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WA budget
Multimillion-dollar plans vanish from WA budget as East Perth power station site costs balloon
The $39.5 million set aside for Main Roads WA to build the footbridge across East Parade has vanished from the budget papers, with just $2.4 million spent on the project to date.
Brother of murdered Floreat mother takes aim at ‘police and government failures’
The brother of murdered Floreat mother Jennifer Petelczyc has shared his anger over the deaths of his sister and niece, taking aim at WA Police and the state government over the “systematic failures” he believes enabled it.
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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.
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Water
Coca-Cola was about to receive a waterwise award. Then the water minister stepped in
Coca-Cola was gearing up to receive a WaterCorp “gold waterwise business recognition” at an event hosted by the minister. Then the accolade was snatched away.
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Environmental protection
Perth Zoo, Rottnest trees felled in shot-hole borer’s ruthless march
More than 3000 trees across Perth’s best-loved spaces have been destroyed as one of the state’s biggest-ever biosecurity operation ramps up a desperate defence.
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Skills shortage
Yoga teachers make draft core skills visa list, but not tradies
Despite the nation’s housing crisis, yogis, martial artists and dog handlers are among the occupations to have beaten construction trades to a spot on a draft priority skills list.
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.
After 300 years of travel scams, here’s what you need to watch out for
Tourists have always presented easy targets, but the methods of the con artists have changed over the past 300 years or so.
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Parenting
Twenty minutes is all it takes: The sweet spot where kids’ boredom turns to play
There have never been more ways to keep our kids entertained, but parenting educator Genevieve Muir says the overscheduling of our kids is a problem.
Opinion
AFL 2024
The Dockers’ ‘Deemolition’ and why a ‘re-think’ is required for the Rising Star
The Dockers’ utter domination of Melbourne shapes as a sliding doors moment in both teams’ seasons.
Paddy Sweeney
Nine Sports Presenter
Australia 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?
‘I kind of blew up’: Implosion sinks Lee as Saso claims second title
Australian Minjee Lee was top of the leaderboard in the final round of the US Open until it all started to unravel on the ninth hole at Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania.
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?
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
International student fighting for life after ‘one punch attack’ in Perth
Geeth Madushanka, 28, was at a Langford fuel station last weekend when he was coward punched in a random attack that has left him fighting for his life.
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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.
List of WA Labor MP’s to step down before 2025 election has grown again
Member for Swan Hills Jessica Shaw has called time on her political career, declaring it would be more effective for her to tackle climate change and aid the energy transition from outside the halls of parliament.
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.
WA international students ordered to fake own kidnappings in rising scams
The family of a 17-year-old student studying at a Perth university received recordings and images via WeChat of their son with visible injuries, his wrists and ankles bound by rope.
Politics
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Russia-Ukraine war
Shorten to tell world Australia stands with Ukraine
The former Labor leader will use an appearance at a peace summit in Switzerland to warn that Putin cannot be allowed to win the war in Ukraine.
Business
The $726 million reveal: A screenshot from ‘Roaring Kitty’ might have solved a mystery
It was just a screenshot of a portfolio, posted on a Reddit account associated with meme stock folk hero Keith Gill. It sent markets surging and may have revealed just how big his fortune is.
World
The tense romance and the stolen gun that landed Hunter Biden in court
When it emerged that Hunter Biden had fallen in love with his brother’s widow, they looked to Joe Biden to tell the children – and the world.
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.
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Lifestyle
Opinion
Social media
Without a filter, I saw my face and cried. This is the reality for teens on social media
In high school, I covered my mirror with paper to avoid seeing my own reflection. The only time I looked at myself was with a beauty filter applied.
Lucia Frazzetto
Contributor
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.
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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
After Tedesco’s recall, the Origin opener has Blues upset written all over it
The Roosters star’s shock call-up by Michael Maguire didn’t cause much of a stink – but it reeks of an Origin miracle.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
