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Racecourse twin tower development gets green light

Belmont Racecourse stewards will be able to view jockeys “head on” from the newly approved Burswood Point twin-tower development.

Want cheap stuff? You’ll need to accept more pain like the CrowdStrike crash

The blue screen of death was just the latest in a string of crises that have afflicted the global economy. Brace yourself for more.

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WA Justice ‘incompetent and incapable’: Former Children’s Court judge

Cleveland Dodd with his mother Nadene.

The retired judge slammed the department that oversees youth justice in WA, telling an inquest he had predicted the tragedy that came to pass last October.

Acting WA Premier dodges questions on convicted CFMEU rep

Acting WA Premier dodges questions on convicted CFMEU rep

Rita Saffioti refused to directly respond to whether WA CFMEU member Nathan Fisher, a convicted armed robber, was welcome on state government projects.

How Trump’s new rival may bring out his worst instincts

Former president Donald Trump takes the stage for a campaign rally at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday.

After years planning to face Joe Biden, Donald Trump and his team will be campaigning against Kamala Harris. He has attacked past female rivals and critics in brutal and personal terms.

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How news on falling airfares became Qantas’ problem

As international airfares continue falling from the highs reached after COVID-19, aviation profits should settle to more normal sustainable levels.

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Wendy Ruth Sym was found guilty of  attempting to murder her husband, who she cared for.

Kenneth and Wendy got engaged four days after they met. Decades later, she tried to kill him

She described their marriage as “lovely” and said she loved her husband to bits. Now she’s been sentenced to nine years behind bars for attempted murder.

Perth’s baby drought: The suburbs where births have plunged most

Perth’s baby drought: The suburbs where births have plunged most

Perth’s birth rate is the lowest it’s been since 2006, and it has not seen such a sharp fall in births since the contraceptive pill was introduced in the 1970s.

Nine’s Olympic staff attacked in Paris in attempted robbery

The assault came after Australian athletes were warned not to wear their uniforms while out in Paris following the alleged rape of a 25-year-old Australian woman over the weekend.

There’s only one thing that can stop Mary Fowler becoming the best player in the world

Mary Fowler could be the Matildas’ most important player in Paris.

The challenge, as is the case with many ethereal shape-shifters who require freedom to make their magic, will be how to get the best out of the 21-year-old.

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AFL 2024

The run home: Where contenders stand in the race for the AFL top eight

With five home-and-away rounds to go, the race for the AFL’s top eight is heating up in season 2024.

While the Swans appear to have top spot locked up, the race for the top eight is well and truly on as we head into the home stretch of the AFL season. Where will your team finish?

Taco Tuesdays, baristas and cardboard beds: How Aussies are embracing village life

There’s an endless supply of Weet-Bix, Nutri-Grain and Vegemite, as well as enough coffee for about 20,000 shots.

Pilot escapes plane crash during defence exercise

A massive defence exercise in the Northern Territory has narrowly avoided tragedy after a plane crashed south of Darwin this afternoon.

World’s hottest day recorded

People line up to take a shower on a beach in Biarritz, in south-west France.

The last 12 months have set new temperature records, with the 12-month global average 1.64 degrees above the pre-Industrial average.

Totally cringe or way better than before? The people’s verdict on Perth

Mireille, Beth and Lisette, and Leigh

We constantly hear from politicians and power-brokers about what’s good and bad about the Perth CBD. Here’s what the people on the streets think about it.

National treasure Hugh Jackman too good for Deadpool

Did we really need Deadpool 3?

What is daring and fun in small doses can become grating and superficial over successive films.

This hearty white beans and greens soup gives you a whack of midweek nutrition

Keep a stash of cheese rinds in the freezer ready to add flavour to this simple Italian soup.

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Simone Biles in Tokyo.

‘She’s now in a really good place’: Paris a redemption tour for Biles

The great American gymnast had high-profile mental trials in Tokyo three years ago. In Paris, her team will look to ease the pressure on her.

French police patrol the city ahead of the Olympic Games.

Nine’s Olympic staff attacked in Paris in attempted robbery

The assault came after Australian athletes were warned not to wear their uniforms while out in Paris following the alleged rape of a 25-year-old Australian woman over the weekend.

