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Urgent search for girl, 9, missing in Belmont; WA senator’s Gaza comments stir controversy

WA Police are urgently searching for missing nine-year-old girl Niverah, who was last seen about 9.40am on Friday.

Belmont Police are urgently seeking information regarding the whereabouts of nine-year-old Niverah, who was last seen about 9.40am on Friday. Follow our live coverage of the day’s headlines here.

Perth carer admits leaving autistic man in car during heatwave

Tze Wing Tam had cared for Jefferson Do for eight years and was highly thought of by his family when he left him for hours inside a car on a sweltering January day while he went shopping.

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Perth

Sage reaches peace deal with ex-shareholder in Glory row

Former Perth Glory shareholder Kenneth Keogh has signed a deal marking the end of their seven-month-long row over a million-dollar stake in the club.

The other portrait Gina Rinehart wants removed from the National Gallery

The other portrait Gina Rinehart wants removed from the National Gallery

Supporters of the mining magnate want a second portrait pulled from the walls of the National Gallery of Australia.

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Perth

Storied chef brings Spanish polish to inner-city precinct

Spanish queen and manzanilla olives.

Drop in for croquettas, chorizo and other tapas and pintxos classics or make a night of it with bold, modern Spanish cooking prepared by a chef’s chef.

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Courts

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

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.

‘Inevitable’: NATO prepares to send troop trainers into Ukraine

Ukrainian servicemen of mobile air defence unit of Ukraine’s 141st separate infantry brigade prepare their machine guns for a duty in Zaporizhzhia region.

As Russia advances and Ukraine’s manpower decreases, the US and its allies are getting ready to do more to stop the war.

Charlise’s mother had planned on ‘doing a runner’ with girl, accused killer told police

The man accused of killing Charlise Mutten claims her mother had planned to take her.

While Charlise Mutten was missing, her alleged murderer Justin Stein told police his partner had talked about taking off with her daughter, a jury has heard.

Putin and Xi pledge a ‘new era’ and condemn the United States

Putin’s two-day state visit to one of his strongest allies comes just as his country’s forces pressed an offensive in the most significant border incursion since the full-scale Ukraine invasion began.

Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial has become a pre-election circus and one of the hottest tickets in town.

Donald Trump’s pre-election circus is the hottest ticket in New York

Some people, not all Trump supporters, are so keen to witness history, they are paying others by the hour to save them a place in the queue.

‘I think that’s dangerous’: The moment the new CSIRO boss decided to hit back at Peter Dutton

CSIRO boss Doug Hilton and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

Doug Hilton didn’t back off when he felt the leader of the opposition had crossed a line.

The ‘new Tinder’ – or something more? Why run clubs are gaining pace

Melbourne’s Run South Yarra has hundreds of members engaging in early morning exercise.

A great way to keep fit and make friends. A panacea for loneliness. A modern-day church. And fun, so fun. No wonder run clubs have exploded post-pandemic.

Fourteen worst-case travel scenarios (and how to cope with them)

No record of your booking? Got the time of your flight wrong? Been scammed and lost money? Don’t panic – here’s how to deal with it.

I watched nothing but ABC iview for a week.

I watched nothing but ABC iview for a week. Here’s what I learnt

I spend $962 a year on streaming services. This is what happened when I gave up everything, except for the ABC’s free streaming platform.

‘Betrayed the trust of their supporters’: A-League players arrested for alleged betting corruption

Macarthur FC players Kearyn Baccus, Ulises Davila and Clayton Lewis.

Three players were charged after police uncovered an alleged corrupt betting syndicate at Sydney club Macarthur FC involving yellow card manipulation.

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AFL 2024

The big night in Darwin that shattered records and the Cats

It was the record-setting night that embarrassed Geelong and potentially marked Gold Coast’s belated arrival as an AFL force.

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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

Alcoa has mined WA’s jarrah forest for 61 years.

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.

UWA to repay $10.6m after admitting superannuation underpayments

The university has reported wage theft to the Fair Work Ombudsman.

The university’s admission led Australia’s major tertiary education union to call for urgent reforms.

The Perth suburbs where it’s cheaper to buy a home now than a year ago

House prices have dropped over the past year in some Perth suburbs.

Buyers across more than a dozen suburbs from the coast to the hills can spend less on a house today.

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.

Ex-AFL star jailed for WA drug trafficking scheme

Sam Fisher outside the County Court in April.

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

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Macarthur FC players Kearyn Baccus, Ulises Davila and Clayton Lewis.

‘Betrayed the trust of their supporters’: A-League players arrested for alleged betting corruption

Three players were charged after police uncovered an alleged corrupt betting syndicate at Sydney club Macarthur FC involving yellow card manipulation.

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)

Olympian denies sexual misconduct, steps down from coach role

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.

Ben Long of the Suns.

Suns torch Cats in hot conditions in Darwin as King takes lead in Coleman race

Gold Coast had an absolute blinder in very hot and humid conditions, and kicked the highest score in the history of their club with 164 points.

Geelong coach Chris Scott.
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AFL 2024

Scott’s AFL pass to discuss ‘issues’ as rotation move bites

Chris Scott might have been given a licence by league headquarters to discuss the big issues, such as holding the ball decisions, but his Cats have more to worry about.

Fans and pundits alike were thrilled by Norman Callaway (far left) and his first-class cricket debut.

The cricketer who averaged 207

Norman Callaway was just 18 when he made his scintillating first-class debut, and appeared destined for greatness. But then the world turned to chaos.

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps had a word with the umpire earlier this season.
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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.

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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.

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