Premier's word against Carles'
UPDATE: WA independent MP Adele Carles has ignited another political storm, contradicting the Premier over claims the pair struck a deal in exchange for staff.
Lack of water during fatal fire
UPDATE: LACK of water prevented firefighters controlling a fire in which two children died at a Carabooda market garden yesterday.
ARIAs go to ground after 'car crash' show
MUSIC fans have branded last night's ARIA awards as the worst-ever as organisation refuses to comment.
Western Australia
WA Govt seeks $9bn from Asian investors
THE State Government hopes to enhance tourism in Perth and potentially secure $9 billion in foreign investment at an Asian property investment conference.
Mining magnate plans movie role
MINING entrepreneur and Perth Glory owner Tony Sage plans to add movie mogul to his repertoire.
Navy intercepts 81 asylum-seekers
A BOAT carrying 81 suspected asylum-seekers has been intercepted off Christmas Island.
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Perth Confidential
New trainers swell The Biggest Loser ranks
The Biggest Loser will be even bigger this year, with four families of four competing. Helping them on their weight-loss journey will be four trainers.
Siblings take top ARIAs honour
BROTHER and sister folk duo Angus and Julia Stone have taken the top ARIA honour by winning win five awards.
National
Victorians brace for swarm of locusts
A SUDDEN burst of summery heat could launch swarms of locusts in Victoria's northwest this week, authorities warn.
Business
'Big Four' praise WA's economic power
SEPARATE reports from two of the world's "big four" accounting firms have highlighted the growing strength of the Western Australian economy.
Forrest hits out at banks over MRRT
FORTESCUE boss Andrew Forrest says the banks could have killed the mining tax in its original form, but were too scared for fear of government retribution.
Banks could get around fee ban - Hockey
EVEN if ASIC abolishes exit fees, banks could still make it hard for borrowers to leave for a competitor, Joe Hockey says.
Sport
Johnson struggling to recapture best
WA coach Mickey Arthur sheepishly admits tearaway paceman Mitchell Johnson is a "little way off" his best just 17 days out from the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
How Mark Webber can win the F1 title
AUSTRALIAN Mark Webber will be right in the thick of the action when the Formula One season reaches a thrilling three-pronged denouement in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Burns unfazed by second suspension
PERTH coach Ian Ferguson says Jacob Burns won't change his aggressive style of play despite the Glory skipper copping his second suspension of the season.
Test greats query Ponting's absence
AUSTRALIA's decision to rest Ricky Ponting from Sunday's 50-over game went down badly, seen as sign of a cricket system which has lost its way.
Entertainment
Depp's lover forbids nude Jolie scene
A SCENE with a naked Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp cut from film after complaints from his lover.
Eva Longoria goes from glam to ham
EVA Longoria trumped Lady Gaga's meat dress by sporting a "Spanish ham dress'' to host the MTV Europe Awards in Madrid.
World
Cheap chocolate 'could run out in 20 years'
CHOCOLATE could become rare and expensive "like caviar" as cocoa farmers abandon crops.
Mozart cuts crime in New Zealand city
CLASSICAL music played over speakers in central Christchurch has cut crime dramatically.
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