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Analysis
Gas
The Gorgon deal that could up the stakes on WA’s looming gas shortage
Western Australia’s biggest gas plant may be able to export for 30 years with no obligation to supply the state, thanks to an agreement struck two decades ago.
Exclusive
Crime
Alleged Karrinyup knife attacker re-offended hours after bail: police
A teenager alleged to have stolen knives at a shopping centre and taken part in stabbing two men allegedly went on a crime spree just hours after getting bail.
The spare bedroom problem: How home offices keep housing out of reach
The government wants 1.2 million homes built over the next five years. But what about the 3.5 million spare bedrooms across the country?
Exclusive
International students
Student crackdown will lead to lasting economic pain
The Australian Business Council argues capping foreign student numbers could “irreparably damage” the higher education sector and even hit supermarkets.
Opinion
Income tax
Despite what we’re led to believe, tax cuts are no free lunch
Politicians like to peddle illusions when it comes to tax and tax cuts. Meanwhile, we play our role by deluding ourselves.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Lisa Millar announces exit from ABC Breakfast
Millar has been the co-host of the broadcaster’s breakfast show for about five years.
Donald Trump has second significant legal victory in as many days
Judge Juan Merchan put off next week’s highly anticipated sentencing to September – less than two months before the US election.
Does gas-rich Australia really need to start importing it?
Experts say time has run out to develop new sources of supply to avert crippling shortages.
Exclusive
Naked City
Greg Lynn and mystery of the double fatality at Zig Zag Road
A coroner found it was a murder-suicide, but those who knew the dead couple – who were neighbours of convicted murderer Greg Lynn – aren’t so certain.
The world’s best bar staff to take over Perth venues for Cocktail Weekend
Dry July will give way to a month-long food and drink party coming to the CBD this August, revving up Perth’s already thriving cocktail scene.
Forced to tiebreakers in every set, de Minaur trumps fellow Aussie at wet Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin and Adam Walton were the Australian winners on an interrupted day at Wimbledon. But the results late in the day were not so good.
These three family-friendly recipes are your winter flu-fighting toolkit
Turbocharge your immune system with these cold-weather recipes, designed to warm you from the inside.
The platypus ‘hoax’ that tricked the world, but illuminated a different animal wonder
One viral specimen had platypus experts snatching up UV torches. They were sorely disappointed – but many other animals glow brilliantly after dark.
Opinion
Japan
Some Japanese businesses charge foreigners more. This is why I have no problem with that
Some Japanese businesses are controversially charging tourists more than locals. Here’s why I have no problem with that.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
My boss hired two of us for the same job and then fired me. Is this ethical?
Putting two people through a Hunger Games scenario without telling them beforehand is very bizarre, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
THE PEOPLE OF PERTH
They help kickstart our days, but what does it take to be a top barista?
Three masters of the espresso machine explain why it takes more than an excellent brew to make the perfect coffee shop experience.
Dullsville? Hardly: Perth people share the city they know
Think Perth is quiet? You just need to know where to go. Here are some Perth punters who can definitely give you some inspiration for what to do this weekend.
Western Australia
Alleged Perth train robbery baffles court
Perth prosecutors have been left puzzled by the alleged behaviour of a “talented” youth.
Exclusive
Detained citizens
Jailed Perth grandma’s family plead for action on ‘love scam’ trial
The family of Donna Nelson have spoken with Foreign Minister Penny Wong, in a bid to speed up the 58-year-old’s trial in Japan after it was delayed again due to last-minute evidence.
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.
The Perth suburbs where houses are selling fastest
There are some Perth suburbs where you can sell a house in as little as four or five days. And they’re not where you might think.
A police officer was found not guilty of murder. Now a WA coroner will examine what happened
A coroner will this week examine how an indigenous woman known as JC was shot dead by a Geraldton police officer.
Politics
Dutton to supermarkets: Rein in prices, or we’ll force you to sell stores
Grocery prices have played a key role in the cost-of-living debate, prompting the Coalition to adopt an interventionist policy opposed by business lobby groups.
Business
Australia’s office block nightmare is getting worse
Office property valuations have collapsed by more than 10 per cent and alarm bells are ringing that they could fall even further.
Opinion
Inside China
Xi will be desperate not to repeat his mistake from a decade ago
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Donald Trump has second significant legal victory in as many days
Judge Juan Merchan put off next week’s highly anticipated sentencing to September – less than two months before the US election.
Opinion
Mortgage holders warned to brace for higher interest rates
John Collett
Personal finance editor
Why you could be wasting a lot of money on basic health insurance
John Collett
Personal finance editor
Pinch every penny? Not if you want to actually get ahead
Paridhi Jain
Money contributor
Why the world fears four more years of Trump
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Explore
Property
Going, going, gone: The Perth suburbs where houses are selling like wildfire
There are some Perth suburbs where you can sell a house in as little as four or five days. And they’re not the ones you might expect.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Parenting
I lie to my kids and they lie to me. Some secrets need keeping
When I lied to my parents, I genuinely thought they believed me. These days we laugh about it, but it was an important rite of passage.
Nova Weetman
Writer
Opinion
Wildlife
I wanted to turn this mother and baby away. My grandsons stopped me
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
Opinion
Sunday Life
I’m a writer, so how does my statistician partner beat me at word games?
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Culture
What does Michelangelo have to do with Baby Reindeer? You’ll never guess
Long before Taylor Swift, conspiracy theorists were joining the cultural dots.
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Sport
Boomers coach stresses on final selection as young stars look to new NBA teams
Boomers’ coach says his three young NBA stars won’t be distracted by their recent trades as he and his selectors figure out which players to cut from their Paris 2024 roster.
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Paris 2024
Hoy falls at final hurdle in bid for ninth Olympics
The Australian rider, who has won six Olympic medals since his Games debut at Los Angeles in 1984, has missed out on a ticket to Paris.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
The star Pies racing the clock to face Bombers; Blue Boyd’s ban downgraded; Umpiring standard is as good as ever, says AFL boss
Collingwood have two premiership players in doubt this week, but there is relief on the injury front for Carlton and Hawthorn, while AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has defended the league’s under-pressure umpires.
‘Absolute scenes’: Wanderers hit with huge penalty for flares and pitch invasion
The A-League club has been heavily punished for wild scenes at a state league match against Sydney Olympic in May.
‘Jonny will hate me saying this’: Root admits Lord’s stumping was fair
Jonny Bairstow was dropped from the England Test team this week, and has now had a big-name teammate admit his Lord’s stumping was fair.
‘Right side of history’: Navratilova stands by transgender ‘cheats’ remarks
Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova has come under fire for arguing that people who are born male should not be allowed to compete in women’s sport.
Jordan Thompson lost the first two sets, smirked and launched an epic comeback
Jordan Thompson and Aleks Vukic won epic five-set battles on Wimbledon’s opening day, while Daria Saville cruised through.
Have Your Say
The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough
Wayne Bennett spoke for many when he criticised the NRL over its matchday officiating. Changes are coming, but will they satisfy coaches, players and fans?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
