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              1. Listen upPremiumNat Locke: Are you an addict?
              2. It’s a knockoutPremiumNeho is fun fusion dining at its best
              3. More challengesFreo suffer fourth straight loss, lose Fyfe to injury
              4. Home destroyedArson Squad called in after fire guts home
              5. Coronavirus crisisVictoria records 41 new COVID-19 cases
              100km/h zip-linePremiumMatagarup Bridge flying fox designs revealed
              A 400m-long flying fox — from the Matagarup Bridge to the Burswood Park foreshore — is likely to be open to the public early next year.
              Joe Spagnolo
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              Passengers in cockpit              Premium
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              Will turbulence see airlines refocus on consumers?
              Both Qantas and Virgin Australia will emerge from the devastation of COVID much leaner but consumers are set to be the chief beneficiaries of our new look airlines.
              Geoffrey Thomas
              Casting her spellPerth’s Shalom Brune-Franklin dishes on her big break
              Sparing frenzy when she graduated from WAAPA as the inaugural winner of a scholarship set up by Hugh Jackman, and was signed by the same agent as the Hemsworth brothers — this is her life now.
              Katherine Fleming
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              Spending cap              Premium
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              Palmer says spend cap shows McGowan’s ‘running scared’
              Mining magnate Clive Palmer says he will direct preferences to anyone but Labor — if he runs in the March State election.
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              Mark Duffield              Premium
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              Middle-of-the-road recruits not pulling weight for Freo
              For Fremantle, the lesson is that bringing middle-of-the-road West Australians back from the east coast will take you nowhere.
              Mark Duffield
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              Show of supportRockingham locals flock to pub for pint with Premier
              Slim Dusty may have wanted to have “a beer with Duncan” — but down Rockingham way all they want to do is have a beer with Mark.
              Joe Spagnolo
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              The West Australian exclusive
              Challenging times              Premium
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              ‘JobSeeker a designer drug’: Kids refuse work for dole
              Dole-bludging youngsters are refusing to return to their hospitality gigs, with JobSeeker labelled a “designer drug” keeping rich kids on the $1100-a-fortnight COVID welfare train.
              Josh Zimmerman
              Parent’s dreamPerth youngster turning boredom into money-spinner
              They are the words every parent fears — but one Perth youngster has managed to turn the dreaded ‘I’m bored’ phrase into a potential money-spinner.
              Sarah Brookes
              1. Coronavirus crisisVictoria records 41 new COVID-19 cases
              2. Pub testPremier celebrates with a beer and calls for vigilance
              3. Midnight madnessPerth punters queue for clubs as clock hits 12
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                Why we need to support WA’s AFL hub
              5. Panic buy painPremiumPM tells Australians to ‘stop it’, again
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              Live streamsPremiumPSA footy: Watch every match replay in full
              Missed a game during our exclusive live streaming of PSA footy on Saturdays? Or just keen to check out the replay? Watch the full matches of every week’s broadcast here.
              Future starsPremiumPlayers to watch in round three of PSA footy
              From the 197cm Christ Church forward to the promising Guildford defender, Aquinas speedster, Trinity big man, Scotch star and Wesley tough nut, there’s plenty to look out for in round three.
              Jordan McArdle
              Trial of the centuryClaremont trial: Everything you need to know
              For so long, so much has been said and written about the Claremont serial killings, but so little was known. Now for the first time, read everything you need to know about the ‘trial of the century’.
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              Dockers v SunsVideoPremiumWho impressed and who didn’t
              Fremantle’s top pick in the national draft took a significant step forward, but a fellow defender had an off night and a pair of small forwards continued their struggles.
              Jordan McArdle
              Under pressurePremiumWho impressed and who didn’t in latest Eagles shocker
              What changes do the Eagles need to make to arrest their slide? Here’s who might be on the chopping block after yet another sloppy hub showing, marking their worst start to a season under Adam Simpson.
              Braden Quartermaine
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              Premium‘JobSeeker a designer drug’: Kids refuse work for dole
              Dole-bludging youngsters are refusing to return to their hospitality gigs, with JobSeeker labelled a “designer drug” keeping rich kids on the $1100-a-fortnight COVID welfare train.
              PremiumInsta-bikie’s colourful past, brag fail and bitter feud
              The heavily-tattooed former Gold Coast bikie boss dramatically arrested following TRG raids in Belmont this morning is no stranger to the spotlight.
