Stinging rebuke ‘I am gold star’: Mum’s powerful Trump smackdown

THE mother of a slain American Muslim soldier has shut down Donald Trump after he insulted her, as the billionaire was mercilessly mocked on social media.

Live US PGA: Day in with big shout

Live US PGA: Day in with big shout

JASON Day is in a great position to win back-to-back PGA Championship after an excellent third round at Baltusrol. Join us for live hole-by-hole coverage.

Brekkie Wrap Activists’ revenge on burger chain

Activists’ revenge on burger chain

BREKKIE WRAP: Protesters have released thousands of cockroaches at two burger restaurants after the chain aided an immigration sting against its own staff.

Low blow Chiller catches robbers in the act

Chiller catches robbers in the act

AUSTRALIA’s chef de mission Kitty Chiller unknowingly caught some brazen burglars stealing from her team during a fire evacuation.

Financial chaos Why Aussies face more debt threats

Why Aussies face more debt threats

A GROWING number of cash-strapped households are worried they will further into debt in the future despite record low interest rates.

Aerial view of the Maracana Stadium, which will host the opening ceremony of Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 26, 2016. The Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in Brazil from August 5-21 and September 7-18 respectively. / AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA

Security Explosion at main Rio stadium

MYSTERY surrounds a loud explosion at the venue set to host the Olympic opening ceremony.

Chaos in US Multiple victims in Texas shootings

Multiple victims in Texas shootings

ONE person is dead and four others have been hospitalised after two separate shooting incidents in the Texan city of Austin.

Staff demands Work perk that’s now a deal breaker

Work perk that’s now a deal breaker

STAFF are telling their employers they want jobs that meet their health and lifestyle needs — and if not, they’ll be on their bikes.

Hoods on kids dropped after shock footage

Hoods on kids dropped after shock footage

YOUTH detention officers at WA’s Banksia Hill centre have been ordered to wear surgical masks with eye shields rather than put spit hoods on juveniles.

Quashed CCC convictions unlikely

Quashed CCC convictions unlikely

WA Premier Colin Barnett says the state’s corruption watchdog will not be granted retrospective powers despite a recent court ruling casting doubt on the validity of more than 80 convictions.

Perth Now turns 10

#PerthNow10 Artist’s view of Perth takes the cake

IF you had to design a cake that represented Perth what would you create? Check out the edible masterpieces baked for PerthNow’s 10th birthday.

Artist Mon Palmer. Picture: gatecrasher

#PerthNow10 Artwork captures Perth’s youthful side

THE WA coastline is a source of inspiration for artist and outdoor garden design guru Mon Palmer.

Artist Anastasia Kezia. Picture: Gatecrasher

#PerthNow10 How Perth inspired this artist to bloom

SINCE moving to Perth more than a decade ago, artist Anastasia Kezia has watched the city blossom. And it is this growth that has inspired her latest creation.

Aviation expert Evidence MH370 ‘glided’ into ocean

IS the MH370 search in the wrong place? An air crash investigator claims the first piece of plane debris found revealed more than what we know.

Star tells Ab Fab star’s red carpet pet hate

ABSOLUTELY Fabulous star Jennifer Saunders has spent her fair share of time in the limelight. But there is one question that makes her see red.

Getting serious Gigi moves into Zayn’s mansion

AFTER a tumultuous on-and-off again year, Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid have taken their relationship to the next level by moving in together.

No rail line Labor hits out at transport plan

WA Labor Leader Mark McGowan has hit out at the Barnett Government’s transport plan saying it ignores the needs of the Ellenbrook community.

Text scam WA investor facing US fraud charges

A SECOND high-flying entrepreneur from Perth is embroiled in a US probe into a multimillion-dollar text message scam.

Exclusive Busselton’s near new and broken hospital

FAULTY ceilings and wall panels in the surgical theatres of Busselton hospital will have to be replaced just 16 months after the $120 million facility opened.

New millionaires Lotto luck shines three times on WA

THREE West Australians have won more than $1.3 million each in Saturday’s $20 million Lotto Superdraw.

Bette Midler In 'Beaches'

Grammy-winner cast in Beaches remake

THE Beaches remake has cast a Grammy and Tony Award winner to take on Bette Midler’s role of CC Bloom. Guess who it is.

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Bio-art Stelarc: The human transformer

Stelarc: The human transformer

PSST! Want to control a stranger’s arm by remote control? Meet Stelarc, the “nutty” professor in the spider-like exoskeleton, whose moves are not his own. It’s all in the name of art ... and science.

Travel Pack Up: An expat Aussie in Oslo

Pack Up: An expat Aussie in Oslo

DAISY Bohn moved to Oslo four years ago. The WA expat gives her tips on the best spots to eat, drink and play in the Norwegian capital.

Match Report Swans soar to ruin Pav’s 350th party

IN last year’s qualifying final, Sydney and Fremantle met as equals. They weren’t that in Round 19 as the Swans thumped the Dockers by 90 points.

Swimming The races which will stop a nation

IF Cam McEvoy or the Campbell sisters triumph in the 100m freestyle legend status is guaranteed. As Mike Colman explains, the “hundred” is THE event in the pool.

Match Centre Re-live: Betts brilliant, Dees hold on

ADELAIDE recorded a big, percentage-boosting win thanks to Eddie Betts, while Jack Watts inspired Melbourne to victory at the MCG. LIVE COVERAGE

Alicia Vikander promo shoot for Jason Bourne. For Saturday sections only. Not to be used before July 30. One time use only. Not for online.

Why Alicia chose Jason Bourne

ALICIA Vikander has made 14 films — and bagged an Oscar. She reveals why saying yes to doing Jason Bourne was a no-brainer.

Neighbours’ Mrs Mangel dies

Neighbours’ Mrs Mangel dies

VIVEAN Gray, the actress known to millions for her role as stickybeak Ramsay Street resident Mrs Mangel in Neighbours, has died aged 92

Kanye breaks silence on Taylor feud

Kanye breaks silence on Taylor feud

KANYE West has finally addressed his ongoing feud with Taylor Swift that now involves his wife, Kim Kardashian. You won’t believe his latest rant.

RendezView Ladies, you’re better than this. The Bachelor is sexist

Ladies, you’re better than this. The Bachelor is sexist

Why do physically blessed, intelligent women make the decision to appear on reductive reality television shows like The Bachelor?

RendezView It’s a tough gig for ageing singers. Especially female ones

It’s a tough gig for ageing singers. Especially female ones

Australian singer Sia has become the first woman over 40 to top the US charts since Madonna achieved the feat 16 years ago. But in the fickle music industry, ageism is still alive and well.

Australia’s most beautiful hidden gems

Australia’s most beautiful hidden gems

WHAT’S next when you’ve seen Australia’s headline acts? Discover eight Down Under destinations definitely worth doing.

Win a share of 5 million Qantas Points

Win a share of 5 million Qantas Points

SHARE the fabulous places that you think everybody else should know about too and you could win up to 600,000 Qantas Points.