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Federal election
Full election resultsUpdated May 8, 2025, 6.39amExclusive
City of Perth
City of Perth mulled no-protest zone around Government House after secret meeting
The City of Perth council considered imposing a no-protest zone around Government House after a meeting with WA Governor Chris Dawson that remains shrouded in secrecy.
Perth’s biggest schools for 2025 revealed
A school in Perth’s south has become the biggest in the state for the first time, but others are not far behind in the race to reach 3000 enrolments.
Fringe benefits: Perth’s outer suburbs lead housing boom
New data reveals the city’s outer edges are outpacing inner suburbs, as buyers chase affordability amid rising financial pressures.
Opinion
Liberal Party
Lesson for the Liberals: do the opposite of what Peta Credlin says
Victoria was fertile ground for a coherent and considered Coalition pitch to voters. Driving a truck with Jacinta Allan’s face plastered on it wasn’t it.
Chip Le Grand
State political editor
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Australia votes
Liberal Party battle turns into mudslinging war
Others are throwing their support behind shadow treasurer Angus Taylor, with duelling files being circulated by allies that threaten ongoing instability.
Opinion
Federal
Dutton captained a ship of fools – and they let him sink it
When he assumed the Liberal leadership in 2022, Peter Dutton told his MPs exactly what they wanted to hear: there was no need for a serious internal reappraisal.
Shaun Carney
Columnist
Why Andrew Forrest bankrolled Attenborough’s last great project
The mining billionaire was a nature-loving teenager when he first fell in love with Attenborough’s films.
‘A tax on Bluey’: Rudd mocks Trump’s movie tariffs
Australia’s ambassador to the US lampooned the proposed movie tariffs and ridiculed the Trump administration’s bid to impose 10 per cent tariffs on uninhabited islands.
Live
Australia votes
‘It’s a bit rich for him’: PM responds to ousted Green’s comments
Follow live as we bring you all the news from the election aftermath and vote counting around Australia.
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Crime
James remarked on someone littering. He was ambushed, and declared dead an hour later
The 22-year-old was eating outside a kebab shop when police say he was set upon by a group of violent youths. He never made it home.
The huge amount it costs now to sell one home and buy another
Costs linked to selling a home and buying another are at record highs, prompting some already in the market to stay put rather than take on the added expense of moving.
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Domestic violence
He was jailed for killing his ex-girlfriend. Then her family member spotted him at the shops
Grace Donato’s daughter Adriana was killed with a hunting knife by her ex-boyfriend in 2012. Grace discovered by chance that the killer had been allowed out on day release.
First conclave vote to elect new pope fails as black smoke emerges
More than 45,000 people gathered in St Peter’s Square to witness the time-honoured tradition which signified that no candidate had garnered the two-thirds majority needed to become the new pope.
Explainer
Kashmir conflict
‘The escalation risks are real’: Why India and Pakistan are fighting over Kashmir
Why is this part of the world so fraught? Could India and Pakistan’s friction escalate into a nuclear exchange?
Once the pinnacle of luxury, these 10 hotels now sit abandoned
The great and the good were once lured to these dead five-stars, but now they are eerily derelict – though some could yet be reborn.
Two of Us
Good Weekend
Julie knew something was wrong. Finally, with a hand over her face, Sarah told her
After testifying at a rape trial, Sarah Rosenberg, supported by her lawyer mum Julie, has founded an online resource for victims of sexual violence.
Opinion
ABC
It’s time for the ABC to ditch the forgettable fluff
Kim Williams has said there’s no future in bland. More producers making ABC shows need to get the memo.
Debi Enker
Resolve Political Monitor
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Western Australia
Bassendean mum accused of starting house fire while trying to light drugs
The court was told a man received burns to 30 per cent of his body after a “homemade candle” was dropped on him in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Cook makes it official – the NRL is coming to Perth on back of $65m deal
The deal will involve $60 million in direct financial support and another $5.6 million in marketing and match day support, but the government claims the return on investment is expected to be greater. Follow our live coverage here.
‘Dangerous FOMO’: Perth listings drop as experts tip fresh house price surge
Listings are drying up and property experts say that means one thing for Perth home prices.
Fremantle’s old traffic bridge is closing for 12 months. Where will all the cars go?
And why is Main Roads drawing inspiration from the Armadale line shutdown?
Updated
Whales
Four whales dead, one saved after mass stranding on WA coast
Parks and Wildlife officers are asking people not to “self-deploy” to the incident unfolding near the tourist town of Bremer Bay.
Politics
Dutton flies to Canberra for heartfelt staff send-off, vows ‘dignified’ silence
“The easiest thing for former leaders to do is to maintain a graceful silence,” Peter Dutton said.
Business
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Retail
‘They’re fakes’: Australian designer founder condemns dupes as Sportsgirl pulls items
Just as there are Ferraris and there are Hondas, the Australian-based luxury accessories brand has said Australians shouldn’t accept dupe products.
World
Why Andrew Forrest bankrolled David Attenborough’s last great project
The mining billionaire was a nature-loving teenager when he first fell in love with Attenborough’s films.
Opinion
One Liberal leader will be grateful for Dutton’s demise
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
Buying a house is hard now but it could get much worse
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Home of global capital? Investors run from Trump’s America
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
Fringe benefits: Perth’s outer suburbs lead housing boom
New data reveals the city’s outer edges are outpacing inner suburbs, as buyers chase affordability amid rising financial pressures.
Eight of the best luxury homes for sale across the country
We’ve rounded up our top picks of the most luxurious properties up for grabs right now in Australia.
Good Food
Lifestyle
The best Met Gala after-party transformations
Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter lead the quick changes for fashion’s biggest night.
Culture
Can Australia win this year’s Eurovision? We crunched the numbers
The answer might be easier to calculate than many realise.
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AFL 2025
Inside the Willie Rioli decision that sparked a fury
The AFL has been roundly criticised for their inconsistent application of penalties for a while now and the Rioli saga brought the dissatisfaction to a head.
AFL teams and experts’ tips: Magpies ring changes for trip to Perth
Collingwood coach Craig McRae promised a raft of changes to this week’s team and his selection committee has delivered with four key players avoiding the trip to Fremantle, while Jeremy Howe returns.
The mistake the Magpies will not want to repeat
As they prepare for Thursday night’s clash in Perth, the Magpies haven’t forgotten last year’s controversial result that may have cost them a finals spot.
Marnus firms to pip Konstas for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape
Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month.
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AFL 2025
Rioli’s Showdown fate to be decided as AFL probes his alleged threats against opponents
Rioli and Power officials met with the AFL for two hours, and a decision about whether he plays in Saturday night’s Showdown will be made on Thursday.
Is this the end of cricket between India and Pakistan?
India’s coach Gautam Gambhir, a former politician, has declared that India should stop playing all cricket against Pakistan following a recent militant attack on tourists in Kashmir.
Money Talks
AFL 2025
The AFL wants more tall talent, so it’s sending recruiters to America
A decade after unearthing Mason Cox, the AFL will run a recruiting drive in his home city, renewing its push to turn more gifted US athletes into code hoppers.
Have Your Say
He’s been hailed the best back-rower of all time. But people ‘don’t even know who I am’
Mark Graham earned plaudits aplenty, but never any silverware during a 146-game career for North Sydney in the 1980s. Now, he is the subject of an acclaimed documentary film, Sharko, directed by his son Luke.
