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Wednesday 9 September 2026

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Perth morning briefing

Freo grand final stays top $3000 a night

Morning, Perth. A crisp 11 degrees out there, so here's something to read over your coffee.

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  1. Looking to stay in Freo on grand final weekend? You may be up for $3000 a night

    Melbourne is notoriously expensive to visit during grand final weekend, but this year Fremantle is nipping at its heels, with stays costing up to $3000 a night.

    watoday.com.au

  2. 'Unacceptable': sexual violence reports at 33-year high

    Australians are experiencing harm in two key areas, with sexual violence reports at a 33-year high and progress not at the scale needed to save lives.

    perthnow.com.au

  3. The NRL is a one-man band. The AFL is not. Both codes are open to a rebellion

    The NRL is described as a one-man band while the AFL is traditionally proactive, and both codes are open to a rebellion.

    watoday.com.au

  4. ASX eyes gains, Wall Street drifts lower; Oil hovers near $US100

    Wall Street has declined in its return to trading from a three-day weekend, while the ASX eyes gains and oil hovers near $US100.

    watoday.com.au

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