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Breaking
Coronavirus pandemic
WA restrictions ease, but masks to remain in some situations
Masks will remain mandatory on public transport and at events or venues with more than 1000 people, WA Premier Mark McGowan announced on Thursday.
Updated
Mark McGowan
No new WA cases as NSW Premier takes a dig at McGowan’s lockdown responses
The contrast between state outbreak responses is again in the spotlight as NSW grapples with a mystery case but urges business as usual.
Breaking
China relations
China suspends China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue indefinitely
Beijing has cut off all diplomatic contact with the Australian government under the communication channel.
Opinion
Trade deals
China’s miscalculation on trade deal helps Biden rebuild the Western Front
China’s response to European sanctions for its human rights violations has blown up a trade deal seven years in the making and pushed Europe closer to the US.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
The reality of WA’s rental market: more than 19,000 households in need but only one affordable home
Since the moratorium on rental evictions wrapped up at the end of March, service providers have been inundated with calls for help every week.
Student’s warning after drink spiked with date rape drug at Perth house party
A Safety Bay teenager is warning others about the danger of date rape drugs after her drink was spiked at a house party in Doubleview.
ACCC set to block Qantas tie-up with Japan Airlines
The competition regulator intends to spike the proposed tie-up over concerns the partnership would lead to higher airfares and worse service for travellers.
Explainer
Emissions
It locks away pollution 30 times faster than forest – and WA’s north is its hotspot. But what exactly is blue carbon?
Shy dugongs, sea turtles and ancient, rocky microbes are all found among our seagrasses and mangroves. Why are politicians interested in these ocean meadows now?
Breaking
Courts
Jarryd Hayne jailed for five years and nine months for sexual assault
The former NRL footballer assaulted a 26-year-old woman in her Newcastle home in September 2018 while his taxi waited outside.
Nomad life begins for WA teams as Perth faces a month of no home AFL games
Freo has begun a stint on the road while West Coast is also preparing for an extended stay away from Perth as the AFL juggles the fixture.
After Bill and Melinda’s divorce, who gets the family mansion?
The details of the waterfront compound have been kept incredibly private by the Gates family — so much so that a tour of the property went for $45,000 at a charity auction.
What is ‘cheugy’? Only the latest Gen Z v Millennial tiff
The term is being used to describe people who are still following a trend long after it was cool. But we all have a little bit of cheug in us.
Opinion
Social media
Cherished American right behind social media ban on Donald Trump
You can’t force a company to provide service to a jerk. That is the simple truth behind the Facebook and Insta ban on the former president.
Bill Wyman
Columnist
Western Australia
State government rejects new review into Aishwarya’s death
Premier Mark McGowan said the circumstances surrounding seven-year-old Aishwarya’s death were tragic but he would not support a new inquiry.
WA recycling plant staff to face court for keeping treasure found in trash
Police were called to the Regional Resource Recovery Centre in Canning Vale on April 12 following reports staff had found one million dollars in cash among the recycling material.
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
No new community cases paves way for WA COVID restrictions to ease at weekend
Western Australia has recorded no new community cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, setting the Perth and Peel regions up for restrictions to ease over the weekend.
South West to rest easy as Collie COVID-19 case confirmed to be historical
In a statement, WA Health said the man in his 30s who returned a very weak positive result was not considered a threat to the community health.
Perth city foot traffic plummets, but experts don’t predict COVID will spell end of the CBD
Foot traffic in Perth’s CBD is still down by half this week after dropping by as much as 60 per cent since the city was plunged into lockdown.
Politics
Government faces logistical nightmare getting citizens home from India
At least two repatriation flights will be dispatched to India every week once the controversial travel ban ends on May 15.
Business
Global investors cling to Australian debt despite pressure to go green
Some of the world’s biggest investors continue to hold Australian debt even as they pledge to shift money away from countries and assets that don’t align with a low-carbon world.
World
Mafia accused of running courthouse cafe to eavesdrop on judiciary
As prosecutors and police officers chatted over coffee, local mobsters were watching and listening.
Opinion
How gender quotas can help kill both ‘queen bees’ and ‘tokens’
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
Explore
Property bydomain
Refinance, upgrade or both? What to do while rates are still low
A booming market makes upgrading challenging, but buying a bigger and better home isn't the only thing owners can do to take advantage of the conditions.
Why are some sellers copping losses of up to 40 per cent?
In this episode of Property Unpacked, we unpack why some areas are experiencing price drops even though we are in a 'hot market'.
Life & Culture
Updated
IPO
Jessica Alba makes millions as Honest Co shines in Wall Street debut
Actress Jessica Alba cemented her claim to one of the most lucrative side gigs in Hollywood after shares of her beauty business, the Honest Co., soared 44 per cent in its market debut.
Sport
Nomad life begins for WA teams as Perth faces a month without home AFL games
Fremantle has begun a nomadic stint on the road while West Coast is also preparing for an extended stay away from Perth as the AFL juggles the fixture to maximise the profits of its 18 clubs.
Sydney COVID-19 case may disrupt this weekend’s AFL fixture
There are doubts over at least two games and Geelong players are being tested after playing in Sydney.
‘I am OK’: COVID-positive Hussey to remain in India
Though the cricket great’s symptoms were mild on Wednesday, there is anxiety among cricket figures that his condition could deteriorate in a country where the medical system has been swamped.
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
Maldives likely exit route for IPL Aussies
The Maldives is firming as the most likely exit route for the majority of Australian cricketers, commentators and coaches stranded in India.
Cats try to crack Tigers’ code ahead of grand final rematch
Coach Chris Scott has promised to try some different things against Richmond as they attempt to topple the reigning premiers for just the second time since 2017.
‘Doesn’t see the joy’: McNamee saddened that Kyrgios has a disdain for clay
Ahead of the French Open this month, former doubles champion, Australian Paul McNamee, says it’s a shame Nick Kyrgios “doesn’t see the joy” of playing on clay.
Coates insists Olympic athletes should not fear being stranded in Tokyo
With Australians struggling to get home from India, AOC president John Coates has assured athletes they will get safe passage back from the Games.
Have Your Say
Players still playing catch up on how to hold each other accountable
Corey Norman posting a photo of himself with Jarryd Hayne is a strong show of public support for his mate. Some will find it touching, even inspiring. I find it troubling.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
