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If these walls could talk: I heard explosive secrets in this sleepy suburban hotel.

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

Trial by Water podcast

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

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The search to reveal why so many autistic girls go undiagnosed

Ainslie Robinson was diagnosed with autism when she was in her 30s.

New research is trying to uncover whether girls differ from boys in the early childhood signs of autism, leading to delayed or missed diagnoses in girls.

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AFL 2024

Why the AFL doesn’t punish players who test positive to illicit drugs

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Dr Kate Hall, who treated AFL players with drug and mental health issues in her previous life as a clinical psychologist, says the league is focused on “harm minimisation”.

Deal or no deal: What Trump 2.0 could mean for our nuclear submarines

Donald Trump is known for scrapping international partnerships as president. Experts say the AUKUS defence pact appeals to the volatile dealmaker, but he may try to squeeze more cash out of Australia.

The risk of defaulting on a loan is on the rise for young Australians, but its a crisis that should concern all of us.

Young people are taking on more debt. We should all be worried

The risk of defaulting on a loan is on the rise for young Australians, but its a crisis that should concern all of us.

Victoria Devine
Victoria Devine

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‘Just gave money to a Jew’: Seinfeld faces more pro-Palestine hecklers in Melbourne

US comedian Jerry Seinfeld was again targeted by pro-Palestine protesters.

The US comedian didn’t back down when hecklers targeted his Melbourne show, days after his Sydney performances were also interrupted.

Israeli forces tied wounded Palestinian to bonnet and drove off

The IDF said the soldiers’ conduct was not in line with protocol and that the incident will be investigated and dealt with.

Dutton’s claim nuclear waste would be size of Coke can ‘hard to swallow’

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announces the Coalition’s nuclear plan on Wednesday.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is spruiking the benefits of nuclear energy, but one of his claims has left a bad taste in experts’ mouths.

‘I was pregnant when I decided to aim for the Olympics. I wasn’t done yet’

It’s Keesja Gofers’s third time competing at the Olympics, but her first as a mother. She’s not alone in her belief that parenthood has made her a better athlete.

‘How has this become a thing?’: Navigating sex and dating after divorce

Grey divorce is on the rise, with an increasing number of divorcees dating again, sometimes after decades of being out of the game.

Toby gaslighted his wife and manipulated her. Then he crossed a sacred line

Toby’s wife threw him out after she was gaslighted and silenced for years. After a men’s behaviour change program, he understands why his behaviour was emotionally abusive.

It might be a night in a cell or the threat of losing their family, but sometimes violent and controlling men want to change. Unfortunately, help is hard to find.

‘People need to stand up’: The consultant speaking out on dyslexia

Consultant and researcher Dr Shae Wissell says she’s surprised about the number of businesses who don’t support dyslexic staff.

Jacque Ginberg and his granddaughter Alexa in New York.
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Family

I was barely around for my kids. As a Grananny I get a second chance

I’ve worked as a diplomat in war zones across Yugoslavia and the DR Congo but nothing prepared me for how tough and rewarding it would be to care for infants.

Jaque Grinberg
Jaque Grinberg

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Crepe expectations: 5 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.

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Parenting

It’s not selfish not to want kids. It’s selfish to have them

I’ve had three babies and none were born of an act of altruism. Every time I had a child I did so for me.

Kerri Sackville
Kerri Sackville

Columnist and author

A week of 10Play

I watched nothing but 10Play for a week. Here’s what I learnt

If you’re not a fan of reality shows or the 1990s, you probably won’t have a good time.

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

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

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

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.

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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.

Errol Gulden was best on ground in the last derby.
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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.

Simon Letch

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.

Darren Kane
Darren Kane

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Josh Giddey playing for the Boomers against Venezuela in Melbourne last year.
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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.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

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