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The number of international students is escalating in WA.

Unexpected country drives student influx to WA

While the number of students coming from China has so far failed to meet rebound expectations in WA, another country has taken its place.

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Defamation

WA senator breaks silence over Lehrmann case, vows to pursue Higgins

David Sharaz, Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds are entwined in defamation proceedings in WA.

Former Coalition minister Linda Reynolds has vowed to proceed with her own civil case against Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz.

Australian mining ‘under assault’ from China, US ambassador says

America’s national security and the health of the planet depended on commodities managed by Australia, Caroline Kennedy told a conference in Perth.

Man misidentified as Bondi Junction killer hires lawyers to sue Seven for defamation

Sydney man Benjamin Cohen was misidentified as the Bondi Junction killer.

Benjamin Cohen has engaged two of Australia’s foremost defamation lawyers, including barrister Sue Chrysanthou, to seek damages from the broadcaster.

Last-ditch bid to save WA contractor and jobs, as creditors decide fate

Halo Civil Engineering founder Peter Breen and Maali Group founder Mitchell Matera.

One of WA’s biggest Aboriginal-owned and run contracting services companies has been given a lifeline.

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Defamation

Lies and angry text flag possible new skirmishes

A message Lisa Wilkinson sent to a rival TV program suggesting Bruce Lehrmann had breached legal confidentiality rules has been confirmed by Justice Michael Lee.

Bond behind Perth’s biggest city retail deal this year

Cosgrove paid $35.25m for the property at 223-225 and 227 Murray Street.

Alan Bond’s grandson Banjo Bond’s company has purchased a key building in the Murray Street Mall for $32.25 million.

‘Love you to infinity’: Family mourns woman who died after suspected ‘mushroom’ drink

Rachael Dixon, a health practitioner from Ringwood North, died on the weekend after consuming a suspected magic mushroom drink.

Father of alleged attacker didn’t see any extremist signs, says Muslim leader
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Father of alleged attacker didn’t see any extremist signs, says Muslim leader

The boy’s father said the teen had been increasingly “disobedient”, Gamel Kheir said, but there were no signs of him becoming radicalised.

Harley Reid celebrates a goal.

Why Harley Reid could prove to be football’s biggest bargain

The decision by the AFLPA to make standard the first three years of a player’s contract is a bonus for the Eagles and other clubs with early draft picks in this year’s draft, but it has upset many player managers.

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Renewables

WA’s unlikely poster child can help it ditch ‘dig and ship’ reputation

What could heavy industry have to do with Australia’s net-zero targets? A great deal, as it turns out.

WA’s known for mining natural resources, not so much making things with them. But a new announcement will mean major changes for the state’s product offering.

Heidi Lee
Heidi Lee

CEO, Beyond Zero Emissions

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Renting

WA MP served no-grounds eviction notice from Guildford landlord

A WA politician is calling for an end to no-grounds evictions after he was handed his own notice.

Rio Tinto says global economy resilient, inflation easing despite patchy China

The Simandou mountains in Guinea contain high-grade iron ore.

Shipments of its key commodity iron ore fell over the past three months as bad weather disrupted Rio’s ports, the mining giant said.

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Wellbeing

The chart that shows how happy you are, just as long as you’re old enough

The good news: Australia is one of the world’s happiest nations. The bad news: our happiness peaked years ago and young people are the gloomiest.

Matt Wade
Matt Wade

Senior economics writer

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Adelaide

Adelaide no longer wants to be nicknamed ‘Radelaide’? Too bad

You get the name you’re given in Australia. And if you want to change it, whatever you do, don’t say so.

Ben Groundwater
Ben Groundwater

Travel writer

Burnt Ends chef Dave Pynt is bringing his amazing food to Perth

How a Perth chef turned a love of barbecue into one of the planet’s best open-fire dining restaurants

In May, local boy done good Dave Pynt brings the party back to Perth for one heck of a homecoming.

The swimmers with everything to prove at the Australian titles

(L-R) Elijah Winnington, Sam Short, Emma McKeon, Tommy Neill and Ariaren Titmus at the launch of the new Speedo swimsuits for the Australian team competing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.

Here’s what you need to know about Australia’s swimmers as the greatest show on earth approaches.

