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West Coast Eagles confirm coach Adam Simpson’s departure

West Coast Eagles confirm coach Adam Simpson’s departure

West Coast have agreed to part ways with coach Adam Simpson after 11 years. The club will hold a press conference at 12.30pm. Follow our live coverage here.

Two stars out of 10: Why most Australian homes are poorly heated

Homes built before 2003 are typically inefficient, leading to higher energy bills and increased greenhouse emissions. But experts say there are simple things you can do.

Australia takes rare step of blaming China for backing cyberattacks

It is the first time Australian agencies have taken the lead in attributing cyberattacks to hacking group APT40.

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Perth

Lawyers in Mount Lawley, geologists in Scarborough: Where Perth workers live

Lawyers in Mount Lawley, geologists in Scarborough: Where Perth workers live

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

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AFL 2024

‘It was time’: Adam Simpson and Eagles agree to part ways

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has been under pressure recently.

There is no decision yet whether the 2018 premiership coach will lead the team this weekend against the Brisbane Lions, according to the club.

The UK and France now have to deal with very uncertain futures

Two very different election outcomes last weekend have produced very similar challenges that the governments will struggle to deal with.

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Seven common investing mistakes to avoid at all cost

In the world of finance and investing, small mistakes can end up costing you a lot over time.

In the world of finance and investing, small mistakes can end up costing you a lot over time.

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I’ve been covering Biden for years. I’m surprised Democrats let him run again

In 2020, the US president presented himself as a transitional figure who would unite the country before passing onto a new generation – yet here he is.

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North America correspondent

The blaring warning for Albanese that Morrison ignored until he lost

Scott Morrison’s Liberals did not deal with the teal threat. Now Anthony Albanese has to avoid a similar fate for some of his MPs.

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

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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.

Albanese appoints new antisemitism envoy

“We have seen, since October 7 last year, a significant rise in anti-Semitism in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said.

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

Mid-year burnout is common, but there are ways to overcome it.

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

How to get rid of those lingering odours in your home

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

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This is one of the most beautiful regions on Earth. I’m reluctant to reveal it

To international visitors, Asturias remains something of a secret. And it’s one that, even now, I’m a little hesitant to let slip.

Sport integrity body unaware of blackmail claim by AFL player’s family

New allegations of drug use in the AFL have been aired by MP Andrew WIlkie.

Andrew Wilkie says he has credible evidence to support his latest claims about a player who was in the AFL’s medical model for his drug use.

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

BHP Billiton Worsley Alumina refinery near Collie.

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.

Stuck in traffic: 60 per cent of Perth has no decent public transport

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

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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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.

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West Coast coach Adam Simpson has been under pressure recently.
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AFL 2024

‘It was time’: Adam Simpson and Eagles agree to part ways

There is no decision yet whether the 2018 premiership coach will lead the team this weekend against the Brisbane Lions, according to the club.

Max Gawn gets his ankle treated during the win over West Coast.
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AFL 2024

Cripps calls for review of Brownlow eligibility rules; Gawn ‘can’t walk’ but sets bold target for return

Carlton champion Patrick Cripps says the AFL should consider changing the eligibility rules for the Brownlow Medal at season’s end, while injured Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn is determined to defy medical advice by returning to lead his side’s finals push within a week.

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.

New allegations of drug use in the AFL have been aired by MP Andrew WIlkie.

Sport integrity body unaware of blackmail claim by AFL player’s family

Andrew Wilkie says he has credible evidence to support his latest claims about a player who was in the AFL’s medical model for his drug use.

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

‘A few pain killers will help’: Hip injury could dent one of de Minaur’s biggest weapons

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.

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