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‘They got the message’: Cook backs in watered-down environment laws
WA Premier Roger Cook has welcomed news the federal government is willing to scale back stalled environment reforms which have drawn the ire of the state’s miners.
New species declared endangered on doorstep of Woodside mega-project
Another species being declared endangered on the doorstep of Woodside’s $30 billion Browse gas field has delivered a fresh blow amid approvals processes.
‘Extraordinary highs … extraordinary political lows’: Bill Shorten bows out
The former Labor leader and minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme called time on his parliamentary career on Thursday.
Dalkeith’s alleged ‘cannabis confectioner’ fears media interest; Borer quarantine expands
Police allege he sold the lollies to a western suburbs student, leading to two 16-year-olds needing hospitalisation.
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LoadingPerth bodybuilder dies after 15 hours unconscious in gym shower
Giuliano Pirone, 33, was working out in a Perth gym when he felt unwell and made his way to a shower cubicle, where he collapsed early on August 20.
These Perth suburbs are the most family friendly in Australia
Family-friendly suburbs with the highest concentration of kids are all located on the outskirts of Perth.
They refused to sell as a whole Perth suburb was built around them
The six acre property in Hammond Park has been owned by the same family for nearly four decades.
Opinion
Road trips
The ultimate WA road trip includes these towns off the beaten track
It may add an hour or two to your journey, but these south-west towns shouldn’t be missed the next time you’re planning a getaway.
Brendan Foster
Contributor
Carolyn Stuckey was shot dead by her husband. He was then allowed to raise their three children
Allan Stuckey spent 22 months in jail for killing his wife, then raised their children. Now one of them wants to know why – and help give a voice to other child survivors of family violence.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Why the likely Liam Baker trade shows the AFL has gone soft
Why would West Coast give up a top draft pick for Liam Baker when they could easily get him for free? The Eagles should play hard ball and give the Tigers nothing. But like so many other clubs, they seem reluctant to make the tough decisions.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Perth dentist found guilty of drink spiking and rape of Tinder dates
Farzam Mehrabi, 34, is accused of meeting the women, all aged between 18 and 20, in various Perth bars before inviting them back to his parents’ house in Shelley.
‘It’s a miracle that I’m living’: Leary breaks world record, dances on medal dais
Three years after being told she’d never walk or talk again, Alexa Leary stormed to victory in the pool and broke a world record. Then came a great surprise.
Perth’s best sandwiches as judged by our Good Food reviewer
Between cafes, dedicated sandwich joints, contemporary restaurants and everything in between, the CBD offers near unlimited deliciousness-in-bread options.
Exclusive
Diet
Fad diet linked to increased risk of chronic disease
Carb cutting has become a global trend, endorsed by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, and credited with quick weight loss and blood sugar management. But a new Victorian study raises concerns about type 2 diabetes.
Rich, white and dead: Has TV’s favourite formula gone stale?
A Nicole Kidman series about affluent suburbanites who are involved in a murder? No, it’s not Big Little Lies, but it might as well be.
PM says Shorten’s February departure is unrelated to election date
Keep up to date with the day’s news headlines with our national blog.
How the alarming science behind concussions is changing local sport
Research into the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries has led grassroots volunteers such as Yann Gambin to find ways to protect young athletes.
Red tape’s strangling volunteering – creating more casualties than you’d think
Bureaucracy is making it ever more difficult to lend a hand – to the detriment of willing helpers as well as those in need.
Paris Paralympics 2024
‘I will never be forgotten’: Larrikin Aussie archer turns Paris giant-killer
With green-and-gold hair, an eagle’s feather in his hat and an exuberant personality, Taymon Kenton-Smith stole the show at archery’s historic Paralympics venue.
Double silver for Michel and Leeson on historic day for Australian boccia
Dan Michel and Jamieson Leeson might not have won gold medal matches but both wrote their names into the record books.