              Premium‘Tarted-up tin shed’ in the Wheatbelt scoops top award
              TAKE A LOOK INSIDE: A relatively low-cost council building in a small outback town has taken out the highest honour in the WA Architecture Awards.
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              Politics
              Joe SpagnoloPremiumHappy days for McGowan, but all is not lost for Libs
              It’s been a big, big, week for McGowan and WA Labor to mark the start of the yearly winter parliamentary recess. But the battle for the next election is far from over.
              Joe Spagnolo
              ‘Personally disappointing’Premium‘Cynical factional deal’ behind Labor MP’s seat loss
              Labor MP Adele Farina says she’s the ‘victim of a factional deal’ after her Upper House seat was handed to veteran cabinet minister Alannah MacTiernan.
              Peter Law
              Live streamVideoPrime Minister’s update on entertainment sector revival
              Scott Morrison will seek the backing of States and Territories to put in place a plan to revive live entertainment following coronavirus-driven shutdowns. WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE LIVE
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              The West Australian exclusive
              International travel              Premium
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              Plans to cut overseas quarantine to just two days
              Two-week quarantine periods could be reduced for some countries to allow international travellers into Australia sooner rather than later - but not for one of WA’s favourite holiday destinations.
              Lanai Scarr
              1. COVID-19 CRISISPremiumCoronavirus to affect Australia for two years
              2. TransparencyPremiumSalary scandal sparks parliamentary inquiry into WAFC
              3. Grey areaPremiumHarvey outraged at MP linking BDSM to DV Bill
              4. Election reformPremiumClive’s Law: Proposed caps on WA election spending
              5. Media mattersScott Morrison says there are ‘no cuts’ to ABC funding
              Lifestyle
              Lockdown trendPremiumUnusual new-look trends in cosmetic surgery boom
              Lockdown has given plenty of Aussies the time to ponder their looks and ‘get work done’, leading to an explosion in cosmetic surgery and some interesting requests.
              Katy Hall
              PremiumWe tracked down the tastiest vegan dishes in town
              Are Perth eateries dishing out vegan meals that are just as tasty as their meaty counterparts?
              PremiumFrom Honkers via Busso
              Hong Kong brewery Gweilo finds WA home at Rocky Ridge.
              PremiumNutty peanut butter recipes to mix up every meal
              The thing about peanut butter is it is good to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner – just try some of these mouth-watering recipes, and see if you’ve got what it takes to win $2000.
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              Perfect timingPremiumHamilton: The musical that matters in 2020
              A filmed show of the critically acclaimed rap musical Hamilton, which tells the story of US founding father Alexander Hamilton, will start streaming next month at a significant moment in history.
              Kate Emery
              The Young and The Restless wins big at Daytime Emmys
              The Young and the Restless won best drama at the first virtual Daytime Emmys, along with three acting trophies on Friday night, with some winners speaking out about racial injustice.
              Justin Bieber sues over sex assault claims
              Justin Bieber has filed a lawsuit over claims aired on social media that the pop singer sexually assaulted a woman at a hotel in Austin, Texas.
              PremiumMasterChef favourite Laura hits back at trolling
              From sweet heart to villain: How MasterChef contestant Laura Sharrad went from adored underdog to one of the most slandered contestants - and what she has to say to trolls.
              Dockers v SunsVideoPremiumWho impressed and who didn’t
              Fremantle’s top pick in the national draft took a significant step forward, but a fellow defender had an off night and a pair of small forwards continued their struggles.
              Jordan McArdle
              Battered and bruisedPremiumThree-word analysis of every Docker
              If you could sum up Fremantle’s efforts in three words, what would you choose? Read our thoughts and head to our Facebook page to register your own.
              More challengesFreo suffer fourth straight loss, lose Fyfe to injury
              The Dockers showed promising signs against a fiery Gold Coast outfit, with scores level until three-quarter time.
              Craig O'Donoghue
              1. Huge blowFyfe suffers hamstring injury in Suns clash
              2. EXPERT COLUMNPremiumMalthouse: Is there a cure for hub sickness?
              3. History madeTempers flare after point-less first half
              4. COVID threatPremiumOptus Stadium chief wary of grand final push
              Watch It HereWatch PSA Footy matches this weekend in full here
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              Karl LangdonPremiumLangdon: Let’s do it WA, time to show why we deserve GF
              Let’s do it WA, let’s show the world how serious we are about hosting the 2020 Grand Final, starting with 30,000 on Friday, July 17 for the Cats-Pies game.
