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‘He was law-abiding, until he wasn’t’: How murderer of WA women had 13 guns
The Perth man who murdered two innocent women inside their suburban home on Friday was a licensed gun owner, it has been revealed.
Aged care worker who strangled woman had fixation on serial killers
His own defence lawyer said it seemed extraordinary that someone with Jacob Hoysted’s background was left to care for vulnerable people.
‘Chilling’: Premier points to tougher gun laws
We are learning more about the man who murdered two innocent women inside their Floreat home before turning the gun on himself.
Opinion
Domestic violence
Violence against women isn’t a women’s issue - it’s an issue of men’s leadership
We are deeply committed to our work in primary prevention, calling men and boys in to help change the attitudes and behaviours of their peers that drive men’s violence and abuse.
Melissa Perry
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.
Nine investigates newsroom behaviour that ‘damaged trust and fairness’
Nine chief executive Mike Sneesby has told staff there will be an independent investigation into newsroom behaviour following allegations against former television news boss Darren Wick.
Marles says antisemitism in Australia is worst he’s seen in his lifetime
The deputy prime minister says the government is determined to introduce new criminal laws for those who vilify others based on race, sexuality, gender, disability or religion.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Handball happy Dockers need to find the boot; Eagles’ away game curse
The current version of the Eagles can more appropriately be referred to as FIFO footballers: one-week on, one-week off. Meanwhile, the Dockers are handballing more than any other club in the league.
Paddy Sweeney
Nine Sports Presenter
Exclusive
Hawthorn Hawks
Hawthorn racism claim terminated by Australian Human Rights Commission
The commission has terminated a claim against Hawthorn by First Nations ex-players and their partners after the parties failed to come to a deal.
Exclusive
Swimming Australia
Influence and access: What Gina Rinehart 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.
Opinion
Review
Dreamy songs, dirty jokes: Engelbert raises roof at sold-out Perth show
It was at first hard to tell if the 88-year’s voice had held up as the packed house sang along so enthusiastically – but he’s definitely still got the charm.
Mark Naglazas
Journalist and sub editor
Takeaway and tailoring: What a flight attendant on $60,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, a long-haul cabin crew worker who travels to and from Singapore and spends money on cocktails and street food.
Matildas star says she’ll be fit for Olympics
Katrina Gorry said a chill ran up her spine when she went down injured for West Ham United, and she feared she may miss what could be her last major tournament with the Matildas.
Minister fails to guarantee Boxing Day Test at the MCG amid stand-off
Victoria’s major events minister has failed to guarantee the Ashes Boxing Day Test will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground the summer after next amid a standoff between his government and Cricket Australia.
Updated
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.
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
Updated
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.
Updated
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.
Updated
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.
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.
Politics
Exclusive
Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine pleaded for help from Australia six months ago. It hasn’t heard back
Ukraine fears it will not receive a requested shipment of Australian coal by winter, despite pleading directly with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Business
Analysis
Software
‘Peak cringe’: Canva goes viral for on-stage rap video
The rap was panned as being awkward and emblematic of how detached Silicon Valley has become from reality. But its co-founders say it was all part of the plan.
World
Dozens killed in Israel’s ‘precise’ strike on Rafah, Palestinians say
The Israeli military said eight projectiles had been launched from Rafah toward Tel Aviv – the first rocket attack in months.
Opinion
Explore
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Perspective
Workplace
Getting bothered by co-workers is another reason for more WFH
Being interrupted at work to perform pointless or unrelated tasks causes stress and can hurt productivity, Queensland research has found.
Culture
Opinion
Review
Dreamy songs, dirty jokes: Engelbert raises roof at sold-out Perth show
It was at first hard to tell if the 88-year’s voice had held up as the packed house sang along so enthusiastically – but he’s definitely still got the charm.
Mark Naglazas
Journalist and sub editor
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IPL
Starc the ‘X factor’ for Australia’s World Cup campaign, says Marsh
Mitchell Starc will lead the charge for Australia in the T20 World Cup from next week after bowling his Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title.
‘Not the same buzz’: Zampa rejects club riches to chase more World Cup glory
He’s had a spin on the lucrative franchise circuit, but for Adam Zampa it will never compare to the “buzz” of playing in big tournaments for Australia.
Exclusive
AFL 2024
Hawthorn racism claim terminated by Australian Human Rights Commission
The commission has terminated a claim against Hawthorn by First Nations ex-players and their partners after the parties failed to come to a deal.
Ginnivan says coach Mitchell picked his brain to plot Hawks win
Although he says he sometimes had to don an “invisible cloak” at Collingwood, Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan says his three years at the Magpies did teach him how to win close games; intel he is now sharing with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell.
Analysis
AFL 2024
The Cripps-Warner connection; Blues’ missing piece; big fortnight for Pies: Key takeouts from round 11
Chad Warner and Patrick Cripps have a mutual connection who is having a big impact on their seasons, while the Blues may have found an unlikely missing piece to their forward puzzle.
‘I trust in my body’: Matildas star says she’ll be fit for Olympics
Katrina Gorry said a chill ran up her spine when she went down injured for West Ham United, and she feared she may miss what could be her last major tournament with the Matildas.
Minister fails to guarantee Boxing Day Test at the MCG amid stand-off
Victoria’s major events minister has failed to guarantee the Ashes Boxing Day Test will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground the summer after next amid a standoff between his government and Cricket Australia.
Have Your Say
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
Rugby columnist
