The Editorial Team

Rebecca Le May has been a journalist for more than 20 years, including 13 years as a reporter and bureau chief for AAP in Perth. She started out her career as a finance reporter, then moved into general news, covering politics and courts. Rebecca now has a hybrid role with NCA NewsWire, covering both finance and general, and contributing to sub-editing. Fun fact: She is a keen photographer and her favourite subject is her cat. She can also recite The Young Ones word for word.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 23: WA Premier Mark McGowan speaks to media at Dumas House on April 23, 2021 in Perth, Australia. WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced a snap three-day lockdown for the Perth and Peel regions of Western Australia, effective from midnight tonight. The snap lockdown comes after a Victorian man who flew to Melbourne after completing 14 days of hotel quarantine in Perth tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. The man stayed in a room at the Mercure hotel in Perth adjacent to someone who later tested positive for coronavirus, and was in the community while infectious prior to his departure from Western Australia, with close contact of his also testing positive today. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images)

Premier announces major border decision

Western Australia will slash the number of international arrivals allowed into the state by half as Premier Mark McGowan said the pandemic was “very real”.

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Kindy added to WA hotspot list

A kindergarten has been added to Western Australia’s alerts list after the state recorded a new local coronavirus case on its first day of lockdown.

Australian Markets

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL, 21, 2021: Signage at the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) is seen in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Joel Carrett

ASX flat, retailers ‘crucified’

The ASX finished flat, with Kogan plunging after signalling the online shopping boom was waning, which proved contagious to other retailers.

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A meal kit delivery price war is underway, with HelloFresh budget spin off EveryPlate targeting Aldi. Italian Cheesy Beef Burger. Picture: EveryPlate

Meal kit price war heats up

The battle for households dining creatively on a budget has intensified, with German behemoth ALDI taking on HelloFresh and Marley Spoon’s cheapie delivery services.

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A teenage girl has been charged after a house was destroyed by fire in Sydney’s west yesterday., Emergency services were called to Fifth Avenue, Llandilo, about 3.30pm (Sunday 5 July 2020), where they found a home well alight., The blaze was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW; however, the home was destroyed, with the damage valued at $1million., No injuries were reported. Picture: 7News

Insurer reacts to ‘unfair’ fire wording

The insurer behind Budget Direct, Virgin Money and ING has responded to a ‘name and shame’ campaign over tricky fire damage definitions.

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20/08/2020. AMP executive Boe Pahari who is at the centre of sexual harassment allegations , seen near AMP offices in Sydney. Britta Campion / The Australian

Controversial AMP figure walks

The executive whose sexual harassment scandal caused a huge headache for AMP has quit, while a major deal has been abandoned.

Australian Markets

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL, 21, 2021: A digital board at the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) is seen in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Joel Carrett

ASX closes at intraday high

The ASX closed at its best level in the session after almost all sectors gained ground following positive leads from overseas markets.

Other Industries

AGL Power Station at Torrens Island in Adelaide, Monday, November 4, 2019. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING

Energy boss in shock resignation

The boss of coal-fired power giant AGL Energy has suddenly quit, just weeks after the company unveiled a radical plan to split the business.

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HIBERNATION 7.08.20: Beverage and cheese pairing

Aust Post backflips after business panic

Boutique food producers are breathing a ‘huge sigh of relief’ after Australia Post reversed its panic-inducing perishables ban.

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Mercure, Perth. Sydney fund manager iProsperity has won backing to buy AccorInvest's portfolio of 23 hotels across Australia. SUPPLIED

New hotel quarantine cases confirmed

A state where community transmission of COVID-19 has been very rare has recorded two new cases that were initially deemed overseas acquired.

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