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

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Perth

Lawyers in Mount Lawley, geologists in Scarborough: Where Perth’s worker tribes live

Melbourne’s worker tribes: The eastern suburbs.

Think you know your neighbours? Some suburbs attract obvious types, but others are surprising. Try our interactive to find Perth people by occupation type.

A mother’s love and a father who ‘tried to kill us’

Images posted by the mother of the children killed in the NSW house fire reveal “a bond like no other”.

Real estate agents in spotlight for money laundering sting

This masthead has reported on an alleged Chinese-Australian money laundering organisation that moved an estimated $10 billion while amassing a portfolio comprising Sydney mansions.

Nova 93.7 reclaims title as Perth’s #1 radio station; Severe weather warning in place for Perth

Nova 93.7’s Nathan, Nat and Shaun.

Nova 93.7 has regained its title of Perth’s most listened to radio station after briefly being bumped off the top by 96FM earlier this year. Follow our live coverage here.

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AFL 2024

Simpson’s end at West Coast looks likely, despite million-dollar payout

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has been in the gun recently.

On Monday, West Coast’s hierarchy was silent on the Adam Simpson situation – neither chief executive Don Pyke nor chairman Paul Fitzpatrick willing to venture any comment on the senior coach’s position.

This fairytale village in ruins symbolises state of China

These days the abandoned ruins stand as a mausoleum to Evergrande’s rapacious ambitions and a symbol of the sickness plaguing the real estate market.

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Why Trump’s explosive Iran question stumped this former White House insider

Chris Miller’s tenure as Donald Trump’s defence secretary was a brief 72 days. He’s now considered a possibility to return to the job in a second Trump administration.

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Peter Hartcher

Political and international editor

Macron refuses French PM’s resignation after chaotic election leaves France in limbo

People gather at the Republique Plaza following the second round of French legislative elections.

Macron has refused the resignation of his prime minister as France deals with the unprecedented position of having no dominant political bloc in parliament

Matildas’ Gorry fully fit and juggling two kids all the way to Olympics

A lot had to go right for the 31-year-old midfielder to be where she is right now, with the team in the south of Spain and readying for the Paris 2024 Games.

Treasury threatens to revoke foreign takeovers with PwC links

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the PwC scandal exposed severe shortcomings in Australia’s regulatory frameworks. This now includes foreign investment approvals.

Treasury is threatening to revoke approval for recent takeovers by foreign companies involving PwC due to concerns the firm may have offered misleading tax advice.

The blaring warning for PM that Morrison ignored until he lost

Morrison and Albanese.

The Liberals ignored constant warnings about their failing on climate, women and integrity. Labor should not make the same mistake with Gaza.

Angus Livingston
Angus Livingston

Deputy News Director

GPs urge jabs as winter lurgies return with a vengeance

Cases of whooping cough, the flu and gastro have surged, with the spike in illness hitting children hard and adding “unprecedented” pressure on some hospitals.

How to get rid of those lingering odours in your home

For truly fresh air, skip air fresheners that add scents and get rid of what’s causing the bad odours.

From the fridge to your washing machine, here’s how to keep your home smelling fresh all year round.

How to avoid burnout once you hit the mid-year slump

Feeling mentally exhausted and unmotivated at work? Australians are particularly susceptible to it at this time of year.

Katherine  Kalaitzidis  lives with body dysmorphia disorder.

A voice in Katherine’s head tells her she is ‘ugly’, but help for her common condition may be on the way

People with body dysmorphia process what they see differently, research has found, and really perceive flaws in their appearance that others cannot.

Impressive but is it essential? The reality of Apple’s Vision for the future of work and play

Apple Vision Pro.

Both an immersive digital media viewer and a device to transport you to other places, the Apple Vision Pro is an impressive debut that most people will likely skip.

Electric vehicles can charge to the rescue in blackouts

A world-first trial highlights the huge potential of EVs to help out in a crisis.

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Peasants Paradice’s Zimbabwean-born chef and owner, Dwight Alexander.
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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.

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.

Western Australia

A new report by the Climate Council paints a worrying picture about the lack of public transport in Perth.

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.

Motorcyclist hospitalised after Redcliffe crash

A rider of a dirt bike was seriously injured after a crash involving a Hyundai in Redcliffe.

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

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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Mining

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.

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.

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West Coast coach Adam Simpson has been in the gun recently.
Analysis
AFL 2024

Simpson’s end at West Coast looks likely, despite million-dollar payout

On Monday, West Coast’s hierarchy was silent on the Adam Simpson situation – neither chief executive Don Pyke nor chairman Paul Fitzpatrick willing to venture any comment on the senior coach’s position.

Novak Djokovic addresses the crowd on centre court.

‘You guys can’t touch me’: Djokovic’s ‘disrespect’ outburst before Demon clash

The Serbian star cruised into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Holger Rune, but he wasn’t happy with some of his rival’s fans.

Alex de Minaur beat Arthur Fils in the fourth round at Wimbledon but had to survive a small injury scare towards the end of the match.
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Wimbledon

Ginger not injured: De Minaur unfazed by hip scare, into Wimbledon quarter-final

Australia’s Alex de Minaur pulled off a stunning victory against Arthur Fils, and now faces grand slam great Novak Djokovic in a quarter-final that will be the biggest match of his life.

Katy Perry with the triumphant Australian team after they won the T20 World Cup final at the MCG in 2020.

‘Needs more oxygen’: Call for Amazon to share women’s World Cup with free-to-air network

Amazon should simulcast Australia’s matches for the upcoming women’s Twenty20 World Cup with a free-to-air network to maximise its audience, according to the former executive who oversaw the WBBL’s rise to the fourth most-watched sporting league in the country.

Katrina Gorry is all set to contest her first Olympics since Rio 2016.

Matildas’ Gorry fully fit and juggling two kids all the way to Olympics

A lot had to go right for the 31-year-old midfielder to be where she is right now, with the team in the south of Spain and readying for the Paris 2024 Games.

Nate Caddy must play every week when fit.
Analysis
AFL 2024

Big-moment Bomber must keep playing; Swans’ stumbles change flag race

This week in key take-aways: examining whether the Pies trust their depth players, opportunity for change at Carlton, another false dawn for Suns and a selection squeeze at Essendon.

Isaac Heeney is in trouble for this incident with Jimmy Webster.
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
Michael Gleeson

Sports columnist

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