Jess Hull believes she could be the one to close the gap on Faith Kipyegon.

‘That surprised her’: How Jess Hull plotted to take on the greatest 1500m runner of all time

Two extraordinary runs, six days apart, have made the world believe the Australian could be the one to bridge the gap on the imperious Faith Kipyegon.

Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin has withdrawn from the Paris Games after a video emerged that she says shows her behaving inappropriately while coaching other riders.
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‘Deeply ashamed’: Video of British Olympic champion emerges showing ‘error of judgment’

Equestrian champion Charlotte Dujardin has been banned from Paris 2024 over a video showing her whipping a horse repeatedly on the legs.

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Cleveland Dodd.

New approach up north could combat WA’s youth crisis: former inspector

Indigenous teenager Cleveland Dodd fatally self-harmed in custody in Perth. Now the state’s former prisons inspector has told an inquiry something must change.

Multimillion-dollar student accommodation proposed for Perth’s western suburbs

An artist impression of the proposed build.

A significant development application for a student accommodation facility in Crawley has been received by the Western Australian Planning Commission.

Police identify body found in Swan View; Huge whale removed from beach

A whale being removed from a beach near Geraldton.

Tuesday was a big day for news in WA. See all the headlines collected here in one convenient place.

Multibillion-dollar Burswood project’s second twin-tower plan up for approval

Golden Sedayu’s second twin-tower development for Burswood Point is up for approval.

This is the second twin-tower development application for the behemoth redevelopment planned for one of Perth’s most prime patches of riverfront real estate.

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NRL 2024

Why a 20-team NRL competition with Perth Bears or Perth Jets included solves rugby league’s biggest problems

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PNG and the Perth Bears are a lock – but the identity of the third new franchise is anyone’s guess.

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CCIWA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards Gala embraces what makes WA different

The Inaugural CCIWA and BHP Diversity and Inclusion Awards Gala was held at Crown Ballrooms on Friday night to recognise those making WA a better place to live, work and do business. Supported by BHP, Fortescue, Good Sammys and 9News Perth.

Seaton has made up a frame so volunteers can take selfies on the day.

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.

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Essendon suffered a “gutting” loss to Adelaide.
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AFL 2024

Silver lining to Dons’ ‘gutting’ defeat, according to Scott; Dees dismiss talk of Oliver friction

Brad Scott had his charges “on the edge of their seats” during an unusually lengthy review that delved deeper than just the tactical mechanics behind their defeat, while Melbourne have shot down rumours that there is tension between star midfielder Clayton Oliver and the club.

Oscar Piastri (right) scored his first F1 win after teammate Lando Norris was ordered to let him through.

‘Just a couple of F1 drivers getting burgers’: The post-race meal that put Piastri and Norris back on track

Australian Oscar Piastri said he would have let his teammate win if the roles in his maiden grand prix win were reversed.

With five home-and-away rounds to go, the race for the AFL’s top eight is heating up in season 2024.
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AFL 2024

The run home: Where the contenders stand in the race for the AFL top eight

While the Swans appear to have top spot locked up, the race for the top eight is well and truly on as we head into the home stretch of the AFL season. Where will your team finish?

Simone Biles in Tokyo.

‘She’s now in a really good place’: Paris a redemption tour for Biles

The great American gymnast had high-profile mental trials in Tokyo three years ago. In Paris, her team will look to ease the pressure on her.

Pacific Netball Series.

Netball’s missing ‘Riolis’: Why the sport is searching for its hidden Indigenous talent

Netball is searching for its own equivalent of the AFL’s Riolis, Longs and Wanganeens. But so far, opportunities for Indigenous players to break into the sport have been limited.

Kookaburra Matthew Dawson sacrificed part of his finger for the Olympics.

The Australian athlete who sacrificed a slice of his finger for his Olympic dream

The hockey player suffered a gruesome injury just weeks before the Olympics. He made a surprising decision.

Kaylee, McKeown, Ariarne Titmus, Jess Fox and Logan Martin gold medals.

These are the athletes tipped to fuel Australia’s record Olympic medal haul

If the latest predictions prove accurate, Australia’s Olympic team in Paris will set a new high watermark for medals won at the Games.

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