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NEWSAussies warned over new pay trend

A chorus of consumer advocates have called for regulation of a worrying pay trend that is sending thousands into dangerous debt spirals.

Brendan Kearns

Stargazers across the globe will be treated to a full moon spectacle this week.

WA NewsCommentsWhere to catch a glimpse of the spectacular full moon in WA

Stargazers across the globe will be treated to a full moon spectacle this week. Here’s everything you need to know to catch the best sight of it from Perth.

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

StarsPremiumYour horoscope for Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

Sudhir Dean

Tax and super? It’s a mess! Here’s how to know which parts of your superannuation are safe from the taxman and when you might be hit with a bill, depending on when you access your nest egg.

Bruining Q+ACommentsPremiumA quick-fire guide to how your super savings are taxed

Q+A: Tax and super? It’s a mess! Here’s how to know which parts of your superannuation are safe from the taxman and when you might be hit with a bill, depending on when you access your nest egg.

Nick Bruining

Food

Tim McLernon, general manager of Three Pound Group.

RetailPremiumPerth publican in no rush for another long weekend

The owner of Perth’s biggest pub is lukewarm on the idea of WA getting its twelfth public holiday in a year, saying they usually make for risky trading days and more expensive meals for punters. 

Simone Grogan

Chicken McWings in Spicy Buffalo Sauce

Winner winnerCommentsSocial media sensation winging its way to your taste buds

They’ve become a huge hit and are now part of the food giant’s permanent menu.

Joseph Cassidy

Customers can get their hands on a free quarter chicken and chips when visiting the store. Alex Coppel

NewsMajor city scores first Nando’s drive-thru

Nando’s will unveil its first Australian drive-thru in a major city on Tuesday, with lucky customers able to get their hands on a free feed.

Alexandra Feiam

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NEWSInsane amount Aussies could pay for coffee

The cost of a cup of coffee could hit an astronomical new high as countries fight to get their supply of beans.

Blair Jackson

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NEWSInsane amount Aussies could pay for coffee

The cost of a cup of coffee could hit an astronomical new high as countries fight to get their supply of beans.

Blair Jackson

The cost of dairy products are expected to surge, after extreme weather events impact farmers. NCA

FOODPrice of common Aussie staples to soar

The price of two staple grocery items are set to soar as farmers face extreme weather hardships – and the whole eastern Aussie seaboard could feel the squeeze.

Georgie Kibel

Gage Roads co-founder John Hoedemaker and chief strategy officer Aaron Heary, who have both been part of the WA brewing success story since day one. Gage Roads Brewery celebrate its 20th birthday over the WA Day long weekend.

DrinkPremiumGage of success: Brewery started with $25k now a local icon

WA’s own Gage Roads Brewing Co. has surfed the ebbs and flows of the craft beer business to reach a milestone with plenty of lager left in the tank.

Simon Collins

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FoodPopular milk recalled over health risk

Shoppers are being warned to check their fridges after a milk variety was pulled from shelves amid fears of microbial contamination.

Andrew Hedgman

Health & Wellbeing

Monash IVF has acknowledged a second horror IVF incident. Supplied

BREAKING‘Own embryo’: Horror IVF incident

A fertility firm has admitted to a second dramatic mistake in the space of three months after the wrong embryo was implanted into a patient.

Duncan Evans and Blair Jackson

NSW Premier Chris Minns has called for a rethink of the country’s cigarette excise.

NEWSWhy leader wants to cut ciggy tax

An Australian premier has made a bold plea to slash the federal government’s tobacco tax – but why?

Nathan Schmidt

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NEWS‘Overwhelmed’: Major virus breakthrough

Aussie researchers have made a huge step in the fight to eliminate one of the most notable viruses of the past 40 years.

Blair Jackson

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UPDATEDMajor city’s call on ‘dangerous’ e-scooters

E-scooters could be banned for good in some Aussie cities as doctors raise the alarm over the terrible injuries they are seeing from crashes - with one warning of “lasting, lifelong effects”.

Duncan Evans

Parenting

Monash IVF has acknowledged a second horror IVF incident. Supplied

BREAKING‘Own embryo’: Horror IVF incident

A fertility firm has admitted to a second dramatic mistake in the space of three months after the wrong embryo was implanted into a patient.

Duncan Evans and Blair Jackson

Tobacconists in NSW and Victoria will require a licence from July 1. Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

NewsAll changes coming for Aussies next month

From minimum wage increases to a crackdown on tobacco, here are all the changes coming into effect across Australia from July 1.

Nathan Schmidt

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NewsPrincipals’ new powers in school crackdown

Sweeping new powers will be granted to school principals in one state in an effort to crack down on bad student behaviour.

