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A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
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Overseas students are flocking to WA. Here’s where they’re not living
With 27 students for every bed, you could quadruple the number of purpose-built student accommodation in this area and still not meet demand, experts say.
Fifty shades of beige: ‘Unprecedented demand’ for abandoned Perth house
This, ahem, retro 1980s house features many details synonymous with the decade, including a sunken lounge, frosted glass and a fetching colour palette.
IVF at a fraction of the cost: Perth clinic disrupts infertility market
The Baruahs know how torturous infertility treatment can be, having spent seven years enduring it. But when they finally held their son, “everything changed.”
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Fourth person arrested over Perth brothers’ alleged murders in Mexico
A fourth person has been arrested over the alleged murders of Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson who disappeared earlier this year in Mexico. Follow our live coverage here.
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Insurance fraud fail: Southern suburbs woman pleads guilty after faking death
Karen Salkilld was arrested in March after lodging an insurance claim in her partner’s name claiming she was killed in a car accident in Broome.
Nationals MP Louise Kingston quits after accusing opposition leader of bullying
Ms Kingston made the allegation during a tearful address to the state’s Legislative Council on Thursday afternoon.
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This modern CBD pub puts the mate in maitre d
As this underground tavern enters its second decade, its triple-threat blend remains as reassuring (and welcome) as ever.
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Should Paul Barry be the last journalist to host Media Watch?
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With Barry about to end his 11-year tenure in the hot seat, the ABC could hand over the task of keeping the outlets honest to someone outside the so-called media bubble.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dan Andrews joins pro-Israel group, denounces ‘antisemitism and terrorism’
Publicly expressing support for Israel has become politically tricky for Labor MPs, but Andrews and former Labor senator Nova Peris are both taking on new roles.
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Trump 2.0: Why a second presidential term could lead to a new financial crisis
Donald Trump plans to “rebuild the greatest economy in history” if he wins a second presidential term. Experts fear a new financial crisis.
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UK election
Spike in bets on day before Rishi Sunak called election prompts probe of PM’s campaign
The allegations are another hammer blow for the 14-year-old government that polls predict is facing a catastrophic defeat on July 4.
Controversial neurosurgeon Charlie ‘Tofu’ Teo embraces vegan activism
Charlie Teo, who is effectively banned from operating in Australia, now has time to pursue causes close to his heart: animal rights.
Donald Sutherland, star of M*A*S*H and Hunger Games, dead at 88
The Canadian actor, whose lengthy career spanned from the 1960s into the 2020s, managed to switch effortlessly from character roles to romantic leads.
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The hidden cost of being too good at your job
Sometimes, less really is more when it comes to sustainable success and wellbeing, so try putting in a bit under 100 per cent.
Shadé Zahrai
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These are the 37 most beautiful cafes on earth
A visit to a cafe, especially the grandest ones, can be as important as a cathedral, a museum, an ancient ruin or a modern architectural marvel.
Armchair expert: Your complete couch potato guide, every Olympic event
With the Olympics just over a month away, it’s time to improve your sporting knowledge with our Olympic-themed film and TV festival. We’ve (almost) found a movie, TV series or documentary to match all 28 events.
‘If we change our way of life … they win’: Paris, terror and the ‘light-touch’ Olympics
Most host cities undergo an expensive building spree to fit the Games. Paris is making the Games fit the city.
Why Australia’s No.1-ranked male swimmer isn’t flying with the team to Olympics
Cam McEvoy’s quest to make history in Paris is so important to Swimming Australia that the veteran athlete has been granted a special request.
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Cassius Turvey’s mother addresses event as 2024 WA Australian of the Year
After Mechelle Turvey’s 15-year-old son, Cassius, was fatally assaulted coming home from school, she began training police recruits in dealing with victims of crime. On Tuesday, as WA 2024 Australian of the Year she addressed the state’s Inspiring Australians’ Breakfast.
The new Freo restaurant that’s like going over to a chef mate’s
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.
