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Indigenous justice
Youth takes own life at notorious Perth child prison
A 17-year-old boy has taken his own life inside juvenile detention, the second ever and in less than a year, prompting fresh scrutiny of the government’s handling of the embattled facility.
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Property development
‘Time-bomb of leaks’: WA homeowners irate at Iplex leaky pipes mess
The government has allocated $30 million to fix leaking WA homes with pipe manufacturer Iplex chipping in $155 million. But will that be enough?
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Fremantle
Investigators descend on Fremantle over smashing of The Leeuwin
The damage sustained to the vessel is devastating, says the Fremantle Port Authority, with investigators coming from around the country to view the wreckage and interview those involved.
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WA news live
Peter Brock Holden goes under the hammer; WA builder fined $500,000 over safety breaches
The car driven by the Australian racing legend will hit the auction block this weekend; a company must pay nearly half a million dollars after a concrete staircase collapsed on one of its workers.
Perth teen jailed for killing woman in late-night joyride
Rebecca Collard was hit and then dragged by the 17-year-old driver who failed to stop, assist or contact authorities after the incident in October last year.
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Biodiversity
WA’s environment regulator cuts efforts around state to deal with Alcoa
The burden of enforcing special arrangements to allow Alcoa to keep mining bauxite has forced WA’s environment regulator to severely cut its efforts to protect nature throughout the rest of the state.
Australian Nursing Federation state secretary Janet Reah quits
Australian Nursing Federation WA state secretary Janet Reah has announced her resignation effective immediately.
ANZ traders exited over intoxication, profane language: Shayne Elliott
Three ANZ traders left the bank after an internal investigation found they used profane language in the Sydney dealing room.
24 hours of Trump: QAnon tributes, vulgar jokes and selling pieces of his suit
A burst of activity by the former US president was a snapshot of the chaos that has defined his political career, and in some ways marked a throwback to his first run in 2016.
Israel and Hamas to pause fighting in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations
The WHO said it had reached the deal with Israel to carry out the first round of vaccines for 640,000 children after a baby contracted the decease.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Unscripted Kamala Harris leans into optimism as her detractors pounce
She made the case to “turn the page” on Donald Trump and the division and chaos he sowed, offering a new way forward. Trump was not impressed.
South Dullsville no more? Wake-up call for Perth’s sleepiest inner suburb
A leafy inner-city area known for its sought-after real estate – but definitely not its nightlife – is suddenly looking more interesting, and it’s tapping into a zeitgeist.
There’s a new generation of cinema lovers. If only they knew how to behave
We get it, you love movies. Now please stop making it a competition and let us enjoy the cinema in peace.
‘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.
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West Perth
Naughty and calorific, this might be Perth’s most interesting (and delicious) brunch
It’s hiding in plain sight, and it’s got the goods. The baked goods, that is. Why pay for brunch? Here’s why.
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Literature
Liane Moriarty confirms Big Little Lies sequel, as she launches new book
The author has teased details about the follow-up to her most popular work.
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The kids are not all right in American Pie director’s classic horror thriller
Chris Weitz was part of the team behind the raunchy 1990s comedy, but his new film Afraid proves how times have changed.
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The top WA suburb where families can’t afford to pay the mortgage ... and also 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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Politics
Power grid emissions rise to threaten nation’s climate goals
Australia is at the forefront of the green transition, but the weather gods are testing the government’s plans to cut greenhouse gases.
Business
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Earnings season
‘Dysfunctional’: The Star found unsuitable again as money woes deepen
The NSW casino regulator says it needs more time to decide what to do about the struggling gaming giant after receiving a damning report.
World
Wave of candidates gathers as Japan’s ruling party prepares to pick next PM
Up to 11 candidates could contest the election to become head of Japan’s ruling party and the country’s prime minister. Among them is the son a former PM and two women vying to become the country’s first female leader.
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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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Mental health
I could have been a billionaire but my brain got in the way
ADHD is killing my bottom line.
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
Opinion
Death
I’m glad you’ve come to my funeral. I’ve got a few things to tell you
Doug Hendrie
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Culture
There’s a new generation of cinema lovers. If only they knew how to behave
We get it, you love movies. Now please stop making it a competition and let us enjoy the cinema in peace.
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AFL 2024
There’s a cardinal rule of footy fandom. I’m ready to break it
Supporting a footy team should be fulfilling. Enjoyable! It should give a return. It should not be triggering. It should not induce heart attacks.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Analysis
AFL 2024
The Bulldogs won the flag from outside the top four in 2016. Is this the year another team does it?
In the tightest season ever, many pundits think the teams in the bottom four of the eight are as good a chance of winning the flag as those in the top four. But are they really?
Opinion
Drugs in sport
Kyrgios has (sort of) got it right about Sinner’s doping offence
Nick Kyrgios is right about Jannik Sinner escaping a ban, but not because the Italian is a drug cheat.
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
‘What are we aiming for?’ Players want to know the plan for AFLW to explode
The AFLW season starts tonight, but where is the competition headed? We spoke to players, coaches, and administrators, including the new AFLW boss, and asked, what should it look like by 2030?
Concussions rule Will Pucovski out for season
Will Pucovski is yet to medically retire from concussion according to officials, but a decision to end his troubled career is expected before the start of the season.
WA players named in star-studded All-Australian team, but some big names have missed out
Marcus Bontempelli started a potentially career-defining month with a major honour while Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett and Darcy Cameron were the most notable exclusions from the All-Australian team.
Thompson takes top-10 scalp at US Open; four Aussie men into third round
Jordan Thompson, Chris O’Connell and Alex de Minaur have joined Alexei Popyrin in the US Open’s last 32 as Australia’s strong start in New York rages on, with more countrymen still to play on Friday.
Have Your Say
Kyrgios has (sort of) got it right about Sinner’s doping offence
Nick Kyrgios is right about Jannik Sinner escaping a ban, but not because the Italian is a drug cheat.
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
