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City of Perth backtracks on proof of vaccination for Australia Day Skyworks crowd
‘COVID marshals’ were due to patrol the event, spot-checking people’s vaccination status. But what powers they had if someone refused, or wasn’t vaccinated, was unclear.
WA doctors speak out against keeping hard border
Healthcare staff have joined more than 1000 signatures on a petition calling for Premier Mark McGowan to reopen the border as promised, saying it made no sense medically to remain closed.
Terence Kelly admits abducting Cleo Smith from campsite
Kelly, 36, was arrested after detectives raided his Carnarvon house at 12.46am on November 3 and found the little girl alone inside a bedroom playing with toys.
WA Premier, AG seek to avoid travelling to Sydney for Palmer defamation trial
WA Premier Mark McGowan has filed a Federal Court application seeking to give evidence remotely in his upcoming defamation battle with Clive Palmer.
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Assange saga
Julian Assange opens door to appeal in small but key win in High Court
Julian Assange asked a British court for an appeal after the High Court ruled his extradition to the US to face spying charges could go ahead.
Qantas workers in last-minute bid to avoid vaccine cull
Qantas has agreed not to sack a group of un-vaccinated employees until a court rules on the legality of its COVID-19 jab mandate.
Peng Shuai supporters to hand out shirts at final as TA double down
Tennis Australia will not back down on their policy which bars supporters of the ‘Where is Peng Shuai?’ movement wearing t-shirts or displaying banners at Melbourne Park.
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Alex de Minaur
‘Bitter-sweet’: Sinner’s stunning performance draws close to de Minaur’s dream run
Alex de Minaur’s dream run into the second week of his home grand slam is over.
Medvedev wins long and tough fight against Cressy
World No.2 Daniil Medvedev has survived his toughest challenge yet at the Australian Open, beating both Maxime Cressy and a hip complaint to reach the quarters.
Forrest pays $309m for battery tech with Williams F1 pedigree
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue has bought the Williams Formula One team’s engineering offshoot that will switch gears from race cars to haul trucks.
Court win for Murugappan family still blocks return to Queensland
Three members of a high-profile Sri Lankan asylum seeker family can reapply for bridging visas - but the situation for little Tharnicaa remains unchanged.
US and UK order departure of Ukraine embassy families as war fears mount
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said if one more Russian force entered Ukraine in an aggressive manner, that would trigger a significant response.
Exclusive
Republic debate
Support for republic is strong enough to win approval in bigger states, poll reveals
Australians are willing to vote for a republic by a narrow majority, but are split over the best way to choose the head of state to replace Queen Elizabeth.
Opinion
Style
Double denim is Kanye West’s revenge dress
With new girlfriend Julia Fox the rapper signals Kim Kardashian as he refuses to go solo with style.
Damien Woolnough
Acting National Fashion Editor
Brisbane Lion becomes AFL’s second anti-vax player to lose list spot
Brisbane have put a line through Cam Ellis-Yolmen for 2022 after he chose not to take his first vaccine jab on Friday and plan to fill his spot on the list with another player.
covid in the community
Arming WA against Omicron takes hospital staff, so get them here: union
Let’s make it as simple and straightforward as possible to get nurses, doctors, midwives and other professionals here. Let’s not wait, Mark Olson said.
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COVID-19 scare in Hakea Prison as worries grow over vaccination rollout for prisoners
Hakea Prison had its first genuinely suspected case of COVID-19 after an inmate was transferred to the Canning Vale facility on Wednesday night, which has since been downgraded to a false positive.
Western Australia
Benefits of boosters would start to wane after March: Chief Health Officer
The level of vaccine protection would be at its best at the end of March, according to WA’s medical advice, as the government stays quiet on when borders might open.
Environmental approvals lapse for three out of four grandfathered uranium projects in WA
The WA Labor government brought in a ban on uranium mining when it came to power in 2017 except for four existing projects. Environmental approvals have now lapsed for three.
