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
A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
Eating out in Perth & WA
Trusted reviews from WA’s best food writer, all in one place.
WA Labor Senator faces expulsion after crossing floor
Fatima Payman voted with David Pocock and the Greens on an urgency motion to recognise a state of Palestine, which the minor party put to the Senate on Tuesday.
Male trapped in hole, sand up to waist in Hillarys; Couple critical after heater incident
The male is conscious and speaking with rescuers, but the area around him has been described as ‘unstable’. Follow our live coverage here.
Why WikiLeaks founder will plead guilty – and what happens next
Julian Assange, 52, has struck a plea deal with the United States that is set to end a years-long legal pursuit. So what now?
Government’s clean power shift not happening fast enough, says grid operator
The energy market operator has warned not enough renewable energy generators, batteries and transmission lines are being built in time to replace coal-fired energy.
‘Many will regret their decisions’: East coast investors in Perth property buying frenzy
Many east coast investors raiding the Perth property market are paying too much to beat the competition without regard to quality or location.
Tucker Carlson’s message for his Australian faithful
Vaccine companies, woke corporations, and non-MAGA conservatives were Carlson’s targets at an event in Canberra attended by MPs including Barnaby Joyce, Matt Canavan and Alex Antic.
Assange’s wife speaks after WikiLeaks founder’s plea deal
The wife of Julian Assange says the WikiLeaks founder’s children still don’t know their father is expected to soon return home to Australia as a free man.
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.
Exclusive
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.
Exclusive
Alcoa investigation
Watercorp ‘certain’ Perth’s dams will be contaminated by mining
Water Corporation concluded that contamination of Perth’s dams is “certain”.
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.
Exclusive
Detained citizens
Donna Nelson’s Tokyo ‘love scam’ drug 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.
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 missed the semi-finals when Bangladesh lost to Afghanistan in dramatic and controversial circumstances.
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.
Western Australia
Perth couple critical with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
The man and woman, aged in their 50s, were using a charcoal heater to try and stay warm overnight as the temperature plummeted to three degrees. They never woke in the morning and are now fighting for their lives in hospital.
Take two: Shein pop-up 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.
‘Many will regret their decisions’: East coast investors caught out in Perth property buying frenzy
Many east coast investors raiding the Perth property market are paying too much to beat the competition without regard to quality or location.
Exclusive
Alcoa investigation
Worries of ‘irreversible’ damage to jarrah forest by Alcoa revealed
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.
Exclusive
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.
Politics
What happens next to the WikiLeaks founder?
Julian Assange has struck a plea deal with the United States that is set to end a years-long legal pursuit. So what now?
Business
China’s lust for the world’s smelliest fruit is making people rich
A single durian is the size of a rugby ball and can emit an odour so powerful that it is banned from most hotels.
World
He stole $US400,000 from his boss and killed him to conceal the crime
Days after the body of a successful tech entrepreneur was found dismembered in his apartment, his former personal assistant made a series of unsettling web searches.
Opinion
I’m relieved for Julian Assange. I’m also deeply concerned
Peter Greste
Author, journalist and academic
Apple’s future could be shaped outside the US amid $57b threat in Europe
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
What most Israelis hope will happen to Netanyahu when the war is over
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Explore
Property
‘Many will regret their decisions’: East coast investors caught out in Perth property buying frenzy
Many east coast investors raiding the Perth property market are paying too much to beat the competition without regard to quality or location.
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.
Good Food
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.
Culture
Opinion
ABC
Comedy panels over smart analysis? That’s not what the ABC needs right now
Panel shows loaded with comedians and repeats of Hard Quiz may be cheap and easy, but they’re hardly a triumph.
Debi Enker
Opinion
Documentaries
Becoming a Celine Dion fan had nothing to do with her songs
Michael Ruffles
Deputy state topic editor
Traveller
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Sport
Australia dumped from T20 World Cup but Afghanistan’s tactics under scrutiny
After losing to India, Australia missed the semi-finals when Bangladesh lost to Afghanistan in dramatic and controversial circumstances.
Former pro surfer and Pirates of the Caribbean actor killed in shark attack
Tamayo Perry is believed to be the first high-profile surfer to die from a shark attack after his death in Hawaii aged 49.
Exclusive
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.
T20 World Cup as it happened: Australia bow out of World Cup after Afghanistan seal thrilling victory over Bangladesh
Afghanistan and Bangladesh have played out a thriller at the T20 World Cup.
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
Drama and farce reign, but Australia didn’t deserve a World Cup semi-final
Afghanistan sealed Australia’s World Cup fate at 1.05am Caribbean time, but the defining moment of a failed campaign arrived well before then.
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.
Have Your Say
Billy v Madge: The real reason behind NSW coach’s ‘glass houses’ sledge
The stage is set for a frosty pre-match press conference in Melbourne. Will Maguire’s gamble in firing up his former Storm fullback be worth it?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
