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'WA needs you': McGowan calls on state's job seekers to go back to work
West Australians knocking back work because they're comfortable on JobSeeker are being urged to get off their backsides, with Premier Mark McGowan saying "our economy needs you".
- by Rebecca Le May
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AFL 2020
Unfairly run? How the AFL's compromises are piling up
The COVID crisis has clarified the genuine raison d'etre of the AFL competition, which is to simply have a competition in which players, coaches et al are employed and fans are engaged.
- by Jake Niall
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Tourism
Tourism industry braces for $55 billion hit with overseas travel likely banned until July 2021
Scott Morrison said on Friday it was "not unreasonable" to assume international tourism will not resume until mid-2021.
- by Mike Foley and Jennifer Duke
Europe prepares to reopen to foreign travellers, including Australians
The bloc's draft in-and-out list reflects an assessment of how well other countries have managed to control their outbreaks.
- by Michael Birnbaum and Quentin Ariès
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McGowan insists Perth is the best location for grand final
WA premier Mark McGowan "hates" the idea of bidding against other states to host this year's AFL grand final when he believes Optus Stadium is the best location for the game if the MCG is unable to have crowds due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- by Roy Ward
Freedom finally comes to Perth after months in lockdown doldrums
Premier Mark McGowan has detailed the next step of the roadmap out of COVID-19 restrictions, with the state moving into phase 4 from Saturday, June 27.
- by David Presipino
WA egg farmers will crack under cage-free demands from supermarkets: industry
West Australian egg producers are fearful for their futures given the push by supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths to ban caged eggs.
- by Aja Styles
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Coronavirus pandemic
'Second peak': Victoria records 41 more cases of coronavirus
There have been 41 new cases of COVID-19 in Victoria in the last day, the state's deputy chief health officer has announced.
- by Paul Sakkal
Lack of higher education vision will 'kill' universities, says vice-chancellor
Universities say the federal government needs to act quickly on research, as important, long-term projects may be cut because they can no longer afford them.
- by Jordan Baker and Fergus Hunter
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Claremont serial killer trial
State 'failed to prove' Bradley Edwards murdered Ciara, defence says
Defence lawyer Paul Yovich says the evidence fails to show there was a sexual motive for the murder, and therefore the prosecution failed to prove Bradley Edwards' propensity to attack women for sexual gratification.
- by Heather McNeill
'No evidence' linking Claremont accused to Sarah Spiers' death, defence argues
Defence lawyer Paul Yovich said neither Sarah's memory nor justice "will be served by convicting the wrong person."
- by Heather McNeill
Western Australia
Dumped regional Labor MP slams factional deal to keep MacTiernan and Yang in Parliament
A long-serving Labor MP has slammed her party's preselection process which was seen her become a "victim" of a "cynical factional exercise".
Two-year wait for pithy response on protecting 47,000-year-old WA rock art
The senators took two years to write the report on protecting globally significant art from rapidly advancing industry. The Commonwealth took another two to "note" it.
- by Emma Young
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Coronavirus pandemic
WA police apologise as FIFO worker forced to quarantine for no reason
WA Police ordered the man to self-isolate at home after they falsely thought he arrived at Perth Airport from interstate.
- by Jane Marwick and Nathan Hondros
Perth mall retailer slapped with rent rise despite state moratorium
A Perth shopping centre retailer has been slapped with a rent hike despite new tenancy laws banning landlords from putting fees up.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Churchlands schoolboys accused of train station bashing plead guilty
But the group of Churchlands schoolboys accused of severely bashing and robbing a young man at Stirling Train Station had their charges downgraded.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
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ABC plan to expand regional coverage was ignored and kept secret
An ABC plan to expand its regional coverage if the federal government reversed budget cuts was ignored and kept secret from National Party MPs.
- by Rob Harris and Zoe Samios
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How I slashed my car insurance premium by more than 40 per cent
Make sure you get a quote for a new customer policy, not just an alteration to your existing policy. Loyalty is dead.
- by Jessica Irvine
The high-flying executive behind Bain's turbulent Virgin tilt
- by Sarah Danckert and Patrick Hatch
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Off a cliff: India's economy has more problems than the pandemic
- by Mihir Sharma
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Young women to pay half a billion dollars more for uni courses
- by Anna Patty
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'No exceptions': Facebook finally caves to pressure over Trump posts
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will now flag or ban content containing hate-speech or misinformation, including from President Donald Trump.
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This little town emerged from iso with street art to rival the city
It’s a picturesque town of heritage buildings, but this small community gained some large-scale murals this March. Take a look.
- by Brigid Blackney
Revealed: The homes that won WA's top architecture awards
A small block with two houses was lauded at the ceremony, alongside a century-old residence and labour of love for the architect's sister.
- by Lisa Calautti
Life & Culture
Will we ever dress up again?
Some of the most interesting moments in fashion history have come after extreme disruptions, just look at the shimmering, liberated flappers of the 1920s.
- by Annie Brown
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Dixon stands tall as Port Adelaide remain undefeated
Charlie Dixon dominated as Port Adelaide beat West Coast to continue their unbeaten AFL season on Saturday.
Howe hopeful his season is not over after knee injury
Collingwood will be without a vital cog in their line-up next week against Essendon as Jeremy Howe recovers from a significant knee injury. The defender is hopeful his season is not over.
- by Peter Ryan
McGowan insists Perth is the best location for grand final
WA premier Mark McGowan "hates" the idea of bidding against other states to host this year's AFL grand final when he believes Optus Stadium is the best location for the game.
- by Roy Ward
As it happened: Carlton Blues, St Kilda Saints, Port Adelaide Power and Gold Coast Suns all victorious in round four
Carlton, St Kilda, Port Adelaide and Gold Coast all finished the day victorious after defeating Essendon, Richmond, West Coast and Fremantle respectively.
- by Ronny Lerner
Soccer superstar Sam Kerr primed for home FIFA World Cup glory
WA's global soccer superstar Sam Kerr was full of beans on Friday afternoon despite a sleepless night watching Australia win its joint bid with New Zealand to host the 2023 World Cup.
- by David Prestipino
Sixteen COVID cases as NBA admits risks over Florida 'bubble'
Even as the NBA was unveiling its schedule for the conclusion of the regular season, commissioner Adam Silver admitted that the league's "bubble" can't be made totally safe.
Howzat? Cricket's golden couple open up about life, love and iso living
Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc first met in primary school, where they shared wicketkeeping duties.
- by Konrad Marshall
Have Your Say
Where will Collingwood's racism investigation lead us and Lumumba?
Could this be a moment of reckoning for Collingwood as the club attempts to understand its past?
