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Yes it rained in August, but get ready for a long dry spell
A rainy August and a typical start-of-spring forecast cannot turn the clock back on 50 years of continuous drying, meteorologists say.
‘Brazen and persistent’: Perth aged care worker sentenced for indecent assault
A 27-year-old man was given a prison sentence on Thursday after CCTV cameras caught him sexually assaulting a man with dementia and Parkinsons in Claremont.
Perth lithium boss slams ‘lazy’ global carmakers, but says EV boom is coming
Chris Ellison says no one is making money from mining the key battery ingredient at current prices as electric car sales languish.
‘The shittiest time to be the MD of a company’: MinRes leader Chris Ellison
Mining and energy company Mineral Resources has warned of challenging months ahead after the lithium price slump crushed its annual profit, forcing it to rule out dividend payments.
On notice: WA watchdog sets Alcoa a deadline for mining approvals
The Environmental Protection Authority has warned Alcoa to provide the information it needs on time, or risk stricter conditions on its mining in WA forests.
Madeleine King accuses BHP of trying to weaponise the press
Resources Minister Madeleine King has accused BHP of trying to weaponise the press amid claims the federal government’s industrial relations laws could spell an “economic catastrophe” in Pilbara.
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Marine life
Reprieve for Perth’s little penguins as state holds off on construction
The government’s changed its plans to carry out construction work during the breeding season of an already decimated little penguin population, it can be revealed.
Threat of higher overseas airfares under ‘same job, same pay’, warns Qantas boss
Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson has unveiled her first full-year result since taking over as chief executive last September.
CBA is taking down 50 fake websites a week. The boss wants tougher rules
As he defended the bank’s $9.8 billion profit before a parliamentary inquiry on Thursday, CBA boss Matt Comyn also called for an overhaul of the tax system.
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Immigration
Asylum seeker dies in Melbourne a day after self-immolation
Mano Yogalingam had been part of a protest demanding permanent residency for more than 8000 people who arrived in Australia by boat more than a decade ago.
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AFL 2024
All-Australian team, men’s award winners set to be named
The finals are set to start, and tonight we find out who wins the big awards.
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September heat: This is who is under the most pressure in the finals
These six men face the toughest task of all – staying composed when the heat is on in finals and delivering when it matters most in September.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
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Melbourne Demons
‘No real repairing needed’, says Gawn, as Dees president admits she hasn’t spoken to Petracca about grievances
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says there will be no need to repair relationships between Christian Petracca and his teammates if he remains with the club in 2025.
Albanese’s anger over hot-mic moment ‘unedifying’: Coalition
The prime minister jokingly suggested the US could share the cost of Australia’s $400 million Pacific police partnership deal, widely seen as countering China.
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LGBTQ
Assistant minister joins Labor MPs to defy Albanese on sexuality census debate
Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney took a rare step in breaking with the government’s position, following backbenchers Josh Burns and Peter Khalil.
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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.
Western Australia
‘Brazen and persistent’: Perth aged care worker sentenced for indecent assault
A 27-year-old man was given a prison sentence on Thursday after CCTV cameras caught him sexually assaulting a man with dementia and Parkinsons in Claremont.
Perth lithium boss slams ‘lazy’ global carmakers, but says EV boom is coming
Chris Ellison says no one is making money from mining the key battery ingredient at current prices as electric car sales languish.
‘My parents didn’t believe me’: The fallout of a late-life ADHD diagnosis
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’
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.
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.
Politics
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Why Tim Walz would be the perfect coach for Team Albo
It’s taken Kamala Harris and her running mate just three weeks to achieve the clear messaging that has eluded the Albanese government for three years.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Business
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Video games
What happened when Star Wars met Grand Auto Theft
The Star Wars underworld is a great fit for Ubisoft’s open-world checklist formula, but this criminal syndicate caper has a few major flaws.
World
Pope urged to address child sex abuse scandals during Timor-Leste visit
Francis will come face to face with the faithful on his first trip to Timor-Leste where many still don’t believe an independence hero and bishop abused young boys.
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Property
My beautiful laundrette: Wembley outbuilding selling as $300K+ ‘studio’
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.
‘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.
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Lifestyle
‘Designed to destroy your life’: Markus Zusak on the magic of mongrels
There are times when a hound with boundless enthusiasm can really test your limits – but let’s face it, perfect dogs are boring.
Opinion
Death
I’m glad you’ve come to my funeral. I’ve got a few things to tell you
Doug Hendrie
Freelance writer
Culture
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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.
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Sport
Freo’s late-season heartache will not break us: Serong
The Dockers lost their last four games to slip from third on the ladder to 10th, crushing their premiership hopes for another season.
Opinion
AFL 2024
September heat: This is who is under the most pressure in the finals
These six men face the toughest task of all – staying composed when the heat is on in finals and delivering when it matters most in September.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Updated
World Boxing
Police charge Zerafa’a brother with assault on wild Tszyu fight night
On a wild boxing night, the punch everyone is talking about - and has led to police charges - involved someone not on the official fight card.
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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.
Opinion
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
Nine Sports Presenter
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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
AFL columnist
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.
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More air than Jordan: The Sultan of Swat is still breaking records
A baseball jersey won 92 years ago has sold for $35 million. Yep, you read that right.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
