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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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‘I still hope it’s all a dream’: Woman grieves baby’s death at Joondalup hospital

Suzan Al Hulow outside the hospital on Friday evening.

A bereaved woman whose baby Amir died in the hours between his induction and his birth at Joondalup Health Campus says she still has “no answers” from the staff.

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.”

Russia v the Olympics: How hacks, bedbug scares and a fake Tom Cruise could disrupt the Games

Total meltdown or death by a thousand hacks? The Paris Games face the biggest cyber threat so far. And the fallout could reach well beyond cyberspace.

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Fifty raids across Perth as alleged $10m illegal tobacco business busted

There have been a series of raids.

Nine people have been arrested and charged after a joint investigation allegedly unearthed a lucrative illegal tobacco business in WA.

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.

The Taylor Swift acolyte, and daughter of Hollywood showrunner and filmmaker J.J. Abrams, has crafted one of the year’s best pop releases.

This album feels destined to become a seminal Gen Z breakup record

Gracie Abrams, nepo baby and Taylor Swift acolyte, has crafted one of the year’s best pop releases.

The hidden cost of being too good at your job

If you’re a gun in the office, people might start chasing you up for all sorts of extra work.

Sometimes, less really is more when it comes to sustainable success and wellbeing, so try putting in a bit under 100 per cent.

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Shadé Zahrai

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Liberals, Nationals split over support for big wind and solar

Peter Dutton and Nationals leader David Littleproud.

Liberals insist they want more renewables while leading Nationals are calling for tougher rules on wind and solar projects to prepare the way for nuclear power plants.

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.

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Crepe expectations: Five great pancake toppings to make this weekend

Crepes with hazelnut chocolate spread and bananas.

Crepes are a weekend favourite. Here’s a selection of sweet and savoury toppings to choose from.

Corner shops are cool again: 10 new delis with a difference in Melbourne

From empanadas and mock meats to bulk soy sauce and beer on tap: what don’t these new-wave grocers sell?

Cammy Millar and Sean Coughlan share Shea’s Irish pub spice bag.

Hot chips with Chinese food? The unexpected fast-food phenomenon sweeping Sydney

Irish Chinese food might make Aussies “a wee bit angry” but it hasn’t stopped them lining up for hours. (Plus: Colin Fassnidge’s pick of the bunch).

Author Ambelin Kwaymullina

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

From left: Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, and Charli XCX onstage before opening night of Swift’s 2018 Reputation Stadium Tour in May 2018 in Arizona.

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.

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2024 WA Australian of the Year Mechelle Turvey and WA Police Commissioner Mr Col Blanch.
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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.

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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

People losing faith in WA hospitals, says Mettam after death of baby

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

‘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 house in Mullaloo has been empty for 3 years.

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

Perth house prices are continuing to climb.

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

Evander Av and Laila Mason look out to the ocean that so nearly took all their lives.

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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This house in Mullaloo has been empty for 3 years.

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.

Perth house prices are continuing to climb.

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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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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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.

Melbourne defender Steven May, ahead of the club’s Pink Lady game against North Melbourne.

‘Waited nine months to let me have it’: Pies fans have long memories, Steven May discovers

The outspoken full-back 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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‘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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Chinese doping scandal has muddied the waters for clean athletes in Paris

Athletes lining up at next month’s Olympics, with no known doping skeletons in the closet, face a harsh reality of the unknown unknowns.

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‘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.

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