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Renting
‘Perilously close to zero’: Vacancy rate plunges as rents hit all-time high
Perth’s rental crisis has worsened as unit and house rents reach fresh highs off the back of a record-low vacancy rate.
Bail granted for Bunbury man accused of breaking teenager’s jaw
Christopher Isaako appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday, charged with grievous bodily harm, possessing a controlled weapon and fighting in public to cause fear.
Kids jailed in Unit 18 denied medication if they were violent, inquest told
Medication was withheld from detainees if they assaulted staff, an inquest into the death of Cleveland Dodd has been told.
A new era for Perth’s ‘white elephant’? Yagan Square readies for revamp reveal
The $14 million revamp the state hopes will help the embattled Yagan Square hospitality precinct shed its reputation as Perth’s “white elephant” is nearing completion. But will it work?
Opinion
Activist shareholders
Qantas baggage haunts under-pressure Goyder at Woodside
After chairing Qantas during a period when it fell from grace, Richard Goyder is under intense pressure for the second time in less than a year.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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Media & marketing
Spotlight boss in talks to leave Seven
The move follows revelations about the tactics used to secure an exclusive interview with former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.
‘Revolting habit’: Albanese says he’s never smoked a cigarette or vape
The prime minister says he was never drawn to smoking, even in his youth.
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US Votes 2024
‘RAGING!’ Trump pounces as Biden gets some bad news
Joe Biden’s hopes of staying in the White House have been dealt a further blow with the release of economic numbers that also sent shivers through Wall Street.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Which WA uni courses made it to the global top 100?
Two Perth universities sit near the top of a prestigious global subject rankings list for a specialised field related closely to the state’s mining sector.
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Albanese says the entire world wants a two-state solution. But do Israelis and Palestinians?
Well-meaning global manoeuvring on a two-state solution is occurring in isolation from the people whose views matter most.
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Israel
‘It’s appalling’: Hugo Weaving on the backlash to pro-Palestine protests in Australia
The acclaimed actor has just finished performing his latest play in Ireland, where he says conversations about Gaza and Israel are much more “sane” than in Australia.
The Scoop
AFL 2024
‘We have Big Brother out there’: 500-game umpire’s fear for the future
One of football’s most decorated umpires has warned of the ‘Big Brother’ element creeping into the game.
They are running faster than ever. Even so, dreams will be shattered
Australia’s renaissance in middle-distance running will deliver a national athletics championships in Adelaide like no other.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
If you don’t think we’re living in weird times just have a look at the sporting world
Drug allegations, homophobic and racist abuse – there’s madness in the air.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Molly the magpie to return home, but ‘owners’ have wings clipped
The Gold Coast couple who adopted an abandoned magpie will be reunited with their beloved bird, but will not be allowed to make any more money off the world-famous Molly.
Rihanna wants a breast lift after babies. Could it start a movement?
More mothers are choosing the procedure to mark the end of their breastfeeding years.
Opinion
Sunday Life
The list of reasons why men are luckier than women is long. But here’s a start
If I were a man, I could lick an ice-cream without every guy in the vicinity imagining me naked.
Kathy Lette
Writer
Western Australia
Growing pains: 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. Here are the top 20.
Bandidos bikie arrested at Perth Airport over Bunbury assault
Police have caught up with a Bandidos bikie gang member at Perth Airport, charging him over an alleged assault in Bunbury that left a man with a badly broken jaw.
Unit 18 ‘inhumane’ and a ‘war zone’ before Perth teen’s death
A nurse who tried to save an Indigenous teen who harmed himself in the youth wing of an adult prison has told an inquest the unit was like a war zone and conditions were inhumane.
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Police
Dog shot dead by police at Trigg Beach
A dog was fatally shot by police on Tuesday night following an incident at Trigg Beach.
Three people charged over Northbridge glassing
Vision has emerged of a slow-moving fight between four people outside a hostel on Tuesday night.
Politics
‘Make more things here’: PM pledges mammoth help for new industries
Anthony Albanese will put a new law to federal parliament that promises a “future made in Australia”.
Business
‘Mango’ mystery: The maths whiz accused of stealing $167 million
A jailed trader who majored in maths is accused of stealing millions. His criminal trial touches on a big argument within the world of crypto.
World
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Hamas leader’s sons, grandkids killed in Israeli airstrike
Ismail Haniyeh’s sons are among the highest-profile figures to be killed in the war so far.
Opinion
Seven West Media’s culture needs rehabilitation
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
We shouldn’t put the Spotlight on sex work
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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Property
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Renting
Never-ending run of rises pushes Perth rents to new high
Perth’s rental crisis has worsened as unit and house rents reach fresh highs off the back of a record-low vacancy rate.
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
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Autumn
Eat and repeat: 10 warming new recipes to put on high rotation
Lifestyle
Rihanna wants a breast lift after babies. Could it start a movement?
More mothers are choosing the procedure to mark the end of their breastfeeding years. Some experts warn the trend fuels unrealistic expectations about body image.
Culture
From child star to global icon: Zendaya on her meteoric rise
Leaving behind the teen roles that made her famous, the 27-year-old actor channels her inner grit in Challengers.
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AFL 2024
A new force is emerging in the AFL. It’s bad news for the Bombers and Saints
The Suns, with their riches of young talent and growing superstars, are on the brink of a meteoric rise. This is a warning to all: prepare yourselves, for the Suns are ready to unleash a new era of dominance in the AFL.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Two-week ban for a headbutt? Coach fumes about soft suspension
A Fijian Drua forward was red-carded for a headbutt but the Super Rugby judiciary decided it wasn’t serious given it only made “limited contact”.
AFL round five teams and tips: Demons lob for a debutant
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round five. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out, and come back on Thursday night for all the ins and outs.
What’s a gold medal worth? Cash for medals in historic Olympics move
Olympic gold just got a lot more lucrative for track and field athletes in Paris.
The Scoop
AFL 2024
‘We have Big Brother out there’: 500-game umpire’s fear for the future
One of football’s most decorated umpires has warned of the ‘Big Brother’ element creeping into the game and has fears that technology may eventually render goal umpires obsolete.
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer’s health battle, VRC CEO resigns
Stable staff will take over the operations of Mike Moroney’s Flemington and New Zealand operations as the trainer starts hospital treatment.
Champions League semis set for Spanish flavour after Barcelona, Atletico win
Spain could provide three of the final four in Europe’s top competition after Atletico Madrid and Barcelona accounted for Dortmund and PSG respectively.
Have Your Say
If you don’t think we’re living in weird times just have a look at the sporting world
Drug allegations, homophobic and racist abuse and faces covered in blood – there’s madness in the air.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
