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Duchess of York to headline new Perth festival of bestselling authors
A new festival has been announced – in a surprising location, with an unexpected focus, and an even more unexpected guest headlining a star-studded lineup.
Perth man charged with the manslaughter of his girlfriend’s son
Police allege Cassidy James Johnstone assaulted Levi Mippy when he was an eight-month-old baby, leaving him with catastrophic injuries that led to his death more than a decade later.
‘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.
‘Fresh after the bye and see how we go’: Hawks belt Tigers but Dusty is looking towards game No.301
Joel Amartey has kicked a career-high nine goals to lead Sydney to a 42-point come-from-behind victory over the Crows at Adelaide Oval. Amartey had just 10 touches and none until the second quarter.
Attention-seeker or renters’ champion? The Greens MP driving pollies nuts
Max Chandler-Mather is shaking up federal politics with his uncompromising take on the housing crisis.
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Trial by Water
‘Fried noodles #23’: New detail raises crucial question in Farquharson case
Dawn Waite’s evidence excited police, swayed Robert Farquharson’s ex-wife against him and was held to be crucial by the judge. But it might well have been impossible.
‘Close to out of control’: Boeing 737 plunged within 120 metres of ocean
The previously unreported mishap adds to a spate of safety incidents that have caught the public’s attention as airlines have ramped up flying since the pandemic.
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.
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
‘I finally make sense to myself’: Em Rusciano on her late ADHD and autism diagnoses
The stand-up comedian and broadcaster on why she loves “bed-rotting” – and her personal version of hell.
‘Not out of the woods’: Princess of Wales gives update on cancer treatment
Catherine said she is making good progress ahead of her first public appearance since surgery revealed the presence of cancer.
Men need to be better at helping men. Their lives depend on it
As a society, we have made progress in talking about men’s mental health. But not nearly enough.
Exclusive
Dustin Martin
Dusty in his own words: Watch the champion Tiger’s most revealing interview
A rare video interview shows that Dustin Martin was an excellent judge of his football strengths and weaknesses, even before he launched his spectacular AFL career.
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
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.
Exclusive
Renting
Perth 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.
Politics
The return of the climate war has entrenched old fault lines
Peter Dutton has revved up Australia’s climate war – and scientists and business are in despair.
Business
DJs downsizes: Why department stores keep slashing floor space
Department stores have been reducing floor space since 2017 – but experts believe they’re not done yet as consumer habits evolve.
World
‘Subversion of state power’: Chinese MeToo activist jailed for five years
Sophia Huang Xueqin was arrested the day before she was due to fly to Britain to study has been jailed for five years.
Opinion
Dutton’s frontbench problem laid bare by Hughes’ feud with Taylor
Paul Sakkal
Federal political correspondent
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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
No, severe morning sickness is not ‘harmless’ or ‘normal’
Now that researchers understand the cause of the ailment, some are working to eradicate it.
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
The ‘Pied piper’ leading the charge at AFL’s new Tasmanian team
Tasmania Devils executive director Kath McCann was the brainchild behind the club’s $10 memberships, which have already attracted 195,000 members.
Is Brodie Grundy the key to unlocking a Swans’ premiership?
He has been hailed as the shrewdest piece of business the Swans have done for years, but can ruck Brodie Grundy deliver a premiership to the Swans?
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.
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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.
Chalmers qualifies for third Olympics after injury from too much time on couch
Kyle Chalmers hurt his back so badly earlier this month he thought he wouldn’t be able to swim at Olympics trials. After four cortisone injections, he was able to get on the blocks.
Friend v foe: The tagger caught in the middle of a footy battle
Ryan Crowley taught Lachie Neale how to shake a tag, and two weeks ago he gave Marcus Windhager tips on how to shut players down. On Friday night, the two worlds collide.
Updated
AFL 2024
Petracca’s season over as Melbourne great puts heat on Goodwin
Christian Petracca has confirmed on social media he will not return this year after suffering a lacerated spleen in Melbourne’s loss to Collingwood, severely damaging the club’s 2024 prospects.
Have Your Say
Twist in Chinese doping scandal hangs over Australian Olympic trials
News that three of the Chinese swimmers who tested positive to TMZ before the Tokyo Games had also returned positive tests for clenbuterol years earlier made for an uneasy backdrop in Brisbane.
