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Relief and grief: The Perth women waiting a lifetime for an ADHD diagnosis

L-R: Lanie Cottam, Pera Edwards, Dr Kate Witteveen

Meet some of the growing number of women receiving ADHD diagnoses later in life. While some are glad to put a name to their experiences, it’s not all positive.

My beautiful laundrette: Wembley outbuilding selling as $300K+ ‘studio’

The kitchen added to the 35-square metre living space.

In a sign of the times, a strata complex’s outbuilding has been creatively converted into a 35-square-metre dwelling and is selling with a “mid-$300Ks” asking price.

The top WA suburb where families can’t afford to pay the mortgage, and can’t afford not to

Most home owners have managed to keep up with 13 interest rate rises, but in some areas at least one in 50 borrowers are behind.

Leederville Oval will get a new surface and lighting as part of a 5 million dollar upgrade.
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Leederville Oval to receive $5 million upgrade as part of WA’s AFL Gather Round bid

The state government confirmed it will revamp the grounds, including by replacing the maligned ground, the goal posts, boundary fencing and dug outs and upgrading the lighting for night games to be broadcast. 

Inflation eases but nation is facing a difficult Christmas

Inflation eases, but Australia is facing a difficult Christmas

Inflation has stepped down further as power and petrol prices ease, but the easing of price pressures may be too late for struggling retailers.

Big bank heads to face parliamentary inquiry; Tony Abbott criticises government’s visa program

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has criticised the federal government’s handing of visas to Palestinian refugees. Keep up to date with today’s news.

Donald Trump blames Biden, Harris for failed assassination attempt

Donald Trump is helped off stage after assassination attempt.

The former president made the claim on the US talk show Dr Phil in a significant escalation of his remarks about his near-death experience.

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Scams

Who should foot the bill for Australia’s scam epidemic?

Lawmakers are finally getting serious about making platforms take responsibility for scams.

When a victim is tricked by a scammer, Australian banks and digital platforms are not currently obligated to reimburse them. But should they be?

Matthew Spain

Israel mounts major military operation in the West Bank

The assault, one of the largest seen in the West Bank for months, followed a series of smaller raids in the area over recent weeks.

It’s normal for the first 20 to 30 minutes of exercise to feel like a slog, but there are ways you can make it more enjoyable.

Not everyone finds exercise rewarding. Here’s how to make it more tolerable

How to get the biggest mood boost from exercise, according to experts.

Late night for Aussies as Paralympics blast off with ceremony in heart of Paris

Paralympic athletes march on “the beautiful avenue in the world”, the Champs Elysees.

With less than 12 hours before he was due to hit the pool, Brenden Hall valiantly fulfilled his role as an Australian flag-bearer in the parade along the Champs Elysees.

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AFL 2024

Petracca airs grievances in private meeting of Dees

The three-hour meeting at a wine bar owned by Melbourne captain Max Gawn ended with hugs and high-fives, but no confidence in Petracca’s future at the club.

Greens to target five key Labor seats as Bandt backs Max over CFMEU protest

Greens leader Adam Bandt says MP Max Chandler-Mather (insight) was simply addressing rank-and-file members at the CFMEU protest in Brisbane.

Greens leader Adam Bandt wants to take five key seats from Labor at the federal election – and gaining the loyalty of the union movement is part of his plan.

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Death

I’m glad you’ve come to my funeral. I’ve got a few things to tell you

Thanks to a local entrepreneur, you can now do your own version of the Pauline Hanson video: “Fellow Australians, if you are seeing this now, I am dead.”

Doug Hendrie
Doug Hendrie

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Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs in a scene from The Crow
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This remake of cult-classic The Crow is surprisingly not a total disaster

The screenwriters of the latest Crow film haven’t retained too much from previous versions of the material beyond the title and the basic premise.

Warning signs: 10 red flags to look for when choosing a restaurant overseas

‘If a restaurant is good it won’t need a salesperson’: avoid pushy greeters.

Make sure you don’t make these mistakes on your next holiday and avoid tourist-trap restaurants.

