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UWA to repay $10.6m after admitting super underpayments
The university’s admission led Australia’s major tertiary education union to call for urgent reforms.
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WA news live
Moped and bus collide in Perth CBD; Rent bidding banned in WA from today
The ban on soliciting rent bidding means landlords and agents can no longer ask or invite tenants to pay more money to secure an available rental property.
St John Ambulance drivers told to hit the brakes
St John Ambulance has reduced the maximum speeds its drivers can reach while responding to life-threatening emergencies.
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Indigenous art
Gold medallist led campaign to take down Gina Rinehart portrait
Kyle Chalmers and one of the top officials in Australian swimming co-ordinated a group of 20 elite Australian swimmers to campaign against the National Gallery.
How to fix a school system that sees fewer WA students choosing ATAR
“Increasingly [the current system] is creating high mental health issues and stress, and that stress is put on teachers, that stress is put on parents,” Curtin University’s Saul Karnovsky said.
Alcoa boosts research amid concerns ‘extensive knowledge gaps’ threaten Perth’s water supply
Alcoa’s funding will support a forest research centre for five years and will also boost its own team of environmental researchers from four to eleven.
Opinion
Scott Morrison
Morrison cozying up to Trump is weird, but it could soon get weirder
Forgiveness has always been an article of Christian faith, but is our former PM stretching the friendship?
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Opinion
Federal budget
Peter Dutton is more than happy to help billionaires, except one
The Coalition, when in power, spent taxpayers’ money propping up billionaires’ operations, but now it’s Labor’s idea … and nuclear power critic Andrew Forrest stands to benefit.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Australians trapped after France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia
Armed forces are protecting New Caledonia’s two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people.
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Courts
Young girl’s alleged killer pretended to investigate while her body was in his ute, jury told
Justin Stein broke down in a police interview after his fiancee’s nine-year-old daughter Charlise Mutten was reported missing, denying any involvement.
Cloud seeding: Indonesia attempts to redirect rain after killer floods
More rain is forecast after monsoonal downpours triggered a landslide of mud and cold lava from Mount Marapi, that caused rivers to breach their banks.
Unemployment increase reduces chance of higher interest rates
Economists say the job market is cracking under the pressure of the Reserve Bank’s aggressive interest rate hikes.
Opinion
Private schools
Our friends are shocked we don’t send our son to a private school. Here’s why
As an outsider, I see Australia’s selective and private schools mainly as a mechanism that perpetuates social inequality.
Theun Pieter van Tienoven
Sociologist
Two of Us
Good Weekend
For decades, Vince remembered what one Perth teacher had told him. Then they met again
Butcher and philanthropist Vince Garreffa has never forgotten what his former teacher, Irene Froyland, said to him when he told her he was leaving school.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Why the AFL should undo Hocking’s rule changes
The AFL’s implementation of the six-six-six rule and other recent rule changes have failed to deliver on the promises of enhanced scoring and improving the game’s look.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
FIFA to vote on push to expel Israel
A push to expel Israel from international football has opened a new schism in Australia, which plans to abstain from the vote despite the urging of former Socceroo Craig Foster.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
Three things I love: Crown Perth chief executive David Tsai
Crown Perth is known for fine dining, but the resort boss loves nothing more than a casual feed with the family at his top Asian locals – shared with you here.
‘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.
Western Australia
Labor senators condemn ‘river to the sea’ chant in rebuke of WA Senator Fatima Payman
Senior Labor figures, including the prime minister, also distanced themselves from Senator Fatima Payman who accused Israel of conducting a genocide in Gaza.
The portrait Gina Rinehart doesn’t want you to see
Australia’s richest person wants the National Gallery to remove a portrait of her by Archibald Prize-winning Indigenous artist Vincent Namatjira.
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.
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”.
WA fires 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.
Politics
Unemployment increase reduces chance of higher interest rates
Economists say the job market is cracking under the pressure of the Reserve Bank’s aggressive interest rate hikes.
Business
Gas giants dodge tougher tax hike in Labor-Greens deal
Oil and gas producers have expressed relief after the government cut a deal with the Greens to pass a relatively modest tax hike for offshore projects.
Opinion
Property development
Why house prices will stay stronger for longer
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
Inflation
Wall Street just got very excited about this data. But there’s a but
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Australians trapped after state of emergency declared in New Caledonia
Armed forces are protecting New Caledonia’s two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people.
Opinion
Morrison cozying up to Trump is weird, but soon Albanese might have to
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Why house prices will stay stronger for longer
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Sport off free TV? Tell ’em they’re streaming
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
I’ve seen what a Facebook news ban looks like – more Clive and Peta
Elise Thomas
Disinformation and conspiracy analyst
Explore
Property
Six of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From an idyllic rural retreat to a modern home with in-ground trampoline, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
What it costs to live in the Perth suburbs where wellbeing is highest
A suburb’s wellbeing was measured on several indicators including health, environment, jobs and income – but it comes at a price.
Good Food
Lifestyle
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Paris Paralympics 2024
Our new Paralympic team uniforms bring the right trends to the runway
Diversity, inclusion and plenty of khaki are key ingredients of the 2024 Paralympic team uniform to be unveiled at Australian Fashion Week.
Culture
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Indigenous art
Gold medallist led campaign to take down Gina Rinehart portrait
Kyle Chalmers and one of the top officials in Australian swimming co-ordinated a group of 20 elite Australian swimmers to campaign against the National Gallery.
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AFL 2024
The stats that show why the AFL should undo Hocking’s rule changes
The AFL’s implementation of the six-six-six rule and other recent changes have failed to deliver on the promises of enhanced scoring and improving the game’s look. Instead, we have confusion.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
The selection dilemma that proves just how well the Swans are going
Luke Parker has barely missed a game since making his debut for Sydney in mid-2011 – but he will spend a third consecutive week in the VFL due to the Swans’ incredible depth.
AFL round 10 teams and tips: Blues make changes for Swans blockbuster
Carlton’s injury curse has forced further changes ahead of their clash with the top-of-the-table Swans on Friday night.
Political football: FIFA to vote on push to expel Israel
A push to expel Israel from international football has opened a new schism in Australia, which plans to abstain from the vote despite the urging of former Socceroo Craig Foster.
Analysis
EPL
The Premier League has exposed Postecoglou as a purist in an impure world
The Australian is running Tottenham with principle. But English football is not always good and nourishing, and Postecoglou is not always patient with deviation.
Analysis
Women’s Asian Cup
Matildas’ encore on home soil cause for excitement for fans and FA alike
The buzz of the Women’s World Cup has been and gone, but another dose is coming, with official confirmation that the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup will be played in Australia.
Opinion
Broadcast rights
Sport off free TV? Tell ’em they’re streaming
The free-to-air TV broadcast stations are in a battle with pay television companies for sporting rights.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Have Your Say
Sport off free TV? Tell ’em they’re streaming
The free-to-air TV broadcast stations are in a battle with pay television companies for sporting rights.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
