Five killed in long weekend road carnage
Five people die in crashes only eight hours apart.
AFL great Paul Couch dies after a heart attack
Former Geelong champ and Brownlow medalist Paul Couch has died.
Four WA Lotto winners get more than $650,000 each
$4m division one prize split six ways, with some headed west.
Pell and the bombshell
Vatican insider reveals cardinal's alleged machinations.
Grandfather fined for driving with toddlers in the boot
Girls found wrapped in rug next to shopping.
Charges over WA machete attacks
Women were threatened and robbed during pair's violent crime spree.
Vatican praises Pell's testimony
The Vatican praises George Pell for his 'dignified and coherent' ...
'Thermomix didn't want us to talk'
Owners come forward to support Perth mum, with own horror stories.
Jamie's Italian tipping scene exposed
Former staffer says waiters regularly 'misbehaved'.
Bank's $1m 'kick in the guts'
After his heart attack, he was due a big payout. It never came.
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Lucky dog escapes flood
Dog rescue lifts spirits in a week of deadly downpours and flooding in Peru.
Property
'One-of-a-kind home' for sale
This designer Melville home, built by WA's Governement Architect, is open for inspection today.
Too comfortable with your partner at home?
Ever clipped your nails in front of them? It's just one of the signs that indicate you've become way too comfortable with your partner at home.
WA News
Dirty water park keeps bugging Barnett
State Government accused of turning its back on local workers in the wake of the Elizabeth Quay water park closure.
Arson squad investigates suspicious blaze
Detectives from the Arson Squad are investigating a suspicious fire in Wangara.
Brigadoon fire downgraded to 'advice'
A fire in the south-western part of Brigadoon was downgraded to an advice on Saturday morning.
New 'piece of MH370' found after WA advice
Man responsible for finding what could be second piece of MH370 headed to Mozambique after WA tip.
National
The state running out of electricity
The Apple Isle is using a fleet of diesel gennies and cloud seeding to try and make it rain, but will this state run out of power?
Federal Politics
Whopping pensions for retiring MPs
Federal politicians who have announced retirement this year will add more than $2m to ...
Turnbull attacks Senate 'disgrace'
The PM has made his feelings known about preference deals that delivered power to ...
Abbott denies affair claims
Abbott has refused to buy into claims that his colleagues believed he was having an ...
Gay refugees on Nauru 'prisoners'
Two gay refugees who fell in love at the Nauru detention camp say they are virtually ...
IMF chief warns of demographic timebomb
According to the International Monetary Fund, older workers will have to retire much ...
PM warns Abbott: I'll correct the record
Malcolm Turnbull has publicly warned Tony Abbott that he will not hesitate to correct ...
Business
Heart failure: $1 million kick in the guts
INVESTIGATION James Kessel suffered a heart attack that almost took his life. He thought his insurer would look after him.
Twenty20 TV rights deal sealed
Aussie fans will get to watch their team on free to air after last minute breakthrough.
'Teach these f------' pricks a lesson'
The f-bomb chats that landed ANZ in court over rate rigging allegations.
What's behind the GDP surprise
ROSS GITTINS So, the shock, horror economic news of the week was something good.
Severe case of sharemarket whiplash
Slater & Gordon's slow-moving crash has shareholders wincing.
The public knows it's being fleeced
The business lobby has a credibility problem, and the BCA and others need to address it.
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ExecutiveStyle
The next trend in men's facial hair
We've officially reached 'peak beard', so what's the next move for stylish guys?
Straight up, a magic Mardi Gras moment
The exhilarating experience of being the straightest man in last year's parade.
Money
Addressing the super gender gap
More needs to be done to improve women's financial position on retirement.
Small Business
This hairdresser can't get trained staff
Small business owners complain of poor quality training and training centres are not providing the staff they need.
Beware: infectious colleagues
How your colleagues think, feel and act can be just as contagious as the common cold.
Fashion trends to access not ownership
The rising sharing economy is behind the $800,000 boost to this designer dress rental business.
Video
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CCTV vandal caught on camera
Police have released footage of a man they suspect vandalised a series of CCTV cameras through Melbourne's railway network.
