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.
‘Shaking, gripping the desk’: Marise Payne recalls Linda Reynolds’ breakdown amid political furore
Marise Payne has described watching Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds shaking, breathing heavily, tearing up and gripping her desk amid questioning over Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape.
Opinion
Property prices
The harshest truth about our housing crisis? There’s no silver bullet
Senator Andrew Bragg says growing university debts are keeping young Australians out of the housing market. But his proposed solution ignores the root of the problem.
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Opinion
Interest rates
Banks make sneaky, in step cash grab as deposit rates cut
Competition between Australia’s big banks has been described as a cosy pillow fight. Their latest move only underlines that view.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Iconic Perth pub hits the market
It rose from the ashes after fire destroyed this grand old dame, and now one of Perth’s oldest, most iconic pubs has hit the market.
Political Sketch
Parliament House
The sooks of parliament revive an old playground sneer
The would-be bruisers of federal parliament turn to that old taunt of schoolkids: “sook”. And manage to consign it to the unparliamentary language bin.
Quitting your day job: What Perth life looks like after downing tools
Retirement for some Perth people doesn’t mean hanging out in their pyjamas, but pursuing passions they put on hold during busy working lives.
Live
WA news live
‘Heartbreaking’: 25 West Aussies dead because they weren’t wearing seatbelts
Road Safety Minister David Michael says he is open to new out-of-the-box ideas to reduce lives being lost on WA roads.
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Airline reviews
Airline review: On board Qantas’ new non-stop route Paris to Perth
A 16-hour flight can be daunting, but it’s amazing how time flies, literally, in business class.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Money and power: Harris and Trump lock horns on the issue that could shape the election
There is one big difference in the way Kamala Harris and Donald Trump look at the role of the government in running the economy.
Jim Tankersley
Updated
Emergency services
Morgan Stanley International chairman among the missing after luxury yacht sinks
Jonathan Bloomer and his wife are among the six people missing along with British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch after the yacht sank off Sicily.
Exclusive
Aged care
Boomers face user-pays aged care as Labor gives ground in secret talks
The new deal would require aged care residents with higher incomes to pay more for food and accommodation, while their health services would be funded in full.
‘Australia all the way’ … until it’s not: The secret plan that turned Perth’s Richardson into a Brit
Matthew Richardson won two silver medals for Australia in Paris, but now it can be revealed he had a long-term plan in place to switch allegiances.
At just 19 she’s one of Perth’s most celebrated volunteers. Here’s what she loves most
This week’s perspective comes from a young woman who has packed more into her life before 20 than some manage in a lifetime. Prepare to be inspired by her outlook.
Opinion
Tips & advice
The air travel issue no one wants to talk about
I’m sick of getting sick on planes. I got another case of COVID-19 last month, on a domestic flight, sitting near a woman who was sneezing.
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
Recipe collection
Traybake
14 of our favourite easy tray bakes to make this week
From 15-minute chickpea pasta to a bright and lemony Med-inspired chicken dish, these throw-together oven dinners are easy and delicious any night of the week.
Western Australia
Exclusive
Crime
Nightmare neighbours: Public housing 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.
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.
Politics
‘The drinking water is safe’: NSW Health defends PFAS findings
A deal on aged care reform is finally within sight after months of negotiations.
Business
Missing tech multimillionaire is known as Britain’s Bill Gates
Weeks ago, Mike Lynch walked out of a San Francisco court a free man with tears in his eyes. Now he and his daughter, 18, are missing after his luxury yacht sank off Sicily.
World
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Money and power: The clear divide between Trump and Harris
There is one big difference in the way Kamala Harris and Donald Trump look at the role of the government in running the economy.
Jim Tankersley
Opinion
Explore
Property
Is it a good time to buy a house right now?
Buyers are turning up to open homes, but whether they can get a big enough mortgage is a different story.
Former Kensington cop shop sells for $1 million at auction
The property was situated on an awkwardly shaped block and had once been used as a smoko spot for Kensington police officers.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Pasta
Give it a twirl: 50 of our favourite pasta recipes of all time
Lifestyle
Opinion
Wellbeing
Poms are miffed that Aussies live longer. My grandma, who lived to 101, knew why
You’re probably wondering why I am willing to give up two years of my life expectancy to live in grey and grimy London.
Kathy Lette
Writer
Culture
Memes, TikTok and lots of chicken: The new world of movie marketing
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have provided a perfect case study in how modern films are marketed, and for some reason it involves eating a lot of chicken.
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Rugby Championship
Schmidt turns to experience after Wallabies suffer more injury drama
The Wallabies coach has recalled some seasoned front-rowers for a two-Test tour of Argentina – but has lost a star centre.
‘Australia all the way’ … until it’s not: The secret plan that turned Richardson into a Brit
Matthew Richardson won two silver medals for Australia in Paris, but now it can be revealed he had a long-term plan in place to switch allegiances.
Bernard Tomic was kicked out of a match – and he wasn’t even playing
The Australian lost to Andy Andrade earlier in the tournament, refused to shake his opponent’s hand and then showed up at the final as a spectator and was eventually booted out of the match.
Wright away: Inside the exit of Pies footy boss
Less than 11 months after their storied premiership, Collingwood have lost one of the principal architects of that flag following the resignation of football boss and ex-premiership hero Graham Wright after a club-paid sabbatical this season.
Tigers star Bolton open to trade home
Richmond star Shai Bolton has told the club he is open to a trade back to Western Australia, with one Perth club considered front-runners if a suitable deal can be struck.
Christian Petracca fronts teammates as Demons hold players-only meeting
Melbourne stared down their critics to thrash Gold Coast on Saturday before Petracca addressed his teammates on Monday following a series of reports suggesting he’s frustrated with the club.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Trying to make sense of Clarkson’s comments; Bombers made right call on Heppell
This week in key takeouts, we take a look at Alastair Clarkson’s change of heart on player movement discussions, Jack Viney’s stellar performance on the weekend and Essendon’s decision not to play Dyson Heppell in their last home game of the season.
Have Your Say
The case for Ron Coote – and Cameron Smith – to be announced as Immortals
The NRL will anoint just the 14th Immortal on Wednesday night. But is there a case to add a 15th too, one from its past and another from the present?