Should we use savings to pay down mortgage or invest in shares?

Once you get to the point where your mortgage isn’t weighing you down, you can explore other investment options.

Noel Whittaker
Noel Whittaker

Money columnist

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Western Australia

Oakley has become a member of the family, even getting his own bandanna for Easter.

Perth animal shelter gives family their forever dog … then takes it back

A Baldivis family was overjoyed to have Oakley, showering him with love and toys and giving him the best seat on the couch. Then it all fell apart. Here’s why.

WA’s ‘cruel’ Gender Reassignment Board to be abolished

WA Attorney General John Quigley announcing the reforms alongside former AFL star Danielle Laidley.

Transgender people will no longer need to undergo surgical reassignment to legally register a change of sex after the state government announced changes to the law.

Tasmanian Devil tooth among ‘mind-blowing’ finds in Juukan Gorge cave

The Juukan Gorge rock shelters before they were legally destroyed by Rio Tinto blasting in 2020.

The first physical evidence that Tasmanian Devils once lived in the Pilbara is among the ‘mind-blowing’ finds made by in what is left of a rock shelter blasted by Rio Tinto in 2020.

Dramatic rescue of teen boy who fell from cliff in Perth’s south east

Dramatic rescue of teen boy who fell from cliff in Perth’s south east

A Perth teenager has been winched to safety on Tuesday afternoon after plummeting 10 metres down a cliff face in Perth’s south east. 

Half-day teachers’ strike looms for WA schools: What parents need to know

School teachers could go on strike next week over pay and conditions.

Teachers are planning to strike next Tuesday over salary and working conditions. So how will it affect students – and parents?

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Property prices have risen in the Tweed Valley area, which includes Kingscliff.

Property prices climb in regions as buyers favour tree and sea change

Since mid-last year, local economic conditions, plus the affordability and lifestyle factors, have sparked a turnaround in property in regional Australia.

Balcatta has been named a rising star in a new property report.

From Balcatta to Wellard, the Perth suburbs primed for price growth

The first signs of moderation in the three-year Perth property boom are evident, but 10 suburbs are rising stars, according to a new report.

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Harley Reid celebrates a goal in West Coast’s win over Richmond. He will need to keep dominating to earn a big wage in this third season.

Why Harley Reid could prove to be football’s biggest bargain

The decision by the AFLPA to make standard the first three years of a player’s contract is a bonus for the Eagles and other clubs with early draft picks in this year’s draft, but it has upset many player managers.

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Lion’s lifeline: Cameron escapes with fine as AFL Tribunal notes ‘a rare case’

In a rare decision, Charlie Cameron’s clean record over more than 200 games paid dividends after the Brisbane livewire escaped with a fine at the tribunal for his sling tackle on Jake Lever.

The arrival of  Irene van Dyk from New Zealand signalled the start of a new age in Trans-Tasman netball.

Revealed: The secret talks that could transform Australian netball

An expansion of the Super Netball league to include teams from New Zealand has been discussed as part of secret talks between Netball Australia and their counterparts across the ditch.

(L-R) Elijah Winnington, Sam Short, Emma McKeon, Tommy Neill and Ariaren Titmus at the launch of the new Speedo swimsuits for the Australian team competing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.

The swimmers with everything to prove at the Australian titles

Here’s what you need to know about Australia’s swimmers as the greatest show on earth approaches.

Emma Moore (left) and Laura Kane in Melbourne on Tuesday.
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Once banned from playing, AFLW’s new boss will launch next phase of footy

AFLW general manager Emma Moore will report to the game’s football boss, Laura Kane. Both say they would not be expanding the AFLW season further until TV and match-day audiences justify it.

The Bulldogs were upset by the Bombers on Friday night.

‘Rebuilding is a myth’: Talk of Bulldogs rift ‘a total fiction’, says Beveridge

Luke Beveridge has dismissed the idea of a rift with players as “total fiction” despite controversial team selections this year, saying rebuilding is a myth and a line had not been put through any senior players.

Kelly Slater is chaired off at Margaret River.

‘Feels like the end’: Emotional Slater ready to call time on surfing’s greatest career

The 11-time world champion struggled to compose himself as his exit from professional surfing looms, with a farewell at his favourite Fijian wave on the cards.

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