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‘Distressing’ report names Perth the most unaffordable capital for renters
Perth’s median rent now consumes 32 per cent of an average rental household’s income – higher than Sydney and Adelaide.
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WA news live
Midland tobacco shop firebombed overnight
The storefront has been significantly damaged, with the force of the blaze bursting out the shutters. Follow our live coverage here.
Twiggy demands an end to Russian oil loopholes
Andrew Forrest says no motorist should have to wonder whether their money is helping bankroll Putin’s assault on Ukraine.
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The Ashes
‘Close your eyes and hope it wasn’t true’: Broad says he was every England fan in viral moment
The vision of Stuart Broad with his eyes shut, unable to watch as his country threw away the Perth Test in a calamitous 18 minutes, has become a defining image of the shock shared by millions of England supporters.
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Planning and development
Perth locals react to new images of controversial planned racetrack, entertainment precinct
Locals are divided over new images released showing plans for Burswood’s controversial multi-million dollar racetrack and entertainment precinct.
Analysis
Formula 1
Piastri was just disqualified from the Vegas GP. That’s actually a good thing
McLaren would understandably be lamenting the loss of valuable points, but this disqualification has hurt Lando Norris far more than Oscar Piastri.
‘Absolutely untrue’: Rebel Wilson comes out firing in 60 Minutes interview
The actor denied she is a liar and a bully and said the legal situation surrounding her film The Deb was “like your worst nightmare”.
‘I hope he sues me’: Packer calls Dan Andrews human filth in scathing interview
The billionaire said pubs and clubs had been favoured at the expense of major gambling houses, which had been left hollowed out.
Cyclone Fina loses steam as it heads towards WA coast
As it tracks west, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services is warning residents near the border and on the northern Kimberley coast to brace for its aftermath.
Opinion
Tripologist
‘Sir, better to be closing eyes’: My terrifying car rides overseas
Travel exposes you to a different set of road rules, particularly in the developing countries, where ignoring lane markings and speed limits are par for the course.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
The magic of fairy bread: Why everyone loves Australia’s rainbow party snack
This beloved childhood treat is the “perfect trifecta of carbs, sugar and fat”. And as it’s officially Fairy Bread Day today, perfectly acceptable to eat for lunch.
Rubio in damage control amid Republican revolt over Trump’s Ukraine peace plan
The confusion comes as European leaders push for a rival 24-point peace plan that would keep sanctions on Russia and allow foreign troops to be stationed in Ukraine.
Watt unaware of scope of $96m blowout of BoM website
Environment Minister Murray Watt has launched an investigation into the website’s redesign, following revelations about its cost blowout.
‘Colour and movement’: Joyce mulls defection after $1000 dinner with Hanson
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Dennis cried every day for a year after his partner died. One week changed all that
The author and academic on being “good with money”, how grief changes over time – and the societal changes that have surprised him.
10 things your eyes can tell you about your health (before you feel sick)
Going for a regular eye check-up is about more than assessing your ability to see. Your eyes can be a window to early detection of a range of serious health problems, long before you feel unwell.
Skye Gyngell, first Australian female chef to win a Michelin star, dies
The Sydney-born “natural truth-teller” created a mini empire of cookbooks and media columns, while overseeing a stable of restaurants in the UK.
The ashes
What Stokes said to Weatherald before match-winning stand with Head
Jake Weatherald has detailed how England’s players tried to wind him up at the start of his Ashes Test-winning stand with Travis Head in Perth.
Exclusive
Warner says Head can open for Aussies permanently – and they discussed it years ago
David Warner believes Travis Head can open the batting for Australia long-term and has lifted the lid on how the man who destroyed England in Perth wanted to go to the top of the order when Warner retired.
Western Australia
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina loses steam as it heads towards West Australian coast
As it tracks west, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services is warning residents near the border and on the northern Kimberley coast to brace for its aftermath.
