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Matthew Paddick THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE LAVERTON HOSPITALPREMIUM THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE SITE WORKS START ON $28M LAVERTON HOSPITAL PROJECT Progress is officially being made on the long-awaited Laverton Hospital redevelopment, with the State Government confirming forward works have begun two months early. Tegan Guthrie 1. HEALTHCOMMENTSPREMIUMCHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS UNDER THREAT AS COVID CASES SURGE IN WA 2. CRIMEPREMIUMTHOUSANDS OF VAPES SEIZED AS TOUGHER PENALTIES SET 3. MENTAL HEALTHPREMIUMCRISIS CALLS TO LIFELINE WA SOAR PAST COVID-19 NUMBERS 4. SHARE THE DIGNITY PREMIUMCALL FOR BAGS OF HYGIENE ESSENTIALS 5. HEALTHPREMIUMDOCTOR REPRIMANDED AFTER INAPPROPRIATELY TOUCHING STAFF LIFESTYLE NOW AND THENPREMIUMPEMBERTON ARTIST RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION IN MANJIMUP Pemberton artist Anna Czerkasow is exhibiting a retrospective display of works in Manjimup from life in Northcliffe, her Ukraine roots, back to the present moment. 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CELEBRITY DEATHCOMMENTSCOMMENTSORIGINAL BEE GEES STAR COLIN PETERSEN DIES ‘It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen.’ AFL AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSJOHNSON’S PRIVATE SPEED TRAINING TO GET INTO FREO MIDFIELD Matt Johnson spent most of last season playing on the wing for Fremantle, but he’s determined to play as an inside midfielder and that has seen him doing private sessions aimed at improving his explosive speed. Craig O'Donoghue AFL DRAFTCOMMENTSPREMIUMPHANTOM DRAFT: CLUB-BY-CLUB FORECAST OF WHO GOES WHERE Whose name will your club call out on Wednesday? Mitchell Woodcock takes a pick-by-pick look of how the first round is likely to shake out. Mitchell Woodcock AFL DRAFTVIDEOCOMMENTSTOP WA PROSPECT ‘NERVOUS’ BUT EXCITED AHEAD OF AFL DRAFT Western Australia’s top prospect Bo Allan says he has a ‘little bit of an indication’ which club could pick him up in the AFL Draft but admits anything can happen on Wednesday night. Samantha Rogers AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUMAFL LIFELINE? WHY JAI MAY NOT BE LEFT HIGH AND DRY Dumped Eagle Jai Culley is in the frame to find himself back on an AFL list, with several clubs looking to give the former top mid-season draft pick a second chance. Mitchell Woodcock AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUM‘TOUGH LITTLE BUGGER’ MAKES BIG FIRST IMPRESSION ON EAGLES Andrew McQualter says Liam Baker has wasted no time bringing “physicality” to training, while revealing a rival coach had texted him poking fun at momentarily losing Harley Reid so early in his tenure. Chris Robinson AFL DRAFTCOMMENTSPREMIUMCLAREMONT POCKET ROCKET BULKS UP IN BID TO REALISE AFL DREAM Cody Angove’s speed and endurance has always been a strength of his game. But the Claremont forward knew to compete at the next level he needed to get stronger. Mitchell Woodcock 1. AFLGET TO KNOW WA’S TOP DRAFT PROSPECTS 2. AFL DRAFTCOMMENTSPREMIUMSHARKS RUCKMAN COULD GO FROM AMMOS TO AFL IN JUST FOUR YEARS 3. