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.
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Crime
‘Floreat murders were domestic violence’: Minister at odds with police
Minister Reece Whitby has publicly revealed his disagreement with a decision of WA Police not to classify the murder of a mother and daughter by a man who attended their Floreat home on the hunt for his ex-wife a domestic violence incident.
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Tragedy
Floreat mother, daughter murdered amid breakdown of friend’s marriage
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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Police
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.
Several children killed after Indian amusement park inferno, police say
A major fire broke out on Saturday at an amusement park in Gujarat state in western India, killing at least 27 people, police and media reports said.
‘Havoc’ for patients as hundreds of medicines in short supply
More than 420 medicines are in short supply, including hormone replacement therapies. Medical experts warn the shortages are at best frustrating and at worst dangerous.
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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.
Explainer
Evolution
No more ‘Homo stupidus’: Why Neanderthals are getting a makeover
They were shrewd, complex and creative, and we shared the planet with them (and other types of humans) for thousands of years. So why did the Neanderthals die out and not us?
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”.
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Discrimination
Labor’s hate speech bill to outlaw vilification
New laws to be introduced into a highly charged political context will make it a criminal offence to vilify a person based on race, sexuality, gender, disability or religion.
‘What if we’ve been drinking?’: New campaign aims to improve what you know about consent
The success of the federal government’s year-long consent campaign will be a test for Anthony Albanese’s pledge to end gender-based violence in one generation.
Ken Wyatt is not known for anger. But when he read his family’s government files ...
The former minister for Indigenous Australians thought he knew everything about the heartache of his people. Then he read about the treatment of his forebears.
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
After 20 years, I returned to the Kenyan refugee camp I’d left for a new life
I went from being a 17-year-old who appreciated a glass of water to a clichéd Melburnian coffee snob who needs three cups a day.
I was born from an extramarital affair. This is how my life has played out
My dad’s name wasn’t even on my birth certificate, but I was intent on not erasing him completely from my life.
‘You had to hustle’: How Debi Mazar went from New York door girl to Hollywood star
The 59-year-old actor’s latest role has brought her all the way to Adelaide.
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AFL 2024
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.
Why cricket needs to pitch its growth plan to Chinese Australians
There are almost 1.4 million Australians with Chinese ancestry. Yet, of the 54 people with diverse backgrounds named Cricket Australia ambassadors, none have professional ties to China.
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round 11 LIVE updates: Narrm secure top eight spot after downing lacklustre Euro-Yroke
Narrm have secured a top eight spot after downing lacklustre Euro-Yroke, while Hawthorn climbed to 13th on the ladder by defeating Brisbane.
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
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
Antisemitic chants could be banned under new hate speech laws
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the government was also weighing whether people should face jail time for hate speech.
Business
Lendlease investors to demand answers at Monday showdown
Embattled chief executive Tony Lombardo will outline the global property giant’s direction, with investors bracing for a barrage of changes.
World
Trump’s biggest fans don’t trust the media. RSBN gives an unfiltered fix
RSBN has allowed the former Republican president to bypass traditional media and inject his vision for America directly into the veins of his diehard supporters.
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
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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
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Comfort food
Five marvellous meatball recipes to cook this weekend
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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
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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.
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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
Arthur, Moses back Eels culture after sacking
Sacked coach Brad Arthur is still defending the culture at Parramatta, and a TV reporter has accused star half Mitchell Moses of swearing at him at training.
