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Perth's Sir Charlies Gairdner Hospital declared a 'code yellow' on Monday.

WA doctors slam Charlies after latest 'code yellow'

4 mins ago

Road rage in Pinjarra.

'They're lunatics': Road rage rears ugly head in bid to shove car off road

1 hr ago

Parking machines at some train stations were out of order.

Did you score a free ride this morning from Transperth?

16 mins ago

Stolen goods include eskies, tools, surfboards and bodyboards.

Police recover hundreds of stolen goods in Perth's north

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak.

Fate of nine arrested Australians' in the hands of scandal hit PM

ANALYSIS

WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls says the tax on the mining giants will help fix the state's failing finances.

WA government in talks with BHP and Rio about iron tax

'Deluded' WA parli clerk had bat and balaclava near boss' home

'I donated a kidney at 18, it wasn't heroic and sadly I regret doing it'

COMMENT

'Shark attack' call misheard after WA beach incident

Five hours of hell for mother after virtual kidnapping

Hey Presto? Foxtel to shut down streaming service

1 hr ago

Matt de Boer has been delisted by the Dockers.

Dockers axe six more as it looks to draft for rebuild

44 mins ago

Signed off: Farewell to the voice of a football generation.

Dennis Cometti to join WAFL commentary team in 2017

An estimated $AU13 million of jewellery was stolen, including a ring. It has not yet been confirmed if it was her ...

Why people are mocking Kim for being a victim of crime

COMMENT

In an analysis of 169 imported food products labelled ''gluten-free'', researchers in Western Australia detected gluten ...

Perth researchers to debunk gluten-free food claims

Jimmy Bartel shaves his beard to help raise funds for his #FaceUpToDV campaign. 4th October 2016, The Age, Fairfaxmedia ...

Face up to domestic violence, says clean-shaven Jimmy Bartel

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Jimmy Bartel's beard is gone

The Citadines Studio Spa premier room.

Win a two-night staycation at Citadines on St Georges Terrace

A healthy take on two minute noodles

Turning salty two-minute noodles into a wholesome omelette

WA doctors say Charlies 'Code Yellow' shows ...

4:24PM

Did you score a free ride this morning? ...

4:13PM

Melbourne weather: Rain, hail and thunder return ...

4:09PM

The car appears to have stopped at the intersection.

Car flipped outside Rockingham Shopping Centre

Hannah Barry

Fog over Perth delays early morning flights

Hannah Barry

'Dumped car' gets fenced in at building set to be bulldozed in Freo

Brendan Foster

The 'note' that started a feud between a Perth DJ and inner-city residents

Perth DJ slams 'whinging yuppies' for music complaints

Brendan Foster

One Facebook-user suggest the punter now had enough money to fix him phone.

Punter pockets $50,000 for two $10 bets on AFL Grand Final

Brendan Foster

Baby Lochlan was just five months old when he was killed by his mother.

Perth mum who killed baby son could be out in four years

"Anyone know a good dentist?" captioned Mr Payne on this photo.

The WA abalone diver capturing close encounters with sharks

Heather McNeill

Tom Noble walks out of the Ipswich District Court after his sentencing hearing for 15 counts of serious animal cruelty ...

Queensland to appeal greyhound trainer's sentence

QLD
1 hr ago

WA Legislative Council deputy clerk Nigel Lake.

'Deluded' ex-clerk found with bat near boss' home

It's alleged three people assaulted the man before driving off with him in one of two cars.

'Kidnap' car ran out of petrol, court told

ACT
1 hr ago

Robert Linnane, 49, (right) has been missing since Friday in flood waters in Burcher in Central West NSW.

Boat found, but man still missing in floodwaters

NSW

A Clinton supporter wears a large Donald Trump head in Saginaw, Michigan.

Clinton acquires spring in step as Trump takes a clobbering

ANALYSIS

Republican vice presidential candidate, Mike Pence.

The issue missing from the US election campaign

Question of temperament: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Donald Trump's manhood under attack on two fronts

ANALYSIS

Brian Loughnane is 'not employed by CBA', says chief Ian Narev.

