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Missing person
Three arrested, ute found in search for Perth brothers missing in Mexico
A torched vehicle has been found as Mexican authorities search for Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson.
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Police
WA’s top cop denies police ignored alleged murder victim’s 000 calls
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch has backed a police decision not to attend the Yangebup home of Joan Mary Drane 48 hours before her son allegedly murdered her.
West Coast Eagles coach confident Elliot is a no-go Yeo
Everything you need to know, about what happened today in WA.
St John WA boss opens up about staring down Qantas
Even as a child, Kevin Brown recalls being mesmerised by the rush of traversing a busy airport and watching the enormous airplanes roaring up and down the tarmac. Now, he’s swapped aircraft for the top job at St John Ambulance WA.
Second WA detainee allegedly re-offends months after release
The man is accused of aggravated burglary. The discovery of his case comes amid ongoing controversy over the release of another former detainee.
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AFL 2024
AFL blocks move to induct Carey as hall of fame legend
League boss Andrew Dillon delivered the news personally to Carey on Friday morning in a phone call, saying it would be inappropriate for him to receive such an honour at a time when the AFL was taking a stance honouring victims of violence against women.
Opinion
Scott Morrison
Morrison broke a taboo with anxiety, but he’s broken a bigger one in his book
Former prime minister Scott Morrison made Christian faith part of his electoral pitch. His new memoir does not fully dispel the criticism that he called on it at his convenience.
Justine Toh
Author and researcher
Analysis
Federal budget
Six simple words that could fire the gun on next election
The federal budget, if you pay close attention, could reveal Labor’s hand – and its plan.
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Aviation
‘Not for the faint-hearted’: Jetstar boss on the battle for Australia’s skies
There’s a cruel irony to Australia’s newest low-cost airline scrambling to get out of voluntary administration while the country’s oldest celebrates its 20th birthday.
‘Utterly committed’: New ‘quad’ emerges to push back on China
Australia, the US, Japan and the Philippines have made a show of strength against China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Alarm bells: Donald Trump is flirting with some very dangerous ideas
Donald Trump is as addicted to magical thinking and denial of reality as any petty strongman or dictator.
Paul Krugman
Wild first aid: Orangutan applies medicinal plant to treat facial wound
Animals have been known to eat certain plants to alleviate stomach discomfort, but scientists had never seen one apply a makeshift bandage to heal a wound before.
Review
Perth
Here’s where you’ll find some of Perth’s finest pizza
What started as a Covid project has bloomed into a destination neighbourhood pizzeria serving featherweight, world-class Naples-style sourdough pizzas.
Ruining the ‘aha’ moment: why movie trailers give too much away
Why watch the movie if the trailer has already shown you every twist, stunt and gag? It turns out we might be to blame.
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Opinion
Domestic violence
Holding all men responsible for a violent minority has failed to keep women safe
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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Western Australia
Collie’s Premier Coal back in black with revenue jump
WA’s biggest coal miner Premier Coal has returned to profit after an $84 million loss the year before on the back of increased prices for its fuel sales.
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Crime
Prosecutor feared detainee would reoffend before WA home invasion
A Commonwealth prosecutor twice raised fears a former immigration detainee would reoffend but did not oppose bail in the months before the man was accused of a brutal home invasion.
‘We’re not bikies’: Motorcycle club fights eviction notice from RSL
The state’s RSL branch claims the Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Motorcycle Club WA Chapter intentionally entered the Sylvia Street premises without its consent.
Mercanti escorted from Karrinyup home by police
Police attended the home in Karrinyup earlier on Thursday afternoon after receiving reports of an assault.
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Education
The WA parents joining Catholic churches to get kids into ‘ideal’ schools
An expert says there is considerable weight to the ‘urban myth’ families are having children baptised due to school choice.
Politics
‘Utterly committed’: New ‘quad’ emerges to push back on China
Australia, the US, Japan and the Philippines have made a show of strength against China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.
Business
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Alarm bells: Donald Trump is flirting with some very dangerous ideas
Donald Trump is as addicted to magical thinking and denial of reality as any petty strongman or dictator. That’s why his economic plans should have us all worried.
Paul Krugman
Opinion
Work therapy
Was my colleague being callous by not comforting a co-worker?
Jonathan Rivett
Freelance writer
World
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Missing person
Three arrested, burnt-out ute found as Mexican police search for Perth brothers
A torched vehicle has been found as Mexican authorities search for Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson.
Opinion
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Property
Global shock, rate rises only way to stop Perth’s runaway home prices
New data released by CoreLogic shows property prices increasing for the 15th month running, with overall values up $78,000 since the trough last January.
How much it costs to buy a home in the suburbs where buyers pay cash
In the rarefied air of some of the most well-heeled neighbourhoods, it’s routine for buyers to spend millions without a mortgage.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. Here’s how to avoid them
We are stuck with forever chemicals. So, what can we do about them?
Culture
They were the coolest duo in dance music. Does their comeback album live up to that legacy?
New album Hyperdrama from French duo Justice is nowhere near as bold as its title suggests.
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Sport
Perth Glory captain Natasha Rigby announces shock retirement
Perth Glory skipper Natasha Rigby has announced her shock retirement but she hopes the financial instability that cut her career short won’t be a problem for future generations.
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AFL 2024
Late Hawk hero’s son to debut, stirring high hopes and feelings
Calsher Dear, the teenage son of late Hawthorn premiership player and Norm Smith medallist Paul Dear, will make his debut for the Hawks on Sunday in a rapid ascension that stirs hopes and feelings.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Peter FitzSimons is hurting the concussion cause, not helping it
The former Wallaby would have greater impact if he took us with him on his concussion crusade rather than continually belittling us.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘Get your foot off Carlton’s throat’: When Eddie McGuire went into bat for the Blues
For Eddie McGuire, there’s nothing better than the anticipation of playing Collingwood - and then beating them. Which is why he intervened at the Blues’ lowest ebb.
AFL clubs wary of reputation damage in Tarryn Thomas decision
Of 11 AFL clubs who spoke to The Age about a potential return for Thomas, three said they were highly unlikely to offer him a career lifeline.
‘It is breaking me’: Brayshaw brother launches attack on AFL judiciary
Hamish Brayshaw has mounted an impassioned attack on what he sees as the incomprehensible way so-called head protection in the AFL is being administered.
Longmuir tells Dockers critics to look at Freo’s handball stats
Analysts widely panned Fremantle’s ball movement last year, saying the stagnant nature of their forays forward was a big reason behind the club’s slide down to 14th spot.
Have Your Say
Bennett beckons, but is it wise for Souths to get back with an ex?
History offers mixed results regarding coaches who return to their former clubs, and nostalgia has a tendency to distort the reality of past break-ups.
