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The Reporter Podcast: Tow Trucks and Death Threats
A reporter exposed an industry’s corruption and violence. Detectives warned him to leave town.
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Expert background and analysis on key issues and news events.
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The moment genealogy caught up with an alleged Perth rapist from the 1990s
A Perth man accused of raping two teenagers in the 1990s has been arrested after being linked to the crimes through genealogy investigations.
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Crime
‘If you scream, I’ll kill you’: Alleged Perth rapist linked to horrific attacks by DNA
A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged after police connected him to the rape and assault of a 17-year-old girl in Kalgoorlie in 1991 and a 19-year-old woman in Perth’s CBD in 1990.
‘A political mischief’: Forrest hits back at green hydrogen detractors
Mining executive Andrew Forrest has denied he is abandoning his ambitions for green hydrogen, saying the fuel is imperative for combating climate change.
Perth parents’ plea after teenage son’s crash death
Nick Campo’s parents faced the media with a message for young drivers after the 18-year-old’s death in North Lake last weekend.
‘No faith’: Mayor slams stalled $350m Morley Galleria redevelopment
Broken promises to revive the 36-year-old, “run-down, half-empty” Morley Galleria into the community hub it once was has angered locals, their mayor and their MP.
Four-hour flight home goes down the toilet for Freo
The Brisbane Lions have had Charlie Cameron’s three-game ban overturned at the AFL Tribunal’s appeals board. Meanwhile, a four-hour flight carrying the Fremantle Dockers ran out of water after take off, according to a union.
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Crime
‘WA drug dealers’ forfeit $640,000 – and luxury watches – after Malaga and Innaloo raids
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.
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US Votes 2024
Biden reportedly ‘more receptive’ to growing pleas to stand aside
As the Democrats push ahead with plans to make Joe Biden its presidential nominee, there are reports Nancy Pelosi has told him polling shows he cannot win.
Opinion
US politics
Hey Big Spender! How Trump plans to step up America’s debt binge
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Did you hear the one about the submarine joke the WA pollie made in Paris? It sank
CBD has a word of caution – don’t mention the submarines.
Suspended CFMEU branches face political donation ban
Read the national news headlines for Thursday, July 18.
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Hydrogen
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.
He died 106 years ago, but in one French village they’ll never forget this Australian Olympian
Cecil Healy died the day after the battle of the Somme was won. More than a century later, his legacy for bravery and sportsmanship live on in Australia and France.
Opinion
AFL 2024
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.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Paris 2024
Watch out world: Titmus, McEvoy say Paris prep has been gold standard
Ariarne Titmus says she’s never had a better preparation, while Cam McEvoy has revealed he’s clocking personal bests in training ahead of the Olympics in Paris.
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.
Western Australia
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
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
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.
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Planning and development
New $1 billion Perth riverfront masterplan unveiled
The City of Perth has proposed the transformation, which would cover 2.2 kilometres along the Swan River including Langley Park.
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Cyber security
Perth’s Harry Perkins medical research institute under cyber-attack
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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Three Things I Love: Perth garden goddess Sabrina Hahn on radio, Kings Park and a family heirloom
This week, a Perth institution shares her lifelong love of live radio, a precious ritual with her children – and where she can get away with playing dress-up.
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Why this Leederville pizza joint is a family affair
With house-baked focaccia, utterly comforting desserts and a chilli oil to be reckoned with, here’s a neighbourhood venue you can feel good about supporting in a time of careful spending.
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Building Bad
Union to go to war over bid to stamp out corruption
Union officials have vowed to fight “to the ends of the earth” against federal government moves to appoint an administrator to oversee the scandal-plagued CFMEU.
Business
Trump-Vance presidency could herald a new era for the US dollar
In most cases, Trump likes his policies to be “strong,” but when it comes to the value of the US currency, he has long expressed a different view.
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Crime
‘Why was my poor father caught up in this?’ Grieving daughters speak of DFAT frustration
David Fisk’s children have spoken publicly for the first time of their love for their father and their frustration at not being told key details.
Opinion
Hey Big Spender! How Trump plans to step up America’s debt binge
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
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.
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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Lifestyle
Opinion
Marriage
Steven said no to strip club on a buck’s night. Mates shunned him
Should the buck’s stop here? Yes, and so should the hen night. They belonged to another century.
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
Culture
The Bear has just broken an Emmy comedy record. But is it comedy?
The series set in a Chicago kitchen scooped Emmy Award nominations overnight, sparking renewed debate about category genres.
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State of Origin
‘I’d do the same’: Clubs rue injury, suspension toll as Origin melee costs $26,000
The Rabbitohs are fuming after losing skipper Cameron Murray for their finals charge as Penrith, Parramatta and Manly all wear the brunt of a brutal State of Origin decider.
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EPL
Ange Postecoglou would be perfect for England. Thank god it won’t happen
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.
Opinion
AFL 2024
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.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Opinion
State of Origin
It’s coming Homer: Brutal and beautiful, this was an Origin odyssey of epic proportions
The decider showcased the qualities that make Origin different from the rest of rugby league.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Opinion
AFL 2024
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.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Opinion
State of Origin
Why this is one of NSW’s greatest ever Origin performances
What Michael Maguire has achieved in such a short period of time is remarkable.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘More than smiles and flower caps’: Why artistic swimmers are 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.
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Why this is one of NSW’s greatest ever Origin performances
What Michael Maguire has achieved in such a short period of time is remarkable.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
