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Breaking
Crime
Broome tradie guilty of cable-tying children walks free from court
Mat Radelic claimed he made a citizen’s arrest of the children, aged six, seven and eight, in March this year after finding them in a backyard swimming pool.
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s donations to Gaza now half that of the government
The Forrests’ $40 million donations for food, water and medical aid are now almost half of the value of the Australian government’s $82.5 million contribution to Palestinians.
Former Australian under-19s captain speaks out on abuse allegation
A former captain of Australia’s under-19s is suing Cricket Australia for $4 million over an allegation of sexual abuse.
Contractor confirms workplace fatality as police, WorkSafe continue probe
NRW Holdings has confirmed the 35-year-old Irish man killed along Mitchell Freeway on Thursday worked for a subcontractor.
Review
Perth
Food truck is Perth’s first eatery serving this must-have street food dish
Since arriving in Australia, Pargat Singh has worked in two wildly differing jobs. This truck brings them together.
Exclusive
Environmental protection
‘Idiots’: Mayor lashes those behind Perth park tree carnage
Over the past two years, 56 trees planted in four separate occasions at a park in Ocean Reef have been poisoned or cut.
Kate Chaney on duty to family, falling into politics – and not putting up with crap
Chaney talks about what her prominent political family taught her, and about being bold on climate policy in a mining town.
Hundreds of Australians to flee Lebanon tomorrow
Up to 500 Australians and their family members are expected to board two charter flights out of the Lebanese capital tomorrow, bound for home soil.
Smuggled SIM, hidden modem: How two children evaded forced marriages and got their dad convicted
A 15-year-old boy and 17-year-old girl have made a daring escape from their father’s attempts to force them into arranged marriages shortly after arriving in Australia.
Updated
World markets
ASX closes in the red as Biden comment sparks oil price surge
The Australian sharemarket has finished the week in the red, weighed down by the mining and technology stocks, as investors keep a watchful eye on the growing conflict in the Middle East.
Exclusive
Workplace culture
WA senator apologises as more former staff allege bullying
Two more former Greens staff have come forward with fresh allegations about Senator Dorinda Cox, piling pressure on party leader Adam Bandt to take action.
The best new shows to stream in October
Our guide to the best of what’s on the streamers and free-to-air in Australia this month.
Analysis
Draft
The next Dusty, ‘Rubber Man’, and a match-winner with Iraqi heritage: The stars of a wide-open AFL draft
Five young guns have a case to have their names called out first on draft night, although the rebuilding Richmond appear to be zeroing in on two in particular.
He’s Anthony Burke not Kevin McCloud, and he’s coming for your toilets
The new host of Grand Designs Australia isn’t trying to copy his British counterpart, but he does want to change Australian homes.
Western Australia
Updated
Animals
Community in shock after WA’s beloved ‘dingo tour’ pair shot dead
The heartbroken handler of dingoes Eulalia and Steve has taken to social media to express grief over their loss.
Meet the rebel teachers educating WA kids their own way
“Everyone wants the best, but everyone speaks a slightly different language. The only way I felt like I could create the best was by stepping outside the system.”
Sky News forced to apologise after quoting fake Andrew Forrest tweet
A fake quote from a social media account posing as billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest was published by Sky in a news story about the ABC, criticising the public broadcaster for a lengthy acknowledgement of country.
Bandt ducks questions on Cox, cuts short press conference
Greens leader Bandt was repeatedly asked what steps he and his office had taken to investigate the allegations against Cox raised with his office.
Exclusive
Workplace culture
Dorinda Cox staff quit Greens senator’s office over toxic workplace claims
Twenty staff have left Greens WA senator Dorinda Cox’s office in just three years, with several lodging formal complaints alleging a hostile culture.
Politics
Minns hits out at pro-Palestine rally organisers ahead of October 7 vigil
Chris Minns also hit out at organisers of planned demonstrations on Sunday and Monday, accusing them of not representing the communities on behalf of whom they are protesting.
Business
Exclusive
Managed funds
A Platinum deal: Geoff Wilson eyes move for Kerr Neilson’s $12b giant
A bidding war may break out for Platinum Asset Management, with prominent investor Geoff Wilson said to be among the parties interested in the funds management group.
World
Updated
US Votes 2024
Top Republican – hated by Trump – appears with Harris in pitch for right-wing voters
Republican Liz Cheney’s appearance in Wisconsin is a not-so-subtle nod to what the party once was before Trump’s MAGA movement took hold.
Opinion
Once I felt love, connection, excitement … but it’s time to break up with my X
Nic Hayes
Managing director, Media Stable
A free speech U-turn is under way, with Peter Dutton leading the charge
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
Slow-motion train crash: Xi Jinping needs to pull China out of its spiral
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Explore
Property
Analysis
Renting
Renters break the bank to live in Armadale on the back of 120 per cent rent rise
Pundits say the rental market has reached an affordability ceiling, so property owners can no longer expect to see tenants offering significantly over asking prices for properties.
WA multigenerational home among nine favourite luxury homes for sale
From a waterfront home with two yacht berths to a beach house with award-winning interiors, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Health
I can remember most things in vivid detail. It’s both a blessing and a curse
Most people would view having a super memory as a gift. But with the obvious good of remembering the name of your childhood neighbour’s dog, also comes the bad.
Caroline Zielinski
Reporter
Tony Wright’s Column
Inheritance
The blessed gift of good-hearted neighbours
Opinion
Swimming
Alone, out there in rough seas, I remember what it means to be alive
Anson Cameron
Spectrum columnist, The Age
Culture
Opinion
Streaming
From hot priests to hot rabbis, is faith the new forbidden fruit?
If it’s a human thing to want what we can’t have, then even men of the cloth might be super sexy for the irreligious.
Justine Toh
Author and researcher
Traveller
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Sport
‘It empowers others’: Former Australian under-19s captain speaks out on abuse allegation
A former captain of Australia’s under-19s is suing Cricket Australia for $4 million over an allegation of sexual abuse.
Analysis
Draft
The next Dusty, ‘Rubber Man’, and a match-winner with Iraqi heritage: The stars of a wide-open AFL draft
Five young guns have a case to have their names called out first on draft night, although the rebuilding Richmond appear to be zeroing in on two in particular.
Updated
AFL 2024
Demons’ president shuts down Oliver trade talk as star attends best-and-fairest count
Interim Melbourne president Brad Green has declared Clayton Oliver will be at the Demons’ opening centre bounce of season 2025, as the club remains unmoved by Oliver’s desire to become a Cat.
Explainer
Draft
Free agents, pick swaps, salary dumps: What does AFL trade jargon mean?
What do you call a free agent who isn’t actually free? What is a salary dump? And will pick purchasing become a feature in the AFL?
Contentious free-agency compo system delivers big win for Saints
The St Kilda defender will play for Hawthorn next year, while Collingwood, Melbourne and Gold Coast have also made free agency signings.
Draft or cash: What Geelong are willing to give up for Clayton Oliver
The Cats would only pay the full amount of Clayton Oliver’s massive Melbourne contract, or close to it, if the draft cost in a trade was heavily discounted.
Analysis
Wallabies
Rugby Australia splurged $5m on a marquee star. Now comes the hard part
Under a 10,000-watt spotlight, Joseph Suaalii is about to embark on his rugby career. There are many questions.
Have Your Say
The other side of Nathan Cleary – the introvert at home in front of millions
Amid intense focus on his relationship with Matildas megastar Mary Fowler, injuries and premiership pursuit, the Penrith star survives and thrives by remaining as introspective as ever.
