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.
Officer too traumatised for questioning at inquest for WA teen
The senior officer in charge when an Indigenous teenager fatally self-harmed in custody has been excused from appearing at a high-profile inquest amid fears for his health.
Perth nurse who tried to kill husband collapses after hearing sentence
Wendy Sym was suffering from carer’s burnout and had “hit the end of her tether” when she injected a lethal dose of insulin into her husband while he was in hospital.
South32 shares slugged as WA alumina refinery comes under cloud
South32 will slash $830 million off the value of its WA alumina business in response to proposed environmental protections the miner says threaten the viability of its operations in the state.
Inside the weekend Biden decided to quit the race
President Joe Biden didn’t tell most of his staff until a minute before his announcement. Vice President Kamala Harris learnt of his decision the same day.
Opinion
For subscribers
Biden’s exit changes the game. But here’s why Trump’s still on track to win
Kamala Harris is no less unpopular than Joe Biden. On some measures, she’s even less likely to win against Donald Trump.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Perth rents have risen more than 70 per cent since start of the pandemic
Guess which major capital city our rents are now on par with?
Updated
Energy
Woodside chases global LNG ‘powerhouse’ crown
Australia’s top oil and gas company has agreed to buy US LNG developer Tellurian and a huge new export terminal it has started building in Louisiana.
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Courts
Alleged lookout guy ‘disgusted’ by bashing of 73-year-old Ninette Philips
Seyed Younes Tahami, 38, is one of three men charged over the horrific attack on Ninette and Philip Simons on April 16. But in court he said he went to Ninette’s aid during the assault.
Review
Video games
Is ROG Ally X the best new porta-PC for gaming on the go?
A huge battery and powerful internals make ASUS’ handheld a great choice for taking your PC games library with you, even though Windows holds it back.
‘Not-dogs’ and beefless bourguignon on the menu for athletes in Paris Olympic Village
As host of this year’s summer Olympic Games, Paris is going gung-ho vego and putting sustainability on the global stage.
Chloe’s friends have gone to school. She’s skating along the Champs-Elysees
Chloe Covell is too young to sleep in the athletes’ village, and yet she’s a key part of one of the biggest skateboarding teams in Paris.
Opinion
Property market
I’m trying to buy a home in Perth before we sell or we’ll end up homeless – but cash offers win
As the Perth property trains keep leaving the station, WAtoday reporter Claire Ottaviano is remaining optimistic.
Claire Ottaviano
Journalist
Perth property market so hot agents are ditching price guides
Record-breaking Perth property sales have led real estate agents to skip the price guides and let the market takes its course.
From George Clooney to Robert De Niro: The power of celebrity endorsements
As Joe Biden steps back from the presidential nomination, major Hollywood players respond.
‘I was just cooked’: The four weeks that shaped Catley’s Matildas captaincy
The team’s mature thinker and eloquent speaker will take some key lessons into Paris 2024, and is adamant that, at this point, she will play in their opening match.
Paris 2024
Boomers seal last-second win over French team starring NBA’s tallest player
Patty Mills scored a game-high 24 points and brushed off criticism from Andrew Bogut as the Boomers scored an Olympics warm-up win over a French team featuring Victor Wembanyama.
‘Modesty’ row nearly stopped Australian champion swimming for gold
Ladies’ Swimming Association president: “I am personally strongly against women and girls swimming among men and in mixed audiences.”
Western Australia
Perth nurse who tried to kill husband collapses after hearing sentence
Wendy Sym was suffering from carer’s burnout and had “hit the end of her tether” when she injected a lethal dose of insulin into her husband while he was in hospital.
South32 shares slugged as WA alumina refinery comes under cloud
South32 will slash $830 million off the value of its WA alumina business in response to proposed environmental protections the miner says threaten the viability of its operations in the state.
Updated
Energy
Woodside chases global LNG ‘powerhouse’ crown
Australia’s top oil and gas company has agreed to buy US LNG developer Tellurian and a huge new export terminal it has started building in Louisiana.
