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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Construction
Leaks and mould latest woes for homeowners battling building giant
Winter weather has brought a flood of new problems for homeowners tangled in Western Australia’s BGC housing construction dispute as leaking homes experience an explosion of mould.
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Tragedy
‘I really wish it wasn’t Nick’: Teen crash victim’s plea after mate’s death
The 18-year-old survivor of a fatal car crash says he can’t remember the night his friend and South Fremantle Football Club teammate Nick Campo died.
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Crime
Violent repeat offender was on supervision order when he attacked Perth woman
Heath Thomas Wynne was sentenced to six years in prison on Thursday for the violent Atwell robbery, the court hearing his criminal record began when he was 11 years old.
Severe weather warning for Perth; BGC launches lawsuit over pipes
Locations which may be affected include Mandurah, Perth, Gingin, Rottnest Island, Scarborough and Yanchep, with winds expected to ease by early evening.
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Executive shake-up
ABC managing director resigns from public broadcaster
David Anderson’s departure comes only months after new chair Kim Williams took up his post at the broadcaster.
Quarantine breach: Tree-killing beetle spreads to 145 suburbs including hills
The polyphagous shot-hole borer has spread to the Perth Hills with fears it could wreak havoc on national parks already suffering after a long, hot summer as well as orchards.
Lazy land: State government invests $17 million to unlock hundreds of new apartments
The reforms, aimed at increasing housing supply as the state grapples with an acute housing shortage, would allow the construction of 1700 new apartments.
Review
West Leederville
This contemporary bar and bottle shop is committed to thinking global, but serving local
A menu of modern pub dishes and a focus on smaller, emerging producers ensures Besk remains one of the city’s key neighbourhood pubs.
‘Albanese rubbed salt into farmers’ wounds’: Roger Cook calls for apology
“We had dinner, beautiful Australian beef – not the live export – we made sure it was dead,” Albanese told the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards at Parliament House on Tuesday.
Trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s new film pulled over fake bad reviews
The trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s self-funded $120 million epic Megalopolis has been pulled. Is it standard chaos or something more?
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Title Deeds
How to turn $28.5m into $80m: The world of flipping trophy homes
Stephanie Conley-Buhre has developed quite the reputation for her high-end house flips, but her latest puts her among the country’s most expensive house sellers.
Opinion
Supermarkets
That unexpected item in bagging area is you doing all the work for your supermarket
From digital-trolley innovations to customer feedback machines, my grocers are becoming grosser by the day.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
Humpback whale entangled in fish trap in Sydney Harbour
Rescuers have been working to free the distressed juvenile whale. A GPS tracker has been attached to the animal to help find it at first light and resume the operation.
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Sydney emergency
‘I saved the pilot’: Plane crashes in Sydney’s west
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Thursday afternoon after the aircraft crashed into trees near a primary school.
Western Australia
Fifth Brethren church approved for Perth hills despite massive community opposition
Plans for a church, members-only supermarket and child care centre received more than 300 submissions against it from the community. Despite that, the Development Assessment Panel approved it unanimously.
As the defamation trial draws to a close a new lawsuit has been launched
The trial has seen several high-profile witnesses take the stand, including former prime minister Scott Morrison and former foreign affairs minister Marise Payne.
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Big Perth
Perth sprawl means peacock spider faces certain death
It’s been revealed that there are no environment laws in WA to protect a unique species from losing its habitat to a sprawling housing estate along Perth’s coast.
Tribunal warned it could trigger Nicheliving’s downfall amid registration tug-of-war
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.
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.
Politics
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Antisemitism
Jewish groups demand extremist influencer’s visa be cancelled
Candace Owens, the US provocateur and Andrew Tate networker, has minimised Nazi atrocities and peddled conspiracies about “secret Jewish gangs”.
Business
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Executive shake-up
ABC managing director resigns from public broadcaster
The move comes only months after new chair Kim Williams took up his post, and made a series of constructively critical remarks about the organisation.
World
‘We’ll turn the page on Trump’: Ex-coach Walz gives his biggest pep talk
Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz headed the star-studded day three of the Democratic National Convention, along with Oprah, Bill Clinton and Nancy Pelosi.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Review
Phones
Google’s Pixel 9 Pro approaches AI overload, but it’s still a fantastic phone
As well as providing brilliant hardware, the best version of Android and fantastic cameras, the latest Pixel introduces a raft of generative AI.
Culture
Trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s new film pulled over fake bad reviews
The trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s self-funded $120 million epic Megalopolis has been pulled. Is it standard chaos or something more?
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AFL 2024
Scandals, a derailed rebuild and questionable drafting: Unpacking a seven-year AFL slide
The Crows have been in disarray since the 2017 grand final. After seven seasons of mediocrity, distractions, controversy and mishaps, patience at West Lakes must be wearing thin.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Perspective
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
If these are the Games Brisbane will deliver, perhaps it’s not worth it
Premier Steven Miles has picked the worst of the available Olympic stadium options – and it’s not going to save taxpayers a whole lot of money.
The Scoop
AFL 2024
Players slugged $500,000 amid concerns over ‘disproportionate’ fines and how cash is spent
A war of words has broken out between the AFL and its players’ union over how much money the league is collecting by fining players for on-field indiscretions and how it spends that cash.
Premier hints at Matildas home clash; Socceroos to hit Melbourne in November
The Socceroos will host a pivotal FIFA World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in November and a Matildas home game could be in the pipeline as well.
What Petracca told teammates at players-only meeting
Jake Lever rejected suggestions players had been “pissed off” with Christian Petracca for taking extended leave from the club but said he “absolutely” had a clearer understanding now why the gun midfielder had been away.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Houston’s appeal thrown out; Pickett ends remarkable footy tale; Tigers pick Gale’s successor
Port Adelaide star Dan Houston’s season is over after the AFL Appeal Board threw out his appeal against a five-match ban on Thursday night.
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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.
Have Your Say
Sorry, Graham, but it was my job to kick field goals. This is why blockers are unavoidable
The NRL’s argument is good in theory, but it’s just not practical. We should never see a repeat of the fiasco at the end of the Sharks versus Knights game.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