Alexandra Feiam

Stacey Hughes is among the parents who have travelled overseas in order to select their child's sex (Sylvia Liber/AAP PHOTOS)

ParentingParents spending thousands to choose baby's sex

Australian parents are spending tens of thousands of dollars to travel overseas and access IVF and sex selection in order to balance out their families.

Maeve Bannister

STM

Intimacy coordinators such as Perth's Emily Kingsley (left) and trailblazer Ita O'Brien (right) are changing how sex plays out on screen.

Behind the scenesPremiumThe women changing the way we view sex

Viewers have seen a lot of sex on screen, but rarely anything that resembles their own clumsy and real experiences. Now, intimacy coordinators are changing the way we view sex on screen — and in our bedrooms.

Jade Jurewicz

Ocean With David Attenborough is hitting screens this week.

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At 99, David Attenborough is still going strong

The beloved natural historian is hitting screens this week with another nature documentary. Here’s what else our Screen Queen Clare Rigden is dipping into this week.

Clare Rigden

Adrian Barich for STM.

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BEING BARRA Comments
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My message to the actual impostors in the workplace

We’ve all heard of ‘impostor syndrome’ in the workplace, where competent people, for some reason, doubt themselves and their abilities. But then there’s the flip side we don’t talk about: the actual impostors. 

Adrian Barich

Nat Locke pictured in the studio

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THAT’S LIFE Comments
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When fun becomes a lost cause

Hearing about friends scrambling down rocky hillsides in Kalamunda after getting hopelessly lost reminded me of my own misadventure in the charmingly nicknamed “Stab City”…

Nat Locke

Home

Tobacconists in NSW and Victoria will require a licence from July 1. Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

NewsAll changes coming for Aussies next month

From minimum wage increases to a crackdown on tobacco, here are all the changes coming into effect across Australia from July 1.

Nathan Schmidt

Little Learners Place in Hilbert.

Why WA is a hotspot for commercial property trusts

We spoke to Sullivan Property Director Brian Sullivan about what property trusts are and why the childcare sector is promising.

Sullivan Property Consultants

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Recent market shifts are giving buyers a new edge.

Is the dream still alive? Navigating WA’s housing market as a first home buyer

 We spoke to REIWA President Suzanne Brown about how recent market shifts are giving buyers a new edge.

 Olivia Senior and REIWA

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UPDATEDPremiumAlbo’s power pledge to save Aussies $2300

Homeowners could see their yearly power bill slashed by up to 90 per cent following a new pledge by the Prime Minister.

Nathan Schmidt

Garden

The first thing you need to consider when designing a firepit is what are you going to use the space for once the brief winter cold has passed.

GardenWhat you need to consider when designing a firepit

It’s not unusual to get home from work and want to get out into the garden for a bit, but it’s too cold and dark at this time of year. Well, a firepit might be the answer to your outdoor winter woes. 

CHARLIE ALBONE

Many houseplants are simple to propagate, offering a greener and cheaper way to add plants than ordering online.

GardenCommentsHow to grow houseplants without ever having to buy one

There’s a greener — and cheaper — way to expand your plant collection.

Nicolás Rivero

A well-designed firepit area that is safe, versatile and aesthetically pleasing makes a great addition to the garden in winter.

Cold comfortHow to turn your garden into a winter oasis

Winter has arrived with a bang and whether you’re a new or seasoned gardener, Sabrina Hahn has your ultimate guide to creating a gorgeous outdoor space.

Sabrina Hahn

Bette Parker in the garden at her Mount Lawley home.

GardenCommentsThe stoic optimists make my heart sing

This column is called Gardens of WA but - truly - it isn’t exactly about the gardens. It is about the people behind them. 

CASEY LISTER

Retirement

Construction on the final stage of the retirement village development is expected to start in January.

Commercial PropertyCommentsFive-storey retirement village to rise in Perth’s north

More than a decade since the masterplan was first approved, stage three of the St Ives Carine Retirement Village is preparing to break ground.

Liam Murphy

One curve ball to your retirement plans could leave you with a situation that no longer features the “photographs and still frames in your mind” (thanks, Green Day) post-work life.

DebtManCommentsPremiumGood Riddance to your retirement ‘still frames’ in mind

DEBTMAN: One curve ball to your retirement plans could leave you with a situation that no longer features the “photographs and still frames in your mind” (thanks, Green Day) post-work life.

Bruce Brammall

There is absolutely a place for retirement villages for the elderly and the lifestyles they promise. 

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumWhy village lifestyle decision not always best financial one

As someone who has taken a close look at the retirement village arrangements on offer, I can see the attractiveness of the proposition and why it is appealing to many.