Perth rents have risen more than 70 per cent since start of the pandemic
Guess which major capital city our rents are now on par with?
Exclusive
Courts
Alleged lookout guy ‘disgusted’ by bashing of 73-year-old Ninette Philips
Seyed Younes Tahami, 38, is one of three men charged over the horrific attack on Ninette and Philip Simons on April 16. But in court he said he went to Ninette’s aid during the assault.
people of perth
Perth indie bookshop takes novel approach to moving this weekend
Keep your eyes peeled when driving along Beaufort Street this weekend; you might see an unusual sight.
‘The best part of my life’: Meet the pooches of Perth
They are expensive, inconvenient, hard to train and need a lot of attention. Then they die and leave you heartbroken. So what keeps Perth people going back for more?
Politics
A quarter of a million shortfall: Housing target unlikely to be met
The federal government has set a target to build 1.2 million new homes by the end of the decade. A month into the plan, it is already in trouble.
Business
Updated
Energy
Woodside chases global LNG ‘powerhouse’ crown with latest deal
Australia’s top oil and gas company has agreed to buy US LNG developer Tellurian and a huge new export terminal it has started building in Louisiana.
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Three major obstacles Kamala Harris will have to overcome to be president
The vice president moved swiftly to solidify her position as the obvious frontrunner to replace Joe Biden, but she’s running out of time to win the November poll.
Opinion
Massive outage shows the vulnerability of the global tech ecosystem
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
How close are we to chaos? Just one blue screen of death
David Swan
Technology editor
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Property
Open slather: Perth property market so hot agents ditch price guides
Record-breaking Perth property sales have led real estate agents to skip the price guides and let the market takes its course.
Opinion
Property market
I’m trying to buy a home in Perth before we sell – but cash offers win
As the Perth property trains keep leaving the station, WAtoday reporter Claire Ottaviano remains optimistic in the search for a new home.
Claire Ottaviano
Journalist
Good Food
Lifestyle
What’s behind Ozempic baby boom?
If the buzz is to be believed, women now have access to a medication that can not only help shed weight but can also calm fertility panic.
Culture
How son of Psycho star Anthony Perkins came up with horror hit of the year
Longlegs has taken everyone by surprise, rekindling hope that people will still go to the cinema for the right movie.
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Analysis
AFL 2024
Why the Pies can’t get de going and a Hawks wizard finds his magic touch: Key takeouts from round 19
Without his superpowers, Jordan De Goey is struggling, and so are the Magpies. But for Nick Watson and the Hawks the opposite is true.
Fremantle’s Andrew Brayshaw proves why he’s Mr. 1%; Eagle forwards forget to tackle
Sure, his season high 41 touches was profound in the Dockers demolition of the Demons, but just as important in setting the tone was his mindset.
Exclusive
Australian cricket
This AFL industry bigwig predicted Test cricket’s future a decade ago. He’s been called in to fix it
Paul Marsh is working alongside a FIFA expert to help build an alternative calendar and financial model for international cricket.
Twist of fate helps Docker Walters star against Dees
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Michael Walters was all set to be the sub against Melbourne before an unexpected late injury setback.
Four Points
AFL 2024
Hotshot Hawks are dragging football into the modern age
Sam Mitchell’s entertainers are taking football in a different direction. His main challenger might be the coach of another team.
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Formula 1
Piastri clinches first GP victory after stunning drama
On lap 68 of the 70-lap Hungarian Grand Prix, McLaren’s Lando Norris slowed down to let Australian star Oscar Piastri past.
Dockers humiliate Dees in huge win at Optus Stadium
Carlton have kept their second spot on the ladder, while Brisbane have climbed into the top-four.
Have Your Say
It was only Georgia, but Wallabies produced their best passage of play for two years
Wallabies fans predictably zoomed in on the negatives after Saturday’s wobbly Test win. But their impressive opening quarter will give the Springboks plenty to think about.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