Western Australia
Man becomes second person to die in Perth prison custody in less than a week
A man has died at Hakea Prison in Perth’s south-east, becoming the second person to die in custody in Western Australia in less than a week.
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Australia votes
Federal Labor swoops in to select Perth Hills councillor for nation’s newest seat
A Shire of Mundaring councillor and current deputy president has been preselected to run for the must-win seat with the backing of the party’s federal tranche.
The Perth suburb knocking Armadale off the house price growth mantle
Cheaper markets like Armadale and Kwinana have led the pack in house price growth but fresh data shows the middle market is catching up.
‘Psychosis’ made Perth man sexually assault little girl, say lawyers
He admitted breaking into a stranger’s house and sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl. But this man is claiming he cannot be found guilty.
Anthony Albanese is in Perth and he has ‘eyes on the prize’
Albanese and most of his cabinet have descended on Perth, making numerous announcements and targeting issues West Australians are sensitive about … like GST.
Politics
Exclusive
Nuclear energy
Cash splash for nuclear towns under Coalition plan
Energy Minister Chris Bowen was invited to speak at a conference, but opposition spokesman Ted O’Brien claims he was blocked from speaking. Here is what he wanted to say.
Business
Millennials, you could be $50,000 richer by retirement, says ASIC
The nation’s out-of-touch super funds don’t do enough to engage with young customers, the corporate regulator says.
World
US charges Russians over 2024 election interference
With two months until election day, the US Justice Department has also warned of “increasingly aggressive Iranian activity” - including a recent attempt to hack into Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
Opinion
The slurs you’ve been using without even knowing it
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Smash or be smashed: Chalmers gambles on a rift with RBA
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Property
The Perth suburb knocking Armadale off the house price growth mantle
Cheaper markets like Armadale and Kwinana have led the pack in house price growth but fresh data shows the middle market is catching up.
Perth’s median home price overtakes Melbourne’s
Home prices have fallen in four Australian capital cities, but Perth continues to lead the nation in price gains.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘Once you’re over 40, you can’t stay dating’: Public Enemy’s Chuck D on love
The American rapper talks about the important women in his life.
Culture
They busted his knees, terrified his friends, then Markus Zusak’s dogs delivered
It was a new dog big on attitude who finally convinced The Book Thief author to put pen to paper.
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Concussion ended his twin’s career. This premiership Cat’s future was up in the air too
Jake Kolodjashnij is a reliable defender who doesn’t seek the limelight. But it was his love of the game and careful management that convinced him to continue his career in 2024.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Why the likely Liam Baker trade shows the AFL has gone soft
Why would West Coast give up a top draft pick for Liam Baker when they could easily get him for free? The Eagles should play hard ball and give the Tigers nothing. But like so many other clubs, they seem reluctant to make the tough decisions.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
6,6,4,6,4,4,4,6,4,4,4,4: Marsh and Head feast to break records against Scotland
Australia launched their white-ball UK tour by thrashing Scotland with more than half their overs to spare.
Teams and tips: Cats decide against De Koning recall
The unchanged Cats have decided against bringing back Sam De Koning for their qualifying final against the Power. See the selected teams as they’re announced for the first weekend of this year’s finals series and check out what the expert tipsters think.
Four locked in to return for Blues, but doubt on Curnow; Cats back Stanley
Four key players are certain selections for Carlton’s elimination final at the Gabba, but star forward Charlie Curnow remains in doubt.
Mr September? How Ugle-Hagan can be like Buddy
On Friday night, the No.1 draft pick gets the chance to emulate his childhood hero by stamping himself as a big-time player on the September stage.
From Auskick to AFL, the other stars taking the field on Saturday
Auskickers from six NSW clubs are getting ready for their half-time moment in front of 45,000 at the SCG in Saturday’s all-Sydney qualifying final.
Have Your Say
Rabbitohs make audacious bid for Mitchell to play against Roosters
The Rabbitohs’ star player will now wait until round one of next year to sit out a match, but his club still believe he’s fit enough to take on the Roosters this week.