Entertainment
Hollywood's new whitewashing drama
Tina Fey's latest film Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is under attack for casting white actors as key Afghan figures.
One giant leap for womankind
A debilitating injury was not enough to stop this Olympic gold medal winner from going where no woman had gone before.
Lifestyle
How Bobbi Kristina Brown died
The official cause of death has been released after Whitney Houston's daughter was found unconscious in a bath tub.
Is juicing bad for you and the earth?
It is according to a new article. What do the experts say?
Murdoch and Hall's wedding blessed at star-studded ceremony
Wedding photos reveal newlyweds' joy after 'fantastic' wedding.
Richie Strahan is 'not The Bachelor'
He had been the people's choice after Sam Frost sent him packing on last year's The Bachelorette.
The secrets of successful people
Great leaders have great emotional intelligence and are not afraid to experience discomfort.
Madonna bids for custody of teenage son
The singer has made a legal bid under child abduction laws to force former husband Guy Ritchie to return their teenage son to America.
Good Food
Australian-grown coffee wins gold
This award-winning coffee was grown in FNQ and roasted in a country town.
DIY duck rice paper rolls
Pick up a Chinese barbecue duck and make this warm weather favourite tonight.
Weekly meal planner
Time to brighten up your life, or at least your plate? This week try a rainbow superbowl salad.
Daily Life
Queer stories don't have to be 'niche'
By telling stories that focus on the shared human experience, we open the door for real empathy.
24 times celebs were unrecognisable
Check out these celebs who rendered themselves unrecognisable for a photoshoot, a prank or a film role
Traveller
Why there's only four passport colours
Passports around the world only come in four possible colours. Here's why.
A luxury floating hotel through the wild
Floating down the world's second-longest river, surrounded by jungle and in complete luxury.
The world's 25 greatest trips right now
From the easy to the hardcore, here are the world's next great journeys.
Airport security wrecked my luggage
The zips on bags are being cut open for inspection, despite carrying a TSA lock.
Technology
Apple's Genius Bar takes to Twitter
Rather than line up to speak with a genius in a blue shirt, you can now just tweet.
Damn Daniel: the dark side of virality
Less than two weeks after he posted the meme, Josh was hacked.
How space affected one identical twin
Scott landed back on Earth two inches taller, but that's not all that had changed.
Bosses to get more control over iPhones
Apple OS update lets employers manage apps and settings on work phones.
Record season for weedy sea dragons
Success replicating a natural environment leads to boon in captive-bred dragons.
ASAP Dash: portable battery that fills in minutes
A turbo-charged portable battery which you can recharge in minutes, the ASAP Dash ensures you'll never run out of juice on the road.
Drive
Audi's message for Oz government
The Federal government can strongly influence the future uptake of green cars, says Rupert Stadler.
Toyota HiLux Workmate trade review
We see if the Japanese brand's 4x2 really is a friend of the tradies.
Geneva motor show highlights
David McCowen and Sam Charlwood discuss the best of Swiss show.
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL convertible video review
Quintessential roadster remains on top of its game.
Ken Block hoons up Dubai
Rally star heats up Dubai with his Fiesta rallycross in Gymkhana eight.
Sport
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Breakers force Wildcats into decider
New Zealand Breakers defeat Perth Wildcats in game two of the NBL grand final series to set up a decide on Sunday.
Australia beaten by South Africa in Twenty20 clash
Finch returned with a bang in Durban but Australia suffered a final-over loss.
Scott surges to lead at WGC
Adam Scott continues in hot form as the last start winner has surged to the lead.
Legendary tennis writer dies
​Bud Collins, the face of tennis for nearly half a century, has died.
Comment
The slow-motion death of conservative politics
Disruption wreaked by Tony Abbott is an echo of the disruption that besets conservative parties worldwide.
The questions Pell needs to answer
A governor-general once resigned because of his failure to deal with sex abuse claims. Is there a parallel to be drawn with Pell?
Cardinal Pell has to resign
If Pope Francis wants to retain his reputation as the people's Pope he must force Cardinal George Pell to either resign or retire.
Too old to work with 50?
Failing the modern, female workforce