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Cover-up narrative ‘utterly false’: Scott Morrison
The former PM has defended WA Liberal senator Linda Reynolds, telling a Perth court his government did not cover up Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape.
‘He’s tampon Tim’: Trump accuses Tim Walz of planning to put tampons in boys’ bathrooms
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says the world is at risk of heading into nuclear warfare and the US should have an iron dome similar to Israel’s.
‘Inviting radicalism’: ASIO, Coalition split over visas for Hamas supporters
Palestinian advocates are growing impatient with the government over delays in establishing a permanent visa scheme for people fleeing the war in Gaza.
Analysis
Building insurance
Consumers warned to be vigilant as builders continue to go bust
Taking the time to check builders’ and tradies’ credentials upfront is the best way to avoid problems when building, extending or renovating.
Analysis
Aged care
How long should you wait to apply for aged care?
There can be a misconception that getting aged care is a quick process, but the reality is far longer.
Perth property famine sends real estate investors off to Melbourne
Investors are running out of properties to buy and casting their gaze to a city with more stock but a median price barely higher than Perth’s.
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TikTok
‘It will be a different place’: The billionaire-backed push to buy TikTok is gaining steam
A move to buy TikTok’s US arm could radically reshape the controversial social media app and its mysterious algorithms.
Paul Keating responds to Nancy Pelosi lashing
Paul Keating has responded to a snippet of an interview with the powerful US Democrat in which she said his comments over Taiwan were “stupid”.
Kimberley gas fracking plan will ‘sacrifice global icon’: green groups
Green groups say US-run Black Mountain Energy’s plans to frack in the Kimberley will send gas and profit overseas while “laying waste” to WA’s environment.
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Airline review: This ticket to paradise is excellent, even in economy
Even in economy class, this airline and its friendly staff get you in the mood for an island holiday from the moment you step on board.
Tiger King director’s new series is as bonkers as you’d expect
Director Eric Goode explores the world of “monkey love” in his new documentary series – and it is wild.
How Raygun broke into the Olympics: The inside story
Her performance divided the globe, and had many Australians wondering how she had qualified. This is how a 36-year-old academic was chosen for the Paris Games.
It Ends With Us had its red carpet premiere. Fans immediately noticed something wrong
Awkward interviews, Instagram snubs and a scene written by Ryan Reynolds? The new film starring Blake Lively has become mired in behind-the-scenes cast drama.
Tom Barrass likely to leave West Coast Eagles
The 28-year-old, who is contracted until 2027, is understood to be eager to accept a five-year deal.
Paris 2024
Female, 26.6 years old and Tasmanian: The perfect recipe for gold at the Games
This is what’s behind the anatomy of an Australian Olympic medallist. If you’re a Fox from Camperdown, you’re in luck. And if you like to swim in Queensland – even better.
The countries that have won most Olympic medals per head of population
Grenada is the winner although Dominica’s Thea LaFond helped her island home to lay claim to its most successful Olympic campaign.
Western Australia
CCTV shows Perth woman flung from under teen’s car
Instead of stopping, the teenager continued forward, driving over Rebecca Collard and dragging her for about 100 metres along Wanneroo Road.
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Big Perth
Peacock spiders dance for their lives as Perth sprawl threat looms
An eye-catching arachnid known for its intricate courtship dance was discovered near Yanchep. Now, a housing estate is landing on its sandy doorstep.
Convent hits market – and it costs less than Perth’s median house price
For $600,000 you can buy a rundown 3 by 1 in Armadale or you could get more bang for your buck with this stunning ten-bedroom convent for sale in Toodyay.
Why WA families are opting to home-school their kids
Almost 6500 students are registered for home-schooling in WA … and sometimes, home means a caravan.
Unions launch push for rare deal with Pilbara iron ore giant
Australia’s mining lobby has slammed industrial relations law changes that have helped unions get a toehold in the country’s largest export.
Politics
Wage growth outpaces inflation as public sector pay picks up
Wages have grown more than inflation for the third quarter in a row as jobs in the public sector posted the highest pay increase for the June quarter in 12 years.
Business
Opinion
World markets
Why we shouldn’t bet against a major sharemarket crash
Last week’s market wipeout is symptomatic of a wider problem that could turn into a global economic crisis.
Jeremy Warner
World
FBI probing Iranian hack attempts against Biden and Trump campaign
Trump’s campaign said over the weekend that Iran had hacked one of its websites and the FBI said it was investigating that.
Opinion
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Property
Perth property famine sends real estate investors off to Melbourne
Local investors are running out of properties to buy, with pundits casting their gaze to a city with more stock but a median price barely higher.
Colossal convent hits Perth market for less than the median house price
For $600,000 you can buy a rundown three-by-one in Armadale or you could get more bang for your buck with this stunning ten-bedroom convent.
Good Food
Lifestyle
From the new dad to the foodie dad: The best gifts for Father’s Day 2024
Don’t leave it to the last minute this year.
Culture
This high-octane investment bank drama is a sleeper hit
Loud, cocaine-fuelled and set in a London investment bank, the third season of Industry begins next week.
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Australian Alexei Popyrin wins Montreal Masters 1000, defeats Andrey Rublev in straight sets
In a massive result for Australian tennis, Alexei Popyrin held his nerve to dispatch the world No.6, Russian Andrey Rublev, in the final of the Montreal Masters 1000 tournament.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Boon or bust: Is it really an advantage to play the AFL’s biggest losers twice?
In a league where there are fixturing quirks aplenty, it’s up to teams to make the most of any advantage, particularly when it comes to how many times they play the worst-performing teams.
West Australian Wallaby desperate for Springbok sequel
Carlo Tizzano made his debut against the Springboks in a brutal defeat in Brisbane. Now he wants to do it all again in Perth.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Nine doesn’t go into eight. So who will be playing finals this September?
The race for the top eight in this most unpredictable of seasons continues apace, with all spots still up for grabs and two games remaining. Where will your team finish?
Tom Barrass likely to leave West Coast Eagles
The 28-year-old, who is contracted until 2027, is understood to be eager to accept a five-year deal.
With two weeks until the US Open, Australia is on the verge of a 24-year first
Alexei Popyrin has cut down four top-20 opponents in a row to reach his maiden Masters 1000 final in Montreal, Canada, in a breakthrough performance that leaves Australia on the verge of a grand slam feat not reached for 24 years.
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Vale
Graham Thorpe’s family speaks about cricketing great’s death
Thorpe’s death was a shock to many when announced by the England Cricket Board.
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The most exciting two hours of dead time, and an encounter with an Olympic champion
Our team of reporters in Paris recount their favourite moments of the Games.
