The Reporter podcast Perth: T3 (Part I)
The clandestine interview with a secret operative working to sting corrupt cops.
Trial by Water podcast
A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
Eating out in Perth & WA
Trusted reviews from WA’s best food writer, all in one place.
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Childcare
WA childcare service accused of taking tens of thousands from parents
Consumer Protection is warning WA families to steer clear after at least 37 disgruntled customers claim to have lost more than $37,000 between them.
Can Perth businesses go cashless? Yes – but a new law would change that
Despite the rapidly declining use of cash, small business owners are opting to accept physical tender in a bid to keep customers happy. But the cost is high.
Tribunal upholds Harley Reid’s two-match ban
The AFL Tribunal has made a decision on Harley Reid’s bid to downgrade his two-match rough conduct suspension
Byford killing in front of child was ‘dreadful domestic violence case’
A 33-year-old man stands accused of bludgeoning his mother to death on Sunday evening in her Byford home, leaving a child witness to call police as she died.
Rio Tinto unveils $215 million ‘green steel’ Rockingham facility
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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International students
Treat us like mining: Universities warn of 4500 job cuts over student crackdown
Universities say they face a $500 million funding shortfall and are calling for the sector to be given the same bipartisan support as the mining industry.
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Manufacturing
More than a quarry: Economists back Albanese’s $23 billion gamble
A group of economists and policy experts has rallied to support the government’s Future Made in Australia plan, saying the country will be poorer without it.
Country Road faces staff exodus over new investigations, as boss stays
Staff members at the fashion retailer have expressed anger that chief executive Raju Vuppalapati will stay in the role after an external investigation into the handling of complaints.
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Manufacturing
More than a quarry: Economists back Albanese’s $23 billion gamble
A group of economists and policy experts has rallied to support the government’s Future Made in Australia plan, saying the country will be poorer without it.
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World elections
Modi’s alliance races to majority but falls short of landslide
A third Modi term with a slim majority for the BJP could introduce some uncertainty after his decade-long authoritative rule. Counting continues.
Opinion
Discrimination
These chilling voicemails prove Islamophobia is thriving
Reports of Islamophobia have increased by 1300 per cent. Yet according to Senator Sarah Henderson, there’s nothing to it.
Susan Carland
Sociologist
The economic clout of Millennials and Gen Z is growing
The cost-of-living crisis has fuelled greater demand for buy now, pay later products – especially from younger Australians – says Block executive Nick Molnar.
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
Analysis
Space
The race to stop people destroying evidence of alien life
Looting and scientific vandalism on Earth has scientists worried we could destroy evidence of extraterrestrial life before we even find it.
The world’s largest collection of living plants is an extraordinary place
You’ll find magnificent examples of exotic flora in London’s famous 265-year-old gardens.
Grudges seriously harm our health. Here are four ways to let them go
If you sense it’s time to let go of a grudge, here’s how to go about it.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
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.
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”.
Western Australia
Byford killing in front of child was ‘dreadful domestic violence case’
A 33-year-old man stands accused of bludgeoning his mother to death on Sunday evening in her Byford home, leaving a child witness to call police as she died.
Rio Tinto unveils $215 million ‘green steel’ Rockingham facility
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.
List of WA Labor MPs to step down before 2025 election grows 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.
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Crime
Perth international student fighting for life after ‘one punch attack’
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.
Politics
Shorten’s $310,000-a-year writer behind at least 170 speeches – but no zingers
Senate estimates revealed that Julianne Stewart, a speechwriter for former prime ministers, was hired by government on a two-year contract valued at $620,000.
Business
P&O Cruises to sail into sunset with Carnival to absorb fleet
One of the country’s best known cruise line brands, P&O Cruises Australia, will shut down in March next year, leaving many of its ships to be operated by parent company Carnival Corporation.
World
Updated
World elections
Modi’s alliance races to majority but falls short of landslide
A third Modi term with a slim majority for the BJP could introduce some uncertainty after his decade-long authoritative rule. Counting continues.
Opinion
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Property
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.
Perth’s new median house price smashes record as 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.
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
Divorce parties and sex scenes: How the ABC’s new show breaks the mould
The new arts program puts the human experience centre stage, examining grief, rage and feminism through the prism of our top artists and their work.
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Sport
Sport Integrity Australia intervenes in ice skating scandal
Sport Integrity Australia has appointed its own integrity officer to the peak body for ice skating to oversee a spate of complaints plaguing the sport.
‘He’s a legend, right?’: The French teen superfan driving de Minaur at Roland-Garros
A 14-year-old Parisian named Paul has become Alex de Minaur’s lucky charm at the French Open and will be there for the Demon’s practice session and his quarter-final against Alexander Zverev.
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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.
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
