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Coronavirus pandemic
National cabinet tweaks vaccine rollout, restricts arrivals from India
All states and territories have agreed to bring forward the vaccination start date for Australians aged over 50.
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Hospitals
Mother and son test positive for COVID-19 after virus ‘jumps’ corridor in Perth hotel
The Mercure Hotel will no longer take people returning from overseas for hotel quarantine after the government admitted it has been the least suited to safely quarantining people with COVID-19.
Millions being spent to help WA’s most vulnerable children – but how?
The program is three years into a 10-year run but the four trial sites are not yet locked down and it’s “too soon” to report outcomes or even gather baseline data.
Therapy dog for public prosecutors set to cost WA taxpayers $162,000
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has defended spending $162,000 on a dog to be based at its Perth office full-time as part of a staff wellbeing program.
Lang Hancock’s life, love and bankruptcy resurrected in ‘clash of the dynasties’
The fall of Lang Hancock’s business fortunes in his marriage to Rose Porteous is again a question before the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
Search for Hayley Dodd’s remains ends with her final resting place still a mystery
Police returned to the Badgingarra property after Francis Wark’s own words during his murder trial led investigators to focus on a water tank.
India records world record number of daily COVID cases
India’s total of 312,731 new infections in a 24-hour period eclipsed the previous single-day high of 300,669 cases, set in the United States on January 8.
‘She’s a very decent person’: Frydenberg says he would hire former Aus Post boss
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he would hire ousted Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate if he was the boss of a private company, describing her as a good and very decent person.
Treasurer confident iron ore will continue to flow despite low point in Australia-China relations
Iron ore exports to China are not in any danger according to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg as the Asia superpower warned of further damage to relations between the two countries.
‘An eye for an eye’: Missile strikes near Israeli nuclear reactor, prompting retaliation
Iran, which maintains troops and proxies in Syria, accused Israel of a recent attack on its Natanz nuclear facility - and vowed revenge.
Bipartisan support for tearing up Belt and Road agreement
National security experts and federal Labor have welcomed the Morrison government’s decision to tear up Victoria’s Belt and Road deal with China, but warn of the possible fallout.
Dockers want full house at Optus Stadium for Anzac tribute game
Fremantle could welcome its first full house at Optus Stadium when it hosts North Melbourne in the 25th Len Hall Game on Saturday night.
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Carlton
‘I really rate his opinion’: Teague embraces Worsfold as coaching mentor
John Worsfold and Teague worked together at West Coast, with the veteran coach handing over his role at Essendon at the end of the 2020 season.
Western Australia
Perth principal speaks out after fake Instagram account set up in her name ‘grooms’ students
Perth College principal Helen Aguiar said the incident occurred over the Easter school holidays and was reported to police on Wednesday.
Supermarket to capitalise on Perth shopping doldrums as more move into city
Woolworths has revealed its plans for the City of Perth’s first full-line supermarket which is looking to capitalise on future growth in West Perth and the $227 million Subi East redevelopment.
WA rental crisis laid bare: family forced out as rent jumps by 55 per cent
The WA rental vacancy rate is at a 40-year low, with home opens attracting 40-50 people, who are outbidding each other and driving record rental prices even higher.
Opinion
Iron ore
The only way is up: The iron ore price boom that refuses to die
Second-guessing the Chinese and the Brazilians is an occupational hazard for economists and commodity experts, who have been proven wrong again and again predicting an end to the price rally.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
How Perth Airport could power a whole WA city
Rebate after rebate tries to lure households to place panels, while wasting away are kilometres of prime space that would leave domestic production in the shade.
Politics
‘She’s a very decent person’: Treasurer says he would hire Christine Holgate
Josh Frydenberg says he would hire the ousted Australia Post chief executive if he was the boss of a private company, describing her as a good and very decent person.
Business
Priceline ‘waiting for green light’ to help with vaccine rollout
Priceline boss Richard Vincent says pharmacy wholesalers are ready to play a bigger role in the distribution of vaccines as the national cabinet is considering plans to fast-track the process.
World
Precious relics seized from smugglers return home to Kabul
The items being sent to Afghanistan are valued at around $US1.8 million ($2.3 million) and will be put on display at the National Museum.
Opinion
Mega money is not the only thing that makes ball go round
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘It feels like winning the lottery’: confessions of a homeowner
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
The dreaded ‘doom loop’ is back on the agenda
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Explore
Property bydomain
The common mistakes buyers are making
In this episode of Property Unpacked we hear what not to do when buying, plus what younger people are faced with in today's market.
Looking to invest? Here's where you can expect the best rental return
Rental yields have taken a hit in most capital cities over the past year as property prices rise, but there are some cities and regions bucking the trend.
Life & Culture
As a divorcee in my 50s, I started online dating. This is what I learnt
It had been about 20 years since I’d been on a date. I was apprehensive yet excited at the prospect of meeting a bloke from a dating app.
Sport
Freo want full house at Optus Stadium for Anzac tribute game
Fremantle could welcome its first full house at Optus Stadium when it hosts North Melbourne in the 25th Len Hall Game on Saturday night.
Swan accepts blame for play that ruined unbeaten start
Sam Reid has owned up to his share of the blame for the play that ended Sydney’s unblemished start to the AFL season.
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AFL 2021
Anzac Day crowd boosted to 85 per cent, struggling Saints get Friday night prime time
The AFL has released rounds nine and 10 of the 2021 fixture and has received a final decision on crowd limits for MCG games this weekend.
De Goey’s symptoms support 12-day concussion break: Buckley
Nathan Buckley says Jordan De Goey is still dealing with concussion symptoms while Chris Mayne must prove his fitness to face Essendon on Sunday.
Analysis
AFL 2021
It’s a gamble, but the Western Bulldogs should target Greene
While Toby Greene is clearly respected, he probably doesn’t enjoy the same amount of love from the many opposition players and fans he’s antagonised over the years.
Matildas face US, Olyroos cop Spain and Argentina in brutal Tokyo draws
More than a year after they qualified, Australia’s men’s and women’s teams finally found out who they will face at the Olympic football tournaments.
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AFL 2021
‘I really rate his opinion’: Teague embraces Worsfold as coaching mentor
John Worsfold and Teague worked together at West Coast, with the veteran coach handing over his role at Essendon at the end of the 2020 season.
Have Your Say
What’s the difference between Sonny Bill and Eels player’s toilet tryst?
The latest off-field incident has again raised the issue about what a player should, or shouldn’t be, sanctioned for.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
