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Many east coast investors raiding the Perth property market are paying too much to beat the competition without regard to quality or location.
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Fremantle Dockers
Season over? Fears Dockers captain Alex Pearce suffered multiple fractures of arm
Pearce is a major reason for the Dockers’ resurgence up the ladder and push for a finals return, playing all 14 games this year.
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Missing campers trial
Lynn found guilty of murdering Carol Clay in missing campers case
A Supreme Court jury has found the former pilot guilty of murdering Clay at a remote alpine campsite in 2020. He was found not guilty of the murder of Russell Hill.
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Retail
Take two: Shein pop-up shop moves to Claremont Showgrounds
Shein Air pop-up to land at Centenary Pavilion at the Claremont Showgrounds on July 5 after canned announcement in Joondalup.
Did Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl really sledge Taylor Swift?
The pop megastar appeared to hit back at a not-so-subtle dig Dave Grohl made at the weekend.
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Alcoa investigation
Watercorp ‘certain’ Perth’s dams will be contaminated by mining
Water Corporation concluded that contamination of Perth’s dams is “certain” but the state government heavily watered-down its recommendations to reduce the risks from bauxite mining.
Antoinette Lattouf’s mediation with ABC fails, dispute to go to Federal Court
The journalist’s termination dispute against the ABC will go to trial after mediation talks ended in a stalemate.
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Detained citizens
Donna Nelson’s Tokyo ‘love scam’ trial delayed at the last-minute
Perth grandmother Donna Nelson’s family learnt of the delay while on a plane to Japan to attend the trial. She’s been in prison for 18 months.
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NRL 2024
Former Eels coach meets with Perth NRL expansion bid
Brad Arthur’s partner was born and raised in Perth and still has family residing on the west coast of Australia. The Perth expansion bid met with him on Monday.
This Perth man set up an organisation which gives homeless people haircuts … and so much more
Craig Hollywood provides free haircuts and positive connections to people experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Italy break Croatian hearts at Euros with last-kick equaliser
Croatia face a nervous wait at the Euros after Mattia Zaccagni cancelled out Luka Modric’s star turn, while Spain’s win over Albania means England advance.
Australia on brink of T20 World Cup exit after loss to India
After losing to India, Australia need Bangladesh to beat Afghanistan later on Tuesday to make the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals.
World’s best airline named as Qantas hits new low in rankings
Qantas has continued to fall in the top 100 rankings at the annual World Airline Awards, dropping out of the top 20.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
‘I’m always comparing myself to others my age’: Perth people open up
In the paradise of Perth, people have their challenges, whether depression, pressure to succeed or missing a former home. Nevertheless, they’re still driven by dreams.
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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Media & marketing
Axe swings at Seven West Media with 150 jobs to go
Redundancies come as the Kerry Stokes-controlled media company braces for the end of a lucrative commercial deal with Facebook and Instagram’s owner Meta.
Forrest’s Indigenous foes call for inquiry into Fortescue mining
The Yindjibarndi people chasing Fortescue for $500 million compensation now want the independent environment regulator to consider tightening the regulation of the high-grade Solomon mine.
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Housing crisis
Crisis services send homeless to hotels as Perth’s 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.
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Shipping
WA warned to shop for Christmas early 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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Crime
Fifty raids across Perth as alleged $10 million illegal tobacco business busted
Nine people have been arrested and charged after a joint investigation allegedly unearthed a lucrative illegal tobacco business operating in WA.
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Nuclear energy
Facts and fictions of Dutton’s claims on Australia’s energy future
Will the government’s renewables plan cost $1 trillion? Is nuclear energy cheaper? We answer the nuclear debate’s biggest questions.
Business
Metcash boss says billion-dollar penalties would not lead to lower prices at the supermarket
The chief executive of IGA operator Metcash has questioned the high penalties proposed under a revamped mandatory code of conduct.
World
Princess Anne taken to hospital after accident on country estate
While the exact cause of the injuries were unconfirmed, Anne’s medical team said they were consistent with having had contact with the legs or head of a horse.
Opinion
What most Israelis hope will happen to Netanyahu when the war is over
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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
How our exposure to light can predict our risk of diabetes
A new study has found a surprising link between light behaviours and type 2 diabetes.
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Logies
Tony vs Larry vs Rob: Unpacking the battle for the Gold Logie
The race for the top gong will be a battle between Tony Armstrong, Larry Emdur and Robert Irwin.
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Becoming a Celine Dion fan had nothing to do with her songs
Michael Ruffles
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T20 World Cup LIVE: Australia bow out of World Cup after Afghanistan seal thrilling victory over Bangladesh
Australia’s loss to India means their tournament hopes now rest with Bangladesh springing an upset … over the side the Australians lost to at the weekend.
Analysis
AFL 2024
The charts that show how the umpires stopped blowing the whistle
The AFL had encouraged umpires to pay more holding-the-ball free kicks in a league directive in late May but, after an early spike, this round had the lowest average since round two.
Analysis
ICC Men’s World Cup
A tale of two catches: Fumbled World Cup campaign heralds change
In the two games that have all but decided Australia’s fate in this Twenty20 World Cup, their fielding, bowling and batting errors were far too numerous.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Claws for concern: Geelong’s defence is leaky, but that’s not Tom Stewart’s fault
Champion Cat Tom Stewart is being targeted by opposition teams, as per usual. But his teammates aren’t supporting him as they should.
Analysis
Paris 2024
The USA’s Olympic swimming trials have finished. Australia’s stars have work to do
Five weeks out from the Olympics, we crunch the numbers to see just how Australia’s swimmers are faring against their US rivals.
Opinion
AFL 2024
The midfielder stat where Fremantle is falling short
The Dockers’ performance on Sunday was a strong response to the previous round’s thrashing, but their midfield needs to lift in this one area if they want to compete against top-of-the-ladder Sydney this week.
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AFL 2024
Trio of premiership Pies back in the mix; Danger plans for appeal, Tomahawk consults specialists
Scott Pendlebury headlines the list of premiership Pies on the verge of a return; Tom Hawkins meets with specialists to determine the extent of his foot injury, and Patrick Dangerfield prepares for a date with the tribunal.
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