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Explainers
Expert background and analysis on key issues and news events.
Floreat murderer ‘did not meet threshold’ of restraining order
The state’s police commissioner has flagged an internal probe into three interactions the family of Mark Bombara had with police before his explosion of violence.
Proportion of WA students completing year 12 drops to shocking low
The number of students in government schools staying until year 12 has plummeted over the past decade, and Western Australia has dropped more than any other.
Daughter of Floreat killer warned police about ‘imminent threat to lives’
Mark Bombara’s daughter Ariel Bombara says serious concerns about her father and his guns were raised with WA Police multiple times.
Updated
Environmental activism
Whitby removes ex-Chevron employee from gas appeal
Environment Minister Reece Whitby decided to remove Murdoch University Professor Simon McKirdy to maintain public confidence in the appeal committee’s work.
Oral contraceptive soon available over the counter in new WA trial
Those annoying, expensively frequent visits to the doctor may soon be a thing of the past now that WA is catching up with other states when it comes to the Pill.
Could NRL star’s father be deported to Australia? Indonesia says ‘no’
The father of NRL star Payne Haas is accused of being at the “centre” of a failed drug smuggling attempt in Indonesia.
Paying green hydrogen’s way in WA will be harder than the hype
A cautionary tale for Australian companies rushing into the clean fuel business: from optimism a few years ago, Yara now finds green hydrogen is a long way away.
‘Massive burden’: Perth ranked one of world’s most car-dependent cities
There are efforts raging on multiple fronts to break the stranglehold of the automobile in Perth.
Home Affairs boss admits her department didn’t warn Giles on detainee visa challenges
The immigration minister has been under fire over a directive he issued last year that has been linked to several tribunal decisions allowing visa holders to stay despite committing serious crimes.
Opinion
Media & marketing
The end of men like Darren Wick is coming. Here’s how I know
The end of such men is coming through legislation. And it’s accelerating because of the alleged behaviour of men like Wick.
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
How WA police narrowed a 3500-strong family tree down to one alleged rapist
WA Police began with 3500 potential suspects in the 1991 sex assault. Groundbreaking technology helped them to narrow it down to one accused perpetrator.
Graphic content
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Leaders react to Rafah strike with horror, Netanyahu says it was ‘tragic mistake’
An Israeli airstrike triggered a fire that killed 45 people, including women and children, in a tent camp in the Gazan city, officials said, prompting an outcry from Israel’s closest allies.
Shareholders approve fire sale of Russian mines to tycoon with former links to sanctioned oligarchs
Tigers Realm will sell its operations $74 million after the Federal Court ruled last month the company was in breach of sanctions against Russian interests.
$4 million in four days: Why the ‘Matildas effect’ isn’t slowing down
The two friendlies against China have been sold out for weeks, and an average crowd of 50,000 has watched their last 12 matches on home soil.
Opinion
Social media
A social media ban for under-16s won’t work. Here’s what will
Calls have been growing louder for age limits to be raised from 13 to 16. To add to the momentum, some say a ban is the only way to protect our kids. But is it?
Nicole Jameson
Director, Dark Horse Agency
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Airline reviews
Airline review: Believe it or not, this US budget carrier is excellent
Free Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment, complimentary snacks and drinks, plenty of legroom – this budget airline exceeds expectations.
Editor's Picks
Opinion
Social media
A social media ban for under-16s won’t work. Here’s what will
Nicole Jameson
Director, Dark Horse Agency
Opinion
UK election
A man who can’t organise an umbrella can’t possibly organise a teenage army
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Just in
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
Opinion
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
Old-world glamour arrives at Perth’s finest beachside address
Old meets new at Kailis Hospitality Group’s most ambitious opening ever. Come for the ocean views; stay for French and steakhouse classics cooked with care.
Western Australia
‘I want answers’: Daughter of Floreat killer says she warned police about ‘imminent threat to lives’
Mark Bombara’s daughter Ariel Bombara says serious concerns about her father and his guns were raised with WA Police multiple times in the lead up to the murders of Jenny and Gretl Petelczyc .
Updated
Environmental activism
Whitby removes ex-Chevron employee from gas appeal
Environment Minister Reece Whitby decided to remove Murdoch University Professor Simon McKirdy to maintain public confidence in the appeal committee’s work.
Oral contraceptive soon available over the counter in new WA trial
Those annoying, expensively frequent visits to the doctor may soon be a thing of the past now that WA is catching up with other states when it comes to the Pill.
Exclusive
Roger Cook
‘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”.
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.
Politics
From top shelf to bargain bins: Shoppers downgrade their tipple
High inflation and aggressive interest rate rises have left the nation’s retail sector facing its worst outlook in generations.
Business
Second Nine manager resigned amid complaints of inappropriate touching
The head of publicity at Stan quit amid claims of bullying and touching staff, the AFR has reported.
World
Graphic content
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Leaders react to Rafah strike with horror, Netanyahu says it was ‘tragic mistake’
An Israeli airstrike triggered a fire that killed 45 people, including women and children, in a tent camp in the Gazan city, officials said, prompting an outcry from Israel’s closest allies.
Opinion
The end of men like Darren Wick is coming. Here’s how I know
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
A tawdry tale of how Nine became its own headline
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
What’s the point of going to uni? It’s a question I’m still asking
Flynn Shan Benson
Graduate, essay prize winner
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
Worried about her family’s past, Alisha took a test. Results shocked her dad ... and saved her life
Tens of thousands of Australians are unaware they carry genetic mutations that can cause aggressive cancers and require them to make life-changing – or life-saving – decisions.
Culture
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Comedy
The Cleaner turns gruesome tragedy into hilarity in this cameo-filled comedy
UK funnyman Greg Davies plays a crime-scene cleaner who can’t help getting involved with the oddballs he encounters on the job.
Traveller
Drivedrive
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Sport
Unwanted history made as Saville joins Australia’s Roland-Garros casualty ward
There are no women left in the Roland-Garros draw after Daria Saville joined Ajla Tomljanovic in suffering a first-round exit on the second day of the claycourt major.
Who is your club likely to pick in the mid-season draft?
The AFL’s annual mid-season rookie draft will be held on Wednesday.
Why the ‘Matildas effect’ isn’t slowing down
The two friendlies against China have been sold out for weeks.
‘I don’t know if it’s the last time,’ says Nadal
Rafael Nadal is unsure if he will be back next year at Roland-Garros.
Opinion
AFL 2024
AFL’s 11th commandment: Thou shall not get caught
If a tackler does neither of these two things, then play on it should be.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Opinion
Real Footy Podcast
Can Essendon go all the way this year?
This week on the Real Footy podcast, we discuss the unbeaten Bombers.
Staff writers
Have Your Say
Queensland picked Israel Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Joseph Suaalii?
The relevant question about Suaalii isn’t about whether he should contest the Origin opener but on which side of the field he will play.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
