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The Reporter podcast: the story of T3 (Part I)
Gary Adshead tells Michael Thomson how he scored a clandestine interview with a secret operative.
Campus student hub
The essential guide to courses, careers and student life.
Man freed from hole in Hillarys backyard; WA Police in embarrassing firearms fumble
The man trapped in a four-metre hole in his Hillarys backyard was rescued last night, four hours after getting himself stuck in sand up to his waist.
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LoadingForrest’s Indiana Teahouse revamp in limbo as Cottesloe council pulls rank
Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Fiveight has slammed the Town of Cottesloe over its handling of his plans to revamp the Indiana Teahouse, after two-and-a-half years of council deliberations ended in the business plan being voted down in secret.
The Perth postcodes where houses are selling at a loss
Back in 2020, nearly half of homes were sold at a loss in Perth, now in a remarkable turnaround the percentage of loss-making sales has declined to 6.4 per cent.
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Courts
Months after his release from a WA prison, this violent child rapist was arrested again
Stephen Neil White raped a five-year-old girl on a family camping trip in 2001. Last year the courts thought he was ready to be released into the community.
Why West Aussies work the longest hours in the country
The CBA’s report, released on Monday, found WA has the strongest economy in the country. But not everything is positive.
Mock rescue goes wrong at BHP’s Leinster nickel mine
A rescuer needed rescuing after a safety drill went badly wrong at BHP’s Leinster underground mine, leaving a miner dangling over a 150-metre deep shaft.
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Defamation
How your postcode could affect your success in a defamation case
Some big changes are coming to defamation laws which mean it may be easier to win a case in some parts of the country than others.
‘Perth is like San Francisco without the junkies’: 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.
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Media & marketing
Seven loses three key executives amid mass redundancies
The departure of three senior staff, including the chief revenue officer Kurt Burnette, represents a major overhaul of Seven West’s operations.
Federal government approves $1 billion Gina Rinehart-backed gas project
A $1 billion gas project in Queensland has been approved by the federal government, following significant delays in the progress of the Gina Rinehart-backed gas well.
A lockdown project and a fallen tree: Lynn’s sliding doors moments
If Gregory Lynn had not kept bees or if a road that crossed the Wonnangatta River was not blocked on the fateful evening, a cool-headed pilot might have got away with murder.
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Assange saga
‘The plea of guilty is therefore accepted’: Julian Assange and judge end years of legal deadlock
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived at the court in Saipan with Australian ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd. Follow our live coverage.
‘Stupid error of judgement’: Labour candidate sacked for betting against himself to win
Kevin Craig said he had intended to give “any winnings to local charities” when he made the bet a few weeks ago “when I thought I would never win this seat”.
Opinion
Tips & advice
Airbnb is not what it was. Here’s why I haven’t used it in years
I was an early adopter not just because of its convenience, but also for its connection to local life. But then it began to change.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Opinion
Charity
I’m being generous this EOFY, but the taxman is not
We’re less generous than we used to be. Could that be because the taxman is hassling us about our benevolence?
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
NBA draft
NBA
Here’s Johnny! How a kid from Melbourne rose to the NBA draft
He comes from a family of sporting high achievers and is poised to become an instant millionaire this week.
I’m very well-paid, but totally burnt out. What should I do?
You are not alone; 44 per cent of Australian workers are dealing with burnout, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Politics
Analysis
Assange saga
The campaign to free Assange is over. The public argument about him is not
The WikiLeaks founder’s push for freedom has reached a dramatic final moment – and one that will divide opinion just as much as every other phase in his remarkable life.
Business
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Media & marketing
Seven loses three key executives amid mass redundancies
The departure of three senior staff, including the chief revenue officer Kurt Burnette, represents a major overhaul of Seven West’s operations, just two months into new boss Jeff Howard’s tenure.
World
‘Stupid error’: Labour candidate sacked for betting against himself to win
Kevin Craig said he had intended to give “any winnings to local charities” when he made the bet.
Opinion
Alarms will be sounding at Qantas, but not in the cockpit
David Evans
Former Qantas captain
I’m relieved for Julian Assange. I’m also deeply concerned
Peter Greste
Author, journalist and academic
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Property
East coast investors ‘will regret’ 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
A plant-based diet is good for your health. But there’s one exception
New research shows that not all plant-based diets are the same.
Culture
Your Olympics warm-up: You name the sport, we name the movie
With the Olympics just over a month away, it’s time to improve your sporting knowledge with our Olympic-themed film and TV festival. We’ve (almost) found a movie, TV series or documentary to match all 28 events.
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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NBA draft
NBA
Here’s Johnny! How a kid from Clifton Hill rose to the NBA draft
He comes from a family of sporting high achievers and is poised to become an instant millionaire this week.
Opinion
State of Origin
Stephen Crichton will be the best player on the MCG in Origin II. Tell me I’m wrong
The Panthers have rarely got their recruitment and retention decisions wrong, but losing the best player in the game is surely one they lament.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Emotional Petracca reflects on profound impact on family
Injured Melbourne star Christian Petracca has opened up about one of the most “traumatic” experiences of his life.
Eye to the future: AFL clubs expected to be able to trade two years of picks
Clubs will be allowed to trade draft picks two years in advance under mooted AFL changes that could come in as soon as this year, while trading salary-cap space for draft picks is also on the agenda.
Junior football league investigates after teenage boy allegedly clashes with umpire
The incident has served as a wake-up call about the safety of umpires in community football.
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.
‘Knows how to deal with it’: Dokic backs Demon amid rising pressure at Wimbledon
Former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic believes Alex de Minaur belongs among the top four contenders for the Wimbledon men’s singles title.
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‘Focus on the physical’: Inside the Blues’ emotional bonding session
Roy Masters joined the NSW squad for their jersey presentation and team meeting on Monday evening.