‘Diabolical’: Sydney family’s shock and rage as WA border slams shut
Unable to hug her mother or her sister through two long years of family illness, grief and separation, Alison Hays had thought the darkness was finally lifting.
Perth’s massage parlour cluster: Public health priority forces police to look the other way
While never publicly mentioned, some of the parlours are listed on escort sites as venues providing sex services, with explicit reviews of services on offer.
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Police
Homemade bomb blows in Perth suburban Zambrero restaurant
The popular chain eatery was full of lunchtime customers, who luckily escaped being hurt when the device exploded, scattering shrapnel and debris for 10 metres.
Politics
Labor promises $440m for school ventilation and a ‘wellbeing boost’
In a pitch to woo uncommitted voters, Anthony Albanese will announce a school funding plan for improved ventilation and student mental health.
Business
Opinion
Volatility
Why investors are selling first and asking questions later
Now is not the time for negative news - investors are taking no prisoners in the current market as the hammerings of Adairs and Netflix shows.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
US and UK order departure of Ukraine embassy families as war fears mount
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said if one more Russian force entered Ukraine in an aggressive manner, that would trigger a significant response.
Opinion
Where is Peng Shuai? Nothing to see here
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Investors have woken up and sharemarkets are sinking
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Pandemic highlights the importance of a sustainably funded WHO
Helen Clark, Graça Machel, Paul Martin, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Elhadj As Sy and Gordon Brown
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Property
Full House creator selling mansion linked to Manson murders for $117m
Jeff Franklin’s opulent Beverly Hills estate comes with a waterfall, a shark tank and a link to one of Hollywood’s most infamous crimes.
‘Liveable’ timber beach house listed for $30 million
This charming cottage’s most luxurious feature is hydronic heating, and it’s already had an offer from buyers keen on the location, location, location.
Lifestyle
Opinion
Style
Double denim is Kanye West’s revenge dress
With new girlfriend Julia Fox the rapper signals Kim Kardashian as he refuses to go solo with style.
Damien Woolnough
Acting National Fashion Editor
Culture
The hottest tickets in live music this year
The Australian music industry has been badly hit over the past two years, but the good news is that major concert tours are on their way back. From the Oils to The Kid Laroi, here are 12 of the best.
Sport
Youthful Italian knocks out last Australian singles man standing
This was farewell to Alex de Minaur for another year and a big, eye-opening hello to the talents of Jannik Skinner.
Double-header included in fixture changes as AFLW denies injury crisis
The AFLW fixture amid the pandemic remains a week-to-week proposition, with a double-header planned for next week in part to help the Western Bulldogs make up for lost time.
Beijing chef de mission says athletes can speak out – within reason
Geoff Lipshut says Australian athletes can feel safe raising issues within the IOC rules despite added scrutiny from Chinese officials at the Winter Olympics.
Opinion
Australian Open
Where is Peng Shuai? Nothing to see here
Tennis Australia, by banishing pro-Peng Shuai protestors from Melbourne Park, has shone an uncomfortable light back on its priorities at the Australian Open.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
‘It’s massive’: Australia focused on sealing Ashes early with Test win
Australia arrived in Canberra on Monday with a 4-2 advantage in the multi-format series, and with four points up for grabs in the Test at Manuka Oval.
‘Enjoy your flight home’: Kyrgios, Kokkinakis shed light on locker room spat
The entertaining pair are through to the quarter-finals at the Australian Open and have a message for the No.1 seeds they knocked off on Friday.
West Coast AFLW coach apologises for comment on Pride jumper debate
West Coast AFLW coach Michael Prior has sincerely apologised to those offended when he said the Pride jumper issue that engulfed West Coast this week had been done to death.
Have Your Say
Where is Peng Shuai? Nothing to see here
Tennis Australia, by banishing pro-Peng Shuai protestors from Melbourne Park, has shone an uncomfortable light back on its priorities at the Australian Open.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
