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The Reporter Podcast: When the fugitive turned whistleblower

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

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No more empty nests: Downsizing one major key to unlock WA housing

Here’s how many spare bedrooms there are in WA – and what’s stopping their owners from moving into something that fits their needs better.

Fortescue spies sifted through mail of ex-staff, followed family members to Kmart, court told

Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue seeks to suppress a 600-page document detailing spying on ex-staff amid allegations of stolen intellectual property.

Simpson turns down offer to coach farewell match

Supporters have said Simpson should leave West Coast with a sense of pride in his many achievements and his positive impact on others.

Instead, Simpson will be acknowledged out on the field at Optus Stadium leading into the first bounce of Sunday’s match. And AFL coaches around the league have expressed their love and admiration for Simpson, describing him as a class act and someone worth cherishing.

Applecross clifftop mansion on market for a cool $31 million

The Applecross property.

A prestigious Applecross home could become Western Australia’s second most expensive home if it sells for the asking price of $31-$35 million.

Perth-raised executive found unconscious in California street

Grain Producers Australia chief executive Colin Bettles was found with serious injuries in San Francisco.

Colin Bettles was found with severe injuries on a San Francisco street and was in a coma for days before his family tracked him down.

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Why markets are fretting less about this US election

Elections make for nervous sharemarkets. But this time it’s different for one reason.

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Insolvency

New reforms welcomed after significant jump in bankruptcies

A likely reason for the spike, apart from higher interest rates, is the ATO’s resumption of collection of outstanding taxes after a pause during COVID.

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Antisemitism

Top uni rejects antisemitism definition over academic freedom

Protesters at the pro-Palestinian encampment at the Australian National University in May.

The Australian National University refused to adopt a contentious definition of antisemitism used by other tertiary institutions.

Spears, nulla-nullas seized in Alice Springs fight as curfew call looms in NT

Spears, nulla-nullas seized in Alice Springs fight as curfew call looms in NT

Alice Springs may be under a nighttime curfew for longer than planned after a violent disturbance in the Northern Territory town this afternoon.

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Trial begins for 14 members of religious group accused of killing girl

Elizabeth Rose Struhs, 8, died in Toowoomba in 2022.

A court has been told eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs, a type 1 diabetic, died on a mattress in the living area of the family home in Toowoomba.

At Ukraine’s largest kids’ hospital, a horrific scene of destruction

As rescue workers finished sifting through the rubble, doctors and nurses raced to help the scores of critically ill children who now must find care elsewhere.

Kirsha Kaechele with one of her fake Picassos.

Mona’s ‘priceless’ toilet cubicle Picassos? Forged ...

The controversy around the Ladies Lounge, a conceptual women-only space at Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art, has taken yet another turn.

Sliding Doors moment: Will Demon limp out or step up against Djokovic?

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Alex de Minaur has spoken about sliding being a key strategy for him on grass rather than something to avoid. But the rewards of such a tactic come with risks.

RA launch appeal as mud sticks for Junior Wallabies after Ireland washout

Australia’s young stars were denied their shout at a place in the world championship finals when a game was cancelled due to a muddy pitch. Two games were later played on the same field.

Revealed: The secrets of a perfect desk lunch (or food order if you forgot to pack one)

Eggs and chickpeas are good protein options.

Nutrition experts share their strategies and recipe ideas for a balanced, satiating and exciting midday meal.

Financial security or following my passions – can I have both?

Many people working in creative careers can feel like the world of finance is foreign to them. But it doesn’t have to be.

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The Devil Wears Prada is coming – again

What do we know so far? And, more importantly, what are we hoping it’s about?

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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.

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Western Australia

Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue hired private investigators to spy on ex-staff including following family members and their children.

Fortescue spies sifted through mail of ex-staff, followed family members to Kmart: court told

Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue seeks to suppress a 600-page document detailing spying on ex-staff amid allegations of stolen intellectual property.

‘We’re burning out’: WA teachers’ plea as student mental illness skyrockets

New findings reveal the compounding impact of teacher burnout and shortages is having on school communities.

More than 50 per cent of West Australian teachers have asked for support dealing with wellbeing and mental health issues appearing in their classrooms, a new study has found.

Woodside’s Australian workers hit with job cut news

Woodside will hold its annual general meeting on Wednesday.

Woodside workers face an anxious wait to see who has a kept their job from a reorganisation that takes effect next week.

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AFL 2024

‘It was time’: Adam Simpson and Eagles part, Schofield to take over

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.

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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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Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson.
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Simpson not coaching but will say goodbye to fans

West Coast premiership coach Adam Simpson has decided against a farewell game as coach; Sydney will challenge the tribunal decision to uphold Isaac Heeney’s one-match ban at an appeals board hearing on Thursday, while Collingwood forward Josh Carmichael has retired at just 24.

The grasscourts at the All England Club have seemed particularly slippery this year.

It’s struck down a dozen stars so far. Now this slippery issue could decide de Minaur’s quarter-final

Alex de Minaur was just the latest of more than a dozen stars to slip or fall on Wimbledon’s grasscourts this year. But once you get past the “scare factor”, sliding can be a big advantage.

Supporters have said Simpson should leave West Coast with a sense of pride in his many achievements and his positive impact on others.

AFL coaching rivals join forces to praise Adam Simpson

Coaches from around the league have tipped their hats to West Coast’s outgoing coach, with Justin Longmuir using a press conference to voice praise and gratitude.

Qin Haiyang celebrates his 2023 world championship win against Australia’s Zac Stubblety-Cook in the men’s 200m breaststroke.

WADA cleared in Chinese doping case

An independent report has found that WADA did not mishandle the case involving 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive before the Tokyo Olympics, but anti-doping bodies are not convinced by the findings.

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European Championships

Meeting Messi as a baby, stunners for his country at 16. Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal

The Spanish wunderkind is so young he can’t legally play 90 minutes for his country at the Euros. It’s easy to see why Spain would happily cop the fine, but not everyone agrees.

Alex de Minaur has lost just one set on his way to the quarters.
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Wimbledon

‘I’m a different player’: How de Minaur can take down Djokovic

The biggest match of Alex de Minaur’s career has arrived as he prepares to face the great Novak Djokovic in a last-eight clash at Wimbledon. Both players are dealing with physical issues, but the numbers from this year’s Wimbledon suggest the Serb will be tough to beat.

Alex de Minaur admitted to feeling “ginger” after jarring his hip late in his win over Arthur Fils.

Sinner gone as Scud warns wounded Demon ahead of Wimbledon blockbuster

Alex de Minaur did not train in public on Tuesday ahead of his quarter-final with Novak Djokovic, who is now the top seed left in the tournament following the downfall of Jannik Sinner.

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