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How a prestigious Perth executive’s false identity came crashing down.
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‘She’s drafting a plan for you’: Journalist Maiden testifies on breaking Higgins story
Interview recordings and a flurry of texts filed in Linda Reynolds’ defamation row with Brittany Higgins have laid bare what unfolded before the publication of a rape allegation that sparked a cultural reckoning.
Tribunal warned it could trigger Nicheliving’s downfall amid registration row
More than 150 Nicheliving clients trying to claim insurance for incomplete home builds remain in limbo after a marathon seven-hour hearing over the company’s registration status failed to yield a resolution.
Man dies of head injuries days after alleged Two Rocks driveway assault
A murder investigation has now been launched after the 57-year-old died in Perth Royal Hospital on Wednesday.
Teenage girl allegedly assaulted at Clarkson shopping centre; monkeypox cases in WA
One WA couple have taken a misfortune and turned it into a fortune, after failed dinner plans turned into a Division One Lotto win. Follow our live coverage here.
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Tragedy
‘Hard to think he’s not here’: Footy reporter’s dad pays tribute to son
Sam Landsberger’s father, Jake, says the endless tributes to his son are a testament to the fantastic relationships he forged with colleagues and sports stars alike.
Perth petition to keep trampolines on front verges as backyards shrink
A petition to allow trampolines and children’s play equipment on community verges has garnered more than 740 signatures in its first 24-hours.
A white Porsche, $80k in cash and an invite for a beer: Why a bookie thought he couldn’t lose
The absence of a simple signature led to a Supreme Court stand-off between a punter who bet in thousands and a bookmaker who fielded his bets. This is how the bookmaker lost.
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Sex, sleaze and hospitality
Swillhouse CEO Anton Forte stands down from restaurant association board
Revelations in a Herald and Good Food investigation triggered immediate industry blowback as sponsors, artists and partners pulled out of Swillhouse’s upcoming festival.
Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after two years of marriage
After months of rumours about the couple’s future, it’s officially over for JLo and Ben.
How drivers can save hundreds of dollars a year at the petrol pump
A motorist buying 50 litres of regular unleaded petrol a week last year could have saved hundreds of dollars by putting in place certain strategies.
RecipeTin Eats’ one-pot spiced dish is a vegetarian slam-dunk
Mellow spices and fresh herbs add spark to this quick and inexpensive dish, which is served with warm flatbreads for dunking and scooping.
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US Votes 2024
The rising Democrat star who thinks Joe Biden deserves better
Even after Joe Biden received a rapturous reception on the floor of the Democratic National Convention, California Governor Gavin Newsom thinks he is worth more.
The trippy treat popular with Millennials and this WA mum
This rising “It” drug looks like designer chocolate, is micro-dosed among the monied set – and is illegal. This mum from Perth says she chanced upon the drug in her 40s after a serious health scare.
‘Enraged’ husband shoots at family, stranger, before turning gun on himself
A man pulled a gun on his family and shot a passerby in a violent spree, ending in the discovery of his body in a creek.
The lost-in-time Paris restaurants where you can eat for less than €10
Paris’ Bouillons are reopening, serving a winning formula of cheap, decent food served at breakneck speed in a beautiful setting.
‘It’s a toxic culture’: The sexual assault reckoning in the hospitality industry
Bars are common sites of abuse but fine-dining restaurants are not immune, and cultural change is urgently needed.
Nick Kyrgios says Jannik Sinner should get two-year ban for two failed drugs tests
The Australian Open winner was cleared by a tribunal that accepted his reason for testing positive twice to an illegal substance.
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Defamation
Eleventh-hour bombshell as lawyers reveal Higgins won’t give evidence
Former staffer Brittany Higgins will no longer be called to take the stand in WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds’ defamation lawsuit against her after her lawyers considered it unnecessary.
Dutton pairs with Rinehart in billionaire boot battle; Mark McGowan’s new job
RM Williams, owned by mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, dominated the footwear of federal MPs. Then Gina Rinehart bought a rival bootmaker.
WAtoday and Nine prominent as WA Media Awards finalists announced
Journalists from WAtoday are finalists in numerous categories of the 2024 West Australian Media Awards in what judges called an “exceptionally strong year.”
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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.
Politics
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Defamation
Payne, Ruston detail Reynolds’ breakdown amid political furore
Marise Payne has described watching Linda Reynolds shaking and gripping her desk amid questioning over Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape.
Business
Westfield centres ramp up security as shoppers return
The retail landlord says it has “materially” increased security and is refreshing its tenants to lure back shoppers battling the cost-of-living crisis.
Analysis
Global economy
High stakes: The meeting that has the world on edge
Swati Pandey, Mark Schroers, Tom Rees and Garfield Reynolds
World
Traffic jams in paradise: A look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’
In Portugal alone, authorities are looking to halve the number of tourists allowed at one of its biggest attractions.
Opinion
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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.
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Give it a twirl: 50 of our favourite pasta recipes of all time
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Online shopping
Think you’ve snagged a bargain online? It’s you who’s been snagged
While new and competitive businesses are a good thing for consumers, we should keep a careful eye on these companies. After all, they’re keeping a close watch on us.
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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.
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What the Wallabies must learn from their Boks bashing
After a pair of heavy defeats to the Springboks on home soil, the Wallabies travel to Argentina for the next stage of their Rugby Championship campaign.
