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The portrait Gina Rinehart doesn’t want you to see: mogul demands National Gallery remove her image

Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, and Indigenous artist Vincent Namatjira.

Australia’s richest person wants the gallery to remove a portrait of her from an exhibition by Archibald Prize-winning Indigenous artist Vincent Namatjira.

‘Giving far more than we’re getting’: WA’s warning shot over GST blowout

WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti reckons critics of the current GST should “read the other parts of the budget where WA revenues are propping up” much of the federal government’s revenue.

Awkward end to machete hold-up

Two thugs tried to hold up a petrol station in Perth’s north. It didn’t go to plan. Follow our live coverage of the day’s news here.

The Perth suburbs where wellbeing is highest (and what it costs to live there)

Jacaranda trees blooming in front of townhouses in the suburb of Subiaco in Perth, Western Australia.

A suburb’s wellbeing was measured on several indicators including health, environment, jobs and income – but it comes at a price.

Struggling past players must receive more help, Freo coach says after Cam McCarthy’s death

Flowers are laid for Cam McCarthy by Nat Fyfe and Alex Pearce.

“The Cam [McCarthy] situation should bring it to the forefront, and more discussions should be had to see if we can improve,” Justin Longmuir said.

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Judge erupts in WA waste-to-energy plant ‘lock out’ row

A Federal Court judge has lashed the companies embroiled in a long-running stoush over East Rockingham’s waste-to-energy plant.

Andrew Forrest is delighted with the federal budget

Coalition slams the billionaires’ budget as miners cheer

The likes of Andrew Forrest and Gina Rinehart’s companies will receive an indirect boost to mine and process critical minerals or develop green hydrogen.

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Elizabeth Knight

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Yeah, but what’s in it for WA? The cheat sheet every West Aussie needs to read

Jim Chalmers budget

The federal budget includes major additional funding to cover the enormous cost blowouts that have dragged on the Metronet budget in the past year.

If the US election were held today, Trump would win

Former president Donald Trump walks to the courtroom following a break in his trial at Manhattan criminal court on May 9.

Trump’s many outrages are plain for all to see, yet thus far he is playing the winning hand against Joe Biden.

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Australian drug smuggling suspects right at home as Dubai makes world’s worst welcome

A mega-leak of property records reveals how suspected drug traffickers and other criminals call the United Arab Emirates a safe haven as the Gulf state looks the other way.

The moment Charlise Mutten’s mother reported her missing

A jury has heard Kallista Mutten’s call on the morning of January 14, 2022, sobbing as she said she had last seen her daughter “two nights ago”.

Brendan Kerry, competing at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, has been banned for life from US Figure Skating.

Australian Winter Olympics flag bearer banned for sexual misconduct with a minor

Brendan Kerry, who was an Australian flag bearer at the Beijing Winter Olympics, has been barred from US figure skating after an investigation led by the country’s peak sports abuse authority.

If I drop to part-time, can I use super to top up my income?

Cracking into your super to top up your income later in life can be a valid strategy.

Managing an income while drawing down from your super can be a delicate balance, but there are plenty of ways to make it work.

Noel Whittaker
Noel Whittaker

Money columnist

The cossie lives, but knits are overtaking bikinis at fashion week

Once dominated by swimwear brands, Australian Fashion Week is broadening the definition of ‘resort’ wear – one sweater at a time.

Tony Armstrong reveals the ‘thing’ he’ll never give up

The ABC News Breakfast host criss-crossed the country on his commuter bike in Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things.

The popular ABC News Breakfast presenter criss-crossed the country on a bike in search of people’s most precious possessions for his new show.

How to get to a part of Japan tourists are yet to discover

Edo period architecture, lush gardens, gold leaf beating and moss spotting are all good reasons to add this little-known city to your Japan visit.

The battle over overhead bin space on planes is getting ridiculous, as more and more passengers try to travel with hand-luggage only.
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The battle for carry-on bag space on planes has become a joke

I’m guilty of taking a bit more than is strictly allowed in my carry-on but some people – there’s no polite way to say this – are absolute piss-takers.

