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Crime
Double-murderer had cricket ball-size cyst pushing on brain: worker
Health workers worried about Mark Bombara’s behaviour before he murdered two Perth women, calling him a “very unwell man”, were aghast to learn he owned guns.
WA Police apologise to the family of Ms Dhu
Ten years and a class action later WA Police and the state’s country health service have penned a public apology to the family of Ms Dhu, the 22-year-old woman who died in police custody after being arrested over unpaid fines.
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Tourism
New $5 billion investment will make Perth airport country’s second-biggest
Qantas executives and the state’s premier have announced Qantas’ largest ever infrastructure deal, and Perth’s largest ever private infrastructure development.
Perth’s new median house price smashes record but new listings have tanked
The market is rising thanks to plummeting listings as well as a high proportion of investors naming Perth over Sydney and Melbourne as the best place to buy.
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The West Australian of the Year has been announced
A name many will recognise has taken out the prestigious title.
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Education
The feds gave $90 million funding to the states. WA organisations got 5%
WA applicants were ignored, and the state wants to know why.
91 Days Later: Minister and Zempilas in war of words over Perth night space
The blame game over Ruah’s safe night space for women has been reignited, with the city’s lord mayor claiming it’s now been closed longer on the state’s watch.
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US Votes 2024
‘They’ve just convicted me’: Trump calls on 10 million ‘patriots’ to donate by day’s end
Trump, 77, has pleaded not guilty and denies having had an alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Daniels.
The plan to save the Mona Lisa from crass crowds and Instagrammers
Jostling crowds have made viewing Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece one of Europe’s most disappointing experiences. Now there are moves to protect her from the hordes.
His licence suspended, a man appears in court via Zoom from behind the wheel
The judge appeared to be stunned by the irony of the man’s actions given the charge he was facing.
Three Things I Love: Perth’s most professional adrenaline junkie shares his secrets
Jeff Robson leverages his work training professionals around the world to indulge the most dangerous of passions. Here’s how he works, rests and plays in Perth.
Review
Margaret River
That’s a hat! New venue brings big-night-out fireworks to Margaret River
The second hat has been awarded to a WA restaurant! This one has a deep focus on local ingredients, a thrilling drinks program – and one of 2024’s most extraordinary desserts.
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World Boxing
‘Bitterly disappointed’: Tim Tszyu bout cancelled due to head cut
The Australian’s anticipated fight against undefeated knockout specialist Vergil Ortiz has been axed.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
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”.
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.
Western Australia
The Perth suburb leading the nation in mortgage delinquency
Delinquency rates have more than doubled in some suburbs as households struggle to keep up with the rising cost of living.
Resources giants headed to court over $86 million bill
Shell has dragged resources giants Woodside and Paladin Resources to court after being lumped with an $86.5 million clean-up bill for the Northern Endeavour oil platform, claiming the bill should not be theirs.
WA farmers plan to flood freeways in stand against live export ban
Mitchell and Kwinana freeway and Stirling Highway commuters should prepare for added congestion Friday morning as #keepthesheep campaigners head to Elizabeth Quay.
Fatima Payman resigns from parliamentary committees after ‘genocide’ comments
The Labor Senator accused Israel of conducting a genocide in Gaza used the controversial “river to the sea” chant in a dramatic intervention.
WA as it happened May 30: WA Day Festival cancelled again; Barry Cable pleads not guilty
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Politics
‘Dysfunctional’: Albanese blames Coalition-stacked tribunal for deportation debacle
Anthony Albanese said the Administrative Appeals Tribunal was filled with failed Liberal candidates, as tensions flare with New Zealand over deportation policy.
Business
Former Nine News boss’ $1m golden handshake on the line
Nine will try to claw back at least part of the payment to the former news boss accused of drunkenly groping staff after complaints to management and anger from journalists.
World
Can Trump be president despite his criminal conviction?
Donald Trump’s criminal conviction for illegally covering up a hush money payment to a porn star will not prevent the Republican candidate from pursuing his campaign to retake the White House.
Opinion
When you force people into a ‘safe zone’ then bomb it, ‘whoops’ doesn’t quite cut it
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
Why ABC chiefs should back Laura Tingle for calling out racism
Giri Sivaraman
Race discrimination commissioner
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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.
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Lifestyle
First look: a cult pair of Byron Bay and Burleigh eateries lands in Brisbane
Finn Poke is serving barramundi bowls; Two Yolks, gooey egg burgers with Cape Grim beef and Bangalow pork. And there’s a chef with Michelin-star pedigree attached.
Culture
Did Miranda July just write ‘the first great perimenopause novel’?
The writer, director and actor has achieved the impossible and made middle age sexy.
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World Boxing
‘Bitterly disappointed’: Tim Tszyu bout cancelled due to head cut
The Australian’s anticipated fight against undefeated knockout specialist Vergil Ortiz has been axed.
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AFLW
Full fixture revealed: AFLW’s midweek experiment, showpiece Indigenous match moved to Darwin
Essendon and Richmond will head to the Top End this AFLW season; a move Tigers chief Brendon Gale hopes will “lay the foundation for future Dreamtime games in Darwin.”
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French Open
‘Running on fumes’: Kokkinakis powers to marathon Roland-Garros win
Alex de Minaur and Thanasi Kokkinakis advanced to the third round on another rain-soaked day at Roland-Garros, but the challenge for both is about to get far greater.
Double delight for Voss as Blues overpower Port and rule tweak starts well
The Carlton coach left the Adelaide Oval rapt with his team and skipper and impressed with how the umpires adapted to the new interpretation of holding-the-ball decisions.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Forget the contract, Max King must leave the Saints
The St Kilda forward is at a crucial moment in his career and needs to start asking the hard questions about his future.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Lyon wants more transparency; Dons avoid virus chaos; Saint goes from farm to the big time
Ross Lyon and Sam Mitchell have very different views on umpire coaches speaking with umpires during breaks in play, while St Kilda’s newest player had a life-changing night on Wednesday.
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AFL 2024
Alastair Clarkson cleared following AFL investigation
The North Melbourne coach has been cleared of directing profanities at an umpire, following an AFL investigation.
Have Your Say
The Blues have been burned by pace before. So how do they put the brakes on Maroons?
Queensland’s back line boasts some of the fastest players ever seen in Maroon. Origin I could be gone in the blink of an eye if they find open space.
