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‘Long-term pain’: Scientists warn against WA’s prescribed burns
Is it time the government rethinks its prescribed burning practices? New research says it’s making forests more flammable, not less, but the state stands firm.
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Indigenous culture
Leaked letter reveals internal concerns about science on Australia’s next world heritage site
Rock art monitoring in Western Australia’s north was being done without “integrity, diligence or governance”, a Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation employee wrote.
WA’s premier on the housing crisis, stamp duty … and cash-for-access
Ahead of his anniversary as premier, WAtoday grilled Roger Cook on some of the more uncomfortable issues facing the government he’ll take to the next election.
Opinion
Executive pay
It’s time Elon Musk faced a blunt truth about Tesla
Elon Musk is one of the great entrepreneurs of the century, but even he isn’t worth the biggest pay packet in history.
Matthew Lynn
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Skills shortage
Four in five foreign tradies knocked back from even applying for skilled visas
Dismay over the draft core-skills migration list has spread outside the building industry to other sectors who want a spot on the roster of needed occupations.
Analysis
Household debt
Australians have been dipping into their piggy banks to make ends meet
Growth at 0.1 per cent is abysmal. GDP per capita has fallen by 1.6 per cent since mid-2022. You don’t see that sort of fall outside a deep recession.
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Terror charges
Dutton could face investigation over terror leader’s detainment
A Supreme Court judge has referred the detainment of terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika to the national security watchdog over Home Affairs’ failure to disclose expert reports.
Opinion
Cyber protection
Medibank on the hook for trillions but there’s more at stake than money
The $21.5 trillion in fines that the health insurer faces is an uncomfortable reminder to corporate Australia that it’s not just the cyber criminals that are now on the hook.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Hunter Biden’s own memoir played back to narrate his spiral into addiction
It ended with bitter written words: expletive-laced, panicked texts to Hallie Biden, his brother’s widow and his one-time girlfriend, berating her for disposing of his handgun.
$14b super fund misled investors by greenwashing, court finds
Active Super deceived investors when it claimed it had restricted members’ exposure to gambling, coal and Russian companies, the Federal Court ruled.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Sharing images on social media isn’t activism. My generation is fooling itself
There’s a running joke that older generations fall victim to online scams and misinformation, but the joke’s on us now. We need to do more than just scroll.
Gitaanjali Nair
Contributor
‘I will not be cowed’: eSafety Commissioner on legal stoush with X Corp
The online regulator has dropped a Federal Court case over X Corp’s treatment of the Wakeley stabbing video, but is fighting the Elon Musk-owned giant on several fronts.
Analysis
World elections
Modi, who casts himself as ‘sent by God’, loses his aura of invincibility
The once-dominant opposition has made electoral gains on the government over issues like unemployment, social justice and Modi’s ties to India’s billionaires.
Mujib Mashal and Alex Travelli
‘Every reason’ to think Netanyahu is prolonging war, Biden says
Political observers say Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party would lose an Israeli election if one were held today.
TV report card: The best shows of the year so far
You don’t get a good start to the streaming television year just because there are some great scripted shows on offer. What you need is the right viewing mix.
The one destination no traveller can ever be fully prepared for
There’s an astonishing prep list before you can even set foot on the White Continent. But, in this harsh environment, even the most prepared can expect the unexpected.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
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.
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
Perth suburb’s residents fight to stop asbestos dump
The application to build a noxious asbestos waste dump in Mirrabooka is within 70 metres of houses and 580 metres from a school.
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Shipping
Get ready for empty shelves again as supply chain crisis looms for WA
Three issues that wreaked havoc on global trade during the COVID-19 pandemic are back, and are expected to remain for the rest of the year.
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Crime
Gooseberry Hill stabbing accused tries to plead guilty hours after DV attack
Christopher Sullivan appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday wearing a blue jumpsuit and told the magistrate he did not need legal representation because he wanted to “plead guilty to the charge anyway.”
Mary Street Bakery goes back to cash after angry customers abuse staff too many times
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.
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Childcare
WA childcare service accused of taking 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.
Politics
Fury on the floor: Dutton and Albanese clash with Greens over Gaza protests
Greens leader Adam Bandt sought to condemn the government for being “complicit” in the invasion of Gaza but was shut down after Labor MPs branded him a “fraud” and a “liar”.
Business
Almost 100 ABC news staff say they have been sexually harassed in past two years
An internal survey found 13 per cent reported they had been sexually harassed in the past two years, and one-quarter said they were bullied.
World
Israel targets the US with secret influence campaign on Gaza war
The operation is the first documented case of the Israel organising a campaign to influence the US government, social media experts said.
Opinion
The US dollar is making a comeback at China’s expense
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
So Laura Tingle has been outed as ‘partisan’? What nonsense
Alan Sunderland
Australian Press Council member
Explore
Property
The Perth suburbs about to join the million-dollar club
As demand outpaces housing supply, seven-figure price tags are becoming increasingly common across Perth suburbs.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Healthcare
Yes, an ‘ADHD tax’ is a real thing. I know because I pay it every day
We work and strive to live normal lives. But our financial, workplace, education and legal systems are all designed for neurotypical people. And that comes at a price.
Caroline Zielinski
Reporter
Culture
Adam Hills is so popular he turns down offers from the royal family
The Spicks and Specks host is a huge star in the UK – and also a serious athlete.
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State of Origin
Suaalii facing four-to-five week suspension for Walsh hit
Joseph Suaalii has effectively been ruled out of State of Origin II, meaning he won’t get the chance to atone after being sent off for a high shot on Reece Walsh.
Injured Tom Lynch will be back for Dusty’s 300th
After half a season of carnage and struggle on the field, champion forward Tom Lynch is slated to return for Dustin Martin’s 300th game.
Analysis
French Open
‘Being a defender wasn’t going to cut it’: The numbers behind the Demon’s world-class weaponry
Alex de Minaur’s transformation from admired also-ran into world-beating top-10 star has captured the attention of a sporting nation. This is how he has done it.
Facing 115 charges, Manchester City are suing the Premier League. Here’s why
Within a 165-page legal document, the four-time defending Premier League champions claim they are being unlawfully targeted by rivals to stifle their success.
Djokovic pulls out of French Open, De Minaur avoids clash with world No.1
Djokovic aggravated a right knee problem during his win over Francisco Cerundolo, which was reported less than 24 hours later to be a torn medial meniscus.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Redman out of Essendon’s blockbuster against Blues; Two-game ban stands for young gun Reid
The Tigers have decided if Dustin Martin will play on Thursday night, while star Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has suffered a setback in his return from a calf injury.
Scott’s 23-year streak in major strife as fellow Aussie sinks star
Adam Scott hasn’t missed a major tournament since 2001 but ice-cold nerves from a compatriot in a US Open qualifying event may have ended the run.
Have Your Say
State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in game one
Queensland romped home in State of Origin I in Sydney on Wednesday night – but which stars shone the brightest on the big stage?
