78 m. ago Why back down? China’s Xi will only get one Trump in his lifetime

Donald Trump has threatened China with another 50 percentage point increase in tariffs unless it removes its own tariffs on US exports. That’s not going to happen.

Politics

89 m. ago ‘Mistake on top of mistake’: China responds to Trump’s threats, vowing to ‘fight to the end’

US politicians continued to single out Australian beef exports for criticism, while the president gave stronger signals that he would lower tariffs on countries that agreed to remove trade barriers.

Politics

97 m. ago ‘Not the time for cuts’: PM defiant despite global economic shock

Anthony Albanese has refused to say how Australia has been seeking to gain an exemption from Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Events

2 h. ago Hydrogen hopeful Infinite Green Energy collapses into administration

Perth-based hydrogen player Infinite Green Energy has brought in administrators less than 24 hours before it was due to front court in a multimillion-dollar investor dispute.

Politics

2 h. ago Holiday from hell or killer season? The cases for and against The White Lotus

The central mystery may have been solved, but one question remains: Did season three live up to the hype?

Events

3 h. ago WA news LIVE: Man charged over setting Innaloo house alight, throwing Molotov cocktails at real estate agency

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Politics

3 h. ago WA news LIVE: Zempilas vs Labor: Showdown set as parliament resumes; Welcome to the worst intersection in WA

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Politics

5 h. ago A West Aussie’s view from the east: Six reasons why Sydney outshines Perth

If you told this rusted-on Perth Hills dweller that she’d move out of her house on a bushy half-acre block to a tiny apartment on the northern beaches of Sydney, I’d have thought you were joking. Yet here I am.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘It all has to change’: Trump escalates trade war with new tariff threat for China

US politicians continued to single out Australian beef exports for criticism, while the president gave stronger signals he would lower tariffs on countries that agree to remove trade barriers.

Events

13 h. ago Federal Labor stumps up $225 million for notorious Reid Highway Erindale Road intersection

The timing of the announcement during the election campaign and location of the two arterial roads mean Labor will hope it factors into voters minds in Cowan, Pearce and Moore.

Economics

17 h. ago ‘We’re doomed to forget’: Jacob Elordi on the enduring power of war stories

The Australian actor stars in a new adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s award-winning novel alongside Heather Mitchell, Simon Baker and Essie Davis.

Events

17 h. ago St Kilda’s appeal is growing, but Blues shouldn’t fret about losing De Koning

The Carlton ruckman is playing great football and is about to become a free agent. But the Blues need to keep his value in perspective.

Politics

18 h. ago Josie was handed two Korean toddlers at the airport. They sobbed ‘mummy’ the whole way to Australia

The former social worker says she is horrified by what she was asked to do in 1984 and is calling for an inquiry into Australia’s overseas adoption practices.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘Listen to us’: Parents want more power for schools to deal with bullies after son, 8, attacked

Mason Farmer was hospitalised after he was attacked on the playground at a primary school in Perth’s eastern suburbs by a child the same age as him. 

Events

20 h. ago Why Caro changed her mind on Hinkley handover; King tells Clarko, ‘don’t treat us as fools’

Port Adelaide’s “disastrous” start to the season is adding to the scrutiny on its coaching succession plan, while the Kangaroos’ efforts to deflect attention for their poor showing against Sydney did not impress a prominent club figure.

Politics

21 h. ago Caroline Wilson changes view on Hinkley handover; History mounts against Blues, Demons

Port Adelaide’s “disastrous” start to the season is adding to the scrutiny on its coaching succession plan, while Carlton leaders are keeping their faith as history piles up against their team making the finals.

Politics

22 h. ago Why timber industry insiders are worried 100,000 tonnes of WA timber will be left to rot

Timber industry insiders are increasingly concerned an estimated 100,000 tonnes of timber will be left to rot. But the government says every bit of it has a home to go to.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘We really love you’: Family plead for help after Perth schoolboy missing for a week

Richard Tu’s phone last pinged on the Monday night he vanished, with police mounting a large-scale search near Bedfordale, but coming up empty-handed.

Events

23 h. ago Robert Farquharson’s life behind bars: 15 years of chores and lost hope

Not much is known about the convicted child killer’s days inside prison, aside from what his inner circle has told the Trial By Water podcast in a new episode.

Politics

24 h. ago Form of West Coast’s leaders under microscope; Freo’s dazzling inside 50 statistic

The form of West Coast’s leaders has come under the microscope. Meanwhile, the Dockers inside 50 efficiency was the best it’s been since 2016.

Politics