10m-high tsunami hits Japan
11PM: THE worst earthquake in Japan's history has left thousands feared dead after it triggered a devastating tsunami that engulfed entire areas of the nation.
Scorpions support Fev in times of trouble
UPDATE: THE VFL side that signed Brendan Fevola will stand by their troubled player in the wake of his Crown casino relapse and brave admissions on TV last night.
How I survived croc's death roll
A MAN known as "Crocodile Dundee" to his family has told how he faced death during a 40-minute battle with a "monster" crocodile.
Western Australia
$1 million cannabis crop found in SW
GREAT Southern police have discovered a massive cannabis plantation north of Walpole, seizing about a $1 million worth of the drug.
WA could stop Shell mining if reef at risk
THE State Government says it will do all it can to stop oil and gas exploration near Ningaloo Reef if there is the slightest chance the reef will be threatened.
Ex-mayor in tears as arrest warrant issued
A DISTRESSED and clearly frustrated Tony Vallelonga breaks down for a second time in days as his lawyer confirms Italian authorities want to arrest him.
Hospital work bans to continue
UNION-backed work bans by WA hospital support staff will continue after the Industrial Relations Commission ordered workers continue to be paid during the bans.
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Charlie Sheen taken away in front of Aussie
NOVA radio host Dools is with Charlie Sheen as his LA mansion is surrounded by police, with fears the star had been taken into psychiatric care.
Rihanna rolls into Perth
SHE racked up a big bill at a sex shop in Sydney, but where will Rihanna visit while she’s in Perth? What do you think Rihanna should get up to in WA?
Ke$ha wants an Aussie hubby
POP star Ke$ha is on the lookout for an Aussie husband - but has revised her criteria for a man.
Acting Premier's close shave
ACTING premier Kim Hames did a Britney Spears today and has gone bald - but to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.
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National
At least 45 Aussies in worst quake region
EMBASSY officials in Japan are trying to contact at least 45 Australians known to be in the region hardest hit by the 8.9 magnitude earthquake.
Business
Ferguson against mandating local content
RESOURCES Minister Martin Ferguson has announced his vehement opposition to mandating the level of local content used on WA's major resources projects.
Barnett flags bigger S Korea presence
SOUTH Korea could become a major player in the Oakajee project as Premier Colin Barnett flags a bigger presence from the Asian nation in WA’s economy.
WA tourism vital post-boom
THE Commonwealth has outlined how important WA’s tourism industry is to Australia’s future economic prosperity once the current mining boom subsides.
Sport
Scorpions support Fev in times of trouble
UPDATE: THE VFL side that signed Brendan Fevola will stand by their troubled player in the wake of his Crown casino relapse and brave admissions on TV last night.
Mitch Marsh, North smash tons in WA's 382
TALENTED teenager Mitch Marsh has scored his maiden Sheffield Shield hundred, belting 111 to back up skipper Marcus North's majestic 158 against NSW at the SCG.
Lee keen to eclipse McGrath record
BRETT Lee plans to extend his international career and wants to become the first Australian bowler to take 400 one-day wickets.
Former captains headline cricket probe
THE three Australian cricket captains who led the nation to its most sustained period of Ashes dominance will try to work out how it went so badly wrong this summer.
Entertainment
Charlie Sheen taken away in front of Aussie
NOVA radio host Dools is with Charlie Sheen as his LA mansion is surrounded by police, with fears the star had been taken into psychiatric care.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel split
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have officially ended their four-year relationship after being dogged by split rumours.
World
War crimes trial of Taylor closes
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor's trial for arming rebels who paid him in blood diamonds has closed.
10m-high tsunami hits Japan
11PM: THE worst earthquake in Japan's history has left thousands feared dead after it triggered a devastating tsunami that engulfed entire areas of the nation.
Try soft sand running
Picture yourself running free and easy on a beach? To avoid injury while running on soft sand, take some tips from an expert.
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Weight debate hits bride Kate Middleton
AN off-the-cuff comment has fired up debate over Kate Middleton's apparent weight loss in the leadup to the royal wedding.
Perth Weather Forecast
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The Reef
The Reef is director Andrew Traucki's follow up thriller to Black Water and tells the story of five people who capsize in the Great Barrier Reef and are chased by a great white shark.
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