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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.
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Paris 2024
Dream over for Matildas; Jess Fox nails second gold; Two silvers - and an upset - in the pool
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Chinese swimmer won gold in world record time, then accused Chalmers of poolside snub
Chinese star Pan Zhanle obliterated the 100m freestyle world record on Wednesday night before calling out his Australian rival.
Fox said seven words to herself, and smiled like an assassin. She raced like one
Jess Fox needed the run of her life to secure her second gold medal in Paris. With one stunning run under the Parisian sun, she did exactly that, and cemented herself in Australian Olympic lore.
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Child abuse
Why hasn’t this abandoned WA ‘molestation sanctuary’ been bulldozed?
Festering in an unremarkable corner of the Great Southern historic town are rows of drab red brick buildings just waiting for someone to do the right thing and bulldoze the lot of them.
Gary Adshead
Journalist
Second ‘upper tier’ property boom expected in Perth
This huge increase in the collective wealth of Perth property owners is laying the basis for a second locally driven property boom.
Donald Trump questions if Kamala Harris is black at meeting of black journalists
The former president suggested Harris “turned black” for political gain and questioned if she is a diversity hire, in a talk where he hoped to woo black voters.
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September 11 attacks
‘They’re cowards’: Main plotter in September 11 attacks agrees to plead guilty
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and two of his accomplices held at the Guantanamo prison, have agreed to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty.
The ‘pulsating sense of grievance’ driving Donald Trump’s supporters
J.D. Vance is uniting a powerful group of Republican supporters and some former party faithful fear what it means for the future.
Analysis
Paris 2024
The swimmer and her dodgy Quarter Pounder: Inside the latest doping scandal
It is hypocritical for anyone who welcomes Shayna Jack’s involvement in Paris to begrudge Tang Muhan’s participation.
Women’s boxer identifying as a man calls for transgender Olympians to be banned
As a gender debate flared in Paris, a boxer who fought in the women’s competition declared, “I still consider myself as a trans man”.
Analysis
Matildas
This was classic backs-to-the-wall Matildas – and that was the problem
An Olympic campaign sputtered to an end in Marseille as the Matildas succumbed 2-1 to the US, their forever nemesis. It was an unprepossessing way to go out.
Wong warns Australians in Lebanon to leave as Middle East tensions escalate
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has joined the US in raising Lebanon’s travel advisory, calling on citizens not to visit the country.
Opinion
Political leadership
Whatever his achievements as PM, another rate rise would just about bury Albanese
Anthony Albanese has been road testing his themes for the election. So has Peter Dutton, who says that the PM is a good bloke. But of course, there’s a catch.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Birds, bees and trees: My guilty winter pleasure
This weekend’s National Tree Day highlights how planting trees can help make our world a better place.
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Binge all six seasons of this remarkable drama while you can
The Americans was a masterful production with painfully nuanced performances by Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys.
Hamas terror chief boasted of his freedom. Hours later, he was dead
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh has plunged the Middle East into dangerous waters.
Fox said seven words to herself, and smiled like an assassin. She raced like one
Jess Fox needed the run of her life to secure her second gold medal in Paris. With one stunning run under the Parisian sun, she did exactly that, and cemented herself in Australian Olympic lore.
Before the 100m final, Mollie’s hands did not tremble. Perhaps it was a sign
Mollie O’Callaghan is a swimmer possessed by intense, nervous energy. It helped her beat Ariarne Titmus. Two days later, it was gone.
Aussie gets the last laugh as Chinese swimmer bombs out, suddenly stops talking
China’s Qin Haiyang speaks fluent English but has avoided questions about how a performance-enhancing drug ended up in his system.
Women’s boxer identifying as a man calls for transgender Olympians to be banned
As a gender debate flared in Paris, a boxer from the Philippines who fought in the women’s competition declared, “I still consider myself as a trans man because my heart says so”.
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‘Do the right thing’: Danny Hodgson’s plea as state tries to railroad lawsuit
The State Solicitor’s Office has lodged an application to overturn a compensation bid by one punch attack victim Danny Hodgson.
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Missing person
Mum’s appeal for daughter missing in Perth for five days
Police and family have appealed for information on the whereabouts of Tahlia Prior who turned 27 today but has not been seen by her family since last Friday.
Guilty plea over severed leg on highway, hammer attack
A man accused of running down another man with a ute, reportedly severing his leg before attacking him with a hammer, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
WA Labor maintains links with CFMEU, bolsters laws
WA Labor will maintain links with the embattled CFMEU but proposed legislation, similar to national laws, will require union officials to be vetted before they enter work sites.
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Police
Man charged over bloodied City Beach attack
The victim, a 29-year-old man, had his leg severed in the assault, with an off-duty doctor saving his life.
Politics
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Inflation
Inflation numbers take pressure off RBA for rate rise
New inflation figures show that despite a further rise in the cost of living, it is not climbing any faster than expected by the Reserve Bank.
Business
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World markets
$500 billion in a day: Nvidia’s Wall Street record sends founder up the rich list
Nvidia’s wild Wall Street ride this week has continued with a record day - and a windfall for Jensen Huang.
World
Hamas terror chief boasted of his freedom hours before death
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh has plunged the Middle East into dangerous waters.
Opinion
Why Rex must be saved from its egotistical self
Jeremy Burfoot
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Property
Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a sparkling beachfront panorama to a palatial family home and a country estate, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
Second ‘upper tier’ property boom expected in Perth
This huge increase in the collective wealth of Perth property owners is laying the basis for a second locally driven property boom.
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Lifestyle
Do age-gap relationships really work? Increasingly, women think so
Celebrity or not celebrity, women are finding there are a lot of upsides to being in a relationship with a younger man.
Culture
Keanu Reeves had a vision. Then things got really weird
The Hollywood nice guy was on set as John Wick when he saw the beginnings of his first novel. Author China Mieville couldn’t resist.
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AFL 2024
Why Pies champion Pendlebury is on verge of rare milestone; Blues to face no further action on McKay
Scott Pendlebury’s appetite for success remains as strong as ever as he prepares for game 400, the Collingwood star declaring “I’ll use the rule book to my advantage if I have to”, while the AFL will take no further action over Carlton’s handling of Harry McKay after a head knock.
Glamour sprinters, marathon mums, pole power: 10 athletics events you can’t miss
The athletics program for Paris 2024 kicks off on Thursday, with plenty of drama and intrigue – and potential world records – to watch out for.
Analysis
Paris 2024
This was classic backs-to-the-wall Matildas – and that was the problem
An Olympic campaign sputtered to an end in Marseille as the Matildas succumbed 2-1 to the US, their forever nemesis. It was an unprepossessing way to go out.
Collingwood hit by fresh racism claims
Club chief executive Craig Kelly is accused of repeatedly making inappropriate comments to a club employee who is now suing for hurt, humiliation and distress.
Eagles vow to protect Harley Reid from fiery reprisals
Harley Reid has been praised for the physical mongrel he brings to the game, and West Coast players are vowing to do their best to protect him from fiery reprisals.
Djokovic overpowers Nadal in Olympic renewal of old rivalry
The lop-sided nature of the Serbian’s victory all but confirmed that this could be the final time we see these two greats face each other across the net.
Tyson Stengle hospitalised after late night incident in Geelong
The Cats star was taken to hospital in a serious condition after playing a starring role the side’s win against North Melbourne on Saturday.
Have Your Say
Could Mitchell Moses be next? Why there may be more bad news for embattled Eels
Still reeling from the news that Blaize Talagi is on the move, Parramatta must now face the prospect of Mitchell Moses following suit.