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Expert background and analysis on key issues and news events.
‘Fatal consequences’: Social entrepreneur brings financial abuse battle to Perth
Catherine Fitzpatrick is taking on major institutions in a bid to eradicate the abuse she says lies at the root of a huge number of domestic violence situations.
Rio Tinto could face sexual harassment class action
Two years after a damning report into sexual discrimination, assault and bullying at Rio Tinto was released, an investigation into the claims could lead to a lawsuit.
Family who faced ‘same situation’ voice devastation at Floreat murders
The sister of a Perth woman murdered by her ex-husband in 2022 claims the family of the Floreat killer was failed by police, and her family went through “the same situation”.
Opinion
Power network
Western Power ignored my broken meter and made wild guesses at my usage instead
I wasn’t too worried about the issue at first. But when I saw the bills showing Synergy getting creative on how much power it decided I used, I got uneasy.
Sarah Brookes
Journalist
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Missing person
Phone found in fresh search for body of Samantha Murphy
A police source, speaking anonymously owing to the sensitivity of the investigation, is confident the phone belonged to the 51-year-old mother.
Stuck in the sand: 2000 homes approved, but no one to build them
There are nearly 2000 homes approved in Perth that have not yet been started, which experts say is an abnormal lag.
Updated
Extreme weather
Massive weather system to keep Perth’s wind and rain wild this weekend
A massive weather system stretching 4000 kilometres from WA to the east coast is set to bring rain to 80 per cent of the country.
Catering to the ultra-rich is a booming business in WA
There’s a new sign that the Perth elite are starting to tip over the line separating the merely rich from the fabulously so.
ABC management rebukes Laura Tingle over ‘racist country’ comments
The journalist was told her comments about Opposition Leader Peter Dutton would not have met ABC’s impartiality standards.
John Poynton on the pressure of a legacy – and getting on the wrong side of a media mogul
The man widely considered one of Perth’s most successful corporate advisors talks flying, the pressure of a legacy, and his fear that he “wasn’t very bright”.
Kamala Harris gaining swing-state voters’ trust as Biden’s surrogate
If she continues to rise in popularity, the US vice president could neutralise Republican attacks on Biden’s age and mental acuity.
News Corp staff shocked at exit of senior editor
Rupert Murdoch’s Australian publishing empire has begun the painful task of shedding long-serving journalists amid falling revenues across the media industry.
Exclusive
Immigration
Dutton’s department released two men convicted of aiding killers
Government documents also show that 102 convicted sex offenders were released into the community during the six years when Dutton held the relevant portfolio.
Agatha Christie meets Wes Craven in this gory, queer teen horror show
Ryan J. Brown’s Wreck is a highly inventive caper that also has something to say about how capitalism spits out young, low-skilled workers.
Truffle season! Where to taste WA’s black gold
Long table dinners, intimate cooking classes, boozy brunches … there are opportunities galore to explore WA’s food bowl here. Not to mention plenty of star power.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
They help kickstart our days, but what does it take to be a top barista?
Three masters of the espresso machine explain why it takes more than an excellent brew to make the perfect coffee shop experience.
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.
Western Australia
Jumbo rent rises tipped in Perth due to 12-month limit on increases
One property analyst says the rental crisis is largely the fault of rising taxes combined with failed government policies and interference in the free market.
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.
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.
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.
‘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 .
Politics
Exclusive
Immigration
Dutton’s department released two men convicted of aiding killers
Government documents also show that 102 convicted sex offenders were released into the community during the six years when Dutton held the relevant portfolio.
Business
Updated
Mergers & acquisitions
Anglo rejects BHP’s last-ditch attempt to continue $74b takeover talks
The globe’s largest miner had requested a further extension to seal a deal with its London-based takeover target.
World
NRL star’s father accused of being at ‘centre’ of failed drug smuggling attempt
Authorities in Indonesia say the Australian must face justice there, where such crimes can attract the death penalty.
Opinion
Explore
Property
Cashed-up buyers wanted for Perth $75 million Chinese-style mansion
With more than 80 rooms, this “eastern wonder of the southern hemisphere” promises to be a steal, with estimates it will go at a sliver of the building price.
Jumbo rent rises tipped in Perth due to 12-month limit on increases
One property analyst says the rental crisis is largely the fault of rising taxes combined with failed government policies and interference in the free market.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘It’s quite unusual’: The five infections making Queenslanders so sick
The preferred antibiotic to treat ‘walking pneumonia’ in children is in short supply, as a wave of respiratory illnesses spreads across Queensland.
Opinion
University
What’s the point of going to uni? It’s a question I’m still asking
Flynn Shan Benson
Graduate, essay prize winner
Culture
Agatha Christie meets Wes Craven in this gory, queer teen horror show
Ryan J. Brown’s Wreck is a highly inventive caper that also has something to say about how capitalism spits out young, low-skilled workers.
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Sport
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AFL 2024
Clarkson investigated for verbal outburst
The AFL on Wednesday confirmed Alastair Clarkson was the subject of a probe for allegedly using “profane language” in reaction to an umpiring decision while coaching from the bench.
‘Heartbroken’ family hits out online after marathon runner loses Olympic battle
Six women qualified for three spots, with one Olympic marathon runner who missed out accusing Athletics Australia of breaking its selection criteria.
‘Toxic and unwelcome’: The issue driving young people out of community sport
A new study revealed more than half of LGBTQ young people in community sport have witnessed some form of homo/bi/transphobia, while 40 per cent reported first-hand experiences of being discriminated against.
‘I’ve maintained my innocence all along’: Fagan welcomes potential court hearing into racism saga
Brisbane Lions coach and former Hawthorn staffer Chris Fagan says he’d welcome the chance to tell his side of the story of the Hawks’ racism saga in court.
Updated
French Open
No-fuss Demon exacts revenge to breeze into second round at Roland-Garros
Alex de Minaur is the first Australian into the second round at Roland-Garros after a five-hour rain delay and watching five compatriots exit the claycourt major on the first two days.
‘I’m a bleeder’: Weitering nurses leg injury, Power delay call on their skipper
Jacob Weitering has been nursing corkie issues but is ready to marshal the defence as the Blues seek to make history in Adelaide on Thursday, coming as Port Adelaide wait to make a call on the fitness of their captain.
Nine tries in four starts: Will Wallabies unleash the ‘Junkyard Dog’?
Reds rookie Tim Ryan has become a cult hero with a series of sizzling tries that have to be seen to be believed. And he is NSW’s problem this week.
Have Your Say
Inside the Blues campaign: Why Maguire wants the spirit of ’85
The NSW coach has called on past glories to inspire his team for the 2024 State of Origin series.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