Andy Lee’s books have sold 3.5 million copies. Now comes the TV series

The popular podcaster and TV host is turning his bestselling children’s books into an animated series.

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Fortescue chair Andrew Forrest after driving a prototype hydrogen-powered electric haul truck called Europa – named after a moon of hydrogen-filled Jupiter.

Fortescue dividend delivers for Forrest despite modest profit jump

A month after shedding 700 workers, Fortescue has posted an annual profit of $8.4 billion supporting a $2.2 billion payout to the miner’s biggest shareholders Andrew and Nicola Forrest.

Woodside upbeat on spending spree but lower prices sting revenue

Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill at the company’s annual investor briefing in Sydney last November.

The oil giant’s revenue has taken a $2 billion hit after it produced less oil and gas and sold it for lower prices in the six months to June.

State of excitement: Perth’s State Buildings announce new culinary team

Robbie McGowan Lucas Fernandes Emma Farrelly.

Changes include the return of a familiar face, plus a new Wildflower head chef with serious fine-dining pedigree including a stint at World’s Best Restaurant, Geranium.

Metronet Midland: Bright lights and loud bells waking residents up every night

Aaron Cooper.

Since the Cale Street level crossing opened six weeks ago Aaron Cooper has suffered night after night of interrupted sleep.

Perth families denied burial plots seek ‘compassionate’ way forward

Widows in Perth have been told they cannot be buried in pre-purchased plots beside their husbands because of a technicality.

After closing a cemetery, a Perth metropolitan council has advised widows they can no longer be buried in the lots they bought beside their husbands.

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Warren Buffett is increasing his stakes in oil and gas producers as the push towards environmentally focused investing makes them cheaper.

A Wall Street legend just joined the $US1 trillion club

Warren Buffett, 94, is one of the world’s richest people and could be the most prolific investor in history. Now the company he has run for nearly 60 years has hit a milestone.

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House prices skyrocketed in 2021.

‘Better off waiting’: When you should have bought a house

Many homes last changed hands when the market was at its hottest, but buyers who waited have been rewarded with more capital growth.

Perth’s luxury property market outperformed its international peers

While a quarter of cities around the globe declined as even the well-heeled hit their affordability limits, four major Australian capitals recorded price growth.

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Max Gawn and Christian Petracca were involved in a meeting with other leaders of the Demons’ playing group on Saturday.
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AFL 2024

Petracca airs grievances in private meeting of Dees leaders

The three-hour meeting at a wine bar owned by Melbourne captain Max Gawn ended with hugs and high-fives, but no confidence in Petracca’s future at the club.

Hayden Young / Jarrad Schofield August 24 and 25 2024
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AFL 2024

Summer slog: Top to-dos for Eagles and Dockers this off-season

The Dockers must discover a way to start delivering in big moments. And while the Eagles must first find a coach, there are other factors they can’t ignore.

Paddy Sweeney
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On a roll: Sam Mitchell and his Hawks are one happy family.
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AFL 2024

When it came to footy tipping, my focus was beating Kane Cornes

It’s always nice to have bragging rights over someone with strong football opinions. Here’s how I ended up winning, and who I’m picking in the finals.

Mathew Stokes
Mathew Stokes

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Everything you need to know about the 2024 Paralympics

The Paralympics begin on Thursday – 160 Australians will be taking part in the Games. Here are some you may not know about.

Collingwood Football Club president Jeff Browne is starting to plan his departure from the club.
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AFL 2024

Magpies president quietly planning to vacate role

Succession planning is underway at Collingwood as Jeff Browne flags his time in the top job is coming towards an end.

Christian Petracca’s situation is a major headache for Melbourne.
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AFL 2024

Petracca’s bid to depart the Demons remains a long shot

Melbourne have reached a crossroads as Christian Petracca continues to try and force his way to a Victorian powerhouse.

An elated Thanasi Kokkinakis celebrates his four-set upset of Stefanos Tsitsipas at the US Open.

Giant-killer Kokkinakis making up for lost time

Six more Australians have progressed to the second round at the US Open on day two, including Thanasi Kokkinakis.

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