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WA warned to shop early for Christmas as shipping shortages stall stock
Shortages of all goods imported by sea are expected to worsen, as consumers across the state are warned to get ahead of their Christmas shopping by planning to start looking six months early.
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Housing crisis
Homeless living in hotels as housing situation worsens
The state government has said it is now spending more than ever on funding homelessness services due to an unprecedented growth in demand.
China’s global grip on rare earths an ‘uncomfortable reality’
An Australian miner is hoping to change the playbook on critical minerals, warning that China’s stranglehold of the sector is an existential threat to Western countries.
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Nuclear energy
Dutton’s nuclear plan is surrounded by false claims and policy gaps – but people are listening
Australians are still paying a price for the energy policy disputes of the past. The nuclear proposal is unlikely to end the argument.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Woolworths and Coles face billion-dollar fines under stronger grocery code
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.
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Nuclear vision: Two-thirds have open mind on atomic energy
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.
‘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
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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Tripologist
600 planes grounded: The issue causing headaches for airlines
The slow return of aircraft to service after the pandemic has been one cause of high fares, but another problem has seen hundreds of Airbus planes stuck on the ground.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Two teens arrested over Adelaide Westfield lockdown
Two groups of young men fighting in the food court of the shopping centre in Adelaide activated a centre-wide lockdown, as panicked shoppers fled.
Black Hand Liberals go Loco for party’s birthday shindig
Ahead of Peter Dutton’s savage speech at the Liberals’ 80th federal council, the party’s top figures gathered in for an evening of factional festivities.
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Gunmen kill at least six police and a priest in attacks in Dagestan
At least 12 others have been injured when the gunmen opened fire at a synagogue, an Orthodox church and a police post in Russia’s North Caucasus region.
Tory election betting scandal grows days out from UK polling day
The betting scandal has dealt a heavy blow to the Rishi Sunak led-Conservatives as they battle to revive its struggling campaign ahead of the vote.
AFL 2024 round 15 LIVE updates: Bombers stay in the top-four with win over Eagles
Follow along for all the major moments and reaction as the Bombers and Eagles square off in a Sunday AFL clash.
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LoadingWorld Cup LIVE: Australia take on Afghanistan in Super Eights
As the T20 Cricket World Cup enters the playoffs stage, Australia are looking to continue their good form against a tricky Afghanistan side.
Dutton’s claim nuclear waste would be size of Coke can ‘hard to swallow’
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is spruiking the benefits of nuclear energy, but one of his claims has left a bad taste in experts’ mouths.
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.
Western Australia
‘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
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.
Politics
Dutton’s claim nuclear waste would be size of Coke can ‘hard to swallow’
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is spruiking the benefits of nuclear energy, but one of his claims has left a bad taste in experts’ mouths.
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‘A bit sleepy’: The Iconic’s new boss wants it to disrupt Australian retail again
Chief executive Jere Calmes hopes to cement the outlet as an essential part of the online infrastructure of fashion as consumers rein in spending.
World
Israeli forces tied wounded Palestinian to bonnet, drove off
The IDF said the soldiers’ conduct was not in line with protocol and that the incident will be investigated and dealt with.
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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
‘A granola bar plus a bagel with peanut butter’: A long-distance runner’s diet
Lauren Ryan gets top marks for eating carbohydrates to fuel her workouts.
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, 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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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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Drugs in sport
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
Sports Columnist
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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
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