              Karl Langdon
              EXPERT COLUMNPremiumMalthouse: Is there a cure for hub sickness?
              Four clubs have made a sacrifice to live in a hub with mostly negative results. It will soon be the Victorian clubs’ turn to stay interstate and Mick Malthouse says they can fall in the same hole.
              Mick Malthouse
              PremiumAquinas runs over the top of plucky Guildford
              A fast-finishing Aquinas College overcame a slow start and a wayward Guildford Grammar to record back-to-back wins heading into their school holiday break. WATCH THE REPLAY
              PremiumChrist Church announce themselves as contender
              Christ Church have flexed their muscles as a contender for this year’s Alcock Cup, starting their campaign with a convincing 69-point win over a struggling Wesley at Rossiter Oval.
              PremiumScotch hammer Trinity to stay undefeated
              Tom Graham and Jaxon Hayden dominated at both ends of the ground to lead Scotch to a comprehensive triumph over Trinity.
              Watch liveVideoPremiumPSA footy live stream: Aquinas, Guildford go toe-to-toe
              Can Aquinas back up last week’s win when they host Guildford? Check out the live stream at your home of PSA football. WATCH LIVE FROM 10:45AM
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              Trent’s Tokyo IIPremiumPandemic won’t deter Mitton’s Olympic ambitions
              Despite a CV heavy with gold, from the Commonwealth Games, to the Champions Trophy, Oceania Cup and FIH Pro League, Olympic representation has so far proved elusive.
              PremiumWoodley cops four-week ban for post-race clashes
              Woodley pleaded guilty to having driven in an improper manner by directing Kell Road Kid towards reinsman Gary Hall Jr when pulling up from race eight on April 13.
              PremiumBankwest turf must be cleared again
              After the pockmarked Bankwest Stadium pitch was cleared for the Saturday night clash between the Eels and the Raiders, the NRL will once again put it under the microscope on Sunday morning.
              PremiumMaterial Man eyes off double after surging Belmont win
              A perfect ride by Paul Harvey helped Material Man turn the clock back to his previous win, which was in the 2018 Strickland Stakes.
              UpsetPremiumBroncos-busting Taylor looks a million bucks
              Ash Taylor’s career was on the brink this time last year. But in Gold Coast’s remarkable win over the Broncos, the Titans halfback looked like a million-dollar man.
              Travis Meyn, Peter Badel
              1. Medical checkPremiumAzzopardi deemed fit and ready to race at Belmont
              2. Ouch!VideoCoulter-Nile desperate to ‘prove WA wrong’
              3. Black Jack BabyPremiumBlack Jack Baby eyeing Golden Slipper
              4. Will he or won’t he?PremiumDamo’s D-Day looms
              5. Winning bidPremiumBring on 2023! Matildas can’t wait to welcome the world
              AnalysisPremiumThe flying canary
              “A recession is when you have to tighten your belt. A depression is when you have no belt to tighten. When you’ve lost your trousers — you’re in the airline business.”
              Geoffrey Thomas
              Suburban outragePremiumOutrage over Neddies home
              HERD ON THE TERRACE: A very western suburbs hoopla has just broken out on the Nedlands-Dalkeith border about plans by luxury nursing home crew Oryx.
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              Potential seenPremiumInvestors see golden future in Coziron
              Mark Creasy-controlled explorer to ramp up drilling at Croydon project, which lies just 50km south-west of De Grey Mining’s heralded Hemi deposit.
              Stuart McKinnon
              Price plungePremiumExporters fleeced by falling wool price
              The wool market has closed for the 2019-20 season at its lowest level in more than five years.
              Jenne Brammer
              1. Flying highPremiumBain’s Virgin bid wins but bondholders still circling
              2. TechnologyAmazon buys Aust self-drive start-up
              3. Testing the limitsPremiumA day in the life of FMG’s Greg Lilleyman
              4. Ready for takeoffPremiumBHP opens FIFO flights to public
              5. Customers renegingPremiumIluka flags potential hit over defaulting customers
              Opinion
              Joe SpagnoloPremiumHappy days for McGowan, but all is not lost for Libs
              It’s been a big, big, week for McGowan and WA Labor to mark the start of the yearly winter parliamentary recess. But the battle for the next election is far from over.