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE AFLCOMMENTS THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE BULKED-UP AMISS TO REEVALUATE HIS GOAL-KICKING OVER SUMMER 4. AFLCOMMENTSPREMIUMLOOK WHO’S ARRIVED! EAGLES UNVEIL NEW RECRUITS AT TRAINING BUY TICKETS ELEVATE YOUR SCORCHERS EXPERIENCE WITH TICKETS TO LEGENDS LOUNGE! YOU’LL ENJOY GREAT SEATING, PLUS PREMIUM FOOD AND BEVERAGES. Find out More CRICKET THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE CRICKET COMMENTS THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE FINCH BACKS MCSWEENEY CALL AS MARNUS HAS ‘POINT TO PROVE’ Aaron Finch knows more than most about being thrust into open against India but here’s why he’s backing Nathan McSweeney to shine and which Aussie batter is under pressure heading into the Test summer. Jake Santa Maria CRICKETCOMMENTSCOMMENTSSCHUTT'S WBBL MASTERCLASS HELPS STRIKERS SINK SCORCHERS Adelaide Strikers quick Megan Schutt has produced a dynamic spell to leave the Perth Scorchers’ finals hopes in the balance. WEST TESTCOMMENTSCOMMENTSRAHUL GOOD TO GO AS INDIA HOME IN ON NO.3 India‘s spare-parts man KL Rahul looks set to bolster the top of the order against Australia’s fearsome bowling attack in the West Test after batting through a soggy net session on Tuesday at Optus Stadium. CRICKETCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMINDIA ‘LOW ON CONFIDENCE’ AHEAD OF FIRST TEST: LABUSCHAGNE Marnus Labuschagne says Australia will look to capitalise on a vulnerable India side ‘low on confidence’ going into the first Test at Perth Stadium on Friday. AFLW AFLWCOMMENTSHOW 2006 EAGLES SUCCESS FUELLED WEST COAST’S BEST SEASON YET West Coast vice-captain Bella Lewis says the team is inspired by the 2006 men’s flag, celebrating big personalities under coach Daisy Pearce. Caitlin Bassett AFLWCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMEIGHT MOMENTS THAT SHAPED FREO’S 2024 SEASON The 2024 season is officially over for Fremantle and while they won’t raise the premiership cup, there are plenty of positives to build on. The West’s Caitlin Bassett looks back on their campaign. ANALYSIS ANALYSIS AFLWCOMMENTS ANALYSIS COMMENTSLAIDLEY’S PLAYER RATINGS: FINAL GRADES AS FREO ELIMINATED AFL expert Danielle Laidley runs the rule over every Fremantle Docker after their semifinal defeat. Here’s who starred and who struggled. OPINION OPINION AFLWCOMMENTS OPINION COMMENTSCROWS AND LIONS SET AFLW BENCHMARK THAT OTHERS MUST STUDY Every AFLW player should spend next weekend treating the preliminary final between Adelaide and Brisbane like they’re studying for an exam because those two clubs have been so good for so long. MORE SPORT SOCCERCOMMENTSSOCCEROOS RESCUE POINT IN ROLLERCOASTER WORLD CUP CLASH Australia have recovered from conceding two goals in two minutes to snatch a draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bahrain and stay second in the group. Glenn Moore RUGBY UNIONCOMMENTSPREMIUMFORCE IN IT TO WIN IT AS SUPER RUGBY WOMEN DRAW RELEASED Western Force coach Dylan Parsons says this season’s goal is to win the club’s first championship as Rugby Australia released the schedule for the 2025 Super Rugby Women’s season. Ben Smith TENNISCOMMENTSDEMON ‘FIT AND READY’ FOR DAVIS CUP TILT A flurry of big late season matches for Alex de Minaur sparked injury concerns but he brushed them off seeking to end Australia’s 20-year Davis Cup drought. News Corp Australia 1. SOCCERPREMIUMZDRILIC PREPARED FOR PRESSURE AS GLORY HUNT FIRST WIN 2. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE CRICKET COMMENTS THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE FINCH BACKS MCSWEENEY CALL AS MARNUS HAS ‘POINT TO PROVE’ 3. RACINGCOMMENTSPREMIUMPARNHAM PLEASED WITH BARRIERS FOR RAILWAY FANCIES 4. WEST TESTVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUMMCSWEENEY HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO CONQUER THE TOP-ORDER: KATICH 5. SOCCERPREMIUMHOMOPHOBIC ABUSE OF MUM-TO-BE KERR CONDEMNED BY FANS PROMOTIONAL FIND OUT MOREDON’T MISS WA DAY FESTIVAL AT PERTH STADIUM PRECINCT AND BURSWOOD PARK! ENJOY FREE ENTRY, LIVE MUSIC CONCERT PLUS A DRONE SHOW & FIREWORKS. Find out More INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS NANDA COUNTRYPREMIUMNANDA COUNTRY ELDERS TOUR PROTECTED MID WEST LAND Aboriginal elders from the Mid West have been given a tour of protected land, following the expansion of WA’s conservation estate. Matthew Paddick DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL PREMIUMDEVELOPMENT WILL REQUIRE AGREEMENT WITH INDIGENOUS PARTIES Aboriginal heritage-listed land earmarked for residential, industrial and school development will be sold only if an agreement can be reached between the proposed developer and appropriate Indigenous parties. Tegan Guthrie WATER WOESPREMIUMYAC LODGES EPA SUBMISSION INTO MILLSTREAM WATER EXTRACTION The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation has accused the State’s Water Corporation of extracting more water than is environmentally sustainable from the Millstream aquifer. Madelin Hayes OPINION OPINION OPINION STATE POLITICSCOMMENTSPREMIUM OPINION AFFORDABLE HOUSING REMAINS AN ISSUE. WHY CAN’T WE FIX IT? Perth needs 5,000 houses/year to tackle its housing crisis, but solutions require more than just government cash. New ideas are crucial. Jessica Page OPINION OPINION GENDER EQUALITY OPINION IMPORTED US-STYLE TRANSGENDER CULTURE WAR WON’T WASH IN WA There are some things that should never be politicised. Kate Emery ANALYSIS ANALYSIS STATE POLITICSCOMMENTSPREMIUM ANALYSIS METTAM FACES LEADERSHIP PRESSURE AS ZEMPILAS LOOMS LARGE Libby Mettam faces pressure over her leadership as speculation grows about the Liberals’ future; Zempilas rises as a key contender. Dylan Caporn OPINION OPINION OPINIONCOMMENTS OPINION COMMENTSOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ASIA TO BE ‘MORE COMPLEX’ UNDER TRUMP Anthony Albanese met with Biden and Indonesia’s President Subianto at APEC, who downplayed Albanese’s no-show at his inauguration. OPINION OPINION EMMA GARLETTPREMIUM OPINION PREMIUMHEAVY-HANDED TACTICS GIVE KIDS LITTLE HOPE OF BREAKING CYCLE Aboriginal youths faced arrests during a diversion program meant to keep them out of jail, damaging trust and support efforts. OPINION OPINION OPINIONCOMMENTS OPINION COMMENTSTRUMP’S UNI DREAM THE ACADEMIC EQUIVALENT OF THE SEGWAY US president-elect Donald Trump has already proposed a raft of sweeping educational reforms, including taking money from higher education endowments to create a free public university. CLIMATE CHANGE WATER PREMIUMCOUNCILLORS DIVIDED OVER GOLF COURSE DAM EXPANSION The city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder will progress plans for a $1.6 million expansion of the Kalgoorlie Golf Course dam after councillors agreed more water storage was vital for the city’s development. Tegan Guthrie BUSINESSSOLAR NATION: SETTING THE PACE FOR EMISSIONS REDUCTION Almost a billion tonnes of emissions will be prevented from entering the atmosphere if Australia hits 82 per cent clean energy by 2030, a climate summit hears. Marion Rae and Kat Wong BUSINESSWINDOW ON CARBON: TRACKING BUILDING SUPPLIES FROM CHINA Builders can track the carbon footprint and integrity of construction materials along the supply chain from China under a deal struck by an Aussie startup. Marion Rae POLITICSAUSTRALIA LOOKS TO CASH IN FROM GLOBAL CLIMATE PUSH Australia and India have reiterated their trade and defence ties as world leaders called for greater climate