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AFP, embassy supporting search for Perth brothers in Mexico; Bikie Troy Mercanti faces court on sexual assault charges
A woman and two men, all of Mexican nationality, have been arrested in relation to the disappearance of the three men in the dangerous Baja California region of Mexico. Follow our live coverage here.
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Police
WA’s top cop denies police ignored alleged murder victim’s triple-zero calls
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch has backed a police decision not to attend the Yangebup home of Joan Mary Drane 48 hours before her son allegedly murdered her.
Burnt-out ute found in search for missing brothers
A torched vehicle has been found as Mexican authorities search for Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson.
Second WA detainee allegedly re-offends months after High Court release
The man is accused of aggravated burglary. The discovery of his case comes amid ongoing controversy over the release of another former detainee.
From airports to ambulances: Perth CEO Kevin Brown opens up about staring down Qantas
Even as a child, Kevin Brown recalls being mesmerised by the rush of traversing a busy airport and watching the enormous airplanes roaring up and down the tarmac. Now, he’s swapped aircraft for the top job at St John Ambulance WA.
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Perth
Maestro by name, and nature: North Beach restaurant serves some of Perth’s finest pizza
What started as a COVID project has bloomed into a destination neighbourhood pizzeria serving featherweight, world-class Naples-style sourdough pizzas.
‘A great deal to lose’: Ten’s settlement offer to Lehrmann revealed
Ten is pursuing Lehrmann for its legal costs of defending the action. In support of its application for indemnity costs, Ten says Lehrmann unreasonably rejected a “walk away” settlement offer in August last year.
My phone pings with a news alert. I check that it’s not another client killed
The workload is near endless and at times overwhelming; the risk is significant, and mistakes can be catastrophic. This is what life is like on the frontline of the domestic violence crisis.
Community protection board failed Perth grandparents, Albanese says
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has gone to ground as pressure mounts over the alleged assault by a former immigration detainee.
Collie’s Premier Coal back in black with revenue jump
WA’s biggest coal miner Premier Coal has returned to profit after an $84 million loss the year before on the back of increased prices for its fuel sales.
WA government to spend millions to monitor Alcoa’s mining near Perth dams
Alcoa’s troubled bauxite mining in WA’s jarrah forest will have extra government scrutiny costing $10.5 million over four years.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Alarm bells: Donald Trump is flirting with some very dangerous ideas
Donald Trump is as addicted to magical thinking and denial of reality as any petty strongman or dictator.
Paul Krugman
Europe must prepare to send troops to defend Ukraine, Macron says
The French president said governments would need to act if Vladimir Putin made a significant breakthrough in the coming months.
‘What have we done?’ Lawyer, editor in Stormy Daniels deal appear shocked after Trump won
The text messages were shown to the jury on the latest day of the trial, in which Trump has been accused of falsifying business records to cover up an affair with a porn star.
Perth Glory captain Natasha Rigby announces shock retirement
Perth Glory skipper Natasha Rigby has announced her shock retirement but she hopes the financial instability that cut her career short won’t be a problem for future generations.
How do you stop Roaming Jeremy, the footballer destroying defences?
Geelong’s Jeremy Cameron is already considered one of the game’s best players, but the way he is being used is inflicting maximum damage - and despair.
‘Get your foot off Carlton’s throat’: When Eddie McGuire went into bat for the Blues
For Eddie McGuire, there’s nothing better than the anticipation of playing Collingwood - and then beating them. Which is why he intervened at the Blues’ lowest ebb.
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Opinion
Domestic violence
Holding all men responsible for a violent minority has failed to keep women safe
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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Crime
Prosecutor feared detainee would reoffend before WA home invasion
A Commonwealth prosecutor twice raised fears a former immigration detainee would reoffend but did not oppose bail in the months before the man was accused of a brutal home invasion.
‘We’re not bikies’: Motorcycle club fights eviction notice from RSL
The state’s RSL branch claims the Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Motorcycle Club WA Chapter intentionally entered the Sylvia Street premises without its consent.
Mercanti escorted from Karrinyup home by police
Police attended the home in Karrinyup earlier on Thursday afternoon after receiving reports of an assault.
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Education
The WA parents joining Catholic churches to get kids into ‘ideal’ schools
An expert says there is considerable weight to the ‘urban myth’ families are having children baptised due to school choice.
Cook’s defamation threat from teen climate protesters
A concerns notice – the first step in a defamation action – regarding Cook’s comments was sent to his office on Wednesday morning.
Politics
PM concedes community protection board failed to protect the community
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has gone to ground as pressure mounts over the alleged assault by a former immigration detainee.
Business
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Aviation
‘Not for the faint-hearted’: Jetstar boss on the high-stakes battle for Australia’s skies
There’s a cruel irony to Australia’s newest low-cost airline scrambling to get out of voluntary administration while the country’s oldest celebrates its 20th birthday.
World
Three arrested, burnt-out ute found as Mexican police search for Perth brothers
A torched vehicle has been found as Mexican authorities search for Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson.
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Property
Global shock, rate rises only way to stop Perth’s runaway home prices
New data released by CoreLogic shows property prices increasing for the 15th month running, with overall values up $78,000 since the trough last January.
How much it costs to buy a home in the suburbs where buyers pay cash
In the rarefied air of some of the most well-heeled neighbourhoods, it’s routine for buyers to spend millions without a mortgage.
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Lifestyle
The best questions to ask and red flags to avoid at the dentist
Advocating for yourself at the dentist is important. Here’s how.
Culture
They were the coolest duo in dance music. Does their comeback album live up to that legacy?
New album Hyperdrama from French duo Justice is nowhere near as bold as its title suggests.
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Perth Glory captain Natasha Rigby announces shock retirement
Perth Glory skipper Natasha Rigby has announced her shock retirement but she hopes the financial instability that cut her career short won’t be a problem for future generations.
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AFL 2024
Late Hawk hero’s son to debut, stirring high hopes and feelings
Calsher Dear, the teenage son of late Hawthorn premiership player and Norm Smith medallist Paul Dear, will make his debut for the Hawks on Sunday in a rapid ascension that stirs hopes and feelings.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Peter FitzSimons is hurting the concussion cause, not helping it
The former Wallaby would have greater impact if he took us with him on his concussion crusade rather than continually belittling us.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘Get your foot off Carlton’s throat’: When Eddie McGuire went into bat for the Blues
For Eddie McGuire, there’s nothing better than the anticipation of playing Collingwood - and then beating them. Which is why he intervened at the Blues’ lowest ebb.
AFL clubs wary of reputation damage in Tarryn Thomas decision
Of 11 AFL clubs who spoke to The Age about a potential return for Thomas, three said they were highly unlikely to offer him a career lifeline.
‘It is breaking me’: Brayshaw brother launches attack on AFL judiciary
Hamish Brayshaw has mounted an impassioned attack on what he sees as the incomprehensible way so-called head protection in the AFL is being administered.
Longmuir tells Dockers critics to look at Freo’s handball stats
Analysts widely panned Fremantle’s ball movement last year, saying the stagnant nature of their forays forward was a big reason behind the club’s slide down to 14th spot.
Have Your Say
Bennett beckons, but is it wise for Souths to get back with an ex?
History offers mixed results regarding coaches who return to their former clubs, and nostalgia has a tendency to distort the reality of past break-ups.
