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How a prestigious Perth executive’s false identity came crashing down.

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Two men found with young girl in van charged

A warning to keep aware of what your kids are doing on social media after a young girl was picked up by two men she was speaking with online and sexually assaulted.

TGA to review warnings after young father’s supplement death

ArmaForce contains andrographis, a herbal medicine ingredient.

The medicines’ regulator will reconsider warnings for some cold and flu tablets, after a young father died from a severe allergic reaction last month.

Sex toys, taxidermy and Pauline Hanson: Inside Shorten’s rogue campaign

An unusual pairing … Pauline Hanson with Bill Shorten in his ministerial office.

The NDIS minister is using unusual tactics in a bid to save $1 billion – and they’re starting to catch the attention of his Cabinet colleagues.

Australia will lose if Payman’s identity politics triumphs

The senator’s passionate politics renders compromise unpalatable. The last thing Australia needs is this type of politics.

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See-through roof and river views: Pictures of Tassie’s new stadium revealed

Tasmania needs the roofed stadium so that it can have a team in the AFL, but the venue has been designed to offer the state so much more.

‘Debbie Downer’ Longmuir gives Fremantle’s big win seven out of 10

Jye Amiss flexes his muscles after kicking a goal in Perth as Dockers overpowered Tigers.

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir doesn’t want to come across as a Debbie Downer, but he reckons Saturday’s 51-point trouncing of Richmond only deserves a seven-out-of-10 score.

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Wallabies sweep away the demons with revenge win over Wales

Joe Schmidt’s era got off to a winning start for Australia on Saturday night against the nation that humbled them at the World Cup.

Danny (Joseph Spanti) and Sandy (Annelise Hall).

Perth’s army of Grease fans will be hopelessly devoted to this slick show

Grease the Musical features so many beloved hits there’s barely a moment to catch your breath between one high and the next, and it reminds us of the importance of one’s gang during the crucial teen years.

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‘I screwed up’: When is a leader too old to lead?

Joe Biden’s recent halting debate against a blustering rival caused panic in some quarters. But does it mean he should throw in the re-election towel?

Gastro cases hit 20-year high as parasite spreads disease to toddlers

NEWS: Jessica Tily’s boys Ted (3) and Vince (1) recently recovered from a gastro illness as similar cases soar across the country. July 5th, 2024. Photo: Wolter Peeters, The Sydney Morning Herald. composite with graph showing case increases

A gastrointestinal disease caused by the cryptosporidiosis parasite has reached alarming rates, with daycare and school aged children picking up the infection.

Rents, weather events and premiums mean fight against inflation not yet won

Australia’s inflation rate has been falling for over 18 months, but rent and insurance inflation are among the household essentials bucking that trend.

While banks’ home loan portfolios get the most attention, their role as business lenders is arguably more important.
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Is it too hard for middle Australia to get loans from risk-averse banks?

There is evidence that banks have become too conservative in lending to some businesses, and it’s hurting the economy.

Clancy Yeates
Clancy Yeates

Deputy business editor

Boomers, don’t say you had it worse, even if you mean well

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The problem with the generational measuring contest between who did it tougher and lived to tell the tale is that it’s deeply, deeply flawed.

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Victoria Devine

Money columnist

I’m getting old and my SMSF has become a burden. What should I do?

For most, there comes a time in later life where the costs in time and accounting fees of a self-managed super fund outweigh the benefits.

Paul Benson
Paul Benson

Money contributor

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Lalla Rookh understands that at its heart, so much of the ritual of hospitality is showing your guest that you care.
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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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A rider of a dirt bike was seriously injured after a crash involving a Hyundai in Redcliffe.

Motorcyclist hospitalised after Redcliffe crash

A 29-year-old male motorcycle rider received serious injuries and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital.

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Tensions peak in Geraldton as woman hurt during incident with police

A video shows WA Police arresting Anne Jones’ grandson and her subsequently falling over.

People took to the streets in the town over the inquest into JC’s death, culminating in an ugly scene with police resulting in a woman’s injury.

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That won’t fly: Concerns rise over Perth billionaire taking his chopper to work

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.

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

Constable Brent Wyndham is the officer who fatally shot JC.

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.

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Taniela Tupou (centre) and teammates celebrate Australia’s win over Wales on Saturday night.
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Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against Wales

We take a look at the performances of every Wallabies player following a 25-17 win over Wales in Sydney.

Jye Amiss flexes his muscles after kicking a goal in Perth as Dockers overpowered Tigers.

‘Debbie Downer’ Longmuir gives Fremantle’s big win seven out of 10

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir doesn’t want to come across as a Debbie Downer, but he reckons Saturday’s 51-point trouncing of Richmond only deserves a seven-out-of-10 score.

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Wallabies sweep away the demons with revenge win over Wales

Joe Schmidt’s era got off to a winning start for Australia on Saturday night against the nation that humbled them at the World Cup.

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Robotinho predicts the result of the quarter-finals at Euro 2024

We’re reaching the pointy end of the Euros and a weekend where some big names will fall. Will Spain and France march on, how far can Turkey go, and can England bore their way through, again? The answers are all here.

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His dad is Modi’s right-hand man. India’s Jay Shah may soon be running world cricket

Why was Jay Shah on the podium when India won the Twenty20 World Cup? There is an election coming up.

Australian Diamonds and Queensland Firebirds player Donnell Wallam says she was disgusted and hurt by a racist letter sent to her this week.

‘Zero tolerance of racism’: Netball WA on vile letter sent to player

A letter sent to WA netballer and Noongar woman Donnell Wallam included a bizarre acknowledgment of country paying respect to “British and European elders”.

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Head start: The psychology of competing at the Olympics

The Olympic Games are unique - and so are is the pressure that come with racing in them. Not everyone finds a way to handle it.

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