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The Reporter podcast Perth: the story of T3 (Part I)

The clandestine interview with a secret operative working to sting corrupt cops.

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Trial by Water podcast

A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.

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Perth brother of exiled crime kingpin behind bars

Maytham Hamad.

Maytham Hamad, 29, appeared in court on Tuesday after police raids across the city.

Former PM prepared to take stand in Reynolds, Higgins defamation row

Senator Linda Reynolds arriving in court with her lawyer, Martin Bennett.

Scott Morrison will enter the witness box for the WA senator’s defamation trial against her former staffer.

‘That was my true love,’ Perth killer told cops

Julian Pau has been sentenced for the murder of mother of five Vitorina Bruce, who was found in a Perth hotel corridor.

Time for a reckoning over WA’s construction crisis

This government overcooked the market with millions of stimulus dollars in 2020, leading hundreds of ordinary people into a nightmare.

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Gary Adshead

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Exclusive Brethren sect plans fifth Perth Hills church amid opposition

The global leader or “Elect Vessel” of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Bruce Hales (left front) preaching in the United States.

A secretive church that preaches hatred for non-members and homosexuals is behind a number of Perth Hills developments.

‘Uncertain’ times: Why the RBA’s interest rate decisions are getting harder

RBA governor Michele Bullock admits uncertainty is clouding the direction of interest rates.

The RBA has found itself in uncertain times, as it tries to bring inflation down without driving the country into a recession.

Coal companies rebuke Dutton as Coalition pushes on with nuclear plans

For years, climate scientists have been telling us that time is of the essence; Peter Dutton is now essentially saying he disagrees.

The opposition leader will announce the sites of proposed nuclear plants on Wednesday even as power companies warn against the economic impact of ditching the 2030 climate target.

WA Senator Fatima Payman breaks ranks again on Palestine

The Labor senator has demanded the Albanese government recognise Palestine.

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‘Inappropriate behaviour’: WA Parliament staff lift the lid

The confidential survey of parliamentary staff found that discrimination and “inappropriate behaviour” is rife, prompting a major overhaul.

The new  Freo restaurant that’s like going over to a chef mate’s

While the menu will be fluid and change constantly, accessible pricing will be a recurring theme.

A community eatery reviving a much-loved location over winter has well-priced coastal Mediterranean dishes – and chefs trained in an influential Perth dining room.

500,000 immigrants offered path to US citizenship in Biden election-year gambit

President Joe Biden’s plan contrasts sharply with Republican rival Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations.

Joe Biden’s plans could reinforce his campaign message that he supports a more humane immigration system and show how he differs from Donald Trump.

WA power supply outlook improves but new projects needed to replace coal

TBD

WA desperately needs more power generation and storage capacity in the south-west to replace coal-fired power stations later this decade.

‘Rude, inappropriate’: Albanese toughens language on Cheng Lei as Chinese premier departs

The PM insisted his government has improved relations with China without giving ground on core values.

Dane Swan addresses the room.

Australian Football Hall of Fame LIVE: Swanny joins footy’s elite on night of nights

Welcome to our live and rolling coverage of the 2024 Australian Football Hall of Fame. Tonight there will be six inductees, and an existing player elevated to Legend status.

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Flipping the Bird: The eatery 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.

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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.

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Fatima Payman in the Senate last month.

WA Senator Fatima Payman breaks ranks again on Palestine

The Labor senator has demanded the Albanese government recognise Palestine.

Exclusive Brethren sect plans fifth Perth Hills church amid opposition

The global leader or “Elect Vessel” of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Bruce Hales (left front) preaching in the United States.

A secretive church that preaches hatred for non-members and homosexuals is behind a number of Perth Hills developments.

Time for a reckoning over WA’s construction crisis

The Nicheliving debacle has left Kathy Ellis still with no build after three years. Ellis says she has been ruined financially, and is now living in a campervan with her two teenagers.

This government overcooked the market with millions of stimulus dollars in 2020, leading hundreds of ordinary people into a nightmare.

Gary Adshead
Gary Adshead

Journalist

Asbestos scare closes government biosecurity labs in South Perth

The use of asbestos has been banned in Australia since 2004.

Laboratories vital to protecting WA agriculture from disease have been closed since Friday.

Scott Morrison prepared to take stand in Reynolds, Higgins defamation row

Scott Morrison prepared to take stand in Reynolds, Higgins defamation row

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has been named among the high-profile witnesses called to give evidence in WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds’ high-stakes defamation trial against former staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Dane Swan addresses the room.

Australian Football Hall of Fame LIVE: Swanny joins footy’s elite on night of nights

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This Frankston teen was jumping dangerously close to the ceiling. Now he’s set to make history in Paris

It’s 24 years since Australia’s Ji Wallace caught the public’s imagination with Olympic silver in Sydney. Now Brock Batty is looking to raise the roof in Paris.

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With his international career nearing an end, David Warner will be relieved not to have to face so much abuse, but he also knows he’ll never fully escape it.

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