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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.
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Courts
High-profile witness list grows in Reynolds, Higgins defamation trial
Fresh dates have been set down for Linda Reynolds’ defamation trial against former staffer Brittany Higgins, as the names of more high-profile witnesses prepared to take the stand emerge.
August rate rise on RBA agenda after inflation increases
Even though prices fell in May, overall inflation has lifted to a six-month high of 4 per cent. Mortgage holders face a nervous wait for the Reserve Bank’s next meeting.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Albanese suspends WA Labor MP from caucus for crossing floor on Palestine vote
The Greens are planning another motion that will test Labor’s unity over the war in Gaza after Labor senator Fatima Payman’s decision to vote to recognise Palestinian statehood.
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.
935 days later: Forrest’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 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.
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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.
Opinion
Social media
A teen social media ban will drive them to secrecy – that’s exactly what predators want
Teenagers by nature strive to find a way to engage in whatever their parents try to ban. They’re not pet dogs. They will get over fences.
Sonia Orchard
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West Australians work the longest hours in the country. The industry most are in won’t be a surprise
The CBA’s report, released on Monday, found WA has the strongest economy in the country. But not everything is positive.
The mining giant ignoring the climate wars
BHP is reducing emissions by buying renewable energy, electrifying its diesel-guzzling fleet of mining vehicles and cutting fugitive coal mine methane emissions.
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Defamation
How postcodes could affect your success in a defamation case
Western Australia and the Northern Territory are the most plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions in Australia.
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State of Origin
State of Origin II LIVE updates: Blues’ early domination pays off with Liam Martin try
It all comes down to this for Michael Maguire and his new-look Blues side. Follow the action with our league experts.
Freeman, Thorpe, Perkins? A look at 20 memorable Olympic moments
Freeman or Thorpe? Rugby sevens gold or water polo glory? We take a walk down memory lane and select 20 unforgettable Australian Olympic moments.
‘You can’t tackle someone like that’: Concussion expert takes aim at Dangerfield call
A leading concussion expert has hit out at the AFL tribunal’s decision to overturn Patrick Dangerfield’s one-match suspension, but the coach trying to stop the Cats captain this week agreed with the call.
Restaurants are struggling to keep their young staff. So, what needs to change?
Hospitality has become a hard sell for skilled workers in Australia, where the dream of owning a successful restaurant is moving further and further out of reach.
On this bro-heavy set, Jodie Comer runs rings around them
The Killing Eve actress plays a charming outlaw in her latest film, The Bikeriders.
Opinion
Retail
Why haggling in op shops should be banned
I love a good haggle – as long as both parties are up for it and know the rules. It’s one of the rare times in life when we’re actively engaged in a bit of improv theatre. It can be fun and satisfying. But there are conditions.
Jo Stubbings
Writer and reviewer
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
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
PM suspends Labor MP from caucus for crossing floor on Palestine vote
The Greens are planning another motion that will test Labor’s unity over the war in Gaza after Labor senator Fatima Payman’s decision to vote to recognise Palestinian statehood.
Business
Bonza likely traded while insolvent, say administrators
Hall Chadwick has issued a damning report into the failed budget carrier which found Bonza should have entered administration earlier than it did.
World
Assange plea deal criticised, celebrated in the US
Former Republican vice president Mike Pence said the plea deal was a “miscarriage of justice”, while candidate and conspiracy theorist Robert F Kennedy jr said he was “overjoyed”.
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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.
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Airline reviews
Review: Qantas economy surprisingly good, despite codeshare woes
It turns out Qantas and its codeshare partner don’t speak to each other, which causes a few hassles on an otherwise comfortable flight.
Opinion
Aviation
Alarms will be sounding at Qantas, but not in the cockpit
David Evans
Former Qantas captain
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.
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Documentaries
Becoming a Celine Dion fan had nothing to do with her songs
Michael Ruffles
Deputy state topic editor
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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.
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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
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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.
Have Your Say
Who should follow Warner out of the losing T20 World Cup team?
Australia had just one player under 30 in the team that lost to India and missed the Twenty20 World Cup finals. What changes need to be made?
Malcolm Conn
Chief Cricket Writer
