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EOFY tipsPremiumTax tips to make the most of your claim

Make sure you can support any vehicle deductions

Olga de Moeller

Ocean and Paddock owner Trenton Brennan and his daughter Annabelle, 10.

BEST CHIPPYAlbany again home to WA’s best takeaway fish and chips

Ocean and Paddock snatched back the mantle of WA’s best chippy from their cross-town rivals Hooked this year, securing the top title thanks to the machinations of the owner’s 10-year-old daughter. 

Melissa Sheil

By working with the GTD team, we were able to adopt Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 R tires for the Mustang Dark Horse SC Track Pack. Prototype vehicle shown. Actual production vehicle may vary. Available summer 2026.

NewsPremiumAustralian wheel maker Carbon Revolution lost $347 million over four years

Administrators say local manufacturing drove costs too high, leading to hefty losses for the Victorian wheel supplier for brands including Ferrari.

Damion Smy

The budget did not help RBA governor Michele Bullock reduce the cash rate. Picture. NewsWire / John Appleyard

MONEYPremiumGrim reason your mortgage could get worse

Cash-strapped mortgage holders face the prospect of even higher repayments in the wake of the federal budget locking in higher spending.

Cameron Micallef

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NewsPremium2026 Federal Budget: Countdown begins for the end of fuel price discounts, no EV road user charge yet

Petrol and diesel prices are set to increase from July 1 as the current federally funded savings weren’t extended as part of the 2026 Federal Budget, but EVs aren't being taxed further, either.

Damion Smy

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NewsLada Niva: Replacement for 50-year-old off-road icon breaks cover

Patent images of what could be a long-awaited replacement for the original Lada Niva have emerged from Russia.

Marton Pettendy

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News2026 Freelander 8: Production-ready SUV from Chery, JLR is bigger and heavier than a Range Rover

The first vehicle from JLR and Chery's new Freelander brand is an electrified SUV over 5.1m long and weighing just under three tonnes.

Dave Kavermann

A popular meat product has been removed from supermarket shelves after the food safety watchdog raised the alarm over undeclared allergen fears. 

FoodCommentsRecall alert as popular food item removed from shop shelves

Consumers who purchased the product have been urged to return it to the place of purchase.

Chloe Maher

Workzone East on Nash Street.

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumWA’s first carbon neutral building sells for $79.4m

Perth’s office market was a basket case a few years ago. But a $79.4m sale for a seven-level building reveals what, and who, is leading the revival.

Kim Macdonald

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NewsPremiumCupra Formentor, Leon, Terramar and Ateca recalled

Cupra is recalling more than 900 vehicles across four model lines because their electric power steering could become inoperable.

William Stopford

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NewsJaguar’s controversial ultra-luxury EV gets an unexciting name

For Jaguar's new luxurious electric GT, one digit in the name will change in the transition from concept to production vehicle.

William Stopford

Dr Zeina Najjar said the number of people who needed to be tested could be in the thousands. Gaye Gerard / NewsWire

UPDATEDPremiumIf you’ve been to this dentist, get tested

Poor record-keeping means authorities cannot contact thousands of patients who may have contracted HIV or hepatitis at a dental practice.

Rhiannon Lewin, Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

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BREAKINGCommentsPremiumPay rises for millions of Australians wiped out by inflation

Australian workers face the harsh reality that their pay increases mean nothing as inflation officially leaves them poorer.

Cameron Micallef

The changes to negative gearing may also have unintended consequences.

Federal BudgetCommentsPremiumHere’s what happens next to Perth’s housing market

While the Federal Government will be keen to push the line that an additional 75,000 homeowners will result from Tuesday night’s announced changes, it’s the unintended consequences we need to think about.

Nick Bruining

Confused about the tax changes revealed in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget? Finance expert Nick Bruining explains everything you need to know about how investment properties will be affected.

Federal BudgetCommentsPremiumGot a rental? How Chalmers’ changes affect you and CGT

Confused about the tax changes revealed in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget? Finance expert Nick Bruining explains everything you need to know about how investment properties will be affected.

Nick Bruining

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NewsPremiumLotus V8 hybrid supercar confirmed for 2028 as EV plans are wound back

As part of the latest Lotus turnaround plan, the brand is abandoning its EV-only ambitions and will launch a new hybrid V8 supercar in 2028.

Derek Fung

A child was allegedly approached by two younger boys while walking home from Warrawee Public School in Sydney.

UpdatedPremiumWild theory after attempted school snatching

The young student was walking home from school when he was allegedly approached by two older boys in a car.

Alexandra Feiam

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

StarsPremiumYour horoscope for Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

Kim Fairminer

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric: Quick drive

Review2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric review: Quick drive

Mercedes-Benz simplifies its model naming with the new GLB Electric – a premium seven-seat SUV with zero tailpipe emissions. Is it worth the outlay?

Matt Robinson

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NewsPremiumAudi A6 allroad: High-riding wagon's return confirmed in Australian filings

Australian documents have revealed the Audi A6 allroad could make a return to showrooms after more than two years absent.

Damion Smy

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Federal Budget 2026Dementia funding boost comes with warning

A leading dementia advocate has welcomed the government’s $200m dementia funding but warns research investment must match care spending.

Lillian Saleh

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Federal budgetPremium‘Easy but wrong’: Labor explains housing overhaul

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has explained why the Albanese government broke an election promise.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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UPDATEDPremium‘Unnecessary’: Chalmers slammed for tax change

Australian workers have been dubbed the big winner as the government as a group slams a critical tax change.

Cameron Micallef

Australia’s tax revenue from tobacco is projected to fall even further. NewsWire / Jane Dempster

Federal budgetPremiumAlbo’s $5bn ciggie problem

Excise revenue is tipped to fall by $5.4bn over the next five years, and the government is largely blaming one thing – tobacco.

Nathan Schmidt