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Lockdown anger simmers beyond Sydney’s ‘boofheads’

The Federal Government ultimately needs to accept the responsibility for the anger it has created while handling the COVID-19 pandemic

Lanai Scarr

Lanai ScarrFederal Political Editor

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Bleak daysCommentsPremium
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Lockdown 5.0 sends businesses through looking glass

Many small business owners will limp out of this fifth lockdown with reserves of money and energy on empty.

Chrissie Maus

EditorialCommentsPremiumOlympic glory can make all Australians proud

The sporting prowess and dedication on display is exactly the tonic Australia needs right now.

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‘Rock star’CommentsPremium
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Jobless low leads to employment ads heavy on spin

If a job advert is looking for a ‘wizard’ or ‘ninja’ then run - these terms may well be a clever ploy to mask the exploitative nature of so-called ‘fun’ start-ups.

Gary Martin

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Rangi HiriniCommentsPremium
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What words should we use for First Nations people?

Blak? Indigenous? Aborigine? Here’s your definitive guide to the most appropriate words you should use to describe Australia’s First Nations people.

Rangi Hirini

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Anxiety AuntCommentsPremium
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How do I deal with a colleague I can’t stand?

My colleague is driving me nuts. She is young and inexperienced but thinks she knows everything and is downright rude. I’d like to know how to handle this situation without making work uncomfortable.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

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Throw the book at the virus riot idiots

As the nation’s biggest city struggles to regain control of the virus, thousands of so-called protesters flouted the rules to hold a violent demonstration in the middle of Sydney.

that’s lifePremiumFeeling the feline fury

I’ve done some extreme activities in my time: jumping out of a plane, whitewater rafting, abseiling. Nothing compares to the adrenaline rush of taking a cat to the vet.

Nat Locke

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Ben O’SheaCommentsPremium
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Why Perth kids are facing serious danger from vaping

Parents and the Education Department are seriously underestimating the dangers of vaping by West Aussie kids — and it’s time they wake up.

Ben O'Shea

Ben O'SheaThe West Live Host

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Knife-edgeCommentsPremium
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Now is not time to write off South Africa

It’s easy to look at the violence and riots that racked South Africa over the past fortnight and write off the country as the latest tragic chapter in Africa’s sad history of post-colonial implosion.

Josh Zimmerman

Josh ZimmermanReporter

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The one thing Jeff Bezos has in common with his rocket

Forget Ground Control and Major Tom, if you really want a space oddity look no further than Jeff Bezos slipping the bonds of Earth in what looks like the bell end of a rocket-powered phallus.

Ben O'Shea

Ben O'SheaThe West Live Host

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Tokyo 2020: The Olympic Games set to uplift us all

Unfolding in front of our eyes over the next 15 days will be a show that combines the best elements of drama, tragedy, documentary, and yes, even perhaps occasionally comedy.

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Why these Olympics may be the best we’ve seen

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. The whole world really is a tale of two cities right now — and that’s why this Olympics may just be one of the greatest ones yet.

Jenna Clarke

Jenna ClarkeAssistant Editor

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Young and urbanCommentsPremium
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City Olympics

The Games are trying to appeal to a younger crowd. Here are some suggestions for new events.

Belle Taylor

Belle TaylorPLAY Magazine Editor

opinionHaving the basics helps on trek to success

It may not be a watershed moment, but one in a series of small turning points that are slowly but surely bringing women into sporting realms that weren’t options even five years ago.

Jacinta Cantatore

10 ThingsCommentsPremiumSorry PM, you have to give people what they want

It’s not for me to give the Prime Minister advice but I might anyway . . .

Basil Zempilas

Basil ZempilasSeven News Sports Presenter

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Vaccine delaysCommentsPremium
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Sorry: A small word with big implications for Australia

When politicians try to apologise we normally get a disingenuous construction, crafted to project the impression of expressing sorrow without actually doing it.

Mark Riley

Mark RileySeven News Political Editor

COVID-19CommentsPremiumOlympics proof world outside Aus is moving on

No more cancellations. No more diving under the doona. The Olympics, apart from anything else, represent the truth that the world outside of Australia has moved on and continues to do so.

Gemma Tognini

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‘Hire versus buy’ brings disruption debate to fashion

WA has produced a raft of talented designers and it would be a shame if, when we can finally plan for a special event without the spectre of COVID, local labels are no longer there to turn to.

Rhianna Mitchell

Rhianna MitchellReporter

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Brave New WorldCommentsPremium
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What WA can learn from Boris Johnson’s Freedom Day

Countries that have tried to move to some sort of ‘COVID normal’ have much to teach WA.

Peter Law

Peter LawState Political Editor

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Some views, like Katie Hopkins’, deserve to be silenced

When we talk about free speech it’s foolish to suggest there’s no point at which someone shouldn’t be told, politely but firmly, to sit down and shut up, according to Kate Emery.

Kate Emery

Kate EmerySenior Reporter

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Is this the most important Olympic Games ever?

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still medals on the line along with the delayed hopes and dreams of the thousands of athletes, many of whom have dedicated their lives to this one moment.

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Vaccine strolloutCommentsPremium
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Battle to control COVID a race the Coalition is losing

Inside the Federal Government, senior MPs and staff are beginning to worry about their future.

Lanai Scarr

Lanai ScarrFederal Political Editor

Long-term effectsCommentsPremiumLife beyond hard border may look very different

Victorian disco shoes have been locked back in the cupboard as anxiety creeps back under the door.

Chrissie Maus