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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.

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Tony Abbott, John Howard earn Putin’s ire,  sanctions by Kremlin

Russia’s relations with Australia has deteriorated to unprecedented lows since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago.

Barnaby Joyce quits alcohol, loses 15kg after infamous night he barely remembers

Portrait of Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Barnaby Joyce, at Parliament House in Canberra.

Colleagues say the firebrand has never been sharper having lost 15 kilograms, partly through runs around Canberra’s northern suburbs and playing touch footy.

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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.

Do you recognise this man? He has 300 million die-hard fans but isn’t famous

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Mr Beast, a.k.a Jimmy Donaldson speaks to the media during the MrBeast Feastables launch at Sydney Opera House on June 26, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

MrBeast created possibly the single largest mass-truancy event in Australian history this week, and yet you probably haven’t even heard of him.

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Budget office warns of bracket creep; Biden and Trump to face off in first presidential debate

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers is touting new figures that show the Labor government is on track to record back-to-back surpluses, pointing out it’s the first time this has happened in “almost two decades”.

‘Read the room’: Ag Society urged to scrap second Shein Perth pop-up as petition gains momentum

Shein is the 14th most downloaded free application on Apple’s Australian app store.

Pressure is mounting for global fast fashion brand Shein’s Perth pop-up to be scrapped for a second time over environmental concerns.

How to turn your $2000 tax cut into $28,000

Workers will have extra cash in their pay packets from next week, but beware the siren song of “lifestyle creep”.

Anthony LaPaglia stars in Death of a Salesman.

Anthony LaPaglia to electrify Perth audiences in Death of a Salesman

A strained relationship with his own salesman father is fuelling LaPaglia’s celebrated performance as theatre’s great battler in this acclaimed production.

What to know before this morning’s blockbuster Biden v Trump debate

Donald Trump and Joe Biden will appear in two presidential debates before November’s poll.

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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Crime scene to court: Why the jury didn’t buy Greg Lynn’s story

Greg Lynn leaves court a convicted murderer.

Six men and six women of the jury heard two versions of the events that led to the deaths of Russell Hill and Carol Clay. They agreed there was a third version.

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Paris 2024

Why is Australia picking a fight with the US Olympic swim team?

Australia is looking at a record haul in the pool at the Paris Olympics — but we’re setting ourselves up for a monumental face-plant with the job not yet done.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

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Australian basketballer Johnny Furphy at the NBA Draft on Thursday AEST.
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‘A steal’: Late twist as Melbourne NBA draft prospect realises dream

The NBA dream of Melbourne-born Johnny Furphy has been realised, but only after another shock move during the second round of the NBA draft on Friday morning.

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Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis: Exactly how old is that beard?

“If sex is an entire immersion that gives us release, gardening – therapeutically – is the ultimate release.”

The TV presenter, landscape architect and environmental educator on his famous facial hair, being single and what’s sexy (and what’s not) about gardening.

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THE PEOPLE OF PERTH

Fahmi says he is a simple man, with a simple dream.

‘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.

2024 WA Australian of the Year Mechelle Turvey and WA Police Commissioner Mr Col Blanch.
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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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More pain for Shein pop-up; Stink raised over bag set on fire at electorate office

More pain for Shein pop-up; Stink raised over bag set on fire at electorate office

Pressure is mounting for global fast fashion brand Shein’s Perth pop-up to be scrapped for a second time, while police investigate after a bag was set on fire outside Liberal MP Ian Goodenough’s office.

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Perth man allegedly takes out hit on father-in-law

Shiv Sheetal was arrested and charged with the attempted murder of his father-in-law.

The 42-year-old Maddington man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly arranging for three men to kill his father-in-law.

‘Read the room’: Ag Society urged to scrap second Shein Perth pop-up as petition gains momentum

Shein is the 14th most downloaded free application on Apple’s Australian app store.

Pressure is mounting for global fast fashion brand Shein’s Perth pop-up to be scrapped for a second time over environmental concerns.

Ex-Collingwood player granted bail following deaths of two WA women

Thelma Clausen and Coral Seinor (left) and Shannon Cox (right).

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.

High-profile witness list grows in Reynolds, Higgins defamation trial

Former Minister Linda Reynolds arrives at the Perth Supreme Court for a mediation session with Brittany Higgins, flanked by husband Robert Reid (left) and lawyer Martin Bennett.

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.

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LeBron James, son Bronny to play together at Lakers after draft move

No father-son duo has ever played alongside each other in the NBA before but that will soon change after 19-year-old Bronny James was picked up by his famous father’s team.

Finding a way to revive representative football at the elite level is on AFL CEO Andrew Dillon’s agenda.
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‘It’s something we should look at’: Dillon puts State of Origin back on the AFL’s agenda

The AFL seemed to have given up hope of a State of Origin of its own, but new CEO Andrew Dillon has different ideas. He wants to see the best face off against the best in the AFL and AFLW.

Jake Lever out with concussions.

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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Paris 2024

Why is Australia picking a fight with the US Olympic swim team?

Australia is looking at a record haul in the pool at the Paris Olympics — but we’re setting ourselves up for a monumental face-plant with the job not yet done.

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Chief Sports Writer

Brisbane Lions star Will Ashcroft’s return has been confirmed.

Why Lion’s injury return could ignite top-four hopes

Coach Chris Fagan said the 20-year-old had “wanted to break the world record for coming back from an ACL”. Reality said otherwise.

Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariane Titmus will be out to win gold in the pool in Paris.

Olympic sports funding package worth weight in gold – and almost half a billion

Australia’s Olympic sports and athletes have received a record-breaking financial boost less than a month out from the Games getting under way in Paris.

Samurai Blues: The defeat in Saitama sparked the Socceroos downfall.

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.

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