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The clandestine interview with a secret operative working to sting corrupt cops.
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‘Where’s Mark?’: A day in the life of Roger Cook
The West Australian premier has a mammoth task ahead of him to communicate to the public what he stands for. Beyond, that is, being a “dad from Kwinana”.
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‘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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Bill shock: Why almost 50,000 West Australians could be paying more than they should for power
Bill estimation is common practice around the world, but just how prevalent is it in WA?
Good luck trying to buy a home in these Perth suburbs
There are 350 suburbs in the Perth metropolitan area – and 25 per cent have fewer than 10 properties listed for sale.
Single and dating? Beware, Perth: it’s cuffing season
From benching to breadcrumbing, modern dating means getting up to speed with some baffling lingo.
Albo’s open for business: The companies the PM keeps
A peek inside the PM’s diary shows he has plenty of time to meet people from the big end of town.
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Tributes flow for Floreat murder victims as shooter’s gun stash revealed
We are learning more about the Perth man who murdered two innocent women inside their Floreat home on Friday, before turning the gun on himself.
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Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine pleaded for help from Australia six months ago. It hasn’t received a reply
Ukraine fears it will not receive a requested shipment of Australian coal by winter, despite pleading directly with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
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Colleges face mass closures as students from whole continents banned
Hundreds of private colleges face closure as the government pushes ahead with its plan to slash migration.
‘You’re an idiot’: Man spends night on NSW cliff ledge after wrong turn on popular coastal walk
Despite falling into the ocean, being washed onto rocks and spending the night on a cliff ledge, a bushwalker in Royal National Park was lucky to walk away largely unscathed.
The ‘extraordinary numbers’ signalling years of pain for renters
An expert analysis shows migration, low vacancy rates and soft investment will drive rental inflation beyond its current 15-year high.
Twelve people injured after Qatar Airways plane hits severe turbulence
The incident comes five days after a man died and dozens of people were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London hit severe turbulence.
These 10 popular supermarket foods are worse for you than you probably think
Some food products may look and sound healthy, but a closer look at their nutritional profile reveals they can be anything but.
Demand for prescription skincare is on the rise. But do you really need it?
Influencer beauty culture has supercharged the demand for prescription skincare, particularly among younger people.
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Tripologist
Four common items of travel gear that could get you in trouble
Several years ago, waiting for a bus in Warsaw, a pair of police officers were paying me close attention. Something was not right.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
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Formula 1
‘Oscar, we do see the impact of the damage’: Why Piastri’s third F1 podium is his most telling yet
Australian Oscar Piastri avoided a horror crash to claim his third Formula 1 career podium.
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AFL 2024
Warner hits pause on Swans contract talks as his value skyrockets
Dynamic midfielder Chad Warner rejected a contract extension from the Swans earlier this year, and his hot form looks set to spark a bidding war for his services.
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AFL 2024
‘Ball. Yes!’: Why AFL umpires need to revive this great footy catchcry
The holding-the-ball rule hasn’t changed, but the way the AFL’s umpires are officiating it has. It’s no wonder players, coaches, past greats and fans are confused and frustrated.
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.
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Tragedy
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.
Mother guilty of forcing daughter into deadly Perth marriage
Halimi killed his new wife at their home in 2020 and is serving a term of life in prison with a minimum of 19 years.
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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.
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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.
Bol’s Olympic place secure despite revelations in anti-doping hearing
Athletics Australia says Peter Bol’s spot at Paris 2024 will not be affected by the revelations that included the discovery of a screenshot of doping information on his phone.
Politics
The ‘extraordinary numbers’ signalling years of pain for renters
An expert analysis shows migration, low vacancy rates and soft investment will drive rental inflation beyond its current 15-year high.
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
Taiwan’s Kinmen islands are a stone’s throw from China. Inhabitants are torn
If China were to attack Taiwan, this string of islands is at the front line. Kinmen is less than 10 kilometres from the Chinese mainland and remnants of past battles are everywhere.
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Property
Good luck trying to buy a home in these Perth suburbs
There are 350 suburbs in the Perth metropolitan area – and 25 per cent have fewer than 10 properties listed for sale.
‘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.
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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.
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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.
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AFL 2024
‘Ball. Yes!’: Why AFL umpires need to revive this great footy catchcry
The holding-the-ball rule hasn’t changed, but the way the AFL’s umpires are officiating it has. It’s no wonder players, coaches, past greats and fans are confused and frustrated.
Ross the boss at a loss as ‘sloppy’ Saints slide into deeper hole
This time last year the Saints were top-four contenders, but 12 months on they are mired in the bottom four and in a deep slump that’s testing even their most optimistic supporters.
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AFL 2024
Warner hits pause on Swans contract talks as his value skyrockets
Dynamic midfielder Chad Warner rejected a contract extension from the Swans earlier this year, and his hot form looks set to spark a bidding war for his services.
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Why cashed-up clubs face a struggle - of the AFL’s making - to entice star players
The AFL’s new pay deal has created space everywhere, and smaller clubs have to offer more than money when competing against the powerhouses for signatures.
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
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Waratahs are not the only problem child in Super Rugby’s dysfunctional family
Rugby Australia must be learning that centralisation means taking on the problems of the franchises, not magically making them disappear.
Paul Cully
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