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As it happened: Billions in state budget for CopperString | Police allege Pheobe killed, then her body moved | Brisbane sweeps ‘best of’ competition

1 day ago | watoday.com.au | William Davis |Caitlin Fitzsimmons |Nick O'Malley |Catherine Strohfeldt

As it happened: Billions in state budget for CopperString | Police allege Pheobe killed, then her body moved | Brisbane sweeps ‘best of’ competitionUpdated June 6, 2025 — 12.35pmfirst published at 5.27amSaveNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeKey postsHide key postsToday’s headlinesBillion-dollar energy announcement for QueenslandBy William DavisMore than a billion dollars has been earmarked for a major Queensland energy project.
Perth council urged to make e-scooter ban permanent as police launch crackdown

1 day ago | watoday.com.au | Holly Thompson |Cameron Myles

Deputy Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds announced the suspension on Thursday, revealing there were about 500 for-hire e-scooters in use in the city. “At this stage, there is no time frame (for how long the suspension will last), we’re going through a process where we’re assisting all the relevant authorities and investigators, and once that information has come to hand, we’ll be in a situation to make a decision,” he said.
Paris Neilson’s next project is a $59m strip in the heart of Redfern

1 day ago | watoday.com.au | Carolyn Cummins

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‘Fast running out of time to turn the tide’: Australia at sea in vast marine heatwave

1 day ago | watoday.com.au | Caitlin Fitzsimmons |Nick O'Malley

“Marine heatwaves push plants and animals beyond their thermal limits, which means they can suffer damaging effects, including high levels of mortality in some cases,” Sen Gupta said.
Paris Neilson’s next project is a $59m strip in the heart of Redfern

1 day ago | watoday.com.au | Carolyn Cummins

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Kane Cornes apologises to umpires at the centre of Lachie Schultz concussion saga

2 days ago | watoday.com.au | Brittany Busch

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Yasmin Catley slams ‘sexist’ Mark Speakman for calling her ‘hysterical’

2 days ago | watoday.com.au | Penry Buckley |Alexandra Smith

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City of Perth suspends e-scooter hire in wake of fatal CBD crash

2 days ago | watoday.com.au | Holly Thompson

SaveNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeThe City of Perth will suspend the hiring of e-scooters from midday on Thursday after a British tourist allegedly hit and killed a 51-year-old man in the CBD. Alicia Kemp, 24, allegedly struck Thanh Phan from behind at the intersection of King Street and Murray Street while riding an e-scooter drunk and at speeds of up to 20-25km/h on Saturday night.
The 18 TV shows we can’t wait to see this year

2 days ago | watoday.com.au | Craig Mathieson

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Liberal women told they are “sufficiently assertive”. Now they’re angry too

3 days ago | watoday.com.au | Alexandra Smith

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