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.
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Nickel
Thousands of jobs at risk as BHP moves to shut down nickel operations
Resources giant BHP will shut its Nickel West operations in Western Australia this October, putting more than 3000 jobs at risk after a global crash in nickel prices.
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Detained citizens
‘She was so tiny’: Agonised family see Perth woman detained in Japan
Donna Nelson is being kept in a cell inside Chiba Prison 23 hours a day with no trial in sight, her family arguing that she fell victim to a Nigerian love scam.
‘Courageous’ former Eagles player sues club, AFL and doctors over injuries
Brad Sheppard, who suffered serious concussions that forced his early retirement in 2021, alleges he suffered losses due to negligence or a breach of contract.
‘They should attend’: Premier slams Christian Brothers no-show
Cook said the organisation should appear at the hearings voluntarily. “We expect all institutions that have had experience of this very sorry period of our history to own up and be accountable,” he said.
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LoadingBassendean beauty one of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a palatial villa with a ballroom to a converted mango farm dotted with designer dwellings, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
‘Absolutely incorrect’: The evidence is in on whales and offshore wind farms
Those who hold doubts about offshore wind farms may not be aware that their misgivings have been deliberately planted.
Opinion
Australian economy
How can Australians be so wealthy yet still be poor?
The average Australian’s wealth grew by about 10 per cent last year but the gap between the “haves” and the “have-nots” is growing.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Boost for Pies as Elliott returns, Blues name second ruckman: AFL round 18 teams and tips
See the selected teams as they’re announced for round 18 and what the expert tipsters think.
Opinion
Social media
Perth family’s trauma shows how social media has polluted our society
Financial crime, sexual exploitation, mental abuse, narcissism, intimidation and misinformation is flooding these platforms, and we need to make it stop now.
Gary Adshead
Journalist
Black swans in ‘significant peril’ from bird flu
Australia’s poultry industry is grappling with an outbreak of H7 bird flu, but the H5N1 strain, which has spread to every other continent, could wipe out native species.
Rupert Murdoch misses the big 60th bash but still makes his mark
The media mogul, his lieutenants and critics contemplate The Australian’s impact on the nation ahead of its diamond anniversary.
Cabin Fever: Your guide to the ultimate Margs party season
Cue footy season, umbrellas by the door – and Cabin Fever! From beer launches to free live music, this program is stacked with value-packed, accessible events.
Balancing whacked: Wright must overcome head illness to chase gold at Teahupo’o
Seven screws in the champion surfer’s head from an off-season surgery have hampered her 2024 season. But she has no hesitation in taking on the heaviest wave in competitive surfing.
MAX VEENHUYZEN’S PERTH RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Review
A thousand things to drink: This Perth bar has one of Australia’s great wine collections
This Perth venue is like taking yourself to Copenhagen, London or Paris without leaving William Street.
Review
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.
Western Australia
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.
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Australians abroad
Perth executive found unconscious in California street
Colin Bettles was found with severe injuries on a San Francisco street and was in the intensive care unit for days before his family tracked him down.
Fortescue spies sifted through mail of ex-staff, followed family: 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
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 workers face an anxious wait to see who has a kept their job from a reorganisation that takes effect next week.
Politics
Black swans in ‘significant peril’ from bird flu
Australia’s poultry industry is grappling with an outbreak of H7 bird flu, but the H5N1 strain, which has spread to every other continent, could wipe out native species.
Business
Opinion
Inside China
The US is losing patience with China
A senior US official has taken aim at China, saying “more creative approaches may be necessary” to protect the global economy.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Analysis
World elections
Respect for Macron falls to low among French public
Emmanuel Macron was once France’s young and charismatic president who embodied hope. He is now widely despised, considered narcissistic and disconnected.
Opinion
The world is a bin fire, so why am I angry at a sink?
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Stop fishing for red herrings and start fixing the problems
Bran Black
Business Council of Australia chief executive
Can Australia rise to the challenge and deliver 1.2 million new homes?
Alan Duncan
Director of the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre
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Property
Bassendean beauty among eight luxury homes for sale right now
From a palatial villa with a ballroom to a converted mango farm dotted with designer dwellings, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
Jack Riewoldt sells grand Brighton home for about $7.2m in quiet deal
The former Richmond star has banked a tidy gain for his home in a sought-after Bayside pocket.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Australians are becoming Camino converts in record numbers. Why?
More and more Australians are walking the Camino de Santiago, often as a pivotal reset in their lives – and returning transformed.
Culture
Why the next Baby Reindeer may be too afraid to step into the spotlight
Caught in the clash between documentary, embellishment and a $US170 million lawsuit, getting the facts straight on TV has never been more important.
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Sport
Boost for Pies as Elliott returns, Blues name second ruckman: AFL round 18 teams and tips
See the selected teams as they’re announced for round 18 and what the expert tipsters think.
Dean Cox leads the race to replace Adam Simpson at West Coast
Momentum for Dean Cox to become West Coast’s next coach continues to build, but Sydney won’t want to let their heir apparent go without a fight.
Barty rapt to be on centre court, but please don’t ask again about a comeback
Ash Barty was feeding her toddler when she learned she’d be playing on Wimbledon’s centre stage. Although thrilled with the upgrade, she was emphatic when asked if it whetted her appetite for a return to the pro tour.
The proposal that could overhaul AFL’s free agency compensation system
Greater transparency and the radical idea of tying compensation to the draft value index rather than the ladder position of the team that loses a key player are among submissions clubs have made to the AFL on the contentious free agency compensation system.
‘Courageous’ former Eagle sues club, AFL and doctors over injuries
Brad Sheppard, who suffered serious concussions that forced his early retirement in 2021, alleges he suffered losses due to negligence or a breach of contract.
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Wimbledon
Injury forces de Minaur out of Wimbledon hours before his blockbuster match against Djokovic
The Australian star made the announcement at an impromptu media conference hours before he was due to take to the court to face the grand slam champion.
The Scoop
AFL 2024
The $35m pool that will help the AFL’s rich get richer
Between 50 and 80 players will be getting a healthy bonus to their pay from a new marketing fund that has been included in AFL players’ CBA.
Have Your Say
‘She said I was marvellous’: Why world record breaker congratulated Aussie rival
Jessica Hull set an Australian record in the 1500m final of Sunday’s Diamond League meeting – but was still beaten by track legend Faith Kipyegon.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
