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Thursday, 19 May 2022

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UpdatedSurprise election prediction on ‘teal’ seats

Australia’s most prominent independent politician has made a surprise prediction on what the election will hold for “teal” candidates.

Duncan Murray

Conflict and WarMoscow ties port opening to sanctions

Moscow says if it were to heed a UN appeal to open Ukraine's Black Sea ports so grain could be exported, sanctions on Russia would have to be reviewed.

Staff Writers

AFLHow a mantra inspired Swans star’s AFL journey

Dane Rampe will play his 200th AFL game on Friday night against Carlton but he had to endure significant challenges before making his debut.

Marc McGowan

Natural DisastersBig quake strikes Macquarie Island region

The United States Geological Survey says an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 has struck the Macquarie Island region in the southern Pacific Ocean.

Staff Writers

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Shock grading scandal prompts ECU executive dean to resign

The head of WA’s biggest teacher training institution has resigned after academics accused senior leaders of pressuring them to change grades so that failing students would pass.

Bethany Hiatt

PoliticsPremiumBarnaby heckled by angry voter

Barnaby Joyce has been brutally heckled amid a heated campaign for a key seat, resulting in an awkward moment for the Deputy PM.

Duncan Murray

AnimalsPremium‘Lucky to be alive’: Man rammed by shark

A young man has told of his frightening encounter with a shark that left him with “a little bit of poo in my pants”.

Melissa Iaria

Embattled CEO VideoCommentsPremiumFyfe backs herself in to fix ambulance woes at St John

St John WA chief executive Michelle Fyfe has labelled the suggestion the not-for-profit is financially incentivised to ramp its ambulances outside hospitals ‘insulting’.

Josh Zimmerman

Key rolePremiumREVEALED: The true power of your election preference vote

Minor party candidates play a relatively obscure role in the overall election - but people who vote for them, or independents, can be crucial to the outcome.

Annabel Hennessy

Federal electionElection Q&A: The nine candidates for O’Connor

After a redistribution last year, 57 local governments now fall within O’Connor, a 1.1 million sqkm electorate spanning the South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Goldfields.

Sarah Makse

Stronger capabilitiesCommentsPremiumBrisbane mining tech company Plotlogic to expand WA presence

Brisbane-based mining tech startup Plotlogic will establish its first Perth office in a move the company says will further extend its capabilities across the Pilbara iron ore heartland.

Cheyanne Enciso

AFLPremiumUnsung Saint sings coach’s praises as St Kilda rises

There aren’t many more reliable players at St Kilda than defender Callum Wilkie but he says the key to the club’s success owes to a change of priorities.

Marc McGowan

Conflict and WarPoland to back Sweden, Finland pre-NATO

Poland's prime minister says his country will come to the aid of Sweden and Finland if they are attacked before becoming NATO members.

Staff Writers

PoliticsPremiumBig move to prevent Juukan Gorge repeat

A “long overdue” proposed law would seek to prevent the kind of destruction seen at Juukan Gorge from ever happening again.

Anton Nilsson

EquitiesPremiumASX dives after Wall Street bloodbath

The Australian sharemarket did little to recover after it shed billions of dollars on Thursday morning, with retail stocks in a tailspin.

Catie McLeod

NRLPremiumNRL mystery still not solved

The South Sydney Rabbitohs almost snatched defeat from the jaws of victory against the New Zealand Warriors in Magic Round.

Jasper Bruce

BusinessBarramundi Group to expand West Kimberley operation

One of the world’s largest barramundi producers has announced plans to expand its West Kimberley operation, creating around 350-400 direct jobs and local business opportunities.

Sam Jones

TragedyPremiumGrim discovery in boating tragedy

Seven months after a boating tragedy in Tasmania’s northwest, a sad discovery has been made by a recreational diver.

Hamish Spence

FatalTesla involved in fatal crash

A cyclist has died five days after being involved in a fatal crash with a Tesla.

Hamish Spence

Industrial dispute PremiumEx-cop ‘no longer eligible’ for union boss job: Commission

The former boss of the WA Police Union Harry Arnott has failed in his bid to win his job back, after WA’s Industrial Relations Commission revealed he was no longer a police officer.

Tim Clarke

CourtsPremiumAlleged kidnapper not to talk to brother

A Sydneysider allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a man who produced fake vaccination certificates was told not to contact his brother.

Anton Nilsson

Social housingPremiumFirst shipment of modular homes delivered to Tom Price

Tom Price has received four new social homes as part of the State Government’s modular build program.

Alexander Scott

CourtsPremiumPorsche driver’s ‘fun and games’ claim

Notorious Porsche driver Richard Pusey has made an interesting claim after fronting court for a bail application.

Caroline Schelle

NewsPremiumTas govt sorry for offensive place name

The Tasmanian government has apologised after a racist name was found to be used on government-authorised maps to describe an island in the state's northwest.

Ethan James

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