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These WA private schools get more government money than their public school rivals
One WA private school received over $3000 per student more in government funding compared to a public school of a similar size and educational advantage.
Tip from WA among those warning of American school shooting
The teenager and his father, who were interviewed by law enforcement in 2023 in connection with online threats about carrying out a school shooting, have been arrested.
Perth transport delays and disruptions rise as Metronet rattles along
All train lines, except the partially-closed Armadale Line, experienced significant growth in patronage numbers when compared to the previous 12 months.
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Independent schools hit back at union report of public students missing out
A new report from the Australian Education Union revealed a list of Perth private schools that received more government funding than their public neighbours in 2022.
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Relief in sight for motorists as oil prices slide
Petrol prices at the bowser are primed to fall in coming months as a slowdown in major economies reduces demand for oil.
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Australian students could be the real victims of international caps
Without top 100 rankings, we lose our reputation as a place of high-quality education. Without that, things quickly snowball for locals wanting an education.
Waleed Aly
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Trump pleads not guilty to fresh 2020 election charges
Joe Biden’s son Hunter, meanwhile, faced his own legal woes, pleading guilty to evading $US1.4 million worth of taxes.
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The $702m plan to help tackle rise in domestic violence
A spate of killings earlier this year prompted the government to commission a rapid review. On Friday, the national cabinet meets to respond.
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Breast cancer
I never blamed myself for having breast cancer. Until I read Elle Macpherson’s book
Of all the money I have contributed to the Elle Macpherson empire over the years, it’s the $13 I spent on that e-book that I regret the most.
Sarah Moller
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Deed or the breed? Wrestling with an XL dog problem
Barely a week goes by without a news report of someone being mauled or killed by a dog somewhere in Britain. But is banning dangerous breeds the answer?
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Sunrise presenter diagnosed with leukaemia
Edwina Bartholomew has announced on air that she has been diagnosed with cancer.
‘Some are quite mad’: The man defending Australian democracy from ‘tinfoil-hat wearing’ conspiracists
Our home-grown election system is the envy of the Western world. Will it be enough to inoculate us from AI, fake news and other threats to our way of life?
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Macron appoints ‘French Joe Biden’ as new PM to break political deadlock
Michel Barnier drove a hard bargain in Brexit negotiations, infuriating Brexiteers during a time of tense relations with the EU.
The 15 next big things set to transform the way we fly
Non-reclining seats, affordable fares to Europe and pets in Australian airline cabins. Welcome to the future of flying.
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AFL 2024
‘It’s not meant to bend that way, is it?’: The anatomy of Cameron’s freakish wonder goals
Here’s how the Cats star once again stood tall on the finals stage, and why it was so special.
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Paris 2024
Olympic coach sacked by Swimming Australia after ‘Go Korea’ comments in Paris
Six weeks after saying he hoped a South Korean swimmer would beat Australian athletes in Paris, Michael Palfrey has had his contract ripped up.
‘Not good enough’: Socceroos searching for answers after Gold Coast nightmare
It was supposed to be a relatively simple outing to start the third round of World Cup qualification, but it ended up as a night of historical lows for Graham Arnold’s men.
Paris Paralympics 2024
Gold in two different sports: Parker creates history in Paris with breathtaking win
Lauren Parker has become the first Australian Paralympian to win gold in two different sports at the same Games since 1976.
‘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.
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The curious case of ‘Doctor’ Gina Rinehart
Has Australia’s richest person gone and done a secret PhD?
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Alleged Nollamara hit-and-run driver fronts court
The 65-year-old is alleged to have hit a man near the intersection of Ravenswood Drive and Hillsborough Drive on Sunday, leaving him for dead.
Perth 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.
WA MP still wants to run for One Nation, but the party might not want him
Upper house MP Ben Dawkins said he would remain a member of One Nation, which he joined in February, and expressed interest in running as one of the party’s lower house candidates.
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.
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$702m plan to help tackle rise in domestic violence
A spate of killings prompted the government to commission a rapid review. On Friday, the national cabinet meets to respond.
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Top Media Watch contender gets a chance in hot seat
Veteran broadcast journalist Janine Perrett will fill in for Paul Barry this month as the ABC searches for a replacement.
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Tip from Australia among those warning of risk of Georgia school shooting: report
The teenager and his father, who were interviewed by law enforcement in 2023 in connection with online threats about carrying out a school shooting, have been arrested.
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Shorten didn’t give Labor a parting shot, he gave it a parting gift
David Crowe
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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.
‘Kidsplosion’: Perth’s fringe tops nationwide ‘family-friendly suburbs’ list
Family-friendly suburbs with the highest concentration of children are all located on the outskirts of Perth.
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AI
Dad’s ‘third daughter’ always came to look after him. Then computer said no
Some aged care providers are turning to artificial intelligence to make decisions best made by someone with a heart.
Sue Williams
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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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Port Adelaide’s finals losing streak continues in humiliating loss to Geelong
The Power were outpointed early by the Cats, rallied momentarily then got blown away 11.9 to 1.5 in a bloody second-half procession.
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NRL 2024
Belmore is alive with Bulldogs fans again. Why are the police fining them?
You know the Bulldogs are officially back when Burwood Road is jammed with delirious supporters. But the fan activity has attracted a heavy police presence.
Andrew Webster
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‘Do these guys hate each other?’: Hawks skipper on the golden era, the handover and the revival
James Sicily opens up on his volatile former self, the “confusing” Clarkson-Mitchell handover, and the Hawthorn “mosquitos”.
‘They’re clearly the best team in the comp:’ Giants wary of full-strength Swans
Giants coach Adam Kingsley is taking nothing from his side’s strong final record against the Swans after his side suffered two comprehensive defeats against their city rivals this season.
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Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth set to get green light
Rugby Australia and the New Zealand Rugby Union are close to finalising a historic shift of a Bledisloe Cup game to Anzac Day in 2026.
Pucovski taking legal advice on concussion retirement
The batting prodigy was advised to retire because of concussion concerns but not forced to call an end to his career. The saga might push cricket to adopt a system for compensation payouts akin to that used in the AFL.
‘Everything concerned me’: Rampant Cats through to prelim final after Port turn in another finals shocker
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Port Adelaide and Geelong battle for a home preliminary final.
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Spoon Bowl 2024: Why race to the bottom is more exciting than the one at the top
Given many pundits feel the NRL premierships is a race in two, the battle at the bottom is more compelling than the one at the other end of the ladder.
Adrian Proszenko
Chief Rugby League Reporter
