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Barry Urban leaves Perth Magistrates Court on November 14, 2018.

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How a Perth reporter’s investigation landed its subject in jail.

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Mining

That won’t fly: Conservation agency flags concerns over Ellison’s chopper commute

Chris Ellison and his chopper.

The state-run conservation agency has laid bare its concerns over billionaire Chris Ellison’s helicopter trips to the office via Herdsman Lake, as conflicting reports emerge about who gave the final sign-off and when.

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Construction

Customer complaints pile up against Perth builder Nicheliving

Commerce Minister Sue Ellery has revealed the staggering number of complaints lodged against troubled home builder Nicheliving.

‘My response appropriate’: WA officer at inquest of woman he killed

A coronial inquest into the death of 29-year-old mentally ill woman JC has revealed the police’s own Internal Affairs Unit criticised the officer’s actions.

UK election 2024 LIVE updates: Labour set to form majority government as polls close

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer

The polls have closed in the UK and Keir Starmer’s Labour Party is poised to take power, sweeping away Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives after 14 years.

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UK politics

Labour set for crushing election win, exit poll predicts, as voting closes in Britain

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and wife Victoria arrive at a polling station to cast their vote in London.

An exit poll coinciding with the end of voting at 10pm local time forecasts Labour will win 410 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons.

Keir Starmer was moments from quitting. Now he’s hours from being Britain’s next PM

Barring an almighty upset, Starmer will become prime minister on Friday, his Labour Party ousting the Conservatives after 14 years.

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Gas

We really are dumb enough to import our own gas. Here’s why

Victoria’s gas connection ban will apply to granny flats, but now new homes without planning permits.

There’s plenty of blame to go around for the current mess we’re in.

Joe Biden says he needs more sleep and less work at night

Biden began a conversation with governors by declaring he was continuing in the presidential race, leaving some feeling that any further discussion was chilled.

Alisha, Jake and Lara

‘A lot more resilient than people think’: Perth’s youth push back

We are living through nervous times. Here’s how Perth’s younger people are coping with the uncertainty and the challenges to follow their dreams.

‘Incredible’ first-time footage reveals intimate life of blue whales

First-time underwater footage of a pygmy blue whale nursing a calf.

A decade-long Australian citizen science project  with a shoestring budget in Timor-Leste has unveiled the extraordinary videos.

Diagnosing dementia is complicated. An algorithm could change that

MRI brain scans showing 10 different dementia types.

Scientists in the US and Australia are using artificial intelligence to keep up with an estimated 78 million dementia cases by 2030.

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Sexism

Feminism is losing the battle for the minds of young men. We need to discuss why

Earlier this year, a global study found one generation of men more than any other thinks feminism has gone too far. That generation, I’m uncomfortable to say, is mine.

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Perth

A thousand things to drink: This Perth bar has one of Australia’s great wine collections

This Perth venue is like taking yourself to Copenhagen, London or Paris without leaving William Street.

Flying to Europe? Here’s how to get a free (or cheap) stopover on the way

Etihad offers passengers the opportunity for a free stopover in Abu Dhabi, including complimentary hotel accommodation.

Why arrive exhausted? Some airlines are offering a free stopover, while others offer major discounts on hotel stays and more. 

‘Do it’: Funny girl Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the serious step she took with her mum

From Seinfeld and Veep to a hit podcast and new choices with her 87-year-old mother, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is rolling with a fast-changing industry – and world.

‘Feels a bit worse’: Kokkinakis out of Wimbledon as injury strikes again

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Only two Australians remain in Wimbledon contention after a day of elation mixed with heartbreak and missed opportunities, capped by an emotional Thanasi Kokkinakis injury withdrawal.

Australian Olympians may face a wee problem on the Seine during opening ceremony

Artist’s impression of the Olympics opening ceremony.

Olympic organisers have planned a spectacular opening ceremony down the River Seine like no other. However, there could be an issue.