Western Australia
‘A wonderful mum’: premier pays tribute to his mother after her death
“Alongside my dad, to whom she was married for more than 70 years, she raised our family in a home full of love, respect, and kindness,” he wrote.
That’ll be how much? Perth house prices tipped to reach new high in 2025
FOMO as Perth grapples with an acute housing crisis is forcing up property prices, off the back of strong population growth and construction challenges.
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Lucky to be alive: a Perth family’s harrowing story of survival at sea
A monster wave turned a fishing holiday into a disaster for a Perth family, who have lost a $170,000 boat – but not their lives, thanks to a lucky break.
Perth parents vow to report doctors to watchdog over toddler’s death
The parents of a toddler who died at Joondalup Health Campus plan to lodge complaints about doctors and nurses who allegedly dismissed their requests for tests.
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Where is the long-term plan for education in Perth’s inner city?
There is a missing piece in the state’s education outlook – a long-term, inner-city plan, claims the federal MP for Perth.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dan Andrews joins pro-Israel group, denounces ‘antisemitism’
Publicly expressing support for Israel has become politically tricky for Labor MPs, but Andrews and Nova Peris are taking on new roles.
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Bitcoin’s big moment on the Australian sharemarket proves one thing
Investors can now punt on bitcoin via the ASX in a milestone for Australian investors.
Clancy Yeates
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Spike in bets on day before PM called election prompts probe of campaign
The allegations are another hammer blow for the 14-year-old government that polls predict is facing a catastrophic defeat on July 4.
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Fifty shades of beige: ‘Unprecedented demand’ for abandoned Perth house
This, ahem, retro 1980s house features many details synonymous with the decade, including a sunken lounge, frosted glass and a fetching colour palette.
That’ll be how much? Perth house prices tipped to reach new high in 2025
FOMO as Perth grapples with an acute housing crisis is forcing up property prices, off the back of strong population growth and construction challenges.
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Beyond Bali and Thailand, smart young travellers are now heading here
This bustling and rapidly changing Asian city is now a magnet for younger travellers.
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Motherhood
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Donald Sutherland, star of M*A*S*H and Hunger Games, dead at 88
The Canadian actor, whose lengthy career spanned from the 1960s into the 2020s, managed to switch effortlessly from character roles to romantic leads.
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How GWS plan to shut down Swans danger man Amartey
Joel Amartey kicked nine goals against Adelaide last weekend and again looms as one of Sydney’s major threats on Saturday – especially with the Giants missing their star defender.
Dockers players need to stop stuffing their stats bag and play to win: Longmuir
“There’s no doubt in the seniors on the weekend that guys were worried more about how many possessions they got than how they competed in the contest, how they pressured the opposition and how they defended,” he said.
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Eddie Jones wants to smooth out the rough edges of his Wallabies story. But some spiky parts won’t budge
The recently departed Wallabies coach is back on the Test rugby scene with Japan this weekend. And so is Jones the podcast salesman.
Iain Payten
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Barty returns to Wimbledon grass for first time since 2021 triumph
The former Wimbledon champion will be stepping back onto the grass for the first time since announcing her shock retirement in 2022.
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Read the fine print, Swanny: Hall of fame man of the moment’s accommodation snafu
Collingwood icon Dane Swan’s induction to the Australian Football Hall of Fame couldn’t have gone more to script. We’re just glad he made it to the event in the first place.
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GWS Giants star suffers ruptured testicle
Star GWS defender Sam Taylor has been ruled out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on a ruptured testicle.
‘I was told beforehand’: Knowing you’ve won the Brownlow ahead of time
Kelvin Templeton told the Australian Football Hall of Fame function on Tuesday night that he knew he would win the 1980 Brownlow before the count.
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Eddie Jones wants to smooth out the rough edges of his Wallabies story. But some spiky parts won’t budge
The recently departed Wallabies coach is back on the Test rugby scene with Japan this weekend. And so is Jones the podcast salesman.
Iain Payten
Senior Sports Reporter