Loughnane advising Commonwealth Bank

Fergus Hunter
54 mins ago

Narev, the $12.3m-a-year man, holds the power

ANALYSIS
1 hr ago

PM backs innovation in latest personal investments

1 hr ago

The Prime Minister's annual inquiry into the banks will itself come under scrutiny.

Pollies on trial as much as bankers

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Mal Brough is still facing accusations over his role in the Peter Slipper affair.

James Ashby and Mal Brough in clear as AFP drops investigation

Tom McIlroy

"Quietly thrilled" about Brexit: former prime minister Tony Abbott has changed his tune.

'Quietly thrilled': Abbott's backflip

Michael Koziol

Jack Walker, a staffer for Christopher Pyne who was arrested in Malaysia, in a picture with Foreign Minister Julie ...

Pyne staffer among men arrested in Malaysia after stripping

1 hr ago

Pakistani Zulfiqar Ali is on death row in Indonesia

Death row prisoners in limbo in Indonesia after unexplained stay of execution

Jewel Topsfield and Amilia Rosa

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak.

Australians' fate in hands of scandal-hit Najib government

ANALYSIS
Lindsay Murdoch

A woman carries a hanger to protest against criminalisation of abortion at Castle Square, Warsaw, on Black Monday.

Millions of Polish women go on strike against abortion ban

A map showing the expected wind speeds generated by Hurricane Matthew.

Matthew forecasts worsen, Florida declares state of emergency

Joel Meares (left) with his partner Kyle Griffin ahead of their wedding last year.

Why I stutter when I mention my husband in Australia

COMMENT
Joel Meares

Alicia Machado says Donald Trump bullied her about her weight when she won the 1996 Miss Universe title.

There's something worse than being fat-shamed by Trump

COMMENT
Sarai Walker

It's time Australia took Antarctic issues globally again.

The coup that proved Australia could lead the world

Tim Stephens

Dick Smith was carrying millions of dollars in excess stock, the Supreme Court has heard.

Dick Smith's $100 million miss on stock

More than 25 per cent was stripped from TPG's market value after the telco disappointed with its earnings forecasts.

Miners push ASX into black in late bounce

13 mins ago

Commonwealth Bank CEO Ian Narev before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics Review of ...

CBA boss defends not signing banking code of ethics

UPDATED

The latest scare centres upon the rapid growth of credit and the poor quality of many bank assets.

Once again, scare stories about China are overblown

COMMENT

RBA keeps rates steady under Lowe

Hey Presto? Foxtel to shut down streaming service

1 hr ago

Qantas, Airbnb join forces to reward frequent flyers

1 hr ago

What should, and shouldn't, worry us about Deutsche Bank

COMMENT

There comes a time in every busy pet owner's life when conflicting obligations lead you to entrust your beloved fur ball ...

'Sorry, I lost your dog' and other petsitting disasters

"I could quite possibly (will definitely) revert back to my teenage self."

Considering moving back home? These are the pros and cons

The Block 2016 Living and Dining week Andy and Ben. Not to use before 7pm Sunday September 25.?

The Block recap: the secret weapon to help these blokes on Tinder

$700,000 will get you beachside in Costa Rica.

What you can buy in real estate around the world for $700K

kitchen renovation tips

Six easy ways to save when renovating your kitchen

Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 self-lacing shoe.

Why Nike's self-lacing shoes are the beginning of the end

Culture

Yoga can be a worthwhile supplement to your running regimen, but research reveals it's not ideal as a replacement.

Is this something all runners should be doing?

The Long Run

Jackson Pollock's 'Blue Poles' is on loan to the Royal Academy of Arts in London for the 'Abstract Expressionism' exhibition.

Was buying Blue Poles for $1.3m in 1973 a good investment?

Scott Phillips

Invest for the long term and then you can enjoy a steak sandwich in peace.

The eat-a-sandwich rule for investment strategy

Mitchell Sneddon

A damaged transmission pole in South Australia.

'I've got some scary figures in front of me'

Georgia Wilkins, Patrick Hatch, Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

There is no flexibility with regard to the time frame over which a shareholder's loan must be paid back.

Help: How do I pay myself back through my business?

