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Domestic violence
Perth mum vows to stop abusers profiting from victims’ deaths
Julie Adams says her beautiful, feisty daughter died after relentless and emotional, sexual, physical and financial abuse. She wants to stop it happening to others.
Perth’s rental rat race ‘less frenzied’, but tenants not out of the woods yet
Perth house rents remained steady over the quarter for the first time in almost three years but with developers struggling to get residential projects to stack up it will be many years before Perth low vacancy rate improves substantially.
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue spied on former staff and their families
The billionaire mining magnate’s company hired private investigators amid allegations of stolen intellectual property.
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Labor MPs maintain it’s WA senator’s decision to stay or go
The comments from the Labor MPs come after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese all but confirmed Payman will leave the party this week. Follow our live coverage here.
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Investigations
AFP commander raided, suspended in contracts-for-mates probe
The Australian Federal Police is embroiled in a conflict-of-interest controversy, amid revelations that a high-ranking official is under investigation for improperly awarding a contract.
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Interest rates
Mortgage holders warned to brace for higher interest rates
Higher interest rates could be on the way if inflation does not soon show signs of slowing.
‘Enabler in Chief’: As Biden digs in, Trump turns his attack on Harris
Trump’s former immigration adviser Stephen Miller also lashed out, seeking to frame the Biden campaign in conspiratorial terms: “What did Kamala know and when did she know it?”
Rupert Murdoch’s Sun backs Labour in the election for first time in two decades
The paper, which has supported the Conservatives since 2009, has endorsed Keir Starmer in a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Is this year-long experiment the future of work?
Australia’s largest technology company’s new workspace has just 12 desks in total and barely any meeting rooms. But its workers love it.
Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is split on the decision
Taxing drinks based on their sugar content would force manufacturers to make their products healthier, a parliamentary report argues. Some are not so convinced.
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Mining
$3.8m brawl: The fraudster, the mining prospector and the fight over gold
Anton Billis was once close to his friend, convicted fraudster Michael Giovinazzo. Their friendship is now in tatters.
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Brett scalped himself on a remote island. A Learjet flew him to hospital
Drinking too much overseas can void your travel insurance. And if you like extreme sports, or a cruise, check the fine print.
Toxic boyfriend gets the TV treatment: ‘Now it’s Asher Keddie in his arms’
From a traumatic relationship with a pathological liar came a Good Weekend cover story, then a book. And now, a TV series starring Asher Keddie and David Wenham – proving all happy endings don’t look the same.
Inside the cave where Australians have uncovered the world’s oldest rock art
This extraordinary ancient image may be our oldest evidence of a story.
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Savvy traveller
I flew 300 hours in economy class last year. Here’s how I get the best seat
When faced with long-haul horror, gaining a spare seat or an entire row of seats on “full” flights demands strategy and tactics.
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After saving four match points, this Kokkinakis comeback could be the best
The Australian looked down and out against the 17th seed, before he turned the rain-interrupted match on its head. The result leaves open the possibility that Kokkinakis could meet Australian No.1 and ninth seed Alex de Minaur in the third round.
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AFL 2024
Is Darcy Moore really playing ‘awful’ footy? Cornes and McClure go head-to-head
The two footy media heavyweights who don’t shirk the big issues are refusing to back down on Collingwood captain Darcy Moore. Here, they both make their case.
Jackson ‘the fittest she has been’ as teen Opal dreams of Paris
A super-fit Lauren Jackson continues to wow her Opals teammates and coaches including teenage teammate Izzy Borlase who could be joining Jackson in Paris.
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.
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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.
Former WA councillor cleared over election pamphlet smear
A pamphlet distributed to thousands of homes intended to sully the reputation of a local government councillor backfired when the featured candidate won the seat.
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Exiled WA senator being advised by the preference whisperer
Rogue Labor senator Fatima Payman is being advised by controversial election strategist Glenn Druery.
Alleged Perth train robbery baffles court
Perth prosecutors have been left puzzled by the alleged behaviour of a “talented” youth.
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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.
Politics
Payman furore to come to a head as PM suggests exit
It’s understood Fatima Payman intends to make a statement about her future and announce a formal split from Labor.
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Mining
$3.8m brawl: The fraudster, the mining prospector and the fight over gold
Anton Billis was once so close to his friend, convicted fraudster Michael Giovinazzo, he was the best man at his wedding. But their 25-year friendship is now in tatters and being pored over in an Australian court.
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Regulation
More dog than watchdog: How to fix our broken corporate regulator
Elizabeth Knight
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Financial literacy
Pinch every penny? Not if you want to actually get ahead
Paridhi Jain
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World
Murdoch’s Sun says vote Labour for first time in two decades
The paper, which has previously backed the Conservatives since 2009, supports Keir Starmer in a blow to Rishi Sunak.
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Labor believes Fatima Payman’s rebellion was plotted for a month
Niki Savva
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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.
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Things to do with kids over the winter school holidays in Brisbane
We’ve compiled a list of family-friendly things to do over the June-July term break.
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Wildlife
I wanted to turn this mother and baby away. My grandsons stopped me
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Culture
How Mia Goth became Hollywood’s gloriously demented scream queen
With MaXXXine, the British actress wraps up a trilogy for the ages.
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AFL 2024
Is Darcy Moore really playing ‘awful’ footy? Cornes and McClure go head-to-head
The two footy media heavyweights who don’t shirk the big issues are refusing to back down on Collingwood captain Darcy Moore. Here, they both make their case.
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Paris 2024
‘You’re a liar’: The tough family moments on Lauren Jackson’s road to Paris
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson, who describes herself as “on borrowed time”, will play at her fifth Olympics in Paris – 12 years after her last appearance, in London. Her path to Paris has been a minefield.
Rublev’s wrath: Sixth seed Russian throws tantrum in loss to Wimbledon novice
Andrey Rublev is one of the world’s best players, but can throw a wobbly like no one else, as he showed in his first-round loss.
Boomers coach stresses on final selection as young stars look to new NBA teams
The Australian Boomers will play on Thursday night and then wait to hear from coach Brian Goorjian about whether they will be going to Paris 2024.
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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.
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AFL 2024
The star Pies racing the clock to face Dons; Blue Boyd’s ban downgraded; Umpiring 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.
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Crittle was a man for all seasons, on and off the rugby field
Charles Peter Crittle was the very heart of rugby in Australia, a man who was formed by its friendships and experiences, and gave back to it many times over.
