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The great debate: Perth’s north versus south of the river divide is real
It seems the one thing residents of Perth’s north and south have in common is their reluctance to cross the river.
- by Heather McNeill
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Liberals eye Darling Range after Barry Urban implosion
The WA Liberal party will contest a byelection in the state seat of Darling Range if MP Barry Urban pulls the pin.
- by Nathan Hondros
Boy George fans flames of controversy over Perth's Sam
It seems Boy George struggles to summon nice things to say about The Voice's stand out star, vocal looper Sam Perry from Perth.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Tax cuts could be worth $550 for low income earners
Lower income taxpayers would be better off to the tune of between $10 and $11 per week under the changes.
- by Mark Kenny
Tech start-ups call on WA to ‘think beyond Google’
The industry is calling on the WA government to lift its game and make the west more attractive for tech businesses.
- by Nathan Hondros
'I'll be dead': Peter Costello slams Turnbull budget plan
Australia's longest serving treasurer says he will die before the nation's finances return to a healthy state.
- by Bevan Shields
No handshake: netballers apologise to West Coast Fever
It was reported some players did not approach defender Stacey Francis to shake her hand after the win.
- by Hannah Barry
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Are some more equal than others?
Of all the policies, the most confusing by far is that transgender athletes can play in the VFLW, but not the AFLW.
Chris Judd
What happened to the 40h week?
We have all too readily accepted that the 40-hour work week is a thing of the distant past.
Anna Nguyen
George Brandis' bizarre journey
Australia's new High Commissionerstarted out as a villain for the left but became its darling before leaving politics.
Peter Hartcher
Politics
Budget tax cuts could be worth about $550 a year for low income earners
Lower income taxpayers would be better off to the tune of between $10 and $11 per week under the changes.
- by Mark Kenny
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Business
Ex-NAB unit Clydesdale seeks merger with Branson's Virgin Money
Australian shareholder-controlled Clydesdale Bank has approached Richard Branson-backed Virgin Money, proposing a merger.
- by Clancy Yeates
Small business
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Franchising
'I was effectively a slave': broken Red Rooster and Oporto franchisees
- by Cara Waters
Entertainment
John Oliver 'quits' after Russell Crowe koala chlamydia prank
Visitors to Australia Zoo will find a new ward at the wildlife hospital named after a familiar face.
Opinion
Blunt Instrument
An Australian content quota for Netflix? What a pile of Bullpitt
- by John Birmingham
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Why do some cashmere jumpers cost $60, and others over $2000?
The rise of cashmere has created an oddly wide price gap for plain wool jumpers.
- by Kim Bhasin and Justina Vasquez
Serious speakers for serious listening, in a compact format
Listen to these speakers carefully, or even not so carefully, and it’s impossible not to be taken in by the precision you’ll hear.
- by Rod Easdown
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Sport
High scores not the only goal: Hocking
The AFL’s influential football boss say a good game is defined by skills, ‘‘player v player’’ highlights and close contests, rather than simply scoring.
- by Jake Niall
Should Joe Daniher be dropped?
Is Joe Daniher completely to blame for his own slump in form? Or should we be turning the blowtorch on those who are delivering the ball to him?
