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Rita Saffioti’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.

Santos slashes Perth office: 200 positions to go

Oil and gas producer Santos will cut positions at its Perth office by more than a third, from 550 to 350, due to old assets nearing the end of production and delays to new projects.

The portrait Gina Rinehart doesn’t want you to see

Gina Rinehart; and the portrait by artist Vincent Namatjira

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

Federal budget, WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam, Shadow Treasurer Angus Thompson. Picture: WAtoday

Resources tax breaks opens rift between WA and federal Liberals

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor lashed $14 billion worth of incentives for green hydrogen and critical minerals companies, claiming it amounted to “handing out billions to billionaires”.

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‘It’s shameful’: Judge erupts in WA waste-to-energy plant ‘lock out’ row

The privately owned East Rockingham Waste-to-Energy plant under construction near Perth.

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

Aaron staged a protest in Australia, then Chinese police paid his parents a visit

Chinese international student Aaron dressed as Winnie the Pooh as part of his protest against Chinese president Xi Jinping at a bus stop outside the entrance to the University of Sydney in February 2023.

Aaron, an international student studying in Sydney, knows all too well that the industrial-scale surveillance deployed by the Chinese government doesn’t stop at the border.

If the US election were held today, Trump would win

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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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.

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Noel Whittaker

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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.

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Air travel

The battle for carry-on bag space on planes has become a joke

The battle over overhead bin space on planes is getting ridiculous, as more and more passengers try to travel with hand-luggage only.

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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One in 10 AFL players ignore concussion symptoms

Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy consoles Angus Brayshaw as he leaves the ground after being concussed in the qualifying final. Both players are now retired due to medical advice following a series of concussions

Some AFL players admitted they did not report their concussion symptoms because they feared being left out at the selection table and missing out on contract incentives.

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

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.

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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.

Karen at Hank’s Corner in North 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.

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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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Your guide to who gained the most – and who missed out – in Jim Chalmers’ third federal budget.

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The three-minute budget: Everything you need to know

Labor has unveiled its economic plan for the next four years and beyond. Here is a quick rundown of the essentials.

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Santos slashes Perth office: 200 positions to go

Oil and gas producer Santos will cut positions at its Perth office by more than a third, from 550 to 350, due to old assets nearing the end of production and delays to new projects.

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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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