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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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Woolworths, Coles face billion-dollar fines under stronger grocery code

Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and Metcash (IGA) will face massive penalties under the revamped and mandatory code of conduct.

The new maximum penalties – up to $5 billion for Woolworths and $3.8 billion for Coles – are designed to protect farmers and food suppliers in their dealings with the big supermarkets.

How momentum is growing for workers to get five weeks’ annual leave

IKEA business leader Fatimah Alhuseini.

The ACTU hopes more companies will introduce the extra five days off that could help build a case to the Fair Work Commission for all employers to follow.

Charlatan, opportunist, climate change denialist: Keating unloads on Dutton

Keating issued his statement the same day that Nationals leader David Littleproud said teal MPs were “dripping with self-righteous sanctimony”.

Brittany Prentice, right, and partner Chris Vran at GABS Craft Beer Festival at Melbourne showgrounds on Sunday.

Cheers for beer: Independent brewers pour their hearts into craft beer industry

More than 150 exhibitors spruiked 500 brews in a show of strength for the industry.

Instagram account of teen missing on Spanish island mysteriously active

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Jay Slater, 19, was last heard from on Monday when he told a friend he was lost in the mountains and desperately thirsty before his phone ran out of battery.

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

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

Ahead of the Tour de France, here are the cycling shows you should watch

Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar tries to break away from Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard during the thirteenth stage of the Tour de France last year.

There are some gripping shows to catch before the world’s two biggest cycling races for male and female cyclists.

Voters split on nuclear but most see renewables as way forward

Many Australians are willing to consider nuclear power even if they are not sure, raising the stakes for Labor and the Coalition in an election fight on energy.

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

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.

Taylor Swift with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte before the Eras Tour in London.

Watch: Prince William caught ‘dad dancing’ at Taylor Swift concert

As embarrassing as dad dancing can be, Prince William’s uninhibited performance at Taylor Swift’s first Wembley concert was as enthusiastic as it was vigorous.

Jake Stringer of the Bombers celebrates a goal.

‘Top four, that’s still a big question mark’: Will the Bombers keep flying high, or crash?

The Bombers have enjoyed significant improvement and begin the run home to the finals in a strong position, but we’re about to find out if they are still the “contender” Leigh Matthews said they were a month ago.

Cuddles on a schedule: Olympic village nursery allows visits from bubs

Keesja Gofers and her daughter, Teleri.

Athletes will be able to schedule time for their children to visit the Olympic Village Nursery for the first time in the games’ history.

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.

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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.

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Suzan Al Hulow outside the hospital on Friday evening.

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

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.

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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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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