action and world peace at the G20 summit in Brazil. ENVIRONMENTAUSTRALIA TO BE SCORED ON ITS RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRESS Australian efforts to cut emissions and generate more renewable electricity will be tracked and traced by a climate group. POLITICSPREMIUMPREMIUMBIDEN VISITS AMAZON RAINFOREST EN ROUTE TO G20 SUMMIT US President Joe Biden has visited the Amazon rainforest where he met with Indigenous leaders ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. WORLD FEDERAL POLITICSCOMMENTSMARLES: REOPENING EMBASSY IN UKRAINE A ‘WORK-IN-PROGRESS’ Defence Minister refuses to commit to reopening Australia’s embassy in Ukraine despite cross-party calls to strengthen ties with Kyiv as it marked the grim 1,000-day milestone since Russia’s invasion. Nicola Smith WORLD NEWSPREMIUMSPACEX LAUNCHES STARSHIP ROCKET, ABORTS BOOSTER CATCH SpaceX has launched another Starship rocket in its sixth test flight, with US President-elect Donald Trump on hand to watch. Marcia Dunn POLITICSPREMIUMTRUMP PICKS TV'S DR. OZ TO RUN US MEDICARE AND MEDICAID Donald Trump has chosen celebrity doctor and failed Senate candidate Dr Mehmet Oz to run the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Jasper Ward 1. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE FEDERAL POLITICSCOMMENTS THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE ‘IT’S AN OUTRAGE’: HONG KONG DETAINEES PLEA TO PENNY WONG 2. ANIMALSFOUR OF 43 MONKEYS STILL FREE AFTER ESCAPING IN US 3. POLITICSPREMIUMTHOUSANDS OF BRITISH FARMERS PROTEST 'TRACTOR TAX' 4. POLITICSG20 LEADERS URGED TO MOVE FASTER ON CLIMATE TARGETS 5. POLITICSPROSECUTORS OPPOSE DISMISSING TRUMP'S HUSH MONEY CASE YOUR MONEY YOUR MONEYCOMMENTSPREMIUMTHINK YOU KNOW HOW TO RUN A SMSF? YOU DON’T, AND HERE’S WHY Self-managed superannuation fund investors may be relying on luck rather than proven investment strategies to build their retirement nest eggs. Here’s where you’re probably going wrong. Nick Bruining OPINION OPINION YOUR MONEYCOMMENTSPREMIUM OPINION WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD WANT TO RUN A SMSF? Almost all SMSFs I’ve seen have been set up on the advice of someone who stands to gain a pretty penny from their operation. Add to that the discipline and costs involved — and is it really worth the hassle? Nick Bruining BRUINING Q+ACOMMENTSPREMIUMDO I NEED TO TELL CENTRELINK EVERY TIME I SPEND MY MONEY? Q+A: There’s nothing better than enjoying your retirement with the odd getaway. But if you’re receiving an age pension, do you need to tell Centrelink every time you make a withdrawal to fund an adventure? Nick Bruining YOUR MONEYCOMMENTSPREMIUMTOO HOT TO HANDLE? DON’T HIT THE SKIDS WITH PRIVATE CREDIT The private credit market is booming, and just like a great performance car, it can be a worthwhile purchase. But it pays to keep your eyes on the road ahead. Christian Golding YOUR MONEYCOMMENTSPREMIUMRETIREMENT’S A JOURNEY, IT DOESN’T NEED TO BE A DESTINATION We spend our most productive years living in a “deferred state of happiness”, thinking we’ll get to it when we retire. Mini-breaks can re-energise lives and careers today, not 30 years from now. Fran Hughes YOUR MONEYCOMMENTSPREMIUMDON’T PANIC! HERE’S HOW TO SUPERCHARGE SUPER IN YOUR 50S DEBTMAN: You’ve slogged it out but retirement is still a decade or more away. With the kids now older, you may be saving a bit more. Here’s how to put it to use and light a blazing fire under your nest egg. Bruce Brammall PROPERTY HOUSINGCOMMENTSPREMIUMPERTH LAND STERILISED BY CONSTRAINTS, UDIA CLAIMS