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The Reporter podcast Perth: the story of T3 (Part I)
The clandestine interview with a secret operative working to sting corrupt cops.
Trial by Water podcast
A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
How a chance diagnosis transformed this WA mining worker’s life
Tristan did not just get his own desk at Fortescue when he shared his diagnosis. He got a ticket to be himself.
Chicken and the egg: Why it could take a decade to fix Perth’s housing crisis
A Girrawheen house listed for $600,000 attracted 50 offers from one home open, selling to an east coast investor for $750,000 cash in a troubling indicator of how deep the shortage runs.
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Political leadership
Voters swing to Dutton in new sign of angst over Australian economy
With households suffering from rising prices and higher interest rates, 53 per cent of voters name the cost of living as the most important issue in deciding their votes.
Giant batteries are getting even bigger in Australia – and WA – as coal exit nears
Developers of giant batteries designed to smooth the shift from coal to cleaner power are attracting record levels of investment.
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Building Bad
Warning on CFMEU intimidation sent to PM in 2022
A construction company battling CFMEU standover tactics wrote to top Labor politicians detailing their trouble and offering proof.
Australia can’t sustain more than three airlines: Qantas
Vanessa Hudson says the demise of challenger airline Bonza highlights why the federal government needs to ensure the Australian aviation industry stays sustainable.
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US Votes 2024
Trump ticket locked in, running mate named; Biden defends using ‘bullseye’ term in Trump attack
The Republican Party’s national convention kicked off on Monday (US time), where the party has nominated Donald Trump to be the party’s presidential candidate.
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US politics
Assassination in the USA: Why does America take aim at its leaders?
Access to guns does not fully explain the intensity of American political violence. There must be something more.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘Lawless, outlier decision’: Trump classified documents case dismissed
The move is the second significant legal victory for former US president Donald Trump in as many weeks. It has brought condemnation for Judge Aileen Cannon.
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China relations
The US, UK and the EU are clamping down on China over support for Russia’s war. Not Australia
The UK, US and the EU are among those sanctioning Chinese companies accused of helping Russia wreak havoc in Ukraine. The Albanese government is an outlier.
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Airline reviews
Airline review: This premium economy is nothing short of outstanding
Plenty of airlines offer good service, but I’ve never flown with a crew who seemed to enjoy their job this much.
CFMEU boss backs John Setka amid intimidation allegations
CFMEU national secretary Zach Smith has faced another intense barrage of questions on his media rounds this morning.
Cranky Curtis returns for the semi-final and the worst cook (who isn’t Nat) is eliminated
Pezza, Nat and Sav frantically cook off for a place in the grand finale. Bet you didn’t see this finalist combo coming.
The ugly sweater just got a James Bond makeover
Label of the moment Loewe and Daniel Craig are pushing patterned knitwear to the fashion front line.
Opinion
Non-alcoholic drinks
Sober thoughts: Non-alcoholic drinks trend is shaping how Perth eats
At the halfway mark of Dry July, our food writer reflects on the growing interest in sobriety and its effect on restaurants, dining out and food culture generally.
Max Veenhuyzen
Restaurant critic and food writer
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Cabin Fever: Your guide to the ultimate Margaret River 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.
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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.
Western Australia
Bruce Lehrmann-Ten evidence probed for Higgins-Reynolds defamation case
The WA senator and former defence minister is suing her former political staffer, Brittany Higgins, over social media posts she says damaged her reputation.
Simpson says goodbye as West Coast fans pay tribute
Premiership coach Adam Simpson has received a standing ovation from West Coast fans during an emotional farewell at Optus Stadium.
Teen charged over fatal North Lake crash in horror weekend on WA roads
Premier Roger Cook said the Perth crash was “another reminder for all of us to be safe when you’re on the road, to take extra care”.
Perth man’s lucky escape from house fire
A 48-year-old man has made a lucky escape as his southern suburbs home went up in flames.
Rottnest Island perfect backdrop for global skydive world record attempt
About 50 tandem skydivers in Western Australia have taken part in the inaugural World Skydiving Day world record attempt.
Politics
Analysis
Building Bad
It’s a union, not a bikie gang: CFMEU needs a serious overhaul
The union’s national body wants policymakers and the public to think it’s taken a strong step. It hasn’t.
Business
Country can’t sustain more than three airlines, says Qantas boss
Vanessa Hudson says the demise of Bonza highlights why the federal government needs to ensure the Australian aviation industry stays sustainable.
World
Attacker stabs, wounds French soldier patrolling Paris ahead of Olympics
The soldier was among thousands of troops serving in the Sentinelle force for France’s domestic security, created to guard prominent French sites.
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Property
Buyer set to bank $145,000 a year from this Perth beach home
This 4x3 offers breathtaking views – and it makes more as a rental than the average Aussie salary.
Perth mum and dad sink $1.26 million into uni house for their kids
A Perth property has flown off the market to a mum and dad who bought it for the children to live in while studying.
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Lifestyle
Princess Catherine’s purple streak is a Wimbledon winner
While royal rivals turned to feminine florals, Catherine, Princess of Wales, took a colourful stand at the tennis.
Culture
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Emma Stone returns for another wacky film, but sadly this is no Poor Things
If the filmmaker’s much-praised, award-winning Poor Things was the main meal, Kinds of Kindness is the offcuts.
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Sport
Boomers give NBA-stacked USA team a fright in Olympic warm-up
The US began with an elite quintet of Steph Curry, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James and Anthony Edwards but Australia were within four points with minutes to play.
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AFL 2024
Bedford, Cameron handed three-match bans; fears grow over return of ‘chicken wing’
Lions star Charlie Cameron and Giants tagger Toby Bedford have been handed three-match bans. Meanwhile, Leigh Matthews is among those concerned at the increased prevalence of the “chicken wing” tackle.
Young Saint investigated for alleged homophobic slur
St Kilda first year player Lance Collard is being investigated over the Sandringham Zebras’ VFL match against Williamstown on Saturday.
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Australian cricket
Who is Cooper Connolly? The story behind Australian cricket’s newest wildcard
Connolly’s composure has already taken him a long way. Selectors now hope his combination of calmness and power will help the 20-year-old grow into one of the most important role players in the national set-up.
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Wimbledon
Out-served, outgunned, outplayed: Is this the end of the Djokovic era?
Doubting Djokovic is a dangerous game, but even he is starting to do it.
Tassie haunts Fremantle once again; West Coast enter new era
It was another case of Tassie torment for Fremantle against Hawthorn while the Eagles’ new era begun yesterday as they ran out for the first time in 3,766 days without Adam Simpson calling the shots.
Who should coach the Eagles next? Liam Ryan voices his hope
The West Coast premiership forward opens up on his sadness at Adam Simpson’s departure, and his hope someone who’s done a lengthy apprenticeship will get the gig.
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Who is Cooper Connolly? The story behind Australian cricket’s newest wildcard
Cooper Connolly has vaulted into Australian colours after some eye-catching displays for WA
