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The Reporter Podcast: Tow Trucks and Death Threats
A reporter exposed an industry’s corruption and violence. Detectives warned him to leave town.
Explainers
Expert background and analysis on key issues and news events.
A budget forever in the red: Beating bracket creep will cost billions
Without big spending cuts or tax increases, the budget faces “forever” deficits if governments try to deliver further tax cuts to working Australians.
What to know before Friday’s blockbuster Biden v Trump debate
It’s been four years since the pair last shared a debate stage, and polls suggest they are virtually tied as they edge towards an election rematch in November.
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Human trafficking
Australian man abandons wife in Afghanistan after she fell out with his mother
The 44-year-old man drew up an itinerary for their trip with details of their flights. It was bogus. He had a return flight, but his wife’s ticket was one-way.
No prosecution after two workers nearly killed by swinging platform
WA’s safety regulator has let companies off the hook, says the union for offshore workers.
Ex-Collingwood player granted bail following deaths of two WA women
Two elderly women described as the “backbone of their community” were killed this month when their car collided with one allegedly driven by Shannon Cox.
‘Read the room’: Ag Society urged to scrap second Shein Perth pop-up as petition gains momentum
Pressure is mounting for global fast fashion brand Shein’s Perth pop-up to be scrapped for a second time over environmental concerns.
Abandoned Chinese mansion in Perth’s south sells for mystery price
A dilapidated Chinese-style mansion that reportedly cost its billionaire owner $75 million to build has sold days before its auction.
AFL teams: Lever back for Melbourne, Kangas lose Wardlaw to concussion
A full round of AFL footy is back after the mid-season bye period. See the selected teams as they’re announced for round 16.
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Wellbeing
The misconception that could change the way we look at mental health
A new study highlights that the presence of illness does not mean an absence of wellbeing.
Updated
AFL 2024
Big guns return for Magpies; premiership defender, gun son back for Gabba clash
After needing to dig deep into Collingwood’s list to find reinforcements during the club’s injury crisis, coach Craig McRae now has an embarrassment of riches at the selection table.
‘Farage our saviour?’ Divisive Brit’s bid to win over his country’s worst resort town
Long the butt of jokes, Clacton-on-Sea, a 90-minute train ride north-east of London, is at the forefront of British politics ahead of the July 4 election.
Opinion
US election
Watching Biden versus Trump? Don’t pass the popcorn, pass the sick bag
Ludicrous though it seems, the future of US democracy could turn on one split-second flashpoint.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Opinion
Sharemarket
US presidential debate and inflation update could rock the markets
The debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump comes just ahead of the release of a key inflation measure for the world’s largest economy.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Socceroos land difficult World Cup qualifying group with Japan, Saudi Arabia
Graham Arnold’s side avoided the logistical nightmare of a trip to North Korea, but have been drawn to face two very familiar opponents for the third consecutive World Cup qualifying cycle.
Opinion
Parenting
Renowned for their stench, teen boys are now experts on designer fragrances
It used to be that the pungent and distinct waft of a teen’s body odour would be covered by overly generous sprays of Lynx. Now, tween boys are turning to Dior to mask their B.O.
Shona Hendley
Writer
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Politics
Wong on Payman: She should vote with us, like I had to on gay marriage
Penny Wong has rebuked senator Fatima Payman for crossing the floor, with the foreign minister pointing out she had had to vote against same-sex marriage before Labor changed its position.
Business
Thousands of businesses to gain protections under revamped banking code
More small businesses will have access to protections including simplified loan documentation and limits on enforcement action under an updated banking rule book.
World
‘Farage our saviour?’ Divisive Brit’s bid to win over his country’s worst resort town
Long the butt of jokes, Clacton-on-Sea, a 90-minute train ride north-east of London, is at the forefront of British politics ahead of the July 4 election.
Opinion
Watching Biden v Trump? Don’t pass the popcorn, pass the sick bag
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Explore
Property
How to buy a one euro house in some of the world’s most gorgeous locations
Is Aussie property giving you the pip? Don’t get mad, get on a plane.
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.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Best of
The 50 most popular new recipes of the year (so far)
Lifestyle
Does the latest trendy drink promising good gut health actually work?
One brand has been hit with a lawsuit from a customer citing misleading information about the drink’s benefits.
Opinion
Aviation
Alarms will be sounding at Qantas, but not in the cockpit
David Evans
Former Qantas captain
Culture
Country pop has taken over the charts – good god, why?
Genuine musical superstars – exceptional voices, charismatic presences, excellent lyricists – have been dulled and flattened, their voices muted and their lyrics uninspired.
Traveller
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Sport
World Cup qualifying draw LIVE
Graham Arnold’s side avoided the logistical nightmare of a trip to North Korea, but have been drawn to face two very familiar opponents for the third consecutive World Cup qualifying cycle.
Opinion
AFL 2024
It’s not personal, but the Crows must make tough call on Walker’s future
The Crows should stare down Walker’s threats and inform him that this season will be his last at their club. But that would require the club to find a ruthless edge that it does not presently have.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Australian NBA draft prospect overlooked in first round, but NBL Next duo become instant millionaires
The 19-year-old will hope to be one of the early selections in the second round on Friday morning.
‘Girls deserve better’: Billionaire businessman, Tesla chair take over WNBL
Billionaire Larry Kestelman and Tesla Motors chair Robyn Denholm will overhaul the Women’s National Basketball League after striking a deal with Basketball Australia.
‘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.
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.
Worst over ever: Ashes villain smacked for record 43 runs
England pace bowler Ollie Robinson had returned figures of 1-22 from 12 overs in a county match in England. Things got worse - in a hurry.
Have Your Say
NSW played a perfect 40 minutes of football. Can they do it for 80 in Brisbane?
NSW made only one error in the opening half, as close as any side will ever come to rugby league perfection.