Constraints on huge swathes of Perth’s land supply is preventing the development of 60,000 houses, according to a new report by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) Kim Macdonald SQUARE METRESCOMMENTSPREMIUMWHY FAMILIES AND DOWNSIZERS ARE TARGET MARKETS A housing estate on the suburban fringe and an inner city apartment complex are targeting the same demographic of buyers, in a move that highlights changing community attitudes Kim Macdonald and Justin Bianchini PROPERTYCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMGRIM NEWS FOR PERTH’S RENTERS CONTINUES Still no good news for renters, according to the PropTrack index. COMMERCIAL PROPERTYCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMHOW OUR LOVE OF FLAT WHITES IS SHAPING THE SUBURBS Suburban hospitality is on the rise, but is the market saturated? Some believe it is only a matter of time before weekend surcharges hit amid tight margins. WA NEWSCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMPERTH’S FUTURE IS SO BRIGHT YOU HAVE TO WEAR VR GOGGLES Flying cars, four-day work weeks, 3D printed homes, school lessons in the metaverse and a shift away from WA’s mining-based economy. Welcome to Perth in 2050. MININGPREMIUMJUST SAY NO: SUPER GROUP CALLS FOR VOTE AGAINST MINRES PAY A group representing Australia’s $3.9 trillion super industry has recommended its members vote against the remuneration plan of scandal-hit Mineral Resources at its annual general meeting on Thursday. Amy Bainbridge FOOD FREE TO FISHPREMIUMABALONE FISHING TO RETURN TO THE MID WEST Abalone fishing is set to be cleared in parts of the Mid West for the first time in more than a decade, following a decision from the State Government. Matthew Paddick FOOD SECURITYPREMIUMPREMIUMSOUTHERN PORTS EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH BUNBURY FOODBANK Southern Ports and Foodbank WA will continue its partnership to provide food hampers to those in need in Bunbury. REVIEW REVIEW FOODCOMMENTSPREMIUM REVIEW COMMENTSPREMIUMWHY I GAVE THIS BREAKY VENUE MY HIGHEST SCORE YET This new cafe, on the border between Nedlands and Shenton Park, is surely the best new addition to Perth’s breakfast scene this year. At least. NYT RECIPE COMMENTSCOMMENTSCRISPY GNOCCHI WITH BURST TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA Put store-bought gnocchi to good use, browning it for a mix of crispy outsides and chewy middles, then pairing with juicy tomatoes and melty, blistered pockets of mozzarella for even more crisp-tenderness. DRINK BAR AND BITESKOREAN COCKTAIL KING MIXES THINGS UP AT PAPI KATSU After more than two decades and dozens of awards, global bar champion SeongHa Lee brings the Japanese art of mixology to Perth city izakaya. Simon Collins SUSTAINABILITYCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMPERTH CAFE SPARKS DEBATE OVER GREEN CREDENTIALS OF KEEP CUPS Feel guilty for forgetting your KeepCup at the coffee shop? One Perth cafe would rather you forget it for good. WINEPREMIUMPREMIUMRIESLING FREAK IS LASER-FOCUSED ON THE STYLE ‘If you want to experience the best of anything, you visit a specialist. John Hughes, the “riesling freak”, is undoubtedly a specialist in his field’ WINEPREMIUMPREMIUMECO-FRIENDLY WINES AT A HIP-POCKET FRIENDLY PRICE. Sustainable wines at a sustainable price point. BRAND PARTNERS RACINGSEVEN OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN WA’S MID WEST REGION With charming small towns, breathtaking national parks, and exciting events like the Geraldton Cup, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy. Racing