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Parliament's a dance floor for Mary Jo
MARY Jo Fisher is either a dancing fool or a twinkle-toed politician, depending on how you rate her performance. WATCH the video
University defends live sex show in class
A university has defended a live sex demonstration on campus, watched by more 100 students as part of a lecture.
Pilot walks from Jandakot drama
A PLANE has crash-landed on the runway at Jandakot Airport , with St John Ambulance saying the pilot on board suffered only minor injuries.
Kinky sex killer guilty in husband's death
WIFE who stabbed and bashed her husband to death amid kinky sex and cheating has been found guilty of defensive homicide.
Robert Kennedy's killer denied parole
SIRHAN Sirhan, the man who assassinated Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, has been denied parole and says he doesn't remember the killing.
Quigley sparks Spratt Taser inquiry
WA POLICE chief launches inquiry into whether officers perverted the course of justice when Tasering a man in custody, Opposition spokesman John Quigley says.
Bikies agree to 'modify' Bayswater fortress
THE Coffin Cheaters bikie gang has agreed to remove fortifications from their Bayswater clubhouse, avoiding a stand-off with police and lengthy court battle.
Albanese deaf to aircraft noise complaints
FEDERAL Transport Minister Anthony Albanese says the government's decision not to fund insulation for homes near Perth airport is based on science.
Residents in the dark over power
MORE than 100 homes in Quinns Rocks were without power for two nights this week due to a "fuse outage", claim frustrated residents of the coastal town.
Petrol pumps off after fuel spill fears
FUEL pumps at a Wanneroo service station have been switched off this morning after a car knocked over a gas cylinder at the station.
200km/h hoon handbraked in court
A SOUTH Australian man caught speeding at more than 200km/h on the Brand Highway on Sunday has had his licence suspended for six months.
War veteran 'just an ordinary man'
THE world's last surviving World War I combat veteran hated war and only marched in Anzac Day parades when he was ordered to, says his son.
Child hit by car in Kelmscott
A CHILD has been taken to Armadale Hospital after being hit by a car in Kelmscott this morning.
Hobart councillor convicted of child porn
PROMINENT Tasmanian David Traynor is placed on sex offenders register for downloading a text that's sold by major bookstores across Australia.
'I left my mate on the roadside'
A TRAGIC spat between mates may be behind the gruesome discovery of human remains strewn 400m along freeway.
Blood clot removed from Serena's lungs
SERENA Williams, a former world No.1 and 13-time grand slam singles champion, is recovering at home after emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from her lungs.
Please be my Facebook friend - big banks
THE only thing more awkward than your parents friending you on Facebook is your bank asking you to follow it on Twitter.
50-year-old diabetics die sooner
A 50-year-old with diabetes dies six years sooner than someone without the disease, and not just from a heart attack or a stroke.
Dog eats sleeping master's toes
A DIABETIC US man with no feeling in his feet woke up to find his dog had eaten part of his right foot, including three toes.
Racy photos costly boob for cops
FIVE police officers who posed for photos with a woman who flashed her breasts have landed in hot water after an internal investigation.
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Cute babies spark ugly race row
THE search for the ultimate cute baby has descended into nastiness after mothers launched cruel and racist attacks on other people's children.
Drug blitz for Future Music Festival
SNIFFER dogs will be out in force at the Future Music Festival this Sunday as police respond to Arena Joondalup's biggest ever crowd.
School aircon could be Worksafe issue
THE Education Department is at risk of breaching occupational safety and health regulations regarding employee comfort and air temperatures.
US airmen shot dead at airport
A GUNMAN has fired shots at US military personnel on a bus outside Frankfurt airport, killing two people and wounding two more.
Apple launches thinner, faster iPad 2
THE new iPad 2 was launched overnight at a packed media event in San Francisco, with Apple promising it is "dramatically faster".
Labor revolt on gay marriage
JULIA Gillard has agreed to consider overturning the government's support for same-sex marriage laws after an angry revolt by Labor MPs.
'Fight nothing compared to loss at home'
VICTORIA Cross recipient Mark Donaldson says seeing the families of fallen mates is the hardest part of his job.
Large shark spotted off Silver Sands
A LARGE shark has been spotted 100 to 200 metres offshore from Silver Sands, near Mandurah.
Teen admits taking bank's 'free money'
THE first person to be charged over yesterday's ATM glitch pleads guilty to scamming more than $1000 from the Commonwealth Bank.
Packer resigns from Ten, Warburton joins
UPDATE: TIMES, they are a changing at Ten Network Holdings. Seriously.
Woman tells of sex predator terror
A YOUNG woman has told of her terror at becoming the target of a sex predator who broke into her Doubleview home twice in two days.
Kevin Reynolds to quit as CFMEU boss
CFMEU boss Kevin Reynolds has announced retirement plans, calling time on his 40 year union career.
Bikie charged over explosives
A 42-YEAR-old Rock Machine bikie has been charged with possession of dangerous explosives after a police raid at the gang's Myaree clubhouse last Friday.
Dads need parental leave, too
NEW dads need six months' paternity leave if they are to create healthy bonds with children, a leading family researcher says.
Firepower boss bound and abandoned
ELUSIVE Firepower boss Tim Johnston failed to attend a Federal Court hearing in Perth today concerning his travel ban as his third legal team abandoned him.
Quake dead may never be found
THE bodies of some victims of the Christchurch earthquake may never be recovered because they were pulverised by collapsed buildings.
Perth love guru starts dating boot camp
JOIN PerthNow video journalist Nancy McDonald as she throws herself into her latest assignment - searching for romance at a Love Boot Camp.
WA government pushes walking to school
THE West Australian government wants more children to walk, cycle or take a bus to school to reduce childhood obesity and traffic congestion.
Filipinos on NW Shelf may get back pay
FILIPINO workers paid “slave labour” rates on the North West Shelf could be entitled to tens of thousands of dollars in back pay, a union says.
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Eagles pick strong squad for Pies clash
WEST Coast coach John Worsfold is remaining coy on whether he will rest key players next week should his team win through to the final of the NAB Cup.
Latest Entertainment News
Charlie Sheen's alleged threats to ex
CHARLIE Sheen has vowed to cause a "storm" after his estranged wife had his sons removed from his custody.
Latest Business News
Chevron promises $10bn more local work
UPDATE: THE gas giant behind WA's biggest resources project has confirmed it will award a further $10 billion worth of work to local companies.
