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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.
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Truck driver accused of killing cyclist released on bail
A truck driver charged over the death of a cyclist on the Eyre Highway in March has been released from prison on bail. Follow our live coverage here.
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Political leadership
Voters are showing Labor no gratitude – and a howl of pain instead
Labor needs more time to win back voters. No wonder Anthony Albanese dismisses the idea of an early election.
Opinion
Elon Musk
‘Dark patterns’: X ticks off European Commission
The Commission sees evidence of “motivated malicious actors” using blue ticks to deceive users. Elon Musk fires back, claiming the EC offered his company “an illegal secret deal”.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
Non-alcoholic drinks
These are game-changers for Perth hospitality venues
People are voting with their dollars and places with poor non-alcoholic offerings are in danger of curtailing their guests’ spend.
Max Veenhuyzen
Restaurant critic and food writer
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 attracted 50 offers, selling to an east coast investor in a troubling indicator of how deep the shortage runs.
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US Votes 2024
Rudd builds bridges at Republican gathering
Presidential hopeful Donald Trump has appeared publicly with J.D. Vance, his vice presidential running mate, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Follow live.
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Political leadership
Voters swing to Dutton in new sign of angst over 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.
Police investigating CFMEU allegations for at least the second time in a year
The force is investigating whether allegations of misconduct in Victoria’s CFMEU construction branch amount to criminal offences.
Analysis
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.
From a bestselling memoir to Trump’s VP pick: What we know about J.D. Vance
The former US president made the announcement as the four-day Republican National Convention got under way in Milwaukee.
Artistic swimmers are the Games’ fittest athletes
Meet some of Australia’s toughest competitors. They train eight hours in the pool every day, all year, in a sport that is often completely misunderstood.
Meet the young Australian actor about to become a superstar
At 28, Australian actor Toby Wallace is going places. But he’s looking forward to the day he can just stay put for a while.
Paris 2024
‘More than smiles and flower caps’: Why artistic swimmers are Games’ fittest
Meet some of Australia’s toughest competitors. They train eight hours in the pool every day, all year, in a sport that is often completely misunderstood.
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.
MAX VEENHUYZEN’S PERTH RESTAURANT REVIEWS
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
Print newspapers have 15 years left at best, says Murdoch
A documentary commemorating the 60th anniversary of The Australian, the favourite paper of the media mogul, was lucky to go to air after Sky News Australia was hit by technical difficulties.
World
Classified documents case against Trump thrown out by judge he appointed
Former US president Donald Trump will no longer face trial for mishandling classified documents after a federal judge threw out the case.
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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
By 15, one in four teens have quit sport. What can parents do?
While the Olympics inspire many people to take up a new sport, research shows it’s tough to get teenagers to stick with it.
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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Australian soccer
Failure to launch: Football Australia’s mooted national second division in doubt
Hopes of a 10 to 12-team home-and-away competition kicking off in 2025 hinge on the outcome of an FA board meeting on Thursday.
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.
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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
