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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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Property development
‘This is just killing us’: Nicheliving succeeds in bid to halt deregistration
Nicheliving has succeeded in an 11th-hour bid to temporarily halt its deregistration following an appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal.
‘The WA premier wasn’t there’: Cook responds to fresh comments on PM’s live export joke
WA Premier Roger Cook has responded to fresh comments made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the joke he made on the live sheep trade that fell flat for many. Follow our live coverage here.
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Construction
Leaks and mould latest woes for WA 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.
Nadine and Ken: The ‘affair’ that sparked a $54 million battle at a banking giant
Nadine Ahn appeared to be riding a wave of success earlier this year after a $15 billion takeover took her to the top of the banking tree. Weeks later she was sacked.
Banks gouging $4 billion from customers for cashless transaction fees: MP
A Labor MP has accused the big banks and credit card providers of stinging consumers $4 billion annually through card surcharges imposed by small retailers.
Albanese’s hand-picked domestic violence experts tell him to ban gambling ads
The prime minister ordered a rapid review of practical solutions to stop the violence. The advice he received is something he’s been reluctant to do.
Review
West Leederville
Perth’s Besk bar is booked out on a Tuesday night. It’s that good
A menu of modern pub dishes and a focus on emerging producers ensures Besk remains one of the city’s key neighbourhood pubs.
Opinion
Divorce
Whether you’re Jenny from the Block or a suburban matron, divorce is not a spectator sport
Sure, celebrities trade privacy for fame. But I’d rather revel in their clothes or babies or weddings, not the death of something they believed was forever.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Radio star Kate Langbroek lists her renovated home for sale
The comedian hopes to triple her money on the sale of her family home of almost two decades to upsize within the same suburb.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I jumped up and down when I heard Michelle Obama utter one amazing word
I am not getting dewy-eyed here, but I see signs that Americans – across the political divide – are reviving a graciousness that had lain dormant.
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Opinion
US Votes 2024
You know Trump’s in trouble when he can’t settle on a nickname for his enemy
The fact Harris has been relatively anonymous, once the sign of an underwhelming VP, is now the very thing that enables her to appear new.
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
Analysis
US Votes 2024
As Kamala Harris is cheered, Trump comes to terms with his political world now being upended
In accepting her nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate, the US vice president highlighted all the ways her rival Donald Trump would take the country backwards.
Neighbours may be shedding viewers, but TikTok soaps are attracting millions
Neighbours has been shedding viewers, while minute-long TikTok soaps have been attracting millions. What’s behind this unexpected shift?
Human brain made up of 0.5 per cent microplastics: Study
The shocked scientist behind the finding said soaring rates of plastics in the body may be the “dark matter” force driving dementia rates and falling fertility.
‘I’m not scared of the words fast fashion’: Alice McCall defends Shein collaboration
The Australian designer has described her new collection with ultra-cheap Chinese giant as “investment” pieces of “very good quality”.
Adam Hills turned down King Charles’ birthday party to go to footy training
The comedian will be the first Australian to take on a prestigious rugby league role in the United Kingdom.
Western Australia
Updated
Property development
‘This is just killing us’: Nicheliving succeeds in last-ditch bid to halt deregistration
Nicheliving has succeeded in an 11th-hour bid to temporarily halt its deregistration following an appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal.
Exclusive
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.
Exclusive
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.
Exclusive
Tragedy
‘I really wish it wasn’t Nick’: Teen crash victim Tyler Rowe’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.
‘Help your mob’: The WA psychologist building an ‘army’ to tackle suicide
She grew up in the only Aboriginal family in a remote Pilbara mining town. Now Tracy Westerman is fighting for the lives of at-risk youth in communities like hers.
Politics
Albanese’s domestic violence experts tell him to ban gambling ads
The prime minister ordered a rapid review of practical solutions to stop the violence. The advice he received is something he’s been reluctant to do.
Business
Outgoing boss urges ABC to ‘correct the record’ on women at the top
David Anderson wants more women promoted into senior executive roles at the broadcaster, and has pushed back against criticism of the ABC’s news coverage.
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
As Harris is crowned, Trump comes to terms with the race being upended
In accepting her nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate, the US vice president highlighted all the ways her rival Donald Trump would take the country backwards.
Opinion
Sales success meets governance mess at Super Retail
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Explore
Property
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.
The profitable Perth suburb where sellers pocketed a whopping $1 million
The Perth suburbs leading profit gains are dominated by Generation X and older Millennials, typically in their late 30s to late 40s.
Good Food
Lifestyle
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
Opinion
Workplace culture
No, your work is not your family, so let’s stop pretending it is
Tim Duggan
Careers contributor
Opinion
Divorce
If only Ben and Jennifer had followed my divorcee’s guide to marriage
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
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
Industrial action prompts AFL time changes; Williams, Curnow to miss for Blues
The Hawks v Kangaroos and Tigers v Suns have had their game times changed for Saturday. Meanwhile, the Blues are confident Charlie Curnow would be available for the first final in a fortnight’s time, should the club qualify, as Ross Lyon admits he has “no idea” where Josh Battle will end up next season.
AFL round 24 teams and tips: Carlton guns Curnow and Saad return
See the selected teams as they’re announced for AFL round 24 and check out what the expert tipsters think.
Party like it’s 1979: De Minaur leads historic Australian US Open charge
An historic US Open qualifying performance has ensured Australia will have its strongest main draw singles representation in New York for 45 years.
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
‘There are crashes ...’ Paralympian Madison de Rozario on an occupational hazard
The gold medal hopeful on what could happen when going down a hill at 65km/h, her near-death experience – and getting it right when talking about disability.
Why Xerri is a unicorn when it comes to former drug cheats
Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri hasn’t missed a beat since returning to the NRL after a four-year doping ban. This is how he’s pulled it off.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Sunday showdown: Blue heaven or hell for Carlton
On the final day of the 2024 AFL home and away season, Carlton will take the field against St Kilda with a straightforward equation: Win and they will play finals.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
Opinion
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
Have Your Say
Finals of fortune: The dollars, deals and reputations up for grabs in September
Several halves - from the biggest earners to unlikeliest match-winners - are stepping out of the shadows and into the NRL spotlight.
