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.
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Crime
Nightmare neighbours: State tenants terrorise Perth suburb
Welcome to the town where 10-year-olds are threatening people with knives, people are attacking others with hammers at the supermarket and the only way to go out after dark is with pepper spray and a cattle prod.
It’s gone from slum to million-dollar suburb, but my Karawara scars remain
When my family arrived, we quickly learnt to lie about where we lived. Now, though its house prices have doubled in a year, I can still see behind the McMansions.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Dockers in dangerous position; Eagles fail to read the script
The Dockers no longer have their finals fate in their own hands. And a sense of occasion should have brought a third straight win for the Eagles – but did not.
Paddy Sweeney
Nine Sports Presenter
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WA news live
IV fluids shortage hits; Eighty sheep die during export
There is zero excuse for the IV fluids shortage gripping the country, says Woodvale GP Joe Kosterich. Meanwhile, 80 sheep have died on a plane during export.
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LoadingPerth, say no to Mondayitis: Twelve value-packed meal deals to start the week right
Including homages to classic Perth pastas, two-for-one vegan mains, and “one of the best fine-dining deals in the world”.
Rescued: Booktopia sold to Australian online company
Booktopia has been rescued by the owner of online camera store digiDirect, Shant Kradjian, who is adding 100 jobs back to the collapsed bookseller.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Albanese said Palestinian recognition a first-term ‘priority’
Senior Muslim leaders say Anthony Albanese made the pitch that the issue was a first-term priority for his government. Now they say failure to act could cost Labor votes.
‘Incorrect and damaging’: Babies as young as six months put on diets
Healthcare professionals are often getting it wrong it comes to our children’s weight, providing damaging advice says obesity expert Dr Nick Fuller.
Larry Emdur gets Logie nominees inked on bum
Logie winner Larry Emdur proved he is a man of his word this morning by getting the initials of his fellow nominees tattooed on his buttocks live on-air.
Larry Emdur wins Gold Logie, Boy Swallows Universe sweeps TV’s awards night
Netflix’s adaptation was the big winner as the local TV industry handed out prizes at the 64th annual Logie Awards.
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Live music
Jimmy Barnes, Missy Higgins, Bernard Fanning voice concerns over AI in music
A new report estimates that by 2028, nearly a quarter of music creators’ revenues will be at risk due to generative AI.
Analysis
Russia-Ukraine war
Inaction man: As Kursk response shows, in a crisis Vladimir Putin freezes up
The Kursk incursion has humiliated Russia’s military and demonstrated Ukraine’s resilience, but it has not altered the fundamental situation, including Putin’s grip on power.
Robyn Dixon
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Media & marketing
Foxtel boss apologises for making offensive Nazi salute
An image of Patrick Delany performing an offensive Nazi salute around a decade ago on a Fox Sports set was published on Sunday night.
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Middle East tensions
Death in a guesthouse, ships under attack, a ‘wounded snake’: How to understand the Middle East
As old enmities simmer and alliances shift, tensions are ratcheting up still more in the region. Who’s who – and what’s next?
The Ukrainian cricketers who ditched their bats to save their country
“As strange as it sounds, what I want to be doing most of all right now is playing cricket. But I have a sniper’s rifle in my hands right now instead of a bat, and a grenade instead of a ball.”
Australia’s spy: Lyon brushes off Warne-style retirement
Nathan Lyon says he has no intention of imitating Shane Warne’s grand farewell after an Ashes tour in 18 months. Instead, he has been gathering inside information.
Western Australia
Mia Davies to lead Nationals in charge for challenging Bullwinkel seat
Nationals leader David Littleproud said Mia Davies was the “only pathway” to win the seat of Bullwinkel.
Perth housing target falls short by 35,000 homes
As WA falls deeper into a housing crisis, the next state government must prioritise measures to deliver homes faster, say property industry professionals.
Carol was stabbed 62 times. On Friday, her son was found guilty
The Perth former nurse screamed for help during her murder as paramedics watched helplessly. She had called for her son – who’d overdosed on a cocktail of drugs.
