The Booklist
A weekly newsletter for book lovers from books editor Jason Steger.
The Reporter Podcast: When the fugitive turned whistleblower
How a prestigious Perth executive’s false identity came crashing down.
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The essential guide to courses, careers and student life.
WA jarrah forest clearing given green light for Worsley bauxite mining
The OK for South32 to clear 39 square kilometres of jarrah forest near Boddington has been slammed as disgraceful by environmental groups.
Opinion
Executive pay
Woolworths boss pays the price for sagging reputation
Canberra has played a game of one-upmanship on supermarket bashing over the past six months and may make the Guinness World Records for the use of the term price gouging.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
AFL 2024
West Coast have been moving backwards for far too long. Time for change
It’s a matter of when, not if, and as the sharks continue to circle Adam Simpson one thing is clear – the embattled coach won’t and can’t see out his contract until the end of 2025.
Paddy Sweeney
Nine Sports Presenter
Stuck in traffic: 60 per cent of Perth has no decent public transport
More than 1.2 million people living in Perth don’t have access to frequent, all-day public transport, leaving them stuck using polluting and expensive cars.
Former Collingwood player has charges upgraded over alleged involvement in WA fatal crash
An ex-AFL player who was charged over his alleged involvement in a car crash that killed two women in their 80s in WA’s north has had his charges upgraded.
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Education
The Perth private schools with the highest-earning parents
This is the first time income figures for parents at WA private schools have been published and experts say they highlight how significantly public schools are underfunded.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Donald Trump is a master conman, but Biden gives him a run for his money
Joe Biden, his wife, his vice president and his long-time aides worked hard to conjure a mirage where everything is fine in Bidenworld. That mirage vanished with the debate.
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
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CBD
Could Albo be forced into having dinner with Clive Palmer?
Was the mining billionaire the anonymous bidder who shelled out more than $25,000 for a charity dinner with the prime minister. Turns out, no.
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Industrial relations
Do you earn enough? Your income, your suburb and how it compares nationally
Is your job what you want to do, are you earning enough for the hours you work, or is it time to consider a new role or even profession?
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Domestic violence
‘I’m no hero’: Man who saved children from inferno tells of horror night
A neighbour who charged into a burning house to save four children says he is not a hero and was only following his instincts.
‘Tourism kills the city’: Protesters soak diners with water pistols
The rise of tourism rental properties in Barcelona is partly blamed for a 61 per cent rise in property prices between 2013 and 2023.
Inside Dubai’s ridiculously over-the-top new resort
Over-the-top opulence? Check. And the buffet has to be seen to be believed. Just don’t mention the dolphins.
Age-gap romantic comedies are back. Here’s why that’s good – and bad
Older women have been dating younger men on-screen for decades. What do these movies tend to have in common?
Millions use parental tracking apps, this psychologist isn’t sold
Children who know their parents are watching from afar can withdraw, and the parents can become obsessive, say experts.
The case for Justin Timberlake, the celebrity we deserve
JT has once again proven that he is there to meet the moment, to show us who we are.
Want to increase body temperature without turning on the heater? Eat these foods
Heating bills through the roof? Incorporate more of these dietitian-approved foods into your diets to help raise your body temperature from the inside out.
Darkness that drove one of Hollywood’s brightest stars
Faye Dunaway was a luminous beauty and an incredibly powerful performer, but mental illness was the engine that drove her, a new documentary reveals.
MAX VEENHUYZEN’S PERTH RESTAURANT REVIEWS
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Run to Paradice – or at least this spirited Northbridge dining room
Could this be one of the city’s best-kept-secret cooks? His bold, confident, unique cooking suggests his is a name to watch closely.
Review
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.
Western Australia
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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Crime
Tensions peak in Geraldton as woman hurt during incident with police
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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Mining
That won’t fly: Concerns rise over Perth billionaire taking his chopper to work
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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Environmental protection
Dead owls are piling up in my freezer: Perth scientists take a stand
“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
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.
Politics
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Foreign relations
Australian woman’s fury at DFAT over husband’s 1000 days in Iraqi jail
Desree Pether says “the living hell” of the three years since her husband was arrested is made worse by DFAT’s “quiet diplomacy” policies.
Business
Opinion
Executive pay
Woolworths boss pays price for its sagging reputation
Brad Banducci must have a dartboard in his poolroom, with Peter Dutton, Anthony Albanese, and Greens Senator Nick McKim sharing the bullseye position.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
‘Tourism kills the city’: Protesters soak diners with water pistols
The rise of tourism rental properties in Barcelona is partly blamed for a 61 per cent rise in property prices between 2013 and 2023.
Opinion
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Property
Australia’s cheapest mansions all under $1 million
We’ve rounded up the cheapest mansions around Australia and all are on the market for well below the $1,112,575 median national house price.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Brisbane’s most exciting restaurant openings of 2024 (so far)
From glitzy steakhouses and laneway CBD diners to new French from the Happy Boy crew and the arrival of a southern hospitality powerhouse, here’s what to tick off.
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m getting old and my SMSF has become a burden. What should I do?
Paul Benson
Money contributor
Culture
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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Sport
‘He can go all the way’: How Demon can rewrite his Wimbledon history
Alex de Minaur’s extraordinary breakout year has convinced conquered countryman Alexei Popyrin that his Davis Cup teammate can win this year’s Wimbledon title.
Popyrin pushes Djoker again, but leaves Demon as only Aussie standing at Wimbledon
Australia’s Alexei Popyrin put up an almighty fight against seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, while Alex de Minaur found life much easier as he advanced to the second week of the tournament.
Carlton president Luke Sayers was Mathias Cormann’s back-up plan, inquiry reveals
The former finance minister saw a job at ex-PwC boss Sayers’ group as a plan B, if he didn’t become secretary-general of the OECD.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Heeney didn’t mean to hit Saint high. It should still be graded intentional
In Four Points this week: when to worry after a shock defeat, and when to stay calm; a Brownlow favourite should be out of contention; Jack Lukosius embodies the Suns’ road woes; and the Tigers become the frontrunners for the top pick in the draft.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
‘He’s not playing next week’: Are Heeney’s Brownlow hopes over?
Isaac Heeney’s Brownlow Medal hopes hang in the balance after a high fend that left his opponent with a bloodied nose, capping off a dirty day for Sydney as they suffered a second straight shock loss, this week to St Kilda.
It’s not just Greg Norman: Saudis sign raft of Aussies in sport splurge
Pouring billions into golf, football and now the Olympics, the oil-rich Gulf state is pressing ahead with ambitious plans despite accusations of sportswashing.
Analysis
Wallabies
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.
Have Your Say
A knee-jerk reaction is no answer to a backhander
Isaac Heeney’s suspension has once again prompted calls for a loosening of the criteria for Brownlow Medal eligibility. Those calls should be resisted.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
