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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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Liberals ‘should be embarrassed’: Jarvis hits out over ‘rumour-mongering’
WA Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis has refuted reports the polyphagous shot-hole borer has been found in the Shire of Harvey, castigating the Liberal Party for what she described as “irresponsible rumour-mongering”.
Metronet Midland: Bright lights and loud bells waking residents up every night
Since the Cale Street level crossing opened six weeks ago Aaron Cooper has suffered night after night of interrupted sleep.
‘Like the ’80s’: Seven’s ‘sexy Santa’ dancers leave Perth staff scratching their heads
Seven West Media is yet to address staff in relation to a performance by four women dressed as “sexy Santas” in a town hall meeting last week.
Captured on camera: Green Range Rover flees police; Perth man could become Australia’s third cycling Grand Tour winner
About 2pm on Sunday, police attempted to stop a green Range Rover on Caledonian Avenue in Maylands.
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LoadingThe good, the bad and the excuses of the teams you won’t see this September ... we’re looking at you Freo and Eagles
It’s Mad Monday for 10 AFL clubs that failed to reach the finals. But behind that frivolity will be serious soul-searching as they come to terms with what went right, what went wrong and why they failed to meet their own expectations.
Extremist influencer defies calls to cancel Australia tour
Immigration Minister Tony Burke last week indicated he would block Candace Owens’ expected visa application, saying, “I hope she has a good refunds policy”.
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Emergency services
New Zealand skipper under investigation over fatal sinking of super yacht
Italian media reported that 51-year-old New Zealand national James Cutfield was being investigated for manslaughter and shipwreck.
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Gas
Timor-Leste lays down ultimatum to Santos on gas project negotiations
The company could lose control of its Bayu Undan project on Friday unless it agrees to give Dili a share of the project for free.
Opinion
Flexible working
Most disturbing part of the right to disconnect law is still to come
Employers cannot afford to ignore the right to disconnect because their savvy employees, especially those who are unionised, definitely won’t.
Natasha Hawker
Employment expert
WA’s public school system juggles almost 4000 demountable classrooms as enrolments skyrocket
The number needed has been doubling every year. Shenton College is fast approaching 3000 enrolments and has become the first to receive a modular classroom block.
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Gas
Carbon storage sets approval for Woodside’s Browse gas project back to square one
Woodside has chased environmental approval for the $30 billion gas export plan for five years but is yet to start the process for a vital part of the project near pristine Scott Reef.
Pilbara lithium leader’s profit crushed after price collapse
The collapse in lithium prices has crushed full-year profits at Australia’s leading producer, Pilbara Minerals, and denied shareholders any dividends.
Apple’s new iPhone 16, watches and AirPods set to land in weeks
Apple is planning to hold its biggest product launch event of the year on September 10, when the company will unveil the latest iPhones, watches and AirPods, according to people familiar with the situation.
How constipation could double the risk of having a heart attack
It affects more than 20 per cent of the population, but few of us would think that constipation increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Opinion
Interest rates
The Fed may have left it too late to cut interest rates as recession fears grow
Jerome Powell has signalled that the Fed will soon cut US rates for the first time since it began raising them aggressively more than two years ago. It may have missed its moment.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Western Australia
‘Far from happy about it’: WA environment minister orders report after 800-year-old tree cut down
Western Australia’s environment minister has ordered an investigation after an 800-year-old tree in the state’s south-west was cut down to a stump.
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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.
WA’s multimillion-dollar plan to ‘fight back’ against destructive shot-hole borer
The state government has announced they will plant three trees for every one lost to the shot-hole borer across Perth.
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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.
Perth’s luxury property sector flush despite global market ‘running out of steam’
The Perth property market continues to outpace all other Australian capital cities, claiming the highest recorded growth in the luxury residential sector.
Politics
Coalition pledges to ditch nuclear sites if earthquake zones are declared unsafe
Following Friday’s Hunter Valley earthquake, Dutton’s energy spokesman, Ted O’Brien, says a Coalition government would review the sites if elected.
Business
Opinion
Aviation
The good, bad and ugly of the aviation white paper
The government has failed to fulfil the No.1 wish of just about every regular and occasional flyer.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘The first stage’: Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah could escalate further
Hezbollah’s retaliation for the killing of a senior commander appeared to be over before it began. But analysts said tensions could escalate further.
Isabel Kershner
Opinion
The six words guaranteed to offend almost anyone
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
Confessions of an e-scooter commuter
Tim Biggs
Consumer Technology Writer
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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
Apple’s new iPhone 16, watches and AirPods set to land in weeks. Here’s what to expect
Apple is planning to hold its biggest product launch event of the year on September 10, when the company will unveil the latest iPhones, watches and AirPods, according to people familiar with the situation.
Opinion
Workplace culture
No, your work is not your family, so let’s stop pretending it is
Tim Duggan
Careers contributor
Culture
Are Oasis getting back together? Everything we know about the rumoured reunion
After decades of public feuds, Noel and Liam Gallagher are teasing a joint announcement.
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Analysis
AFL 2024
Footy’s biggest stars shine brightest as finals call, and North’s meek fade-out: Round 24 key takeouts
Some of the AFL’s biggest stars delivered when their clubs needed them in round 24; the Saints and Roos had contrasting finishes; we pinpoint the moment that sank Fremantle’s season; and Carlton reap the rewards of a canny call.
Hogan not fussed by AFL accolade, but at least his mum’s happy
Jesse Hogan has conquered his body and won the most prestigious prize available to a player in his position. Now he wants to put the Swans back in their place.
The good, the bad and the excuses of the teams you won’t see this September
It’s Mad Monday for 10 AFL clubs that failed to reach the finals. But behind that frivolity will be serious soul-searching as they come to terms with what went right, what went wrong and why they failed to meet their own expectations.
Fyfe, Walters and Darcy back in for Dockers in 2025
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is backing Nat Fyfe and Michael Walters to play on next year, and he’s confident Sean Darcy can get on top of his injury concerns.
Danny Jansen may be the first elite athlete to play for two teams in the one game
A bizarre set of circumstances has resulted in a Major League Baseballer playing against himself.
Analysis
AFL 2024
What the AFL needs to fix for season 2025
This season has raised a multitude of issues for the AFL to address over the off-season. We look at what should be on the agenda.
Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
A Higgins heartbreaker gives Carlton the blues for two long hours
It was a heartbreaking loss for the Blues, but the coach found solace in the performance of his gritty youngsters, and then, a couple of hours later, the Carlton faithful had their hopes for 2024 resurrected.
Have Your Say
V’landys defends two-hour lunch meeting to pick Immortal, Hall of Famers
Questions have been asked about the selection process for rugby league’s Immortals and Hall of Fame.
