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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.
Going under: The flood-prone Perth suburbs at risk of being uninsurable
There are some communities that modern technology and science now suggest, with the benefit of hindsight and projections, it might have been wiser not to build.
Perth home price gains lead the nation – so what can a lazy $750,000 buy you?
Fresh data shows Perth homeowners have gained a $15,000 wealth boost in June as property prices continued to surge.
Exclusive
Tax cuts
Stage 3 tax cuts take effect today. This is how your pay packet will change
Australians will start to see their pay packets improve from Monday as the stage 3 cuts begin, but more tax cuts are needed to stop tax rates climbing higher.
Live
WA news live
Man arrested after five injured in Perth CBD incident
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged, allegedly linked to an incident involving five people who showed up injured at Royal Perth Hospital on Saturday. Follow our live coverage here.
Analysis
Social media
Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s court win threatens to expose Facebook’s trillion-dollar secrets
How does Facebook interact with fraudsters who book scam ads on its platform? Billionaire Andrew Forrest is about to find out.
Opinion
Political leadership
Who knew? Governments do better when they govern
Rather than talking about policies that may never be, Labor was able to spend the week talking about tax cuts, wage rises and power bill rebates taking effect.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
No booze? No problems. Six drinks to see Perth through Dry July
Whether you’re staying in or hitting the town, saying no to alcohol no longer means no to flavour or excitement, and this list will definitely get you motivated.
48 hours to fix a 90-minute mess: Inside the Biden camp’s post-debate frenzy
There is heightened scrutiny as Joe Biden retreats to Camp David with those who have been crucial in his past decisions to run for the presidency.
Updated
World elections
French voters slap Macron, propel far-right to strong lead in election first round
French polling agencies indicated that President Emmanuel Macron’s grouping of centrist parties could finish a distant third in the first-round ballot.
Exclusive
Abducted in Japan
‘Heartbreaking’: Penny Wong condemns abduction of Australian children in Japan
Parents warn Tokyo’s two-year delay in implementing new laws could trigger a “dash to the finish line” to abduct more children.
Opinion
Assange saga
Assange may be free, but journalism everywhere is in chains
Journalists and publishers remain under threat all over the world, especially in our region. Australia, which is no beacon for media freedom, needs to step up.
The common but little-known virus causing disability in hundreds of babies
Every year, about 400 babies are born with physical and intellectual disabilities caused by a virus many pregnant women don’t know about.
Why that ‘healthy’ supermarket snack with the five-star rating might be bad news
Star symbols on food products are common on supermarket products, from 0.5 to five full stars. And how much should you rely on them?
Is walking the answer to back pain? A new study says yes
Experts have found that walking can be very effective for preventing reoccurring of back pain.
Here’s what the ultimate island resort looks like
Nowhere does resorts better than the Asia-Pacific. From food to pools to wildlife, here are the best of the best.
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Formula 1
Piastri claims podium place after Russell shocks with F1 win in Austria
The Australian capitalised on a crash involving Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to claim second place for McLaren behind the Mercedes of George Russell.
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 woman’s young granddaughter allowed Japanese prison visit
The child had to be chaperoned by lawyers after her parents, Nelson’s daughter and son in law, were denied visitation rights.
‘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.
That’ll be how much? Perth house prices tipped to reach new high in 2025
FOMO as Perth grapples with an acute housing crisis is forcing up property prices, off the back of strong population growth and construction challenges.
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.
Updated
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.
Politics
Analysis
Political leadership
PM had to act on Payman, but doing so creates new headaches for Labor
It was Fatima Payman’s third strike against caucus solidarity but Labor is likely to face blow-back from Muslim Australians.
Business
How the US election result could hurt Australia’s green metals exports
There are fears that a second Trump presidency could slow the rollout of electric cars and renewables, softening demand for Australia’s critical minerals.
World
Rare insight into King and Queen’s private life as Balmoral opens to public for first time
Buckingham Palace has revealed extraordinary details about the King and Queen’s private life at Balmoral as it opens up the royal residence to the public for the first time.
Opinion
Sugar hit from stage 3, but the country needs a tax reform diet
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Albanese had to act on Payman, but doing so creates new headaches
James Massola
National affairs editor
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
Lifestyle
Opinion
Sunday Life
I’m a writer, so how does my statistician partner beat me at word games?
When we do puzzles together, something dark and fierce takes over. I feel a frenzied desire to win.
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
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.
Traveller
Drivedrive
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Sport
Horror day for Eagles as Hawks’ score win in Perth
Hawthorn finished the round one win outside the top eight after claiming their fifth straight win, while Carlton consolidated their top two spot and Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley got emotional following the Power’s response at Marvel.
Yes Freo! Dockers serve Swans their first home ground loss for the year
Sydney forward Logan McDonald had the chance to add another chapter to Sydney’s impressive 2024 campaign.
Beale’s career in jeopardy after Achilles injury
Kurtley Beale’s long-awaited return to the Wallabies could be over after the fullback suffered a suspected Achilles tendon injury playing for Randwick on Saturday.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Who are the iron men of the AFL? The names and numbers behind them might surprise you
They are not necessarily speed demons or endurance beasts, but these players give their coaches tactical flexibility. And at a time when the tag is back, their importance is greater than ever.
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.
Have Your Say
‘It won’t happen again’: Trindall breaks silence on drink-driving, drugs charges
Braydon Trindall’s season was in peril after failing a roadside test the morning after a huge Cronulla win. But he’s got one goal on his mind after resuming his NRL career.