Fremantle live music icon’s future ‘secure’ after closure scare
Freo.Social was under threat from NIMBYism. Now, it’s beefing up its acoustics – and safeguarding its future.
Unit 18 to remain open with replacement not available for years
Papalia revealed the tender would be released next week, but it was likely the proposed centre wouldn’t be ready until 2028 and Unit 18 would remain open until the new facility is complete.
‘Win, win, win’: Renewables booming in the Goldfields amid net zero debate
While the Coalition has been tearing itself apart over the push to net zero, Goldfields miners have been toiling away in the desert, building massive renewables projects that could power small towns.
Jailed Perth businessman Chris Marco lodges appeal against fraud convictions
Perth businessman Chris Marco is appealing his 43 convictions for allegedly defrauding his clients of millions of dollars, and investing their money in real estate and luxury cars.
Politics
‘Big political price’: Labor steps up pressure on Greens to pass environment reform
Environment Minister Murray Watt says the Greens have already suffered for standing in the way of reform.
Business
BHP walks away from takeover talks with Anglo American
The world’s biggest miner had made overtures to Anglo American in recent days after a failed bid to buy the smaller company last year.
World
Israel targets senior Hezbollah official in first strike on Beirut in months
The Iran-backed militant group said the strike, launched almost exactly a year after a ceasefire ended that Israel-Hezbollah war, threatened an escalation of attacks.
Opinion
The Liberal Party is not splitting over net zero: It’s just a policy debate
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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Property
How a first home owner couple transformed a once-hodgepodge cottage
The revitalised, ‘modern Victorian’ home now has a picture book facade, fluid floor plan and reinstated period features.
Australian home prices set to shatter records in 2026
Lower interest rates and improving incomes are expected to drive property price gains, but only so far.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Hope and Tom paid $250,000 to secure their dream home, then nearly lost it all
More than 100,000 Australians lost about $175 million in the first half of the year to financial scams.
Culture
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No one is likeable – and David Duchovny is perfectly hateable – in this bingeable thriller
A charming “manny” wreaks havoc on some unsuspecting families in Malice, which is part White Lotus, part Ripley.
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Sport
‘Break England early’: Why Ponting would love Head to keep opening
Ricky Ponting expects Australia will stick with Usman Khawaja, but he thinks the selectors will have serious discussions about redeploying Travis Head in his spot at the top of the order.
Analysis
Formula 1
Piastri was just disqualified from the Vegas GP. That’s actually a good thing
McLaren would understandably be lamenting the loss of valuable points, but this disqualification has hurt Lando Norris far more than Oscar Piastri.
Opinion
Wallabies
The three (pointed) reasons why Wallabies botched chance to prosper in Paris
Up against a beatable French team, the Wallabies played better at Stade de France. But their decision-making under pressure was not good enough to finish the job.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Zach Merrett knew leaving Essendon was a long shot, but he tried anyway. He explains why
Merrett’s request to leave Essendon for Hawthorn was the talk of trade period, but a deal didn’t get done. He explains why he’s excited to be back and why he wanted the move in the first place, and gives an answer on the captaincy for 2026.
Exclusive
The Ashes
‘Close your eyes and hope it wasn’t true’: Broad says he was every England fan in viral moment
The vision of Stuart Broad with his eyes shut, unable to watch as his country threw away the Perth Test in a calamitous 18 minutes, has become a defining image of the shock shared by millions of England supporters.
Analysis
The Ashes
Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away
This was Test cricket for our times: just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.
Exclusive
Australian cricket
Warner says Head can open for Aussies permanently – and they discussed it years ago
David Warner believes Travis Head can open the batting for Australia long-term and has lifted the lid on how the man who destroyed England in Perth wanted to go to the top of the order when Warner retired.
Have Your Say
Don’t believe the swipe: Wallabies have flaws but they are still a team to believe in
Yes, the Wallabies cost themselves a chance of victory in Paris. And yes, they finished up with a record of 5-10 for the year. But they have also shown the ability to beat anyone in the world.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
