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Rio Tinto unveils $215m ‘green steel’ Rockingham research plant
Australia’s biggest iron ore producer can thank iron ore for 80 per cent of its profit. Now it plans to transform this operation’s impact.
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Environmental protection
Perth Zoo and Rottnest trees felled as borer spreads across 88 suburbs
These prominent trees have joined more than 3000 felled in Perth’s best-loved spaces as one of the state’s biggest-ever biosecurity operations ramps up a desperate defence.
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Water
Coca-Cola was about to win a waterwise award. Then a WA minister stepped in
Coca-Cola was gearing up to receive a WaterCorp ‘gold waterwise business recognition’. Then the accolade was snatched away.
Blackface controversy at WA school fundraiser; Floreat killer’s brain injury ‘should have been reported’
WA’s education boss has condemned a P&C fundraising event after a parent in blackface won best dressed. And the premier has responded to claims the Floreat killer had a brain injury. Follow our live coverage here.
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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.
Our favourite luxury WA homes for sale right now
We’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch, from the river to the coast, from in-home elevators to jet-ignited pools.
Podcast
Trial by Water
Listen to the new investigative podcast on Aussie triple murder case
In a new podcast investigation, we explore why a growing number of experts believe the case against convicted child killer Robert Farquharson is “fundamentally flawed”.
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.
A $73,000 car and $20,000 holidays: Dodgy NDIS spending revealed
The revelations – which include providers taking participants to ATMs to withdraw cash for drugs – add to a complex debate about limiting growth of the $45 billion scheme.
Opinion
China relations
He’s warned us before on the China threat. Can we afford to ignore him again?
Mike Pezzullo was disgraced as a public servant. But his qualifications as a defence strategist remain intact.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘I intend to lead a political revolt’: Farage stuns with shock UK comeback
The arch-Brexiter’s decision coincided with a new opinion poll predicting a Tory wipeout, showing Labour on track for the largest election win for 100 years.
‘Boundless love’: Joe Biden issues rare public statement of support for son Hunter
The US president’s 54-year-old son appeared in court in Delaware to fight charges of multiple gun charges that could land him in jail.
Opinion
Tax cuts
As tax cuts loom, donating to charity shouldn’t just be for the rich
It’s not just millionaires looking to charitable giving ahead of 30 June. Here’s how you can make the most of it.
Noel Whittaker
Money columnist
Cooking for one can be fun, easy and delicious. Here’s how
The key to cooking well for one is choosing the right recipes. These tips will help you navigate what will work for you.
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Parenting
How long it takes for bored kids to start entertaining themselves
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.
A 50-disposal gun, an almost flawless prospect and Cripps 2.0: AFL draft hopefuls to watch
We spoke to AFL club recruiters to find out which of this year’s prospects are at the top of their boards at the midway point of the season as the national under-18 championships take centre stage.
One legend to another: Surprise appearance by tennis great to honour Matildas’ Lydia Williams
The Matildas defeated China 2-0 in their second friendly in Australia before the Paris Olympics. But it was all about goalkeeper Lydia Williams and a special presentation from Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
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AFLW
Wasting talent: Why 11 games a year is not enough for AFLW players
Many AFLW players fear the lack of games at the top level and the reluctance by some clubs to let them play in their state league is shunting their development as footballers.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
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.
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.
Western Australia
Brother of Floreat murder victim calls out ‘police 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.
HELP! Three teenagers rescued from bogged car near Kalbarri
The group were stranded for six hours and did not have any 4WD recovery equipment or an emergency beacon.
Bunbury residents surveying the damage after wild storm hits WA
A popular pub has been hit hard after a powerful cold front buffeted WA overnight.
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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.
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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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.
Business
Investigation
Franchising
As franchisors partied in Cairns, the body representing them was on the brink of financial ruin
The body designed to support Australia’s franchising industry has burned through staff, cash and its reputation. There are now serious questions about its future.
World
‘I intend to lead a political revolt’: Farage stages shock UK comeback
The arch-Brexiter’s decision coincided with a poll predicting a Tory wipeout and Labour on track for the largest win for 100 years.
Opinion
The Liberal Party created the perfect female candidate in ... Josh Frydenberg?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
How the oil cartel’s grip on the world is getting weaker
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
Perth’s new median house price smashes record as new listings tank
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.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Why seeing our friends in person is the best choice for our health
There are more benefits to seeing, smelling and touching our friends than catching up with them over the phone.
Culture
Please stop forcing me to sing Sweet Caroline - you’re ruining sport
Some kid named Caroline gets born in Boston, and 27 years later I can’t have a civilised half-time without being forcibly drafted into a mass singalong.
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Olympics
Swede nothings: Matildas coach coy on future after unveiling Olympic squad
Tony Gustavsson has revealed the 18 players he’ll be taking to Paris, but won’t say whether he’ll still be their coach beyond the tournament.
De Minaur upsets Medvedev, matches Hewitt feat in making Roland-Garros quarter-finals
The lion-hearted tennis star has enjoyed another seminal moment in Paris as he goes where no male Australian player has in two decades.
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
‘Don’t look hard and fit’: Demons under fire, but Gawn promises response against Pies
Melbourne skipper Max Gawn has promised a response against Collingwood after his team’s “unacceptable” loss to Fremantle, while a league great has questioned the Demons’ fitness.
Playing t’win: After eight years in the AFL, the McKays prepare to clash for first time
Harry and Ben McKay are identical twins, but on the football field it’s their differences that catch the eye.
Opinion
AFLW
Bring it on! Why I can’t wait for AFLW pre-season training to start
I’m not the only one who has an exciting new challenge ahead of them this AFLW season. While pre-season training promises to be testing, I can’t wait for it to start on Monday.
Libby Birch
AFL columnist
Opinion
AFL 2024
Why Clarkson is in danger of becoming North’s greatest liability
Appointing the four-time premiership coach was meant to herald a bright new era for the Kangaroos, but things haven’t gone according to plan.
Caroline Wilson
Football columnist for The Age
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
