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WA tight-lipped on Ms Dhu settlement over ‘racist’ unpaid fines law

Ms Dhu died after being detained for unpaid fines.

The state government has partially settled a lawsuit levelled by the family of Ms Dhu, who are leading a class action for compensation after she died in custody over unpaid fines.

Labor’s deportation bill shelved in Senate stand-off

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles’ deportation bill has stalled in the Senate.

The government pushed debate on the bill to the next parliamentary sitting in late June as Immigration Minister Andrew Giles faced off with the Coalition.

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Budget’s unspoken message: Maybe we’ll pull off the softest of soft landings

The rate of inflation will likely continue falling and should be back into the target range by this December.

Ross Gittins
Ross Gittins

Economics Editor

Understanding even the basics of EVs can feel daunting.

I really want an electric car. But they shouldn’t be this confusing

If we’re going to save the planet with these things, we need to be able to buy one without a literal PhD in computer science to understand how they work.

Jenny Sinclair
Jenny Sinclair

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David McBride is not a whistleblower or a hero. He is a man convinced of his own opinion

David McBride

One person’s whistleblower can be another person’s thief, or even traitor. And so it is with the McBride case.

Rodger Shanahan
Rodger Shanahan

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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.

Olympian denies sexual misconduct, steps down from coach role

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 10: Brendan Kerry of Team Australia skates during the Men Single Skating Free Skating on day six of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Capital Indoor Stadium on February 10, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Brendan Kerry has stood down from his coaching position in Sydney as Australian skating authorities investigate the events that led the US Centre for SafeSport to impose a lifetime ban for sexual misconduct involving a minor.

Morrison cozying up to Trump is weird, but it could soon get weirder

Shame about the “pile-on”: Donald Trump with Scott Morrison at the former president’s penthouse apartment in Trump Tower.

Forgiveness has always been an article of Christian faith, but is our former PM stretching the friendship?

Nick Bryant
Nick Bryant

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Pension

Deeming freeze a plus for pensioners, but rates can’t stagnate forever

The freezing of deeming rates has provided some certainty in an environment of rising interest rates. But at some point they will need to rise.

Noel Whittaker
Noel Whittaker

Money columnist

Cloud seeding: Indonesia attempts to redirect rain after killer floods

People clean up after a flash flood in Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

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

The unemployment rate rose to 4.1 per cent in April.

Economists say the job market is cracking under the pressure of the Reserve Bank’s aggressive interest rate hikes.

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.

Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in season three of Bridgerton.

I want to hate Bridgerton but, like any good romance, I can’t quit

It is said the heart is forever making the head a fool. Well, Bridgerton is forever making a fool of me.

Finally, something new for Fashion Week: Old clothes on the runway

Designer Jackie Galleghan, founder of Madre Natura, with model Unice Wani.

On the runway, more brands are championing the idea that past season doesn’t mean old. But some are doing it louder than others.

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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.

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THE PEOPLE OF PERTH

David, his wife Katy and their five-month-old twins.

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.

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.

Western Australia

Sam Fisher outside the County Court in April.

Ex-AFL star jailed for WA drug trafficking scheme

The former St Kilda footballer will spend at least three years in prison over his involvement in a cross-country drug trafficking ring.

As it happened: WA news on Thursday, May 16

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Labor senators condemn ‘river to the sea’ chant in rebuke of WA Senator Fatima Payman

Anthony Albanese and 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, Gina Rinehart, and Indigenous artist Vincent Namatjira.

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

Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher

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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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.

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Luke Parker is staring at a third consecutive week in the VFL.

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.

Will Hoskin-Elliott of the Magpies and Zac Williams of the Blues compete for the ball.

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.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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.

Ange Postecoglou during Tottenham’s loss.
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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.

The Matildas will fight for a second major trophy in front of their home fans.

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.

Pat Cummins poses with a replica Ashes urn after the final Test at the Oval.

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.

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