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The inside story of the extraordinary rescue of Robert Bogucki in the Australian desert.
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Leaky pipe saga goes back decades, traumatised WA home owners warn
Families traumatised by decades of what they describe as “ticking time-bomb” plumbing pipes are pleading for compassion after being excluded from a deal to remediate newer homes.
This Perth suburb is being revamped, but what about its local schools?
The proposal for the first residential development at the iconic Subiaco Oval has raised alarm bells for residents over a population influx putting strain on schools.
What impact will rate cuts have on Perth house prices?
With inflation now edging towards 3 per cent, markets are pricing in potentially up to four rate cuts next year.
‘They inspired me to chase my dream’: The players Brownlow champion Cripps looked up to growing up
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has won his second AFL Brownlow Medal, polling a record 45 votes to claim the honour convincingly. The 29-year-old is the first player to win two Brownlows playing for Carlton.
Brownlow 2024: All the looks from the red carpet
The best images on the AFL’s night of nights.
Intimate 25-seat restaurant from the Astral Weeks crew opens in Perth’s Chinatown
The clubby, dimly lit dining room of Ah Um might be hard to pigeonhole, but it’s all too easy to like.
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Nuclear energy
Coalition pushes gas as nuclear stopgap, but PM says Dutton won’t ‘come clean’
Australia’s use of gas will be an election flashpoint as the Coalition pledges to keep more for local use to fuel the party’s nuclear ambitions.
‘Zomi’s death cannot be in vain’: Australia leads push to protect Gaza aid workers
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, who was killed by Israeli drone strike in Gaza earlier this year, backed Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s initiative.
Billionaire executive unloads on Microsoft’s AI chatbot
One of the world’s leading technology executives says rival Microsoft’s Copilot is “the next Clippy” and can’t be trusted in the workplace.
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Formula 1
‘Thank you, Daniel’: Ricciardo’s telling gift in what could be his final F1 drive
Lando Norris roared away from pole position at Marina Bay, leading every lap to the chequered flag, but the Australian who’s stolen fans’ hearts was front and centre for a different reason.
A dietitian’s guide on what to eat during the peri- and menopausal years
Susie Burrell explains the best foods to eat – and avoid – to help ensure a long and healthier in midlife and beyond.
Fifteen of us set off on this famed trek. Only 10 made it to the end
It’s one of the world’s seven wonders, but there’s a heap of things that can go wrong when trekking Machu Picchu – and I should know.
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Investigations
‘Inappropriate’: Top scientist slams watchdog interference in carbon review
Professor Ian Chubb led the review of Australia’s lucrative carbon credits market and he’s far from happy with the conduct of a government agency at the middle of it.
Only 10 per cent of liquidators are women. They’re getting impatient
Insolvency was known for an aggressive approach of “kicking down doors, banging tables”. That’s changed.
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Healthcare
Record number of Australians raid super to fund medical treatments
There has been a 51 per cent rise in the number of Australians accessing their super early to fund medical treatments such as weight loss surgery, dentistry and IVF.
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Opinion
US Votes 2024
‘October surprises’ have changed US elections. Will they ruin Kamala Harris’ chances?
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
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Western Australia
Our population is booming, but not because of WA’s birth rate
Western Australia’s population has grown by 89,000 people in the past year, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data.
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Crime
Perth man charged with running over police officer
A 37-year-old man has been charged with a string of offences after running over a police officer when he was stopped on Friday evening in Perth’s east.
Repeat domestic violence offender jailed for life over Nollamara stabbing
Christopher Dimer tried to convince a jury a knife that was holding up a curtain had fallen and impaled his partner of four years, killing her.
With listings soaring in some suburbs, has Perth’s competitive house market turned a corner?
When rates drop it will be ‘kerosene on the fire’ according to one property analyst.
Review
Mount Hawthorn
Mount Hawthorn wine bar a precious addition to Perth’s food and drink scene
After learning the family trade at a landmark Northbridge restaurant, architect-turned- restaurateur Fiona di Lanzo is out on her own and doing hospitality her way.
Politics
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Immigration
Fewer people are moving interstate. They can’t afford to
Australians are no longer upping sticks to move to Queensland. If they’re moving at all, it might be into Victoria, as NSW house prices soar.
Business
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Supermarkets
‘Price down’ supermarket specials pushed up inflation: PM
The ACCC is suing the supermarket giants, alleging their “Prices Dropped” and “Down Down” discounts weren’t really what they seemed.
World
Police seize ‘spy glasses’ in raid on home of Italian minister’s ex-lover
Italian police have raided the home of an influencer whose affair with the country’s tourism minister brought about his political downfall.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
‘October surprises’ have changed US elections. Will they ruin Kamala Harris’ chances?
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Opinion
Why this famous recession predictor might be wrong this time
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
‘October surprises’ have changed US elections. Will they ruin Kamala Harris’ chances?
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Australia treats world’s most important conflict with indifference
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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Property
This risky home loan type is on the rise as homeowners try to stay afloat
After years of high-interest rates and inflation, struggling homeowners are taking this hardship measure in the hopes of riding out the storm.
Eddie Perfect sells Brunswick East home to another family for $2,285,000
Purchasing and renovating the Californian bungalow inspired Perfect’s 2017 musical Vivid White. He was happy to sell to another family.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Here comes the … Brownlow. Bridal looks rule as ‘queen’ Judd returns
Bubble hems, bridal-inspired gowns and a dress that cost $20. This year’s Brownlow red carpet had it all, including the return of fashion favourite Bec Judd.
Culture
‘They exist on a different level’: The transformation of Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix
Director Todd Phillips says the stars of anticipated sequel Joker: Folie à Deux don’t know how good they are.
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‘They inspired me to chase my dream’: The players Brownlow champion Cripps looked up to growing up
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has won his second AFL Brownlow Medal, polling a record 45 votes to claim the honour convincingly. The 29-year-old is the first player to win two Brownlows playing for Carlton.
‘He’s a competitive beast’: Battle open in race to replace brave Lions’ star
A final decision on Oscar McInerney’s fate will be made later in the week, but a finals battle with one of the AFL’s elite has one man ready to answer the call.
Warner brothers: Swan tips younger siblings to be future AFL stars
Forget the acclaimed Sydney Swans academy – the Warner family back garden in Perth is poised to become one of the biggest producers of AFL talent in the game.
The 12 players most under the pump in the 2024 AFL grand final
The ghosts of grand finals past will occupy the minds of some Lions and Swans this week desperate for a do-over. Certain players will have more pressure on them than most.
How to get a grand final ticket, and why there’s no public sale
You’ve got to work hard to get into an AFL grand final – even if you’re a supporter.
Former Perth Glory coach set to be confirmed as new Socceroos mentor
Less than three days after Graham Arnold’s decision to step down from the job was publicised, Football Australia has reached an agreement with the former Western Sydney Wanderers boss.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
‘A lot of people wrote us off’: How Lions proved footy world wrong
Charlie Cameron said the Lions had taken pleasure in silencing those who wrote them off after their slow start.
Have Your Say
Half-price: Why these two budget buys are mixing it with NRL’s millionaire playmakers
Their pay packets aren’t in the same ballpark as six of the highest-paid players in the game, but they’ve already had a taste of the NRL high life and the scrutiny that comes with it.
