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Asylum seekers
WA boat arrival the third in a week, but none taken to Nauru
The four Vietnamese asylum seekers intercepted off the coast of Broome last week come after 38 people were picked up after two boat arrivals.
Rio Tinto train crashes near Karratha
A laden, autonomous iron ore train has crashed into a stationary train in WA’s Pilbara.
Perth wife’s attempted murder by poison trial dropped at eleventh hour
A woman accused of trying to secretly poison her husband to death has had her trial vacated after prosecutors realised an error had been made.
Drugs allegedly mailed to tourist in Bali were gift in toothpaste tube: lawyer
Australian Troy Smith was holidaying with his wife in Bali when he was allegedly caught with methamphetamine.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Saving flyin’ Ryan: Failure not an option in high-stakes Eagles mission
Liam Ryan is no longer the Liam Ryan we’ve come to know and expect since bursting onto the scene in the Eagles’ 2018 premiership year.
Paddy Sweeney
Nine Sports Presenter
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Aviation
Hero pilot battled bad weather, feared pelican strike in emergency landing
Peter Schott circled the airport in his small passenger plane for hours, burning fuel after a landing gear failure.
‘Stark indicator’: People slashing food spending to cope with rising costs
Australia’s biggest bank predicts spending will continue to fall due to persistent cost-of-living pressures.
Opinion
Housing crisis
Unable to crack the housing market, I went looking for cocaine
No, I’m not breaking bad, but I will need something close to a lottery win to get me out of the rental rat race.
Millie Muroi
Business Reporter
Opinion
US Votes 2024
In the president v the porn star, Stormy Daniels is a legal dominatrix
The compelling part of this case is not whether Trump did something wrong with business papers, but how it shows – in a vivid way – that he’s the wrong man for the job.
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
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Social media
State’s tween account ban new front in Australia’s battle with social media
Elon Musk’s victory in court over posts of the Wakeley church stabbing video was a setback in the push to regulate X Corp.
How Musk’s bromance with right-wing world leaders benefits his empire
Musk has helped turn a pugnacious libertarian into one of the new faces of the modern right, and brought kudos to others keen on his technology. For a price.
Opinion
Trade wars
The US is tightening the screws on China
Joe Biden is throwing the kitchen sink at a key part of China’s economy.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Courts
Teen who murdered mum during home invasion sentenced to 14 years in prison
Emma Lovell died protecting her family during a violent home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022. Her teenage killer has now been sentenced.
It’s hip to be grown-up at day one of Australian Fashion Week
Wearable collections are the surprising new runway trend brands thanks to a mature approach to business and design.
Djokovic says bottle blow still affecting him after loss
The world No.1 was comfortably beaten in the third round of the Italian Open, two days after being struck on the head by a bottle that fell from a fan’s backpack.
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Parenting
One in three parents are extremely concerned about children’s mental health. Here’s how to help
Bullying and screen time are the main issues affecting the wellbeing of primary school-aged Australian children, according to new research.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
What to do in Perth this weekend: All the inspo you need
Think Perth is quiet? You just need to know where to go. Here are some Perth punters who can definitely give you some inspiration for what to do this weekend.
Listen up Perth: Here’s the pizza order to test your maker’s skill
Hint: it’s probably not the pizza you’re thinking of. And its presence on a menu speaks to a certain intent.
Western Australia
‘Hazmat emergency’ over WA tornado asbestos exposure
More than 100 homes were damaged by the tornado that scattered asbestos over streets at Bunbury on Friday afternoon. Residents are now eligible for disaster payments.
Boy charged after ‘knife fight’ which forced Westfield Carousel into lockdown
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy after an alleged altercation between two people, one of whom was armed with knives, which plunged Carousel Shopping Centre into lockdown.
Your top WA budget questions answered: Our reporters explain the details
Over the past few days, you’ve been sending through your burning budget questions. Here to answer them is WAtoday state politics reporter Hamish Hastie and business reporter Peter Milne.
