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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.
Calls for help for families with half-finished homes; New flights from Melbourne to Perth
“Urgent action is needed to implement a recovery package to help families who are having to pay rent and mortgage repayments because their homes remain unfinished,” said Home Builders Action Group chair Jason Janssen.
Around 90% of Perth homes selling for more than listed price
Now is not the time to make a cheeky lowball offer on that property you’ve been eyeing off, as new data shows how many are selling for more than the asking price.
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Police
Watchdog slams WA Police for ‘oppressive and unjust’ wrongful arrest of 14-year-old girl
The CCC has criticised the internal investigations into the heavy-handed arrest of a girl walking home from a friend’s house.
‘Evil twin’: Palmyra man allegedly faked WiFi networks to steal personal info
Michael Clapsis, 42, was arrested after an airline employee noticed a suspicious WiFi network during a domestic flight in April.
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Northbridge
Run to Paradice – or at least this new Northbridge venue
Could this be one of the city’s best-kept-secret cooks? His bold, confident, unique cooking suggests his is a name to watch closely.
Presidential debate brutal for Biden as Trump paints a picture of crisis
Former special adviser to Barack Obama and now CNN pundit Van Jones has delivered a scathing appraisal of Biden’s debate performance.
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Democrats with no shortage of replacement options after Biden’s unmitigated disaster
With the eyes of the world watching – and many for the first time since the campaign began in earnest – America’s oldest-ever president failed to meet the moment.
‘Really disappointing’: Panic in Democratic ranks after Biden’s nightmare debate
It took only minutes for the debate to descend into a nightmare for Democrats as the president tried to persuade Americans he’s capable of a second term.
Liberals, Greens are ‘in bed together to stop building houses’: Minister
The delay of Labor’s build-to-rent bill, forced by the Greens and Liberals in the Senate, was the source of a tense TV debate.
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LoadingAlbanese tears up over alleged threats to family
An alleged teenaged terrorist is said to have vowed to behead a Labor politician and professed admiration for the Christchurch mass killer.
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Media & marketing
Job cuts prompt anger and threat of industrial action at Nine
Executives from Nine’s broadcast, publishing and radio divisions are discussing the extent of cuts with staff as the company seeks $30 million in savings.
The Olympic swimmer who chases a rubber chicken in the pool
You’ve heard of greyhounds chasing fake rabbits around a racetrack. Wait until you see how Matt Temple has been training for the Olympics in Paris.
Rupert Murdoch slashes New York penthouse price by more than half
He reportedly paid just under $US58m a decade ago, then tried to sell for slightly more. He’s now asking $US28.5m.
‘Like dealing with Big Tobacco’: Meta denies teen problems
At a parliamentary hearing, Meta executives confirmed the company was considering removing news links from its platforms if the government forced it to pay for Australian journalism.
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.
Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism
West Coast face Hawthorn at the venue on Sunday, and all eyes will be on how the turf is holding up.
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
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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Crime
Perth man allegedly takes out hit on 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
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
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
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.
Politics
Albanese tears up over alleged threats to family
An alleged teenaged terrorist is said to have vowed to behead a Labor politician and professed admiration for the Christchurch mass killer.
Business
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Media & marketing
Job cuts prompt anger and threat of strike action at Nine
Executives from Nine’s broadcast, publishing and radio divisions are discussing the extent of cuts with staff as the company seeks $30 million in savings.
World
‘Really disappointing’: Panic in Democratic ranks after Biden’s nightmare debate
It took only minutes for the debate to descend into a nightmare for Democrats as Joe Biden tried to persuade Americans he’s capable of a second term.
Opinion
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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
On the coast of Italy, a garden holds more than 150 years of family wisdom
The key to maintaining a beautiful garden? Keep it in the family.
Culture
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.
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Sport
Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism
West Coast face Hawthorn at the venue on Sunday, and all eyes will be on how the turf is holding up.
AFL teams and tips: Hawks leave out Breust; 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 and what the expert tipsters think.
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NBA
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.
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AFL 2024
‘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.
Opinion
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
Chief Sports Writer
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.
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.
Have Your Say
Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown (and Origin)
After two Origin games, it’s getting harder to see exactly what playing role Michael Maguire has in mind for his captain. But would the Blues coach be game to leave Jake Trbojevic out for the decider? Inconceivable.