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Ben Groundwater

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THE PEOPLE OF PERTH

Wayne (left) and Simon (right) at The Shorehouse in Swanbourne.

‘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.

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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.

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Opposition defence spokesman Andrew Hastie.

Supreme Court throws out WAtoday-Andrew Hastie conspiracy claim

A Perth property developer claimed the federal MP was part of a conspiracy with reporters to damage his reputation.

Mum claims daughter’s near-fatal dose of insulin a ‘cry for help’

The woman took to the stand to give evidence on Tuesday.

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.

Collingwood fan cops ban for grabbing Eagles player

Collingwood fan cops ban for grabbing Eagles player

A Collingwood Magpies supporter who reached over to grab West Coast player Harvey Johnston at Marvel Stadium on Sunday has been banned from attending matches for the rest of the year.

Reclusive WA church plans $60m school – with 546 parking bays

Paul Speering in front of the site in Oakford, WA, where the proposed  Free Reformed School would be built.

The Free Reformed School Association want to build a massive school in Perth’s east only for members of their affiliated church. Why?

Third boat arrival detected in a week, but no one taken to Nauru

Australian Border Force (ABF) marine tactical officer Michael Kingston on a fast response boat patrolling off Thursday Island. The ABF has increased their presence in the Torres Strait as a part of Operation Overarch that was designed to protect the Torres Strait protected zone. Torres Strait Treaty normally allows people to travel freely back and forth between the Torres Strait and PNG Treaty villages but this has been suspended due to the COVID-19 threat and both countries closing their borders. Daily life Saibai island, vaccination, Australian Border Force, Operation Overarch. Climate Change. Thursday Island, Torres Strait. 2nd June, 2021. Photo: Kate Geraghty

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.

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The three-minute budget: Everything you need to know

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Flowers are laid for Cam McCarthy by Nat Fyfe and Alex Pearce.

Struggling past players must receive more help, Freo coach says after Cam McCarthy’s death

“We can always do more,” Dockers coach Justin Longmuir said. “The Cam [McCarthy] situation should bring it to the forefront, and more discussions should be had to see if we can improve.”

The WBBL’s changed format for next summer led to a battle between Cricket Australia and its two biggest states.

Boycott threat by cricket’s biggest states forces women’s T20 change

Australia’s two most populous cricket states, Victoria and New South Wales, considered boycotting a new women’s Twenty20 tournament and playing matches among themselves before reaching a compromise with Cricket Australia on the competition format for this season.

Alex De Minaur will look to break a barren spell for Australia’s men at Roland Garros.

Demon on verge of top 10 but Rome thrashing a French Open warning for Australia’s No.1

Alex de Minaur’s final match before this month’s claycourt grand slam ended in a humbling defeat as he bids to improve his underwhelming record in Paris.

City celebrate Haaland’s second goal.

City in box seat for fourth straight EPL crown after win over Spurs

Tottenham are out of the Champions League race in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in north London and Arsenal are all but out of the title race after City’s 2-0 win.

Sam Durham, Jake Kelly, Xavier Duursma, Jade Gresham and Ben McKay of the Bombers sing the song.
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The list-demographics sweet spot fuelling the high-flying Bombers in 2024

We should have seen Essendon’s uprising coming – and the reason why helps explain two other fringe Melbourne-based finals contenders not meeting external expectations.

Jeremy Cameron talks to a Geelong official on the ground after suffering a head knock against Port Adelaide.
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AFL 2024

‘Embarrassing, terrible, absurd’: AFL criticised for letting Cameron play on after head knock

If the AFL truly wants to treat concussion seriously, it needs to tighten up the process for assessing players immediately after they cop an obvious blow to the head.

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Saints’ massive offer to make Weitering one of the richest players in the AFL

Carlton’s superstar defender is set to become one of the highest-paid players in the AFL after St Kilda informally pitched him a bumper multi-year deal.

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