Aussie banks top the global profit pile
But it comes at a cost to their customers.
15 years' jail for 'pure evil' child porn webmaster
Young paedophile known as 'Lux' sentenced for dark web crimes.
AFL boss apologises to Adam Goodes over booing
Game took too long to respond, Gillon McLachlan says.
Australia should introduce 'sugar tax': Health experts
Australia should consider a sugar levy to fight obesity epidemic.
'Pop-ups won't cut it at Elizabeth Quay', planning expert says
New Perth landmark won't realise potential without infrastructure.
Perth Telstra users hit by outage
Major mobile and data outage for second time in two months.
Woolies lag on paying suppliers
Woolworths is planning to stretch out payments to its suppliers.
I was 'treated like a criminal'
Nina thought insurance claim would be simple. She was wrong.
Safe Schools opponents hassle kids
Opponents approach students, pushing 'Christian values'.
Printer error foiled mega bank heist
But bank teller saw that $81 million still got through.
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Perth's Street Rollers
Street Roller Hockey League is taking over Perth in a big way.
WA News
Esplanade death: Police seek four more men
Police are seeking the public's help to find four men in relation to the Australia Day killing at Perth's Esplanade Train Station.
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.
Federal Politics
'Bring your pillows': marathon debate
Senators pass the 20-hour mark in the debate about how they're elected.
Safe Schools petition 'goes missing'
A renewed revolt against the Safe Schools anti-bullying program has fractured the ...
Comment: the biggest jerk in Parliament?
And the Anti-Safe Schools petition has gone bye-byes. Your news of the day, reduced ...
The pictures you're banned from seeing
Extraordinary scenes are unfolding at Parliament House right now. But you're banned ...
Would PM pass his own 'effects' test?
Analysis Now the Coalition is introducing an 'effects test' for business, it'd ...
Turnbull faces fresh Safe Schools revolt
Queensland Nationals MP George Christensen is petitioning the PM to suspend funding ...
Business
Superannuation: ready, fire, aim!
The government is paying a price for its own tardiness.
The curse of the mining CEO
Is Rio's move a sign that a big commodity will tank?
Telstra mulls Foxtel sell-off
Telstra weighs a $4.5 billion float of its 50 per centstake in Foxtel.
Aussie banks top the global profit pile
Raising rates despite ongoing declines in their cost of funding has worked out very nicely for banks.
Companies wake up to sleep benefits
Napping at work is gaining favour as workplaces become more aware of the benefits of sleep.
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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Super-rich who are flying for a date
Distance is no barrier to the jetset looking for love through exclusive matchmakers.
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.
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.
Michelle Obama lights up SXSW
The First Lady sang at the Austin showcase of buzzworthy bands but ruled out running for president.
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
World's best airport for 2016 named
Air travellers named the best airport in the world at annual awards.
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 ultimate relaxation, book in at one of these amazing places.
The 10 most extreme things to do in cities
There are plenty of exciting ways for the more adventurous traveller to explore a city.
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
Aston Martin's road-going 'F1 car'
British sports car brand joins forces with Red Bull F1 team to create all-new hypercar.
New Mercedes-AMG GLC43 revealed
German brand extends the reach of AMG with twin-turbo V6 variant.
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
Could we find room for a third AFL team?
With the Dockers and the Eagles power clubs and a growing population, why wouldn't a third AFL club in WA be a viable proposition?
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
Perth needs an IKEA off-ramp
Minister, for heaven's sake, isn't it time to widen the Cedric Street off-ramp, or better yet, create an IKEA off-ramp?
Having the home-grown advantage
Kids from Chinese-speaking families have a huge advantage when studying the language. It's simply not fair.
Our national shame
Institutional racism in the health sector continues to be a major barrier to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Turnbull's first budget will be great, seriously
The Prime Minister is prepared to make the most of unusually low interest rates.
Who exactly is keeping Lisa Scaffidi accountable?