The Reporter podcast Perth: the story of T3 (Part I)
The clandestine interview with a secret operative working to sting corrupt cops.
Trial by Water podcast
A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
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People losing faith in WA hospitals, says Mettam after death of baby
WA’s Opposition Health Spokeswoman Libby Mettam has claimed another death in a public hospital under what she has labelled as questionable circumstances was a further pointer to systemic failures within the state’s health system. Follow our live coverage here.
Overseas students are flocking to WA. Here’s where they’re not living
With 27 students for every bed, you could quadruple the amount of purpose-built student accommodation in this area and still not meet demand, experts say.
Perth clinic disrupts market with cut-price IVF services
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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Crime
Fifty raids across Perth as alleged $10m illegal tobacco business busted
Nine people have been arrested and charged after a joint investigation allegedly unearthed a lucrative illegal tobacco business in WA.
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Australian economy
Fuel and power costs stopping businesses from profit-boosting changes
The retail sector has been struggling for almost two years, as high inflation and interest rates hit the spending plans of consumers.
Man arrested over 500 fake COVID-19 payment claims
A card printer, embossing machine, drivers licences, fake Medicare and other ID cards, mobile phone signal jammers and phones, tablets and computers were seized.
‘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.
Druids, selfies and weak flat whites: Ancient traditions mix with the new at Stonehenge
About 10,000 people have marked the summer solstice at Stonehenge, including a man called Larry who says he was a raven.
Woman takes boyfriend to tribunal after he fails to take her to the airport
The woman involved had arranged to be picked up by the man, who she was in a relationship with, but he never arrived to collect her.
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Royal family
Catherine gets it – being honest doesn’t always feel terrific, but it gets the job done
The princess’s glossy My Fair Lady return was a masterclass in not just doing what you do best to keep the masses happy, but in controlling the narrative.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Jobs on the line as media chiefs unite in stinging rebuke of Meta
The bosses of Nine, News Corp and Seven West Media have called for a potential ban on Facebook if parent company Meta fails to comply with local laws and values.
Senior Seven journalist Robert Ovadia sacked
One of Seven’s most-prominent journalists has been dismissed following an investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour.
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AFL 2024
Blast from the past? Push for Andrew Demetriou to become next AFL chairman
An influential club president believes the former AFL CEO would be a formidable opponent to the NRL’s boss.
This Pilbara novelist’s world building is seamless
Ambelin Kwaymullina’s new novel blends fantasy, sci-fi, thriller and First Nations folklore to bring readers into a world of corruption and deceit.
Why fans of the world’s biggest pop stars are mad at Taylor Swift
Is Taylor Swift really “chart blocking” Charli XCX and Billie Eilish? And what does that even mean?
Pizza-eating partner killer could walk from jail in nine years
A judge said Robert Rickerby violently punched, kicked and hit partner Jessica Geddes then left her slowly dying as he went to get food.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
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.
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People losing faith in WA hospitals, says Mettam after death of baby
WA’s Opposition Health Spokeswoman Libby Mettam has claimed another death in a public hospital under what she has labelled as questionable circumstances was a further pointer to systemic failures within the state’s health system. Follow our live coverage here.
‘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.
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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Fishing
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.
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Australian economy
Fuel and power costs stopping businesses from profit-boosting changes
The retail sector has been struggling for almost two years, as high inflation and interest rates hit the spending plans of consumers.
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Nuclear energy
Dutton’s nuclear plan contains a fib, but there’s also a fact in its favour
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Business
Jobs on the line as media chiefs unite against Meta
The bosses of Nine, News Corp and Seven West Media have called for a potential ban on Facebook if parent company Meta fails to comply with local laws and values.
World
Israeli ‘extremist’ tells Australians Gaza should have been reduced to ashes
At an online gathering hosted by the Australian Jewish Association, a former Israeli parliamentarian has made a series of incendiary claims.
Opinion
The Aussie burrito-maker that makes Nvidia look dirt cheap
Colin Kruger
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Frighten kids from social media? That would be a free ad to lure them
Malcolm Knox
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Pandas can’t paper over Australia’s differences with China
Lisa Visentin
North Asia Correspondent
I mentored the next British PM. Here’s what Australians need to know about him
Geoffrey Robertson
Human rights barrister and author
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Property
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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Lifestyle
Furiosa star declares war on red carpet ‘waste’ by selling her looks
Model turned actress Charlee Fraser has teamed with one of Australia’s top designers to launch a new charitable initiative by giving her gowns a second life.
Culture
This futurist novel out of Western Australia’s Pilbara features seamless world building
Ambelin Kwaymullina’s new novel blends fantasy, sci-fi, thriller and First Nations folklore to bring readers into a world of corruption and deceit.
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AFL 2024
Blast from the past? Push for Andrew Demetriou to become next AFL chairman
An influential club president believes the former AFL CEO would be a formidable opponent to the NRL’s boss.
The ‘super shoes’ that could help break more records in Paris – before they’re banned
Chunky, high-tech track shoes have produced world-beating race times – but they’re on their last lap.
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AFL 2024
Five burning questions ahead of the second Sydney derby of the AFL season
The Swans are flying without a care in the world, while the Giants would love another win to help get their season back on track. We take a closer look at Saturday’s huge clash.
‘Waited nine months to let me have it’: Pies fans have long memories, as Steven May discovered
Steven May was reminded – loudly and often – on King’s Birthday what Collingwood supporters thought of his comments last October about the reigning premiers.
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Wallabies
‘Investing in the future’: Schmidt confirms snub for NRL-bound stars in Wallabies shake-up
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named his first national squad for Tests against Wales and Georgia. There is no shortage of talking points.
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Paris 2024
‘I was going to throw red wine in his face’: Boomers coach Goorjian’s staunch defence of Giddey
The national men’s basketball coach insists the point-guard has come out the other side of the scandal that has shadowed him this NBA season.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
T20 World Cup LIVE: Australia’s Super Eights campaign kicks off against Bangladesh
Australia advanced with a perfect record and will look to maintain their run as the second stage of their tournament gets under way at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Have Your Say
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