Weapons conviction piles pressure on Dutton over released detainee
While the Coalition has called on Labor to “take responsibility” for released detainees, Dutton would not comment on a decision made when he was home affairs minister.
Court dissects Sharaz’s stance on defamation row as peace talks loom
The implications of David Sharaz’s public declaration to bow out of his year-long defamation row with Senator Linda Reynolds are unclear – even to his lawyers.
Politics
Corruption watchdog investigates Lehrmann inquiry head
The conduct of former judge Walter Sofronoff, who presided over an inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann, will be investigated by the ACT’s corruption watchdog.
Business
‘Leaderless and depleted’ Star not ready for casino licence, inquiry told
Counsel assisting the NSW inquiry into The Star said it was clear the casino was not ready to operate independently and it should remain under external management.
World
How Musk’s bromance with right-wing world leaders benefits his empire
Musk has helped turn a pugnacious libertarian into one of the new faces of the modern right, and brought kudos to others keen on his technology. For a price.
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Sinwar drew up the October 7 attack plan. Now he’s key to ending the war
Patrick Kingsley, Julian Barnes and Adam Rasgon
Opinion
In the president v the porn star, Stormy Daniels is a legal dominatrix
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
Too often, alcohol and family violence go together. We need to separate them
Kym Valentine
Actor, family violence survivor-advocate
We should stop funding IVF and pay under-25s to have children
Ramona Koval
Writer and broadcaster
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Property
‘I hate a sparse house’: Inside comedian Rhys Nicholson’s maximalist home
Rhys and now-husband Kyran bought their first home in 2017. Not a fan of its stark white walls, the pair slowly added their personalities to the property.
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Title Deeds
Elton John has long left the Kings Cross building that scored an $18m sale
The landmark, once best known for visiting rock legends including Bowie and Bono, is making a new impression after the hotelier Green family’s sale.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘Three meals of wholefoods’: A Home & Away star’s day on a plate
Lynne McGranger, best known as Irene on the popular soap, gets top marks from Sunday Life’s dietitian, Dr Joanna McMillan.
Culture
Hollywood is facing its bleakest year in three decades. Can these films save it?
After a surprisingly strong 2023, thanks to Barbie and Oppenheimer, box office figures have been down this year and the list of upcoming releases is mixed.
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AFL 2024
Saving flyin’ Ryan: High-stakes Eagles mission where failure is not an option
Liam Ryan is no longer the Liam Ryan we’ve come to know and expect since bursting onto the scene in the Eagles’ 2018 premiership year.
Paddy Sweeney
Nine Sports Presenter
Perth NRL bid open to Bears, Jets liaison but would rather go alone
Peter Cumins, chairman of a Perth consortium hoping to secure a new NRL franchise, is open to a partnership with North Sydney or Newtown but would prefer a stand-alone side.
Nazi-saluting soccer fan slapped with two-year ban as police investigate
The man has been identified as a well-known member of the Western Sydney Wanderers’ main active support group, the Red and Black Bloc.
North skipper voices support for NT club, but AFL in no rush to end ‘debate’
Speaking at the launch of Sir Doug Nicholls round, Roos co-captain Jy Simpkin pinpointed the NT as the key to boosting flagging Indigenous playing numbers.
Djokovic says bottle blow still affecting him after shock loss
The world No.1 was comfortably beaten in the third round of the Italian Open, two days after being struck on the head by a bottle that fell from a fan’s backpack.
‘We’re looking after Tommy’: Swans not ‘overly concerned’ for McCartin’s future
Tom McCartin is still suffering the lingering effects of a head-high bump in the Sydney derby and won’t play against Carlton on Friday night.
Analysis
Australian cricket
His career pre-dates YouTube and Facebook, now Anderson’s exit sets stage for a Bazball Ashes assault
They admired his skill and sometimes were taken aback by his sledging. How Jimmy Anderson was seen through Australian eyes.
Have Your Say
NSW have a halfback problem. Here are six contenders to replace Cleary
Nathan Cleary will miss the entire State of Origin series and two other main contenders to replace him are injured. Has the halves curse struck the Blues again?