Nick Bruining

Aged care financial planning expert Brenda Will has seen plenty of examples where the money left over from a retirement village sale was insufficient to fund the refundable accommodation deposit.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow to avoid hefty costs when moving into aged care

Seniors moving into retirement village lease-for-life arrangements have been warned to check the exit process and fees, or risk a shortfall when it comes time to cover hefty accommodation payments.

Nick Bruining

Fashion

The boss of Country Road has quit a year after a scandal concerning the behaviour of executives and a steep downturn in sales.

RetailCountry Road boss quits after four years in role

Raju Vuppalapati will leave the company at the end of August or ‘until such time as the new CEO is appointed’.

Blair Jackson

Myer is promising refreshed visual merchandising to find the younger shoppers.

RetailCommentsPremiumHow TikTok, Gen Z shoppers are overhauling major retailers

Gone are the days when young shoppers would seek out product reviews on a brand’s website before purchasing new makeup or skincare. Today, the retail experience starts with a scroll on TikTok.

Cheyanne Enciso

Models at KAFTA 2025 runway at Town Beach Jetty.

FashionKAFTA sells out as Kimberley fashion makes waves

Kimberley Aboriginal fashion, textiles and art need to be showcased across international runways, says Kimberley Aboriginal Fashion Textiles and Art model Jake Powers.

Natasha Clark

She will be living in an exclusive student residence on campus at St Andrews College, with Principal Dr Daniel Tyler sending out an email announcing the news to students on Tuesday. Justin Lloyd.

CELEBRITY LIFEPeek inside Princess’ life in Sydney

The Princess of Norway is moving to Australia to study at the University of Sydney. So what would her life look like, and what other international royals have made the move down under?

Hannah Wilcox

Motoring

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News‘Very powerful’ Alfa Romeo special editions coming with Prada input

A fresh partnership will bring a new era of more powerful, lightweight special-edition Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio road cars as soon as 2026.

Damion Smy

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News2025 Cupra Terramar: Spanish Tiguan twin here in July priced from under $54k

Cupra's new Terramar mid-size SUV arrives next month priced from $58,490 drive-away, offering turbo-petrol, mild-hybrid and PHEV power.

James Wong

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NewsHoons turn iconic Australian bridge into dangerous fireworks display

Several cars have been filmed releasing fireworks at speed over a key Brisbane bridge, nearly causing an accident.

CarExpert.com.au

The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V in Deep Ocean Tintcoat exterior color

NewsPremium2026 Cadillac Optiq-V is a 387kW Porsche Macan EV rival

Cadillac's smallest electric SUV has received the hot V-Series treatment, with a meaner look, more power, and chassis tweaks.

William Stopford

New Homes

The Besser by Webb & Brown-Neaves.

Human touchPremiumGentle take on a formidable style

Behind a commanding presence of bold brickwork and elegant architecture, The Besser flexes versatile and comforting spaces suiting today’s families.

Annie Mills

Micron photographed by Valentine Girardot Perth commercial Photographer.

Day in the life with whole-home filtration

Life is too short to not make every possible moment of life as luxurious as possible.

Hana Humboldt 

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Artist’s impression of a Lago Como residence interior.

House Business Group, IQI WAPremiumUnited by purpose, driven by design

Offering an immaculate riverside living experience with customisable comfort, Lago Como is a complex crafted through solid group effort, bringing a vision to life.

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Kennedy Bay

A coastal community like no other

Nestled along the pristine shores of Port Kennedy, Kennedy Bay is redefining coastal living with its visionary new development.

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Real Estate

Paspaley Pearls will move to 330 Murray Street.

HeritagePremiumLuxury pearl house seeks OK for heritage demolition

Paspaley Pearls wants to set up a showroom in an old heritage-listed substation on Murray Street, seeking to demolish most of the interior but vowing to restore the facade in a $3 million project.

Kim Macdonald

Chris Weise, MD of Burgess Rawson in WA, reassures that the WA entity will remain in WA owned and operated hands

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumBurgess Rawson WA to remain in local hands

The WA branch of CBRE will remain in WA hands, as most east coast branches sell to CBRE

Kim Macdonald

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NEWSCouple on $200k living in social housing

Social housing tenants in one state are earning far above what they should to qualify for the homes, with one couple on $200k paying just $200 a week in rent.

Blair Jackson

2/10 Hennessey Loop, Dunsborough.

Best of both worldsPremiumSeaside aura in focus

Crafted for modern low-maintenance living, this home mere minutes from the Dunsborough foreshore makes for the ideal lock-up-and-leave holiday house or permanent residence.

Sean Briggs