The Reporter podcast Perth: the story of T3 (Part I)
The clandestine interview with a secret operative working to sting corrupt cops.
Eating out in Perth & WA
Trusted reviews from WA’s best food writer, all in one place.
Real Footy podcast
The best footy writers bring you all the stories behind the game.
Floreat mother and daughter murdered over friend’s marriage breakdown
Jennifer Petelczyc, 59, and her youngest daughter Gretl, 18, were senselessly murdered on Friday after becoming the unexpected victims in the marriage breakdown of a family friend which ended in a gunman storming their house.
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Swimming Australia
Influence and access: What Gina wanted in return for Olympic-sized sponsorship
The billionaire’s generosity to Olympians means she is adored by athletes. But her company’s demands to install Dawn Fraser to head Olympic swimming reveals a desire for something in return.
Updated
Tragedy
Perth cyclist dies after being hit by ‘suspected vigilante’ driver
A 48-year-old Perth cyclist has died after allegedly being run down by a driver in a suspected act of vigilantism.
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Investigations
Screenshot found on Peter Bol’s phone contained doping info
The Australian runner’s lawyer labelled the discovery meaningless and its airing by WADA an appalling attempt to shirk responsibility for falsely accusing his client of doping.
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AFL 2024
‘Cam would kick this’: Freo captain’s moving interview after dramatic draw
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce held back tears as he described thinking of his former teammate Cam McCarthy as he lined up for the goal that helped the Dockers pull off a remarkable draw with Collingwood.
Former Nine News boss Darren Wick accused by staff of drunken, lecherous behaviour
Current and former staff allege the former head of news and current affairs engaged in “alcohol-fuelled grope sessions”.
US curbs Australian poultry imports on bird flu concerns
Australia earlier this week reported its first human case of avian influenza in a child in Victoria whom authorities said had been infected in India.
Ken Wyatt is not known for anger. But when he read his family’s government files ...
The West Australian and former minister for Indigenous Australians thought he knew everything about the heartache of his people. Then he read about the treatment of his forebears.
Google reviewers post 20 million ratings a day, but what drives them?
From museums to McDonald’s, dedicated Google reviewers list their gripes and grievances to score points on the “gamified” platform.
Opinion
Retirement living
You’ll live longer than you think, so start planning now
Life expectancies are changing rapidly, with 42-year-olds today possibly living until 99. It’s key to factor this into your retirement planning.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
Analysis
UK election
Sinking Sunak steers Tories towards iceberg as MPs jump overboard
Nearly 80 Conservative MPs will not seek re-election on July 4, that’s nearly a quarter of all Tories serving under the British prime minister now.
Opinion
Political leadership
The party cannibals have gone vegan, so Albanese and Dutton are safe (for now)
We’ve progressed from the era of disposable political leaders to a new era of relatively indispensable ones.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Updated
AFL 2024
‘Not allowed to do that’: AFL’s call on controversial free kick that stunned the Pies
The AFL has backed an umpire’s controversial call against a Collingwood player that resulted in a crucial last-quarter Fremantle goal in Friday night’s thrilling draw.
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Review
Colin From Accounts returns for an excellent second season of hilarity and chaos
Two weeks on from the end of season one, Ashley and Gordon are determined to get back the mutt that brought them together. It’s easier said than done.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, known for Super Size Me, dies at 53
Spurlock was known for his groundbreaking film Super Size Me, which chronicled the detrimental physical and psychological effects of him eating only McDonald’s food for 30 days.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
Three things I love: Perth’s banh mi royalty share their day on a plate
Warning: after reading about a typical Saturday “food adventure” for Perth’s “banh mi king and queen” and their Mini-Me, your cravings will be uncontrollable.
HBF Run For a Reason 2024: In Pictures
Thousands of people converged in Perth on Sunday to run for charity.
Western Australia
Breaking
Crime
Two women killed, man dead, after shooting in Floreat home
WA Police have confirmed a man in his 60s killed two women, before turning the gun on himself.