              Joe Spagnolo
              Gareth ParkerPremiumWhy anxious times with US and China call for calm heads
              These are anxious, worrying times. We don’t trust Donald Trump, but we still put great value on the US security alliance. And our attitudes towards China have shifted significantly.
              Gareth Parker
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              Sexual misconduct scandal              Premium
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              Did High Court do enough to deal with allegations?
              One question has been exercising the minds of those dealing with the fallout from the scandal engulfing the highest court in the land after an inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct.
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              PremiumAnthony Albanese and the ghost of carbon prices past
              Exactly 10 years since Labor’s faceless men weaponised climate policy to bring down Kevin Rudd, the current Labor leader took to the National Press Club to call for an end to the energy wars.
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              PremiumMagic number that should bring AFL grand final to Perth
              A reminder to the wise men from the east who say the AFL grand final must always be at the MCG — guess what happened in 1991?
              PremiumQantas needs to look ahead to avoid more turbulence
              Even the world’s safest airline, only one of three with an investment-grade rating, is not immune from the continuing fallout from COVID-19 - but there is a way forward says Geoffrey Thomas.
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              Inside Cover
              Inside CoverPremiumHe who is without nazi comments may cast first stone
              The first when it comes to throwing stones is to take a moment to check your surroundings — if you happen to be standing in a brittle glass house, you should slip the stone back in your pocket.
              Ben O'Shea
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              Inside CoverPremiumThe kinky sex act that is (technically) illegal in WA
              One can’t help but think the Government has underestimated how many West Aussies engage in this practice.
              Ben O'Shea
              No jokes pleasePremiumUWA researchers help find densest object in universe
              An international team of scientists last night announced the discovery of an object of unmatched density that could reshape the way we think about the universe.
              Ben O'Shea
              Inside CoverPremiumSign installed on notorious road dangerously wrong
              A new road sign installed on the recently upgraded section of Indian Ocean Drive, about one click south of the Lancelin turn-off, is dangerously wrong.
              Ben O'Shea
              Inside CoverPremiumEagles nest gets ready for a baby boom
              The West Coast Eagles’ premiership bid may have gotten off to a slow start, but there is proof at least two team members are capable of scoring this year.
              Joey Catanzaro
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              Go longPremiumWhy you should start investing now
              BRUCE BRAMMALL: While I think predicting markets is crazy stuff, I do know a few things. I know the long-term averages. And I know long-term investors will generally be rewarded.
              Bruce Brammall
              Luxe life cheaperPremiumWhy cost of Perth’s luxury aged care living is falling
              The cost of making a move into one of Perth’s luxury residential aged care homes is falling, with providers discounting their bonds by hundreds of thousands of dollars.
              Jenne Brammer
              Check your coverPremiumSuper insurance changes for young causing confusion
              Industry super fund Hostplus is in the spotlight with the fund cancelling the life insurance of a member who had specifically requested the policy remain in place.
              Nick Bruining
              Tax deductionsPremiumTax bonus for small business owners: act fast
              June 30 is approaching fast and requires fresh thinking by sole traders and other small businesses that make up the majority of our economy. But their effort may pay off handsomely.
              Anthony Keane
              Investing tipsPremiumBattered bank shares will bounce back
              Buying shares in the big banks has delivered investors good returns for decades, and after a COVID-19 mauling they appear back on track. But dividends will have to wait. Here’s why.
              Anthony Keane
              On a runPremiumThe shares that have fared best amid pandemic chaos
              Some ASX-listed companies have managed to gain an advantage amid the chaos inflicted by the virus. Here’s the top performers ...
              Steven Deare
              Property
              House That!PremiumIre ore heiress set to make $150k in rent
              Up-market renters have two chances to call Leonie Baldock their landlord, after the Wright heiress put two Cottesloe homes on the rental market with the potential to pull more than $150,000 a year.
              House That!PremiumRenovation win for Bachelor bridesmaid
              She was runner-up on The Bachelor — but Nikki Gogan has backed a winner with the recently-announced Homebuilder grant.
              Peter de Kruijff
              PremiumMandurah hardest hit by coronavirus house price crash
              The coastal city has suffered the biggest drop in house prices in the country since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
              PremiumPerth’s $245m cash splash plan to kick-start CBD
              A $25.3 million plan to allow two-way traffic on Murray and Hay streets highlights a major City of Perth capital works program developed to help it rebound from COVID-19.
