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The Reporter podcast: Finding Bogucki
The inside story of the extraordinary rescue of Robert Bogucki in the Australian desert.
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Fears for fresh rental crunch looming over inner-city Perth
Edith Cowan University’s new city campus is set to open in January 2026, bringing thousands of students to an area already suffering a dearth of rental properties.
Reclusive WA church plans $60m school – with 546 parking bays
The Free Reformed School Association want to build a massive school in Perth’s east only for members of their affiliated church. Why?
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Asylum seekers
Another boat arrival in WA, 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.
$9.3 billion: Chalmers lands the surplus double in third budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will attempt to reduce cost pressures on Australians while investing in a new manufacturing future in his third budget on Tuesday.
Cut reliance on Chinese and Indian students, government tells universities
University chiefs are being told to channel international students into courses that fill Australian skills shortages, deepening a dispute over federal plans to cap their annual intake.
Second surplus ‘not an end in itself’, treasurer says
The government is predicting a surplus of $9.3 billion in today’s budget, which will be a $10.5 billion improvement in the bottom line from what they were forecasting.
It’s been years, but Jemma can still hear her baby screaming at the dentist
The number of babies having tongue-tie releases in Australia has skyrocketed over the past two decades. But debate continues to rage about the merits of the procedure.
Exclusive
Health
Why medical students are turning away from general practice
Doctors are worried there will not be enough GPs to staff dozens of new urgent care clinics amid declining interest in a career in general practice.
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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.
Churchgoers stop teen who entered with gun during children’s service
The livestream of the Catholic mass is no longer accessible on the church’s social media pages but a recording shows chaos unfolding.
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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Airline reviews
Airline review: Bravo to this Virgin crew. Boo to the same old food
The crew starts things off well by reorganising seating to give passengers some extra room.
Robert F Kennedy jnr sues Meta, claiming election interference
The lawsuit said Meta began censoring the video about Kennedy “within minutes” of it going live on May 5 before restoring it.
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.
Review
Phones
Google’s latest Pixel pops with AI tricks at budget price
Whether you want powerful AI image editing or not, the Pixel 8a is a very impressive smartphone for $850.
Analysis
AFL 2024
A reminder that footy is just a game: Key takeouts from round nine
The outpouring of grief for Cam McCarthy underpinned round nine and showed us that footballers are as fragile as the rest of us, while Christian Petracca gave us a glimpse of what might be the answer to Melbourne’s forward woes.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
‘It was instantaneous’: Meet Perth’s very own Jerry and George
Friendships are flourishing around Perth, with cafes and bars full of people who clearly love each other; we guarantee that reading this will make you smile.
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.
Western Australia
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.
Rio Tinto train crashes near Karratha
A laden, autonomous iron ore train has crashed into a stationary train in WA’s Pilbara.
‘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 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
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.
Politics
Exclusive
Asylum seekers
Third boat arrival detected in a week, but no one taken to Nauru
The four Vietnamese asylum seekers intercepted by Border Force off the coast of Broome last week come after 38 people were picked up after two earlier boat arrivals.
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
Churchgoers stop teen who entered with gun during children’s service
The livestream of the Catholic mass is no longer accessible on the church’s social media pages but a recording shows chaos unfolding.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
In the president v the porn star, Stormy Daniels is a legal dominatrix
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
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
The US is tightening the screws on China
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
In the president v the porn star, Stormy Daniels is a legal dominatrix
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
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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
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Parenting
One in three parents are extremely concerned about children’s mental health. Here’s how to help your kids
Bullying and screen time are the main issues affecting the wellbeing of primary school-aged Australian children, according to new research.
Culture
While his band was away on tour, a military coup erupted at home
On new album Funeral for Justice, Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar lets rip ferocious riffs steeped in urgent anti-colonialism.
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Analysis
AFL 2024
A reminder that footy is just a game, and why Dees need Petracca to be their Dusty: Key takeouts from round nine
The outpouring of grief for Cam McCarthy underpinned round nine and showed us that footballers are as fragile as the rest of us, while Christian Petracca gave us a glimpse of what might be the answer to Melbourne’s forward woes.
Analysis
AFL 2024
The Richmond recession: Its underlying causes, and the Tigers’ way out
To strip back the playing ranks to near ground zero would be a road to prolonged recession. Richmond people know too well what that looks like.
Opinion
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.
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?
