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Big steel maker back in play as predators raise bid

perthnow.com.auFeb 17, 2026

Predators SGH and Steel Dynamics have amped up their pursuit of Australia's largest steel maker and are now offering shareholders $15 billion in cash.

Hanson partially backtracks on 'no good Muslims' claim

perthnow.com.auFeb 17, 2026

One Nation's leader has partially apologised for controversial comments on Islamic Australians, while also attacking criticism of her remarks.

Shia LaBeouf arrested at Mardi Gras, New Orleans: Transformers star accused of assaulting two men

perthnow.com.auFeb 17, 2026

Transformers star Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after getting into an alleged violent scuffle during Mardi Gras celebrations.

Grace Tame reportedly removed from Conservatorium High consent program after ‘globalise the intifada’ chant

perthnow.com.auFeb 17, 2026

The former Australian of the Year has reportedly been dropped following backlash over her ‘globalise the intifada’ chant at a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit.

US strikes on three alleged drug boats kill 11 people

perthnow.com.auFeb 17, 2026

The US military has killed 11 people during strikes on three boats it says were caught smuggling drugs in notorious routes in Latin American waters.

Palestinian-Australian author to headline writers' fest

perthnow.com.auFeb 17, 2026

Palestinian-Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah will appear at Australia's biggest writers' festival after her removal from another event sparked outrage.

Bayer offers $10b to settle Roundup cancer US lawsuits

perthnow.com.auFeb 17, 2026

Germany-based Bayer has agreed to a proposed $A10 billion deal to settle thousands of US lawsuits that blame its popular weedkiller Roundup for causing cancer.

Man, woman found dead at home in Rockhampton, Queensland

perthnow.com.auFeb 17, 2026

Police have made a grim discovery during a welfare check at a home in a Queensland suburb.