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Police
Son charged with murder of 61-year-old mother in Byford
Police were called to Gallipoli Avenue in Byford on Sunday night after receiving reports a woman was seriously injured, but after arriving on the scene they found her dead.
Joanna just wanted a simple beauty treatment. The pain was ‘hell on earth’
After being burnt on her genitals during a traumatic beauty procedure, Joanna has joined medical experts to call for tighter regulations on the laser hair-removal sector.
List of WA Labor MP’s to step down before 2025 election has grown again
Member for Swan Hills has called time on her political career, declaring it would be more effective for her to aid the energy transition outside the halls of parliament.
Exclusive
WA budget
WA budget spends $2m to prop up ailing newspapers
The scheme was only made public after the May WA budget included a line item detailing a further $1 million for “phase two” over the 2024-25 financial year.
Qantas makes major change to how passengers board domestic flights
Qantas passengers will now be assigned group numbers that will determine when they can board.
Ariane looked at her baby and saw a dragon. Now she’s helping other mums
A psychologist found her own mental health cracking after the birth of her first child. When she recovered, she set out to help other new parents.
Labor’s $2.1 billion prescription top-up a major win for chemists
Pharmacies will be paid an extra $4.80 by the government each time they give out a 60-day medicine script, in a major concession from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Perth’s property prices have grown more than any other capital city. Why?
High interest rates and inflation can’t stop Australia’s property market – and the prices are really worth keeping an eye on.
Opinion
AFL 2024
The Dockers’ ‘Deemolition’ and why a ‘re-think’ is required for the Rising Star gong
The Dockers’ utter domination of Melbourne shapes as a sliding doors moment in both teams’ seasons.
Paddy Sweeney
Nine Sports Presenter
West Coast Eagles veteran Andrew Gaff keen to extend AFL career
Out-of-contract West Coast wingman Andrew Gaff is adamant he has more good football left in him, and he hopes to earn a new deal at the Eagles.
‘Don’t look hard and fit’: Demons in damage control after 92-point loss to Freo
The Demons were in damage control on Monday, having conceded a whopping 141 points to Fremantle in Alice Springs
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten under fire for $620,000 speechwriter
The Fair Work Commission decision on Monday morning means Australia’s lowest-paid workers will receive $33.10 more a week. Follow live here.
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LoadingAustralia is losing faith in America – but support for Trump’s higher than ever
Donald Trump is easily the most popular Republican presidential candidate among Australians for at least the past 16 years, a major poll has revealed.
With Melania missing, her role in the post-conviction Trump campaign is more uncertain
How much is she willing to put up for a man who betrayed and humiliated her? And now that Trump is officially a felon, will she appear by his side as he campaigns?
The power of a pie: South West baking success story starts new chapter
All killer, no filler: glorious hand-pressed pies are coming to the Margaret River township – now that the necessary equipment has cleared customs.
It’s a gas! Laughs and gasps fill the Regal for this smart update of a classic play
A clever and subtle reworking of Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 psychological thriller that gave us the term gaslighting makes for an entertaining night of theatre.
One thing about our protein eating habits we’re getting all wrong
Protein-rich food products are suddenly everywhere. So how do nutritional guidelines differ for different genders and age groups?
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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
Airlines work to clear backlog of stranded passengers at Perth airport after refuelling issue
Airlines are working to board a backlog of passengers stranded at Perth Airport after a refuelling issue caused lengthy delays.
Opinion
Perth
From Wait Awhile to Where it’s At: A new story for our great state
We’ve embraced some none-too-flattering characterisations of our vast state in the past. But today we must celebrate some of its truly ground-breaking “firsts”.
Paul J. Maginn
Director, Public Policy Institute, UWA
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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.
Up to 100 millimetres of rain predicted for WA’s long weekend
“We do have another significant cold front coming, perhaps even more significant than the one from this week,” duty forecaster Jessica Lingaard said.
WA Police issue Ms Dhu’s family apology after unpaid fines row settlement
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.
Politics
Breaking
Australia votes
‘I am not rushing back’: Frydenberg pours cold water on return
Despite support from MPs who want him in a leadership position, Frydenberg said he would back Amelia Hamer as the Liberal candidate for his former seat.
Business
Qantas makes major change to how passengers board domestic flights
Passengers will now be assigned group numbers that will determine when they can board.
World
With Melania missing, her role in the post-conviction Trump campaign is more uncertain
How much is she willing to put up for a man who betrayed and humiliated her? And now that Donald Trump is officially a felon, will she appear by his side as he campaigns?
Analysis
US Votes 2024
New York, the city that made Trump rich and famous, has turned on him
Jesse McKinley and Maggie Haberman
Opinion
How the oil cartel’s grip on the world is getting weaker
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
My father’s confession stunned me. In his mind, he was both the punisher and the victim
Susanne Davies
Adjunct Associate Professor
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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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
At 30, this writer put bad boys and drink behind her. Then she sold 30m books
Novelist Marian Keyes’ life is divided into two, but she says her painful youth still haunts her.
Culture
If you think kids’ films suddenly suck, this is why
Most major studios are opting for less original and juvenile titles, as they struggle to attract the entire family.
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Sport
Freo Dockers take out Demons in inspired 92-point win in Melbourne
The Demons coach bemoaned a number of areas where his team was “poor” as they were plundered by Fremantle, while the Bombers are keeping their spirits up despite their first loss since round 4.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Reid offered two-match ban; Tigers ponder Dusty call, lose another knee victim; Scott says rule tweak’s a gamechanger
The suspension would rule Harley Reid out of the next two matches and deny him the chance to win the league’s Rising Star Award, while Richmond have lost another player to a season-ending knee injury and are questioning what to do about Dustin Martin’s 300th game.
Four Points
AFL 2024
Alas in Alice as Demons blow it big-time, another rule AFL should rethink and hurrah for Hawks
Melbourne got smashed by Fremantle, who aren’t known as a free-scoring team. What’s more, it came just two weeks after an embarrassing loss to West Coast and when they had everything to play for.
The Australian Open has a dilemma: can men and women keep playing together?
Five months out from this year’s event, there is still no official venue. Is the viability of one of the most historic golf tournaments under threat?
‘Not hardened enough’: McRae rues patchy Pies as Bontempelli powers Bulldogs to last-term win
The Bulldogs were too good in the final term scoring a memorable win over the Magpies.
Gustavsson takes blame as Matildas rocked by Foord injury scare
Caitlin Foord’s preparation for the Paris Olympics could be disrupted after she went down with a hamstring injury in Friday night’s scratchy 1-1 draw with China.
‘Some clubs have got that wrong’: Inside the AFL’s growing injury toll
About 150 AFL players are out injured right now. It’s an alarming number, and Collingwood coach Craig McRae is among many startled by it.
Have Your Say
Waratahs rebuild creates opportunities – and issues
Powering up the Waratahs scrum with Rebels stars could help NSW regain some lost ground. But it could also fuel one of the Tahs’ oldest problems.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
