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Optus confirms fourth death after CEO reveals warnings of failed triple zero calls not escalated

Emergency calls were offline for nearly 14 hours, during which four people died – including an eight-week-old baby

The Guardian - AU

Paul Bailey obituary

Writer best known for the novel Gabriel’s Lament and a sympathetic biography of the brothel madam Cynthia Payne

The Guardian - UK

10 books culture editor Hannah Silver recommends this winter

Lacking inspiration over what to read next? Wallpaper* culture editor, Hannah Silver, shares her favourite books

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Cape Cod Bracelets Were a Coastal Classic Long Before TikTok

As a third-generation Cape Codder, I have some thoughts on the Coastal Grandmother staple.

Marie Claire

Public housing tenants fight to end no-grounds eviction

Two Supreme Court legal challenges in Western Australia could end no-grounds evictions for public housing tenants.

AAP

25 of the best poetry books to read in 2025

Delve into the hypnotic world of lyrical literature

Evening Standard

Mayfair’s Murano offers beautiful design and incisively cooked food

Angela Hartnett’s Murano celebrates 15 years of Italian supremacy in London with a fresh look by Fabled Studio

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WA town stops playing Wiggles to deter rough sleepers

The City of Bunbury has stopped playing the Wiggles' song Hot Potato on loop to deter homeless people from congregating in a park after the band objected.

AAP

Renters and landlords reveal what they think of Western Australia's rental law shake-up

The relationship between WA renters and landlords is set for its biggest shake-up in years, but not everyone is convinced the government's cautious response goes far enough.

ABC News

Nelson Ave in East Perth renamed Sailani Ave to honour contribution of Indian Anzacs

A street in the City of Perth is renamed in recognition of Private Nain Singh Sailani, following a personal request from India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

ABC News

As the WA government commits $2.6 billion to social housing, here's how many homes that gets

Western Australia is going through what the government says is its biggest ever spend on social housing, at a cost of $2.6 billion. Here's what's being done, and why the question of whether it's value for money is complicated.

ABC News

East Perth Primary School plan relies on complex deal between West Australian government and the City of Perth

Plans to build the first public school in Perth's CBD in more than 100 years are unveiled, but the proposal relies on a complex deal between the state government and the City of Perth.

ABC News

WA Minister John Carey disappointed by Cambridge council switch to in-person voting

Western Australia's Local Government Minister says he is "deeply disappointed" with an inner-city Perth council's decision to introduce in-person voting at local government elections.

ABC News

Research suggests deaths among WA homeless people on rise, as rough sleeping rate surges

Research suggests there are a growing number of West Australians dying while homeless or not long after, coinciding with a rise in the number of people sleeping rough and how many support services are having to turn away.

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'No fixed address': Evictions intensify housing crisis

Housing advocates say once people have been evicted from public housing, it's almost impossible to find accommodation and break the cycle of homelessness.

ABC News

Plan for derelict East Perth power station falls through after Andrew Forrest, Kerry Stokes pull out

The transformation of the East Perth power station site, described as a derelict eyesore, has been put on ice, following two years of negotiations between the WA government and billionaires Kerry Stokes and Andrew Forrest.

ABC News

How WA's flood rebuilding efforts could be stymied by a stretched construction sector

As more Kimberley residents are allowed home, WA's overheated construction market looms as the latest stumbling block in efforts to rebuild flood-damaged communities.

ABC News

International student says Perth company 'pressured' her to have driveable car towed

Bruna Azevedo says she was stressed out and "not thinking clearly" when a tow truck driver started "pushing" her to accept their service minutes after a prang in Perth. She tells her story as the government vows further reform in the industry.

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Suzy Batkovic joins Basketball Australia's board

"Suzy's basketball pedigree is unmatched, her passion for the game and in particular her work to increase the profile of women's sport makes her an invaluable board member."

Zenger

‘The Journey Home’ Wasn’t Easy For Jazz Great John Carey Who Continues To Make Hits

When diagnosed with cancer, John Carey used his music to get him through the difficult days.

ABC News

Charles Street redesign that could cost up to 100 properties is given an early red light by council

The City of Vincent puts up an early red light towards the proposed upgrade and widening of Charles Street in North Perth, a project that would see up to 100 homes and businesses bulldozed.

Evening Standard

London’s best gastropubs, from the Tamil Prince to the Harwood Arms

The era of reheated horrors and all-grey makeovers is over, says David Ellis — and London is heaving with food-loving boozers

ABC News

Yagan Square 'ghost town' in heart of Perth CBD to undergo $8.4 million overhaul

The embattled Yagan Square in the heart of Perth's entertainment precinct will undergo a multi-million dollar overhaul after being branded by previous tenants as a white elephant.

ABC News

Tenant advocates call for halt to public housing evictions 'without grounds' after human rights complaint

Tenancy rights organisations have called on the WA government to cease evicting public housing residents under "no-grounds" provisions after a Federal Court injunction and a racial discrimination complaint.

ABC News

Margaret River school holiday tourists add pressure to homeless locals

It is no place to mourn a loved one — but there are no other housing options for this heartbroken widow in one of Australia's best-known tourist towns.

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