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Treasurer reveals ‘big three’ spending items in state budget
The second female treasurer in WA history joked that punters will not be able to bet on the colour of her tie today, but as a well-known Dockers fan, she had bought a new purple jacket for the occasion. Follow our live coverage here.
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Police
Paramedic claims police ‘refused to attend’ WA death
Police deny they were called ‘multiple times’ to attend a Dawesville scene where an alleged altercation between two men resulted in a death.
Perth brothers’ accused kidnapper confessed to killing them, girlfriend says
Jesus Gerardo faces kidnapping charges in Mexico over the disappearance of Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad.
Can WA’s drought-ravaged forests survive prescribed burns?
In coming weeks, the DBCA will start torching 200,000 hectares of the state to boost our defences in the face of increasing bushfires.
‘Thank you for living’: Bondi survivor meets her superhero
Liya Barko nearly died when she was stabbed at Westfield Bondi Junction, but she was saved by a tall, calm man in a green T-shirt. Now she’s finally met Wayne Tolver-Banks.
Exclusive
Domestic violence
Study every death, tackle alcohol: DV commissioner’s urgent advice
Federal spending on family, domestic and sexual violence has soared from $2 million to $644 million over the last 10 years.
Opinion
Political leadership
Albanese’s is an ‘experimental’ government – and it looks like the experiment is failing
It’s the first federal government I’ve seen that has sought to build most of its political and policy mandate after winning office rather than before it.
Shaun Carney
Columnist
Biden vows US will cut off weapons to Israel if it goes into Rafah
The comments represent the most direct threat Biden has made to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the war began on October 7.
Migration not the main cause of housing crisis: Greens
Instead, the government handing out “tens of billions of dollars” in handouts to property investors, and lack of rent caps and chronic underinvestment in public housing is blamed.
Opinion
Cars
COVID’s over, but used-car dealers still have Perth by the wheel nuts
During the pandemic new car supply dried up, borders slammed shut, driving in WA was our only holiday choice and dealers knew it. So how are things looking now?
Brendan Foster
Contributor
Households bank on tax cuts and anti-inflation budget plans
Tax cuts, worth on average $1888, and a further round of cost-of-living measures will be at the heart of Jim Chalmers’ third budget.
Acclaimed producer behind Nirvana and Pixies dies, at 61
Steve Albini engineered albums like Nirvana’s In Utero, but took no royalties from it and railed against the music industry.
Can a marriage work without sex?
Yes, say counsellors and a surprising number of happy couples.
The one major difference between Pink’s and Taylor Swift’s Australian tours
The Australian music industry has united in a campaign to help boost the struggling live scene.
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Paris 2024
‘Extremely heartbreaking’: Olympic medal hopeful suffers Achilles injury
Australia’s top gymnastics hope Georgia Godwin has suffered an Achilles injury just months out from Paris 2024.
Lowanna Grant stayed living with mum Karla into her 30s. Here’s why
The journalists work together, watch TV together – and there are the tattoos...
Ten surprising airlines you can use Qantas points with
You don’t have to use your points flying with Qantas. Sometimes the better deal comes from hopping aboard a partner airline.
Western Australia
Slain bikie boss’ widow sues WA government, hitman after witnessing assassination
Amanda Martin and her daughter filed a lawsuit in the Perth District Court for “damages by way of mental harm suffered” from witnessing Nick Martin be shot by a sniper.
The Perth suburbs with the most electric vehicles
WAtoday can reveal the areas with the biggest EV purchasing power, even as the state government moves to level the playing field.
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Property market
‘Out of ideas’ WA government lashed for ‘leaning on lobby groups’
Greens MLC Brad Pettitt said questions should be asked about how much influence these key groups had.
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Courts
Court confusion over released Perth detainee’s curfew requirements
A court transcript indicates an immigration detainee released following a High Court decision was granted bail by a Perth magistrate who appeared to have no idea he was subject to strict monitoring.
WA education minister distances parents’ letter from radicalised teen
West Australian Education Minister Tony Buti confirmed he had received a letter from parents about radicalisation, but it was separate from the boy who was later shot by police.
Politics
Households bank on tax cuts and anti-inflation budget plans
Tax cuts, worth on average $1888, and a further round of cost-of-living measures will be at the heart of Jim Chalmers’ third budget.
Business
The $17 billion surprise: Customers of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX are set to get all their money back
Two years after the dramatic implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange, customers have received some welcome news. But it is not as good as it sounds.
World
‘Great power on the cheap’: China free rides on US diplomacy in the Middle East
China is playing a calculated strategic game in the Middle East, positioning itself as a peace-brokering alternative to the US.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Stormy Daniels tells a story of sex with Trump as he listens in disgust
Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, Maggie Haberman, Michael Rothfeld and Jonathan Swan
Opinion
TikTok makes a stand against forced sale or ban in the US
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a private sandy beach to equestrian facilities for horse lovers and a 15-metre pool, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
Gifts from $50k to $1m the norm: How home deposits soared to record levels
Average workers are priced out, but many property buyers who are left in the market now have extraordinary wealth – often from family.
Good Food
Lifestyle
The best outfit transformations at the Met Gala after-parties
Competing after-parties were a chance for guests Janelle Monáe, Usher and Kendall Jenner to undress to impress again.
Culture
New rule could force superstars like Taylor Swift to promote Aussie musicians
The Australian music industry has united in a campaign to help boost the struggling live scene.
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AFL 2024
Ben Cousins responds to hall of fame snub
Carlton make four changes ahead of a huge MCG clash; Mum’s the word as the Pies prepare for Mother’s Day at Marvel; and Ben Cousins speaks out on the hall of fame.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Courage, a near miss and a shoulder hanging by a thread: The 20-second passage of play that shook the MCG
We break down the key moments from a play Blues fans will never forget the last time their side took on the Demons at the mighty MCG.
My pleas for Amiss protection not a whinge, Longmuir insists
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the key forward’s safety is being compromised by ongoing rough treatment.
In just 19 balls, Fraser-McGurk heaps pressure on Australian selectors
He wasn’t deemed good enough for Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, but Jake Fraser-McGurk’s responded in the best possible way with another IPL batting blitz.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Why personalities like Sam Draper should be celebrated, not gagged
Seeing Sam Draper’s reaction to the crucial decision late in the Bombers’ last-minute win against Adelaide was revealing and hilarious – unless you barracked for the Crows.
Mathew Stokes
AFL columnist
Money Talks
AFL 2024
Danger is staying, but here’s why some of the Cats’ biggest names aren’t their highest priorities
Geelong started the season with a long list of free agents to sign, but it won’t change the wait and see approach that has served them well when it comes to their veterans.
‘Playing for their future’: Heat on Beveridge, Bulldogs ahead of Tigers clash
Western Bulldogs great Doug Hawkins is “a Bevo man” and has backed the coach to turn the Bulldogs’ season around. But he fears what could happen if his old club is beaten by Richmond on Saturday.
Have Your Say
Panthers or Roosters? Why David Fifita is weighing up Titanic decision
As the deadline for a decision looms, we weigh up the best option for the NRL’s most in-demand man, David Fifita.
