Anti-whaler's hull gashed open
ANTI-whaling crusaders have had their ship's hull smashed open by a Japanese harpoon vessel in Antarctic water - the second major collision this year.
Bankers in secret Aussie meet
THE world's top central bankers have began arriving in Australia as renewed fears about the strength of the global economic recovery grips world share markets.
Australia remembers Black Saturday
AUSTRALIANS will pause on Sunday to remember the day when bushfires ripped through the heart of Victoria killing 173 people and wiping towns off the map.
Western Australia
Spectacular arts festival opening
SIXTY brave Perth volunteers took to the sky in a heartstopping aerial performance to celebrate the opening of the 58th Perth International Arts Festival last night.
Man, 49, killed in Wheatbelt rollover
A MAN, 49, has died when the car he was driving on his Wheatbelt farm rolled over off gravel track, police said.
Fire causes $600k damage in truck yard
ARSON Squad detectives are investigating a suspicious $600,000 fire in which three refrigerator trailers were torched at a Forrestfield trucking yard early today.
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Perth Confidential
Perth lad makes SYTYCD top 20
PERTH dance teacher Doug has made the Top 20 in the third series of So You Think You Can Dance on Channel Ten.
Swimwear range for Gale
SHE has built a career on those wonderful curves, and so it's not surprising to learn gorgeous model Megan Gale is set to launch a swimwear range.
National
Carjacker arrested after police pursuit
A CAR thief who allegedly terrorised women in Melbourne's western suburbs has been arrested after 48 hours on the run, police say.
Business
Bankers in secret Aussie meet
THE world's top central bankers have began arriving in Australia as renewed fears about the strength of the global economic recovery grips world share markets.
Gen Y 'too lazy and unprofessional to hire'
EMPLOYERS are refusing to hire Generation Y workers because they lack a good work ethic and spend too much time talking to friends in work hours.
Rudd defends laws after teens sacked
PRIME Minister says workplace laws prevent exploitation despite costing teenagers their job.
Sport
Bold Gayle predicts 4-1 series win
WEST Indies captain Chris Gayle has boldly predicted a 4-1 win over Australia in the one-day series, which starts on Sunday at the MCG.
Terry sacked as England captain
JOHN Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy following reports of an extra-marital affair, the Football Association (FA) confirmed.
O'Connor in the mix for five-eighth role
WESTERN Force star back James O'Connor could be a surprise choice for five-eighth following the season-ending hamstring injury to former Springbok Andre Pretorius.
Entertainment
Jacko doctor to be charged over death
MICHAEL Jackson's doctor will be charged in connection with the pop star's death next week, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has confirmed.
Sheen to be 'charged over wife attack'
CHARLIE Sheen to be charged with assault after claims of domestic violence against his wife.
World
New Marilyn Monroe photos go on sale
PREVIOUSLY unpublished photos of Marilyn Monroe visiting the poet Carl Sandburg in New York almost half a century ago have gone on sale.
Bill Clinton sorry for slow Haiti aid effort
FORMER US president Bill Clinton pledged to try to get aid flowing as he was met by angry Haitians protesting the slow arrival of help.
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The List
The city is buzzing with festival fun as the Perth International Arts Festival gets into full swing. STE helps you plan your week, beginning Feb 7.
Guides
Editor's Picks
At the end of the day - cliches
THEY'RE the cliches we love to hate - in fact, we're so "over them" that most Australians cringe "24/7" whenever TV hosts, politicians or teenagers open their mouths.
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Good Vibrations Festival returns to Perth for its 7th year on February 14. Good Vibrations always delivers an unforgettable party atmosphere. To celebrate, we're giving away Special Edition GVF2010 CD packs.
Triple Header Weekend (12-14 Feb)
12-14 February will be one of the biggest sporting weekends seen in Perth and it can all be caught at ME Bank Stadium, with favorite local teams Emirates Western Force, Perth Glory and the WA Reds playing over 3 days. Win tickets to all 3 games, plus an overnight stay at the Parmelia Hilton on 13 February 2010.
Win double passes to 'Daybreakers'
"In 2019, the most precious natural resource... is us." Starring Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, Vince Colosimo, Claudia Karvan and Isabel Lucas. Enter to win one of 25 double passes now.
Win Massive Attack's latest album
Massive Attack have just released their fifth studio album ‘Heligoland’. Enter now to win one of 20 CD's.
Win double passes to 'Percy Jackson'
It’s the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson’s Greek mythology texts and into his life! For your chance to win one of 25 double passes, enter now.
Free messages of love on Valentine's Day
Tell your sweetheart how much you love them for FREE* with a personalised message in The Sunday Times this Valentine's Day.
Don't get bored this summer
Stay entertained all week with the new-look TV Guide and entertainment magazine STe, packed with Perth’s most exciting news and events.
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Boxing kangaroo
The IOC has banned the Boxing Kangaroo flag from the Vancouver Winter Olympic village.