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Falafel wrestle at Kwinana kebab shop
Some visiting Americans met their match when they challenged a Kwinana kebab shop owner to a wrestling match to win some free falafels.
Shorten tries to woo the West with train cash
Federal opposition Bill Shorten is expected to pledge $1 billion towards WA Labor's pet rail project Metronet when he jets into Perth on Monday.
Hitch-hike from WA to Sydney...starting nude
A 26-year-old Perth man has done the unthinkable, and hitchhiked his way from Perth to Sydney with no money, no phone and, to start with, no clothes.
WA pre-schoolers learn how to program
Pre-schoolers are being taught computer programming alongside traditional subjects in WA primary schools.
Federal Election 2016
Retirement claims hit Tony Abbott
Former PM's campaign in the blue-ribbon stronghold of Warringah has succumbed to ...
Costings attack backfires on Morrison
Coalition's attempt to attack Labor's costings backfires, with Treasurer forced to ...
The question that caught PM off-guard
In regional Victoria, the question to Malcolm Turnbull was blunt and direct.
Bali bombing law could be deployed
Any prosecution in the shooting death of an Australian security guard at the Baghdad ...
Nova Peris quits politics
Senator Nova Peris, handpicked by Julia Gillard to run for Labor at the 2013 ...
Di Natale rounds on 'dinosaur' Joyce
The Greens have marched into the Nationals heartland of rural New South Wales and ...
Business
Soulless corporations take the fall
Independent experts are being deployed as fall guys for companies trying to in-source morality.
Target 'disarray' pending review
Suppliers claim the chain is in disarray amid expectations chief will announce impairment.
Top companies still a blokefest
Companies get real. Gender diversity is more than just paying the issue lip service.
Buyers run ruler over Mirvac assets
Mirvac's residential business, estimated to be worth $1.8b, is under the spotlight for potential sale.
Travellers will pay for sky-high Wi-Fi
Australian airline passengers are so keen to access Wi-Fi in flight that 70 per cent would be willing to pay for unlimited use.
Linc Energy clears the air
With Linc Energy now in liquidation, founder Peter Bond was clearing the air about contamination.
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Property
Tiny house starts eBay bidding war
Built in just three days, this miniature dwelling sparked feverish bids from desperate buyers.
Skateboarding bulldog a real estate star
Most of us get excited when our dog sits on command, but what would you do if your pooch outshone pro skater Tony Hawk?
ExecutiveStyle
Fat is not necessarily the enemy
When it comes to eating and weight loss, fat is no longer the enemy.
Money
What to do if you win the lottery
Many people dream of a life-changing windfall, but stories are legion of lottery winners or inheritors who have squandered fortunes.
Small Business
How solopreneurs take on the big guns
These ladies are causing a stir in an industry that used to be dominated by multinationals.
The risk of a lifetime
Why did this man walk away from a million-dollar business?
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Two planes crash in Hawaii
Five people die when a skydiving plane crashes and bursts into flames while two others survive a second crash.
Entertainment
Kiss Bang Love is surprisingly sweet
Was Seven's latest dip into the bottomless dating cesspool shocking? Only out of sheer awe that it wasn't as tacky as promised.
Actor walks the wrong red carpet
When veteran actor Bryan Brown turned up to a film premiere, nothing seemed to be amiss.
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Lifestyle
David Jones fashion boss quits
Donna Player, one of the most powerful women in fashion, has left her post
Shane bowled over at Brynne's home
He's known for his fair share of sexting scandals, so what's one more for retired Australian cricketer, Shane Warne.
Healthy lifestyle reduces cancer risk
With these four behaviours, cancer risk can be reduced by as much as 40 per cent.
Why Sarah removed her breasts
One week after Sarah married Tom, she had both of her breasts removed. This is why.
Low-fat diets 'biggest mistake' in medical history
One expert says it's 'perhaps the biggest mistake in modern medical history resulting in devastating consequences for public health.'
Gigi and Kendall off wedding list
Perth-born model, Bridget Malcom is set to marry Walking Shapes musician, Nathaniel Hoho. Not everyone is invited.
Daily Life
Star anise breakfast buns
Honking down one of these fresh from the oven with a cup of tea on a cold morning is lovely.
When sluggishness is more serious
How Suzanne Allard Levingston got on top of the thyroid condition she had no idea she had.
6 other characters it's time to genderswap
Gillian Anderson officially threw her hat in the ring to take on 007 - let's keep it going.
Good Food
How to make samosas? Cheat
Perfect packages of spicy, satisfying goodness? They can be yours, quickly.
Nigella Lawson: Five best dishes
The British culinary star lays down the law on the dishes every home cook should master during her trip to Australia for MasterChef.
7 days, 12 delicious meals
This week's meal planner includes Mexican chilli bean soup plus an easy chicken pie.
Consumers take action on dairy crisis
Shoppers appear to be turning their backs on $1-a-litre supermarket house brand milk.
Parmigiana, cacciatore, tandoori: Our best chicken recipes
What's not to love? Chicken just lends itself to deliciousness.
Technology
Doom review: Hell's welcome return
Like the games of old, this new reboot is fast, loud and gloriously stupid.
Secret population of devils discovered
Tasmanian devils living in a remote corner of the apple isle.
Sun threw a wobbly, started life on Earth
An active but much dimmer young sun helped provide the early Earth with the vital ingredients.
Facebook probe shows no evidence of bias
Facebook uncovered no evidence that it suppressed news about conservative issues in its "trending topics" feature, the social media firm wrote Monday in a letter to US Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune, a Republican.
A trip to yesterday's future
If you're ever in Silicon Valley, it's worth taking a detour to the Computer History Museum.
The future of phones is modular
What would your dream smartphone look like? Time to dust off your thinking cap.
Drive
Driven: Kia's Corolla rival
Mid-generation refresh raises the appeal of Kia's enigmatic small car.
New Peugeot 3008 revealed
French brand revitalises its small SUV with added tech and new engines.
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Chris Gayle hits back over controversial interview
In his new memoir, the cricketer reflects on his "joke" interview with Ten's Mel McLaughlin and takes aim at some of his critics.
Port's Jonas cops six-game ban for Gaff knockout
Port Adelaide defender Tom Jonas has been handed a six-game suspension.
Dockers members could be slugged $3k to secure seats
Dockers members vent fury at prospect of seat hikes at new Perth stadium.
Dockers not cooked, says CEO Rosich
Steve Rosich says things are looking up in their bid to retain emerging star Lachie Neale.
Comment
Perth Aldi opening: Why it's more than just a supermarket
The terry-towelling pyjamas of my 1980s childhood came from Aldi, so did my first bottle of apple schnapps and the first video recorder I owned.
Are the good guys finally winning?
Two news developments raise the question of whether the tide of battle has turned finally against the forces of Islamist extremism.
The problem with Facebook is us
The internet promised freedom. Instead, it fosters tribalism.
Don't hate me just because I vape ... everywhere
I gave up smoking. And took up something far less socially acceptable...
Easy for the Greens to promise compassion