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‘Unacceptable’: Dockers forced to urinate in basins on chartered flight home from Tassie

‘Unacceptable’: Dockers forced to urinate in basins on chartered flight home from Tassie

The Transport Workers Union has condemned the “inadequate conditions” players faced on the chartered flight, with cabin crew forced to ‘scoop’ material from the toilets after the flight ran out of water. Follow our live coverage here.

These 10 Perth suburbs eclipsed 30 per cent growth

The total value of property transactions in WA was worth $40 billion over the past financial year, with some suburbs recording gains of around 40 per cent.

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Mining groups lobbied PM to weaken environment reforms, documents show

Mining giants including Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto lobbied the Albanese government to weaken national environmental reforms, new documents show.

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‘WA drug dealers’ forfeit $640,000 – and luxury watches – after Malaga and Innaloo raids

The AFP has seized two watches worth $90,000 and over $640,000 in cash during a drugs bust.

A drugs bust in Perth has led the AFP to confiscate a large sum of cash and two watches together worth $90,000 found in a warehouse and hotel rooms.

WA ‘must embrace’ new type of home as builds drop

New home completions have dropped in the west.

Low housing completions in WA are hobbling the nation’s progress towards its 1.2 million new homes target, which came into effect this month.

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Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue slashes 700 jobs, walks back green ambitions

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue will slash 700 jobs, as the company tempers its ambition to be a major producer of the clean fuel hydrogen.

Did you hear the one about the submarine joke the WA pollie made in Paris? It sank

Labor politician Patrick Gorman

CBD has a word of caution – don’t mention the submarines.

Brianna signed up for a Perth home build. Three years later she lives with her parents

People in Perth whose home builds have stalled fear the consequences as their bank loans expire.

Brittany (left) and Lacinda Fisk.
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Daughters of murdered Australian speak of love for father, frustration with DFAT officials

The daughters of David Fisk have spoken publicly for the first time of their love for their father and their frustration at not being told key details.

Did you hear the one about the submarine joke the WA pollie made in Paris? It sank

Labor politician Patrick Gorman

CBD has a word of caution – don’t mention the submarines.

Paris mayor makes good on Seine swim vow to show it’s safe

Anne Hidalgo swam in the cleaned-up waters of the capital’s river, fulfilling a promise that has become a symbol of the Olympic Games that start this month.

Jake Stringer, Darcy Moore and Charlie Curnow.
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Do more: These stars must lift as the finals fight heats up

For many teams, the difference between a deep finals run, an early September exit or missing out all together will hinge on key players returning to form.

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in the River Seine on Wednesday, following through on her vow that it would be clean for the Olympics.

Paris mayor makes good on Seine swim vow to show it’s safe for Olympics

Anne Hidalgo swam in the cleaned-up waters of the capital’s river, fulfilling a promise that has become a symbol of the Olympic Games that start this month.

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Australia’s 20 most memorable Olympic moments

Freeman or Thorpe? Rugby sevens gold or water polo glory? We take a walk down memory lane and select 20 unforgettable Australian Olympic moments.

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Vegans take note: Family pizzeria brings Leederville great pizza, small plates – and a dedicated vegan menu!

Also on offer: house-baked focaccia, utterly comforting desserts and a chilli oil to be reckoned with.

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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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Cops arrest man over stabbing in South Perth

The victim, a man in his 30s, is currently in receiving medical treatment in hospital for serious injuries.

Wrong side of the track: Perth people cop it as noise wall backfires

Peet Movida estate freight noise City of Swan

The 24/7 clamour and clack of freight trains in Perth’s east has been magnified by a wall built to mitigate it, say residents – and they can’t stand it any longer.

Reynolds wins access to Higgins’ $2.4m trust documents

Senator Linda Reynolds outside court in Perth at a previous hearing.

Brittany Higgins has less than $10,000 to her name, a court has been told before Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds succeeded in a bid to access her former political staffer’s trust deed.

New $1 billion Perth riverfront masterplan unveiled

The proposed Perth riverfront revamp.

The City of Perth has proposed the transformation, which would cover 2.2 kilometres along the Swan River including Langley Park.

Perth’s Harry Perkins medical research institute under cyber-attack

Hackers claim to have compromised a prominent Perth medical research facility.

A ransomware group known as Medusa says the 4.6 terabytes of data includes vision from internal security cameras and is now freely available on the dark web.

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Property goldmine: These 10 Perth suburbs eclipsed 30 per cent growth

The total value of property transactions in WA was worth $40 billion over the past financial year, with some suburbs recording gains of around 40 per cent.

New home completions have dropped in the west.

WA ‘must embrace apartments’ as housing completions drop

Low housing completions in WA are hobbling the nation’s progress towards its 1.2 million new homes target, which came into effect this month.

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Cameron Murray was sin-binned after involving himself in the scuffle from the interchange bench.

Moses’ season over, Edwards injured and 10 charged: The cost of fiery Origin decider

Ten players have been charged with a potential total of six weeks on the sidelines and more than $25,000 in fines as NSW and Queensland count the cost of a brutal clash.

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He’s reportedly on the Football Association’s shortlist to replace Gareth Southgate. As he should be: Ange Postecoglou would be an ideal fit for England.

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Do more: These stars must lift as the finals fight heats up

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The decider showcased the qualities that make Origin different from the rest of rugby league.

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As confusion rules in the AFL, there is urgent need for a rewrite

In trying to minimise concussion, the AFL has tied itself into knots and the players are tripping over them. There is an urgent need for a fresh look.

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