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Australians have been short-changed billions. Now banks are forced to change
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is unveiling changes to how banks inform their customers on everything from deposits to mortgage rates, so people can make better financial choices.
Farmers tell MPs they’re ‘not dumb hicks’; Developers asked to find land for housing
Angry farmers have told federal MPs that banning live sheep exports will kill small towns, while the premier asks the private sector to identify land to combat the housing crisis.
‘We need you’: Cook calls on private sector to suggest government land best for housing
Premier Roger Cook says “it’s personal” in the battle to supplement Perth’s increasing housing crisis.
Highways in the sky: The Perth suburbs set to cop more plane noise
Plans for a new Perth Airport runway clearing the final hurdle means new flight paths – and some suburbs experiencing aircraft noise for the first time ever.
Housing crisis relief on the way in Bentley
A WA church is using its vacant properties to help ease the state’s housing crisis, giving people without a chance of entering the rental market a fresh start.
Man from family linked to the AFL charged with rapes
The man, who is charged with two counts of rape and three counts of perverting the course of justice, on Friday won a court fight to keep his identity secret.
Bankers sacked for faking work following rise of ‘mouse jigglers’
The US banking giant discharged members of its wealth and investment management arm after investigating claims that they were pretending to be busy.
Zelensky just signed a ‘historic’ deal. The next 48 hours will be crucial for Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader will roll the dice as he attempts to build a consensus around some basic principles for a future settlement with Russia at a global peace summit.
Recipe collection
Pudding
Five warm and saucy puddings to make this weekend
Sink your spoon into these warm self-saucing puddings, perfect for a wintry weekend.
Bankers sacked for faking work following rise of ‘mouse jigglers’
The US banking giant discharged members of its wealth and investment management arm after investigating claims that they were pretending to be busy.
Israel killed at least a dozen of its own citizens on October 7, UN claims
A report examines both Hamas’ actions when it invaded southern Israel and Israel’s military response in Gaza. It accuses both of committing war crimes.
Hot shots: Stars (and stripes) from the 2024 National Photographic Portrait Prize
Innocence, honesty, intimacy, humour … they’re all there among the finalists in this year’s National Portrait Gallery exhibition, opening June 22.
Review
Northbridge
The new venue bringing Nashville to Northbridge
Bird is the word as this newcomer provides the pleasures (and pain) of spicy Nashville-style fried chicken, not to mention on-theme Southern American drinks.
How Nick Bracks shook off his shadow and learnt to move his mind
A bold request helped the mental health advocate and podcast host find a kindred spirit in the son of a Hollywood superstar.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
Dumplings, FOMO and minding your teas and queues: Your Perth dim sum guide
Assemble some friends and clear a weekend morning: one of the world’s great brunching rituals awaits.
Review
Canton Lane serves some of Perth’s finest dim sum from inside a suburban shopping centre
Yes there will be a queue on weekends, but the quality of chef Alvin Ooi’s cooking is worth waiting for.
Western Australia
Highways in the sky: The Perth suburbs set to cop more plane noise
Plans for a new Perth Airport runway clearing the final hurdle means new flight paths – and some suburbs experiencing aircraft noise for the first time ever.
Housing crisis relief on the way in Bentley
A WA church is using its vacant properties to help ease the state’s housing crisis, giving people without a chance of entering the rental market a fresh start.
Perth man guilty of bludgeoning eight-months-pregnant lover to death
A Perth jury has returned a guilty verdict for a man who has been on trial for seven weeks over using a claw hammer to kill an expectant mother in her home.
Minister vows to assess bulk-billing as Joondalup Hospital probe begins
The health department will join a review of hospital services, and what people pay for GPs in Perth’s north will be scrutinised, after the death of toddler Sandipan Dhar.
WA opposition demands action over Nicheliving ‘horror’ home builds
When Kathy Ellis signed a contract with Nicheliving for a new home in December 2020, she believed she had marked the beginning of a new chapter for her family. She is now living in a camper trailer with her two teenagers.
Politics
PM accused of ‘cowardice’ on law change after gay teacher sacking
The Greens say Labor could work with the crossbench to change the law after a Sydney teacher was fired from her job in a religious private school.
Business
Blow for bookies: NSW government mulls betting tax hike
The NSW government will consider increasing the tax on all bets made in the state to 20 per cent.
World
Crossover moment: Farage’s party outperforms Sunak’s Tories in polls for first time
Many conservative MPs are terrified Nigel Farage’s Reform Party will put the final nail in their coffin, not by winning their seat but by taking enough votes to hand power to Labour.
Opinion
Dutton’s frontbench problem laid bare by Hughes’ feud with Taylor
Paul Sakkal
Federal political correspondent
I’m fed up with food labels that come with a side-serve of guilt
Jo Stubbings
Writer and reviewer
Robo-debt wasn’t fair or legal. Because of a loophole we’ll never know if it was also corrupt
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
Explore
Property
The magic number that tips the rental market in tenants’ favour
Experts say it’s been years since the market has favoured renters, and it would take years of high vacancy rates to reverse the rental crisis.
Exclusive
Renting
Perth now one of hardest cities in the world to find a rental
Exclusive data shows Perth has one of the most diabolical rental vacancy rates in the developed world – but there are signs the situation may be about to ease.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Weight loss
Jelena Dokic has lost 20 kilos. If only she could shed the trolls
By deciding to lose weight, the former tennis champ turned commentator is still inundated with online body commentary.
Hannah Vanderheide
Contributor
Culture
Australia’s oldest working artist Guy Warren dies, aged 103
Born in 1921, the same year the Archibald Prize began, Warren went on to win it, both as painter and later subject.
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Sport
Dusty’s journey from Castlemaine kid to silent superstar
Here are 10 key moments that have helped shape Dustin Martin the man, and Martin the footballer, ahead of his 300th game.
Opinion
US Open
Why Scottie, and God, never miss tricky two-foot downhill putts
Longtime world No.1 Scottie Scheffler and his omnipotent caddie make a formidable team, but I miss the pagan celebrations of Tiger Woods on a Sabbath.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
‘We don’t need a third guy’: When Novak crashed the Roger and Rafa show
As Novak Djokovic’s career winds down, Roger Federer has offered his theory on why the “misunderstood” Serbian became such a polarising figure.
Updated
Paris 2024
McKeon, Campbell bomb in 100m freestyle as O’Callaghan seals win in stacked final
Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell won medals in the 100m freestyle final at the Tokyo Olympics. Neither will get the chance in Paris.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Unpopular rule to be a key issue at AFL meeting; McRae gives Daicos update
The AFL’s substitute rule will be among the issues canvassed at a meeting of football heads this month. Plus, the latest news from the Pies and Bulldogs on two stars.
How Gillon McLachlan’s running mate could be embroiled in a fresh racing fight
Gillon McLachlan’s name was nowhere to be seen when the racing minister appointed two new Racing Victoria directors on Friday. So, who is going to become the industry’s new chairman?
Opinion
Sexism
It seemed a simple kiss on TV after the game, but it crossed a boundary
Is kissing at work cool and contemporary, or something best left to 1970s Christmas parties? When someone is just trying to do their job, it can be difficult to say no.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Have Your Say
Why Scottie, and God, never miss tricky two-foot downhill putts
Longtime world No.1 Scottie Scheffler and his omnipotent caddie make a formidable team, but I miss the pagan celebrations of Tiger Woods on a Sabbath.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