              Premium‘Game-changing’ laws green lit in planning overhaul
              High-value development proposals will have access to a fast-tracked approval process after Parliament this afternoon rubber-stamped a sweeping overhaul of WA’s planning system.
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              Growth corridor              Premium
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              $80m second step for northern suburbs CBD
              Primewest has unveiled the $80 million office building as part of its Joondalup master plan.
              Peter de Kruijff
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              ROB BROADFIELD REVIEWPremiumMayfair Lane is one of the finest pubs in town
              With vego dishes that are so good they could nearly take out dish of the day - unless you’ve ordered the slow cooked lamb shoulder - this West Perth pub is worth a visit.
              Rob Broadfield
              PremiumWhat simple dish had Rob Broadfield saying “oh my god”
              From the humble dish that had our food reviewer head over heels and the return of old skills plus the opening of new ones, this is the latest in food news.
              PremiumMost controversial food brands in Australia
              What’s in a name? A lot. Especially when you’re caught up in a race row, as the makers of Red Skins and Chicos found out this week. But they aren’t the first or the last.
              PremiumWe tracked down the tastiest vegan dishes in town
              Are Perth eateries dishing out vegan meals that are just as tasty as their meaty counterparts?
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              Boodjidup brilliancePremiumWhy wine-lovers need to know about Boodjidup Creek
              There is no denying Margaret River is producing Australia’s finest chardonnays but the recent release from three of the region’s greatest makers are from one specific spot that you may know about.
              Ray Jordan
              Little Creatures reopening after three-month shutdown
              The Fremantle icon will open its doors once again after three long months.
              PremiumTen of the best WA cans
              Simon Collins’ favourite WA craft beers of 2020, so far.
              PremiumBeer Thieves invade South Fremantle
              Craft brewer and distiller Running With Thieves up and running at old Sealanes site.
              Do kids hold the answer to COVID-19?
              We’re all baffled by why the rates of COVID-19 are so low in children. So could children hold the key for finding an effective treatment? 
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              In the absence of?a vaccine for COVID-19, a clinical trial in Australia is exploring the effectiveness of two promising therapies. 
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              Closing the gender gap in mining and construction
              Why fostering gender diversity in your organisation is more than just the right thing to do.
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              The WA scientific community have rallied together around COVID-19 and the response has exceeded expectations. 
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              SAFETY FIRSTPremiumCity to impove dangerous South Kal intersection
              The report put to councillors at Monday’s ordinary meeting said there had been two reported crashes this year at the Oswald and Carrington streets intersection in South Kalgoorlie.
              Jason Mennell
              COURT MATTERSPremiumPrison sentence after pushing dirt bike with no license
              A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man has found himself with a 10th prison sentence since 2005 for driving offences, this time for pushing his dirt bike on a footpath without a licence.
              Taylar Amonini
              WAGGRAKINE CRASHPremiumGeraldton hoon driver cops $9000 penalty
              “It is a serious example of hoon driving and, unfortunately for you, it’s had serious consequences.”
              Adam Poulsen
              LAST RESORTPremiumNew fines law to break Indigenous prison cycle
              The law change came six years after 22-year-old Yamatji woman Ms Dhu died in police custody, where she was being held for unpaid fines.
              Tegan Guthrie
              University feesPremiumFee hikes to hit UWA students studying at Albany campus
              UWA Albany has been caught in the middle of the Federal Government’s controversial proposed overhaul of national university fees.
              Shannon Smith
              Barley tariffsPremiumBarley drop for Albany zone amid China tariffs
              The Grain Industry Association of WA’s June crop report estimates the State’s barley crop has dropped 12.4 per cent from the previous month.
              Shannon Smith
              CruisingPremiumShores and Fjords cruising
              Viking releases 2022 departures for river/ocean combination cruises
              Mogens Johansen
              Space travelPremiumBalloon ride to the edge of space
              Attention space cadets... catch a balloon ride to the stratosphere
              Mogens Johansen
              Plastic Free JulyMaldives and Indonesia ahead of the recycling curve
              Soneva Fushi and Bawah Reserve lead the way in plastic recycling, finds WILL YEOMAN
              Will Yeoman
              SNOW GUIDE 2020-2021PremiumSkiing, snowboarding or just family fun in the snow
              MOGENS JOHANSEN follows the snow season as it progresses around the world over the next 12 months.
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