The little-known Perth suburbs now on home buyers’ radars
They are suburbs that have been overshadowed by their better-known neighbours in Perth, but there are bargains to be found in these hidden pockets.
Dalkeith student arrested over alleged sale of cannabis lollies
Two high school students from a western suburbs school were hospitalised after eating the gummies WA Police believe were laced with marijuana.
Politics
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Building Bad
Setka the puppet master: Labor’s new hit on the Greens
Labor is threatening the Greens with a social media offensive in marginal seats that paints MPs as puppets of disgraced CFMEU boss John Setka unless its bill is passed.
Business
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Earnings season
Westpac quarterly profits rise, CEO flags cost-of-living stress
Westpac’s profits climbed to $1.8 billion in the June quarter, chief executive Peter King revealed, as he noted many businesses were seeing lower demand for their goods as the cost-of-living pressure bites.
World
How Trump would use soldiers against riots, crime and migrants - on US soil
In his first term in office, Donald Trump had a vision of using troops to enforce the law on US soil. If he wins a second term, he wants to make that vision a reality.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Kamala Harris is ascendant, but these minefields could still deny her victory in November
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Opinion
The real urban dictionary: How fluent are you in street talk?
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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Property
Hot property: Desperate buyers resort to DIY marketing to snag a home
While it’s common for agents to letterbox potential sellers, buyers are now taking matters into their own hands and writing their own letters to sound out owners.
From Hovea to Menora: The little-known suburbs on homebuyers’ radar
They are suburbs that have been overshadowed by their better-known neighbours in Perth, but there are bargains to be found in these hidden pockets.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Traybake
14 of our favourite easy tray bakes to make this week
Lifestyle
From cast-offs to luxury chic: The five best looks from the Logies red carpet
Luxury labels mix with dressmaker stalwarts as the awards slowly move in a stylish direction.
Opinion
Body image
How to overcome the distaste we have for our middle-aged bodies
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Culture
Logies 2024 As it happened: Larry Emdur wins Gold Logie
Larry Emdur has won the Gold Logie for 2024, after 40 years in television. Boy Swallows Universe has scooped other categories. Follow our live coverage.
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Sport
Adesanya choked in Perth UFC title loss to du Plessis
Dricus du Plessis has defended his middleweight crown after choking arch rival Israel Adesanya into submission during their gruelling contest at UFC 305 in Perth.
Blues thump Eagles at Optus Stadium
The Blues, Hawks and Western Bulldogs all prevailed on a day of drama. Meanwhile, AFL greats have their say on Dan Houston’s controversial shirtfront of Adelaide star Izak Rankine. Houston has been sent directly to the tribunal.
‘Criticism is misplaced’: Breeders’ chief defends Black Caviar owners
Posts on social media had accused her owners of putting money above Black Caviar’s wellbeing after the champion mare died a day before her 18th birthday.
‘It’s complicated’: Skelton caught between club and country ahead of Argentina trip
Though currently in the middle of pre-season training with La Rochelle, Rugby Australia has not given up hope of having Will Skelton involved with the Wallabies’ Rugby Championship campaign.
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UFC
Aussies Erceg, Tuivasa suffer defeat at Perth’s UFC 305
Australian heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has sunk to his fifth straight defeat and hometown hero Steve Erceg suffered a first-round knockout at UFC 305 in Perth.
Opinion
Wallabies
Give the punters something, Joe: Wallabies fans need to see a cutting edge
It was always going to be hard to gauge the Wallabies in two Tests against the Springboks. But “work in progress” signs can’t stay up forever.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Double bounce or not? The tennis controversy sparking worldwide debate
Novak Djokovic is the latest, and most significant, player to chime in on the chaotic and controversial finish to a match in Cincinnati that has gripped the tennis world.
Have Your Say
Stephen Crichton wanted to testify at the judiciary. This is why he didn’t
The Bulldogs captain was prepared to give evidence via video in the biting case against Kyle Flanagan before Phil Gould intervened.