WA JACINTA’S STORY: SCITECH WAS HER GATEWAY TO THE COSMOS A large proportion of students are not studying STEM subjects or considering STEM-related careers, despite the need. Scitech Sponsored SEVEN OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN WA’S PEEL REGION Whether it’s a fun day trip or a longer holiday, here are seven must-do activities that showcase the very best the Peel region has to offer. Racing WA WEST TECH FEST 2024: WHAT TO EXPECT AT AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER TECH AND INNOVATION FESTIVAL Tech enthusiasts and innovators, mark your calendars—West Tech Fest is back for 2024, running from December 2 to 6 in Perth. West Tech Fest Sponsored WA PUBLIC SCHOOLS: THE SILENT CRISIS AFFECTING TEACHER AND STUDENT WELLBEING Unsustainable classroom sizes in WA are affecting teachers and therefore students. Dani Meager and State School Teachers’ Union WA Sponsored RACING IN THE REGIONS: MORE THAN A RACE From Kununurra in our far north to Albany in our far south, WA’s 47 race clubs offer more than entertainment. Racing WA AISLING MCCARTHY’S GAME DAY ESSENTIALS What’s Aisling’s game day essential? Woodside Energy Sponsored FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE WA REAL ESTATE MARKET (RIGHT NOW) We’ve compiled five essential things you need to know about the WA property market right now, with insights from Cath Hart, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA). Dani Meager and reiwa.com Sponsored REGIONAL REGIONAL SITUATIONPREMIUMKALGOORLIE-BOULDER RENTS RISE THE MOST IN SEPTEMBER QUARTER Kalgoorlie-Boulder recorded the biggest rise in the median weekly rent price in regional WA during the September quarter, new figures show. Neil Watkinson MID WEST SPORT AWARDSPREMIUM‘SPORT IS BACKBONE OF COMMUNITY’: GAME CHANGER CROTHERS With this year’s theme being “game changers” at the Mid West Sport Awards, game changer in his own right David Crothers reflects on the changes he has seen in sport in Geraldton and the Mid West Luke Lawson ACCOMMODATION PROBLEMSPREMIUMMINING CAMPS WANT LONGER LEASES Mining contractors fear they will have no choice but to “jam” 400 FIFO workers back into residential homes in four years’ time if the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder doesn’t double two mining camp leases to 10 years Tegan Guthrie COST BURDERPREMIUMCME JOINS CALL FOR PAYROLL TAX CUT IN REGIONAL WA The resources industry’s peak body for WA has joined calls for a cut in payroll tax for small and medium-sized businesses in regional communities. Neil Watkinson EMERGENCY GENERATORSTOWNS SET FOR EMERGENCY GENERATORS AHEAD OF SUMMER Western Power is rolling out generators to Mid West towns in preparation for extreme weather over the summer. Matthew Paddick ROAD TRAIN SIGNAGEPREMIUMWIN FOR TRUCKIES FOLLOWING SIGNAGE LAW BACKFLIP WA truck drivers no longer have to abide by contentious safety signage laws which came into effect earlier this year, following the State Government’s revision of the rules. Olivia Ford TRAVEL IDEASDOUBLE DESTINATION DELIGHT WITH SCOOT Stephen Scourfield finding contrast pretty much on our doorstep Stephen Scourfield ENTERTAINMENTTHE HOTTEST NEW NIGHTCLUB IN BALI Dave Smith on a groundbreaking addition to the holiday island’s club scene. Dave Smith ENVIRONMENTPREMIUMMOMENTUM BUILDING TO PROTECT GREAT AUSTRALIAN BIGHT The SA government and a senior Mirning Elder have joined calls for the Great Australian Bight and its marine life to be protected from oil and gas drilling. 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