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The name on everyone’s lips as WA parliament heats up during question time
Question time in parliament is often a fiery affair, but the government and opposition have really been going at it today. The two have exchanged barbs over cost blowouts, support for farmers – and a Perth version of Coachella? A certain lord mayor’s ears must be burning. Follow our live coverage.
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LoadingWA mum claims injecting daughter with near-fatal dose of insulin a ‘cry for help’
A woman on trial for allegedly attempting to kill her severely disabled child has told a Perth court she was only trying to get the girl admitted to hospital.
The $60 million school with 546 parking bays
A reclusive church wants to build a massive school in Perth’s east which would only be available to members. So what’s with all the car bays?
Defence whistleblower David McBride jailed for more than five years
Former defence lawyer David McBride has been jailed for five years and eight months for stealing and disclosing sensitive classified military information to ABC journalists.
Qantas scraps direct flights to Shanghai as Chinese tourists stay away
The airline will suspend all flights from Sydney to Shanghai at the end of July, citing a lack of demand since the route relaunched after COVID border closures.
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Health
Why medical students are shunning 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.
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Fewer women and children confirmed dead but Gaza toll still over 35,000
Israel has questioned why the figures, provided by the Hamas-run Health Ministry, for the deaths of women and children has halved.
Struggle over gun led to missing campers’ accidental deaths: defence
The trial of Gregory Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s Alpine region in 2020, is under way in the Supreme Court.
Charlise Mutten asked if her alleged killer would make a good dad, jury told
The nine-year-old girl was excited to visit her mother, Kallista Mutten, and her mother’s fiance, Justin Stein, before her alleged murder, her grandfather has said.
Why Chalmers no longer pumps out the pre-budget hip-hop
The federal treasurer is a fan of rappers Tupac Shakur, Nas and Biggie Smalls, but revealed why his music taste has mellowed on the big days.
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.
Star witness Michael Cohen directly implicates Donald Trump in testimony
Cohen told the jury about the “catastrophic” impact they feared Stormy Daniels’ story could have on Trump’s chances of becoming president.
‘Vast power of censorship’: 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.
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.
This staggeringly huge attraction is spine-tingling
You get a spine-tingling impression of power and menace approaching this vast fort.
What are the secret ingredients of the ‘romantasy’ genre?
The latest literature genre is a blend of romance and fantasy, and it’s proving to be a bestselling phenomenon.
The show all musical theatre lovers should see at least once arrives in Perth
Everyone onstage seems to relish channelling the rebellious energy of the downtrodden artistic demimonde, who live and love on their terms and stand ready to stick it to the man.
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Opinion
Mergers & acquisitions
Shadow boxing on as BHP eyes being crowned world’s copper king
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
Housing crisis
Unable to crack the housing market, I went looking for cocaine
Millie Muroi
Business Reporter
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Sharemarket
How a cartoon from ‘Roaring Kitty’ sparked a $6.1 billion Wall Street frenzy
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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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
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Asylum seekers
Third boat arrival detected in a week, but no one taken to Nauru
Four Vietnamese asylum seekers intercepted by Border Force off the coast of Broome last week were detained after 38 people from two other boats were also picked up.
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.
Politics
Lehrmann inquiry chair facing corruption probe
The ACT’s integrity commissioner has launched an investigation into the former judge who helmed the Lehrmann trial probe.
Business
Mortgage lender hacked, credit card details published on dark web
Firstmac customers are being warned they may need to replace their identity documents after copies of them were stolen by a ransomware gang.
World
‘Inappropriate acts’: New York-Dublin portal overhauled
An art installation will undergo changes after Dubliners flashed their backsides and showed images of the September 11 attacks up to the camera.
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
Who’s mad enough to reinvent a brand in a downturn? Only Pip Edwards
The fashion and social media personality is set to launch a new image for P.E Nation that goes beyond activewear at Australian Fashion Week.
Opinion
Family
Bookkeeper or insect killer? Everyone has a role to play in a family
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
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
Why Nathan Cleary’s hamstring injury isn’t the end of the world for NSW
Michael Maguire is trying to cultivate a next-man-up ethos for the Blues. He’ll have to start straight away.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
