’: Wong signals shift on Palestine in significant speech
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has cleared the ground for a pivotal debate on the conflict in the Middle East by suggesting Australia could recognise a Palestinian state.
Mass school shooter’s parents given 10 years jail for failing to stop ‘runaway train’
The judge said the convictions were not about ‘poor parenting’ but their lack of action in stopping their son from possessing a gun and killing four students.
‘We could not swim’: Paris triathlon could be set for momentous change
A French water charity has warned of the “alarming” state of the Seine just over 100 days from the Olympic Games in Paris, threatening the swimming leg of the triathlon events.
Landmark court ruling finds Switzerland failed its citizens on climate change
The ruling is expected to resonate in court decisions across Europe and beyond, and to embolden more communities to bring climate cases against governments.
Beyond the cliches and crowds: Europe’s 10 best underrated destinations
Once you’ve copped a sunburn in Florence and nursed a rosé hangover in Aix-en-Provence, where in Europe do you explore? Where do you discover the next Tuscany?
At 28 minutes, The Sign is Bluey’s longest-ever episode. Is a movie next?
The 28-minute special, which features the possible sale of the Heelers’ house and a wedding, could be a test run for bigger things in the future.
My boss keeps on hiring ‘nepo babies’. Can anything be done?
Vacant jobs at my company always seem to go to existing employees’ children, even if they’re not the most qualified candidates. Is this legal?
Western Australia
Unit 18 probationary guard ‘given two hours’ notice’ before filling senior role
The guard told an inquest a senior officer sat with her and showed her how to fill in a series of reports before leaving her to oversee detainees and staff for the night shift.
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.
Multimillion-dollar boost for strained WA children’s health services
In the past 10 years, referrals to Child Development Service paediatricians have risen by 132 per cent.
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.
WA faces surging prices as it falls short of Housing Accord target
Forecasts show without urgent supply-side reforms, every state in Australia is on track to miss their targets under the national accord.
Politics
Beefed-up competition watchdog to sink teeth into big mergers
The largest changes to the laws governing business mergers will be unveiled on Wednesday as the government seeks to make the economy more competitive.
Business
Lights out for BlackBird-backed alternative meat start-up
Sunfed chief executive says investors failed to back the “chicken-free chicken” start-up as the plant-based meat craze falls out of favour.
World
Landmark ruling finds Switzerland failed its citizens on climate change
The ruling is expected to resonate across Europe and beyond, and to embolden more communities to bring climate cases against governments.
Opinion
Space
A divided America comes together for a moment that won’t return for 20 years
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
Opinion
Can I put money into my child’s super account?
Noel Whittaker
Money columnist
Costly childcare’s a slippery slope. Why can’t we learn?
Matt Wade
Senior economics writer
Migrants – what are they good for? A lot, actually
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property
Eight of our favourite luxury homes, priced up to $82.5 million
They include a palatial architect-designed residence, a private estate with helipad and a farming oasis with vineyard.
The Perth suburbs bearing the brunt of the population surge
It is the sprawling suburbs on Perth’s eastern fringe accommodating the lion’s share of the city’s post-COVID population boom.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Autumn
Eat and repeat: 10 warming new recipes to put on high rotation
Lifestyle
‘DropTok’: Is our obsession with clear eyes doing more harm than good?
Over-the-counter eye drops have become part of many people’s daily routines. But experts are concerned excessive use may be masking underlying problems.
Culture
Mona gallery forced to allow men into Ladies Lounge
Jason Lau claimed he was discriminated against because of his gender and was unable to fully experience Mona after paying his $35 entrance fee last year.
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AFL 2024
Goal umpires following AFL directive in requesting more score reviews
The AFL met with goal umpires on Tuesday to reassure them they were doing a good job in following AFL directions in asking for score reviews whenever a decision was close.
Money Talks
AFL 2024
The free agents sure to attract five-year deals; Hawk thrust into spotlight
“Six years has become the new three years”: List-management trends are making it a good time to be a free agent playing good football.
‘I’m literally a hugger’: How interim CEO is tackling netball’s problem
This masthead put a number of questions about netball’s future to Stacey West.
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Coates refuses to appear at Brisbane 2032 Senate inquiry
The architect of the state government’s plan to use QSAC as Brisbane’s main Olympic stadium has refused an invitation to appear before a Senate inquiry to explain his stance.
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Courts
Man denies making Nazi salute at soccer match
The 24-year-old said he was simply holding a beer in one hand and cheering on his team with the other.
Pickett’s one-match ban stands; Carlton star Walsh to return
Mercurial forward Kysaiah Pickett will miss Melbourne’s bumper Thursday night clash.
Gorry, Hunt in doubt for Olympics as Matildas ready for ‘experimental’ friendly
It remains unclear whether some first-choice starters will recover in time for Paris 2024.
Have Your Say
‘I miss you blokes’: It’s time for Russell Crowe to pick up the phone to Wayne Bennett
There is only one man who can pull South Sydney out of the mire while Bennett has unfinished business - with himself and Souths.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
