WA man killed in PNG air crash
A WEST Australian man was one of three Australians killed in a plane crash in Papua New Guinea, when the aircraft overshot the runway in heavy rain.
Perth man tells of engine blow-out
A QANTAS plane carrying 230 people made an emergency landing yesterday after one of its four engines exploded 15 minutes into a flight from San Francisco.
Greens sign deal to back Labor
THE Greens have signed an agreement to support Labor in the next Parliament, leader Bob Brown has said.
Western Australia
Monk killer 'out in four years'
A PERTH man who mercilessly bashed a Buddhist monk to death in a suburban park could be out of jail in under four years.
Outdoor sport stadium decision looms
WESTERN Australian premier Colin Barnett is poised to make an announcement on the development of a new outdoor sports stadium.
War dispute sparked fatal fight
UPDATE: A PENSIONER who beat his 83-year-old neighbour to death with his fists following an argument about WWII could walk free from prison in two months.
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First photos of Miranda Kerr's baby bump
THOSE who have waited patiently for a glimpse of Miranda Kerr's baby bump have been rewarded.
A damning look at Aussie culture
THE Removalists - the award-winning play now on at The Playhouse - is a shocking, raw and sad indictment of Australian 1970s culture that still rings true today.
National
Man injured in pizza shop explosion
MAN thought to be restaurant's manager was thrown into middle of road by force of explosion.
Business
Barnett fed up with WA gas hub talks
WA Premier Colin Barnett looks set to compulsorily acquire land for the $30 billion Kimberley gas hub after negotiations with the Kimberley Land Council stall.
Economic growth hits the 'sweet spot'
SHOPPERS drove the strongest quarterly economic growth result in three years, but interest rates will remain on hold until late in the year.
Aussie market rallies to best 3-week close
THE Australian share market closed at its highest finish in three weeks after gaining two per cent on stronger than expected economic growth.
Sport
Glory accepts Baird's two-game ban
PERTH Glory will not oppose defender Michael Baird's two-game ban for diving, with the club now accepting FFA's hefty suspension.
'Blues test proved we'll handle Hawks'
FREMANTLE assistant coach Barry Mitchell believes the Dockers' pressure-testing clash against Carlton last week proved the young side has what it takes to handle finals football.
Webber for WA Festival of Speed
AUSSIE Formula One ace Mark Webber will be the star attraction at the inaugural AAC Australian Festival of Speed to be held in Perth later this year, it has been confirmed.
Entertainment
Jackson's kids not fitting in at school
MICHAEL Jackson's children are having trouble fitting into school because of their full-time bodyguards.
World
'Save the planet' hostage drama
MAN armed with explosives takes hostages at Discovery Channel, saying it must broadcast its commitment "to save the planet".
Dutch free Yemenis accused of terror plot
MEN had been arrested amid fears they were conducting a dry run for an airline terror attack.
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Getting smashed in Northbridge no joke
COLUMNIST Tom Percy QC argues that thanks to spiralling amphetamine use in the community, there is a case for late-night venues to sell drinks in plastic cups.
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