WA boaties destroying Rotto: study shows
Underwater habitat at precious WA island torn apart by boats.
Dick Smith product customers won't buy
Home-brand product left on the shelf in the chain's closing-down sale.
Rockingham doctor under fire for 'inappropriate' treatment
Tim Wild alleges doctor told him he had to be aroused for treatment.
Perth isn't Amsterdam, but we can at least try
The Netherlands is only a cyclist's paradise because it made an ...
'Apple helped me crack iPhones like clockwork'
For years, cops who wanted to break into iPhones knew the drill.
Cop thought Ms Dhu 'exaggerated' before she died in Pilbara jail
Officer tells inquest he didn't believe Aboriginal woman's pain.
'User pay' options for Pilbara FIFOs
Room upgrades could become common at FIFO villages.
Perth needs a separate IKEA off-ramp
For heaven's sake, isn't it time to widen Cedric St off-ramp?
Buswell borrowed car in cover-up
Chief of staff put loyalty to maverick MP above state duty.
'Pull your finger out, Australia'
Jamie Oliver had a message for Australia after new UK tax.
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Perth's Street Rollers
Street Roller Hockey League is taking over Perth in a big way.
WA News
Pressure on government over Scaffidi probe
Pressure on state government to release details of a five-month investigation into embattled Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi's conduct.
Police cars, wall rammed in foiled escape
A Perth man is under guard in hospital after stealing a safe and ramming three police cars inhis attempt to escape pursuing officers.
'Humans of Perth' thriving on Facebook
Inspired by the phenomenon of Humans of New York, Perth youth worker Pavitra Aran is winning awards for her efforts to connect refugees.
McGowan 'finished' if he loses 2017 election
West Australian opposition leader Mark McGowan says his time at Labor's helm will be "finished" if he fails to win the next election.
Federal Politics
Safe Schools petition 'goes missing'
A renewed revolt against the Safe Schools anti-bullying program has fractured the ...
The Pulse live from Parliament House
It's nearly the last day before a long break and things could get a bit testy.
Pyne blasts the Trump phenomenon
One of the Turnbull government's most senior ministers, Christopher Pyne, has waded ...
Turnbull faces fresh Safe Schools revolt
Queensland Nationals MP George Christensen is petitioning the PM to suspend funding ...
NDIS savings to help fund federal contribution
The Turnbull government will use savings from the National Disability Insurance ...
PM surprises with big business laws
The Turnbull government has adopted the most controversial recommendation of ...
Business
'Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Mo'
Union officials allegedly taunted contractors on building sites with threats to 'smash' their jobs.
Markets Live: Myer leads ASX rise
Shares and the dollar are rallying, with Myer leading the charge.
Unemployment falls to 5.8 per cent
The unemployment rate drops from 6 to 5.8 per cent, beatter than expectations.
ATO is 'too big to fail'
The ATO is 'too big to fail' and should face scrutiny, submissions to federal inquiry say.
Workers ripped off $22.3 million
The Fair work Ombudsman has uncovered workers being paid as little as $10 an hour.
The toxic affair rocking Silicon Valley
Venture capital titan is accused of keeping exotic dancer as sex slave in high-profile $40m legal battle.
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ExecutiveStyle
How do I get on a board by 40?
Smart work in your 20s and 30s can set up a seat at the big table.
The refined way to celebrate St Patrick's Day
It need not be about over-indulging in Guinness and dressing in green.
Money
Can Gen Y ever get ahead?
Kendall Sutton is a typical member of Gen Y. He'll start his career late, with a huge student debt and won't be able to buy his own home or start a family until his 30s.
Small Business
Big win on effects test
Cabinet's approval of an effects test is set to transform competition law for small business.
Cash-only is the new black
It's gone way beyond tradies, restaurants and service enterprises that offer generous "discounts" for cash payment.
'Want it now' shoppers put pressure on
Australian retailers face mounting pressure to lift their game as shoppers demand better products and faster delivery times.
Property
Albany beach site to get a facelift
Plans to create a new hotel, apartment and restaurant hub in Albany have been unveiled.
Architect versus building designer?
What's the difference between an architect and building designer? Industry members answer consumers' FAQ.
