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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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That won’t fly: Concerns flagged 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.

Dead owls are piling up in my freezer: Perth scientists take a stand

Night birds like the masked owl are dying after eating mice and rats that have ingested anticoagulant rodenticides.

“Enough is enough”, say Australia’s top wildlife experts, sick and tired of mass native wildlife deaths from a source they say the public is not aware of.

‘I’m going to kill you’: Mandurah great-grandmother recounts nightmare break-in

A Mandurah great-grandmother has told of how she fought off a teenager who allegedly broke into her home, punching her in the face. Follow our live coverage here.

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

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

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.

Alisha says she doesn’t feel ready to make a decision about her future.

‘Like being born again’: Perth youth on the power of a diagnosis and the search for self

We are living through nervous times. Here’s how Perth’s younger people are living with the uncertainty and the mounting challenges.

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Wines of While.

This Perth venue is like taking yourself to much loved bars in Copenhagen, London or Paris, says our food reviewer. But he’s got something to say first.

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

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

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

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Jobs

Why do young people hate their jobs? I’ll give you a clue

If a mortgage is out of reach, it is a lot easier to skip jobs, notwithstanding eye-watering rents.

Why should young workers slave away at a job they hate when the traditional rewards of hard work, such as owning a house, are so far out of reach?

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Jim Bright

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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.

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Molly Wilkes died by suicide after years of domestic violence abuse.
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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.

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

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

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.

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Alex de Minaur is through to the third round.

‘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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Kane Cornes

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Essendon’s Andrew McGrath.

‘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.

Emma Kemp
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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