Reynolds fights to add WhatsApp ‘collaboration’ to Higgins court row
Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds will attempt to add a fresh claim to her high-stakes defamation row with Brittany Higgins.
WA Police charge ex-AFL player Barry Cable with alleged child sex abuse
The 80-year-old faces criminal charges that he allegedly had unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl who police say was just nine to 10 years old at the time.
WA students are not watching lectures any more. This uni did something
Murdoch University teachers noticed the decline in students attending or watching lectures online and made a change.
WA teachers warn parents not to tell their kids they hate maths. Here’s why
How can parents do their best to encourage children to enjoy maths, especially if the subject was never one they loved?
Politics
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Population
Coalition rules out baby bonus as births continue to slip
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor, a father of four, says the nation’s falling fertility rate is a growing issue for all economic policymakers.
Business
For the past year, Tony hasn’t paid a power bill. Here’s how he did it
Virtual power plant programs, and the retail offers being built around them, are coming at a critical moment in the energy transition.
World
‘Influencer of God’: Teenager clears last miracle hurdle on road to sainthood
“Carlo was the light answer to the dark side of the web,” his mother said of the “patron saint of the internet” who will now be canonised.
Opinion
Quiche used to seem amazing, when did we become so immune to delight?
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
This week in Australia energy and climate collided; it’s a global story
Nick O'Malley
Environment and Climate Editor
Explore
Property
‘People feel cheated’: Cut to home buyer budgets leaves households reeling
Workers are feeling ‘pretty distressed’ to realise the basics of life have slipped further out of reach than even in the recent past.
He sold his studio to Netflix for $700m. Then he went on a $120m property spree
The Animal Logic co-founder has taken to real estate in a big way in recent years, and his $12 million Byron Bay cash buy is just his latest acquisition.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Comfort food
Five marvellous meatball recipes to cook this weekend
Lifestyle
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Ship reviews
Ship review: The world’s biggest cruise ship is insanely perfect
These giant ships are not everyone’s cup of tea, but for families who see the advantage of an all-in-one, something-for-everyone holiday, they’re just the thing.
Culture
The Cannes red carpet always delivers drama. This year was no exception
From surprise appearances to Greta Gerwig in horse heels, here are six of the biggest moments from this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Opinion
Streaming
Is Netflix killing off the binge model it created? The signs say yes
Aine Ryan
Culture news editor
Traveller
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Sport
Matildas star has won two Champions Leagues but still hopes third time’s a charm
It has been both the shortest and longest four years since Ellie Carpenter signed with Lyon. This weekend, she will play Barcelona for a third Champions League winner’s medal.
Magpies count injury cost after Freo draw as Cox, Mihocek and Pendlebury face scans
Collingwood and Fremantle recorded the third draw of the season. Now the Magpies nervously await news on some key injuries.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Watching Harley Reid play footy has made me feel hopeful again
With so much grief and worry in the world right now, these people feel like the antidote. They turn everyday things into acts of beauty.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Ex-AFL player Barry Cable charged with child sex abuse
The 80-year-old faces criminal charges that he allegedly had unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl who police say was just nine to 10 years old at the time.
‘A unique relationship’: The odd couple driving the resurgent Bombers
As mercurial Bomber Jake Stringer reaches a major milestone, we speak to two of his closest football friends.
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AFL 2024
All 18 AFL clubs put on notice over racism class action
All clubs have been warned they could be targeted over historical racism claims in a class action led by Phil Krakouer and including at least six other footballers who played between 1975 and 2022.
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Swimming
‘I just wanted the pain to end’: Olympic gold medallist announces sudden retirement
A member of Australia’s Olympic gold medal-winning women’s 4x100m medley team has called time on her swimming career just months before Paris.
Have Your Say
No-fault stand-down policy isn’t perfect, but NRL has little alternative
You can argue the stand-down rules are neither an effective deterrent nor a fair punishment – but that’s not the point of them.