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Maccas staff criticise all-day breakfast menu
Find out why Maccas staff have taken to a thread on community website Reddit to complain about the new menu.
Entertainment
Meet the new queen of Aussie TV
In the role of hard hitting lawyer Janet King, Marta Dusseldorp is having the time of her life.
For some reason, this dumb idea works
The reboot of this once-tired game show punches above its weight.
Lifestyle
The Bachelor's unfair advantage?
A new contestant revealed as a friend of Richie Strahan's cousin
Michelles' mum launches health plan
Diet and fitness changes have stopped Maureen Partridge's osteoporosis deteriorating.
Getting to the guts of brain health
Neurologist David Perlmutter has unusual ideas for how to heal our guts.
Packer rules out reality TV cameo
If you wanted Keeping Up with the Packers, you will be disappointed.
George Lucas eats noodles in Adelaide
It's a long way from the Skywalker Ranch in California to a food court in Adelaide but George Lucas looks at home.
Celebrity photos from the past
Using the '#tbt' hashtag, celebrities share some great moments from their childhood or early careers.
Good Food
Give these Irish drinks a craic
Slainte! We look at some smooth, mellow drops to toast St Patrick's Day.
Adam Liaw's lamb and pea pie
Give the Aussie comfort-food favourite a Euro twist, thanks to this recipe. Tomato sauce optional.
The best way to slice an avocado
Jill Dupleix shares a food stylist's trick for cutting perfectly smooth avocado slices.
Daily Life
How did 'butch' become a dirty word?
It took a trip to the USA for Esther Godoy to realise she could be physically attractive. Now she's launched a magazine that celebrates the butch identity.
The most ignorant PR fails of all time
What happens when businesses are sexist, offensive or racist? A whole gallery full of glorious fails.
Traveller
The happiest country in the world
Australia is one of the world's most happy nations, but another country tops this year's list.
The world's 25 best places to relax
To experience the ultimate in rest and relaxation, book in at one of these amazing places.
World's best airport for 2016 named
Air travellers named the best airport in the world at annual awards.
The world's most kid-friendly airlines named
Little touches go a long way when cooped up on a plane with young children.
Technology
How Foxtel killed Yournet
ISP was going to offer internet with built-in access to US Netflix, but it never launched.
Trade in naked photos revealed
Australian 19-year-old found impersonating woman on Facebook to steal images.
Nike unveils self-tightening shoes
A dream for athletes and Back to the Future II fans alike, and this time you can buy them.
Computer's Go victory is a warning about AI
Landmark event in artificial intelligence wasn't due to an increase in computing power, but a new way for computers to make decisions based on data.
In television, organic is the new black
OLED screen televisions are seriously tempting now screen size is increasing.
PlayStation VR coming in October
Sony announces Australian release details for its VR headset.
Drive
All you need to know about F1 2016
The F1 championship gets underway in Melbourne this weekend. Here's what you need to know about the new season.
BMW confirms new i brand models
German car maker confirms upgraded i3, drop-top i8 and future additions to its enviro brand
Going to superbike school
Sam Charlwood comes to grips with BMW's S1000RR superbike at the track.
Riding shotgun with James Bond's stunt driver
A high-speed interview with Mark Higgins, Aston Martin stunt driver for Spectre.
Audi A3 v BMW 120i v Mercedes-Benz A200
Which small luxury car is the best?
Sport
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England blown away by Gayle force
West Indies star batsman Chris Gayle hit 11 sixes in an unbeaten century to defeat England by six wickets in Mumbai.
AFL 2016 captains survey: Cats new Danger, Fyfe out
But Fremantle and West Coast tipped to star again in season 2016, captains say.
Gayle blows England away
Chris Gayle has smashed the first hundred of the sixth World Twenty20.
Agar set for shock call-up
WA's Ashton Agar could earn a call-up for Australia's World Twenty20 opener.
Comment
Our national shame
Institutional racism in the health sector continues to be a major barrier to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Home-grown advantage
Kids from Chinese-speaking families have a huge advantage when studying the language. It's simply not fair.
Turnbull's first budget will be great, seriously
The Prime Minister is prepared to make the most of unusually low interest rates.
Lessons from the past can help Australia grow
Reformhas never been more necessary than now.
Who is keeping Scaffidi accountable?