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Why Perth’s record housing slump won’t bring relief for everyday buyers
A sharp price drop is usually good news for buyers, but experts say high mortgage rates mean monthly costs haven’t budged.
Gold Coast man charged with displaying Nazi symbols
Police allege he was using social media to post white supremacist, nationalist and anti-LGBTQIA+ content online as well as prohibited Nazi symbols.
AI speeches are an insult to voters’ intelligence
When political representatives need to communicate, they should have enough intelligence of their own to be able to argue without needing to use AI.
Perfect storm pulls home ownership further out of reach for millions
Home ownership is falling even further out of reach for millions, with soaring interest rates and severe labour shortages resulting in the slowing of new builds.
Perth's western suburbs councils take steps toward merger
The Town of Claremont in Perth's western suburbs is open to exploring merging with another council, with its mayor saying "it is probably time" for the move.
Revealed: Hawks’ opening offer for Merrett as trade war resumes
Twelve months after Zach Merrett’s first attempted move fell apart, Hawthorn and Essendon have renewed hostilities at the trade table.
Australian couple among passengers on diverted flydubai flight to Israel, embassy says
Israeli embassy says the Sydney couple were on board flight that was dramatically diverted after one pilot allegedly stabbed the otherTwo Australian citizens were onboard a flight to Tel Aviv that was diverted after one of the pilots allegedly stabbed the other in an attack, according to the Israeli embassy.The passengers are a Jewish couple from Sydney, the embassy in Australia confirmed to the Guardian on Thursday. No further details were provided. Continue reading...
Perth gunman in psychosis when he terrorised family, shot at police, court told
Jakeb Byfield is believed to have been a drug-induced psychosis when he shot at a neighbour’s house and police who responded to calls for help in Butler in 2023.
Why Malaysia is deporting thousands of Myanmar asylum seekers
Malaysia this week deported about 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, as part of a refugee repatriation programme.
How a five-hour Woollahra Council meeting quickly turned personal
Mayor Sarah Dixson admitted she looked up the private address of a pro-housing advocate after he submitted a form to speak at the council meeting.
Former union delegate and bikie fined $2,000 over illegal debt collection
Victorian prosecutors have dropped a blackmail charge against a former CFMEU delegate with links to criminal bikie gangs.
The hidden traps lurking in your office WhatsApp group
Every message you send contains potential dangers, and you should be across them all.
Nine Australians die of breast cancer every day. So why do we underestimate the disease?
Nearly two-thirds of Australians now see breast cancer as more manageable than other cancers – but this perception could be making things worse.
Three-time premiership coach Chris Fagan retires a Lions legend
Chris Fagan has decided to walk away from the job on top after three consecutive flags with the Brisbane Lions.
Grand final dreamtime: How Knights’ Indigenous stars will break new ground on Sunday
Newcastle’s five First Nations players had good reason to stay at home in the Hunter this weekend – and would have had they not been playing in an NRL decider.
How a 'piece of rural propaganda' became 'compulsory listening' for Aussies
Blue Hills started life as "a piece of rural propaganda" to encourage World War II servicemen to "grow better crops and increase production". It ran for 27 years on ABC radio and became an institution of Australian life.
Rewards programs and insurance perks in firing line after changes to bank surcharging rules
Sweeping reforms from the Reserve Bank start this week, as banks hike fees and slash rewards programs in preparation.
Stawell Gift winner suspended for 12 months after positive drug test
Stawell Gift winner Olufemi Komolafe has been suspended from competing for 12 months following a positive drug test.
Madonna beats Taylor Swift in MTV awards showdown
Madonna emerges as the big winner at MTV's Video Music Awards, but Taylor Swift still broke records.
SA hospital pressure leading to demand 'flashpoint', union warns
A non-verbal man who was later diagnosed with pneumonia was ramped for more than nine hours at an outer suburbs hospital amid significant demand that the doctors union says left staff feeling "helpless".
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