Fewer than 10 child athletes will head to Paris. Ruby is one

Skater Ruby Trew has been competing internationally since she was six. She will be among a handful of children vying for gold in Paris.

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This modern CBD pub puts the mate in maitre d

As this underground tavern enters its second decade, its triple-threat blend remains as reassuring (and welcome) as ever.

While the menu will be fluid and change constantly, accessible pricing will be a recurring theme.

The new  Freo restaurant that’s like going over to a chef mate’s

A community eatery reviving a much-loved location over winter has well-priced coastal Mediterranean dishes – and chefs trained in an influential Perth dining room.

Western Australia

A large property an hours’ drive south of Perth has hit the market with potential to establish a new waterfront housing estate.

When Perth meets Peel: Rare waterfront landholding is new frontier of sprawl

The Plunkett family’s nearly 600-hectare block is tipped to be extremely well contested by Australian and global developers and well-heeled private investors.

Lifeline for WA beaches under threat from rising sea levels

Erosion at Mettams Pool before extensive sandbagging works in 2022

With 20,000km of coastline, Western Australia is facing a battle on all fronts against coastal erosion.

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Crime

Alleged Karrinyup knife attacker re-offended hours after bail: police

The teenagers were arrested by police and charged after the incident.

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.

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Gas

The Gorgon deal that could up the stakes on WA’s looming gas shortage

Chevron’s Gorgon LNG plant ships LNG to Japan and elsewhere in Asia.

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.

Former WA councillor cleared over election pamphlet smear

Cr Hugh Nguyen staunchly defended claims he created a election pamphlet critising a fellow councillor

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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The rise in Perth rents has stalled for the time being.

Perth’s rental vacancy rate at two-year high … 0.6 per cent!

Perth’s median rental price has remained steady at $650 a week over the June quarter for the first time in almost three years.

A large property an hours’ drive south of Perth has hit the market with potential to establish a new waterfront housing estate.

When Perth meets Peel: Rare waterfront landholding is new frontier of sprawl

The Plunkett family’s nearly 600-hectare block is tipped to be extremely well contested by Australian and global developers and well-heeled private investors.

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Alex de Minaur wins his second round match against Spain’s Jaume Munar.

‘Very happy’: De Minaur books third round spot in straight sets

Australia’s top hope Alex de Minaur has booked his third round spot after defeating Spain’s Jaume Munar in straight sets on day four of Wimbledon.

AFL football manager Laura Kane (centre) and coaches: (left, top to bottom) Damien Hardwick (Gold Coast), Ross Lyon (St Kilda), Chris Scott (Geelong) and (right) Luke Beveridge (Western Bulldogs), Adam Simpson (West Coast) and Michael Voss (Carlton).
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AFL 2024

Too many whingers: Why the footy sook-fest has to stop

The constant complaining in the AFL has gone too far and threatens to tarnish the code’s reputation as Australia’s premier sport.

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‘Remiss of us not to address it’: McGrath says Bombers wary of another late-season nosedive

Former No.1 draft pick turned Essendon vice captain Andrew McGrath will run out for his 150th game on Friday night against Collingwood at the MCG.

Reid celebrates a goal during the round 10 match between Waalitj Marawar (the West Coast Eagles) and Narrm (the Melbourne Demons) at Optus Stadium on May 19.

Demons won’t let Harley Reid ambush them again: coach

No.1 draft pick Reid proved the architect of the Demons’ downfall in the Eagles’ shock 35-point home win in May, collecting 21 disposals, seven clearances, two goals and three score assists in a magical display.

Thanasi Kokkinakis celebrates match point in his first round win at Wimbledon over 17th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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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Paris 2024

Sorry, but rugby players posing in lingerie in 2024 is not ‘regressive’

Just as female athletes are transcending stereotypes, their agency is being stripped by former female athletes applying the very paternalistic lens they themselves sought to escape.

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Emma Kemp

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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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