Max Newnham

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Trailer: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

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CCTV: Brazen attempted armed robbery

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Trump Foundation hit with cease and desist

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Jamaican streets flood as Matthew takes aim

Edit Piros, an ethnic Hungarian from Transylvania, central Romania, exits a voting cabin after voting in the referendum ...

World of Photos - October 4th, 2016

younger

Younger Season 3 now streaming on Stan.

house of lies

House of Lies Season 4 - now streaming on Stan.

Product recall costs mount for businesses

Advertiser Content

Exposing the history of lingerie

Advertiser Content

Ten activities to aid toddler development

Advertiser Content

Emily Blunt as overweight alcoholic Rachel Watson in the film adaptation of <i>The Girl On The Train</i>.

Blunt slightly miscast in pallid The Girl on the Train adaption

Jake Wilson
1 hr ago

Digital Cable TV. Picture Phil Carrick. first use AFR. Foxtel, C7, Seven network, Ten, Nine. SPECIALX 42216 Sydney Swans ...

With Presto almost dead, all eyes are now on Foxtel

COMMENT
Michael Lallo

Todd Sampson taking blows for his show BodyHack.

Todd Sampson sets the record straight on mixed martial arts

Melinda Houston

Solange Knowles

Solange's new album is superb and vital

Bernard Zuel

Michael Palin (L) and Terry Jones arrive for the 25th British Academy Cymru Awards.

Monty Python to rally around Terry Jones after teary BAFTA

Emily Blunt plays the lead role in the film adaptation of <i>The Girl on the Train</i>, to be released in Australia on ...

Critics divided over The Girl on the Train film

Michael Lallo

Donald Trump repeatedly demeaned women on the set of reality show <i>The Apprentice</i>, according to an Associated ...

Apprentice insiders blast 'Lewd, sexist' Trump

Michael Lallo and AP

Johnny Depp, aka Jack Sparrow, at Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean launch.

Where's Johnny? Depp absent from new Pirates teaser

Garry Maddox

Lisa Scaffidi has told ABC Radio she won't accept interviews from its competitor.

Mute: Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi 'refuses' to speak to Radio 6PR

Heather McNeill

Henry Rollins.

'I demand better': Henry Rollins urges Perth to do better

David Allan-Petale

NBC master brewer Ken Arrowsmith preparing a pale ale Canimal.

Yes we CAN... beer in takeaway cans at Northbridge brewery

David Prestipino

The Story of the Lost Child
Elena Ferrante

Why Ferrante's fans are so angry her identity has been revealed

COMMENT
Ann Deslandes
30 mins ago

A narcissist will reel you in with what looks like love.

This is what I learned after dating a narcissist

COMMENT
Kerri Sackville

Models dance flashmob style.

Stella McCartney surprises Paris with moment of 'fun'

Amy Croffey
1 hr ago

Officials told the Associated Press that the armed assailants, who are still at large, tied Kardashian up and locked her ...

Kim Kardashian tied up and locked in Paris bathroom

Jenna Clarke

Don't want to go for coffee? Just say 'No'.

More women need to learn the art of the 'no sandwich'

Jo Hartley

After four years and two hung juries, Yee Xiong thought it was all over.

This woman's attacker is suing her for calling him a rapist

Lindsey Bever

"My first taste of tipple was a sip of Dad's KB en route to the tip when I was not quite ten."

I expect my children to drink, but hope it's for the right reasons

Jacinta Tynan

We long for someone to tell us that what we did was formidable and brave and really hard.

The real reason we can't stop giving pregnant women advice

COMMENT
Natalie Reilly

Focus your brain for better performance?

Is the next big trend in supplements safe?

Sarah Berry

Stands by her research: Psychologist Amy Cuddy.

Power poses do not work, study co-author says

Fat shaming: the effects of a lifetime of stigma can be profound. Photo: iStock

The shame of fat shaming

Gina Kolata

The ubiquitous vegetable stack.

15 meat-free dishes you should never serve to a vegetarian

Larissa Dubecki

May Chow of Little Bao in Hong Kong?

Bao Down: Hong Kong street food queen schools us on all things bao

Myffy Rigby

The team behind Nour in Surry Hills.

Why this Middle Eastern restaurant has banned baba ghanoush

Scott Bolles

Junior 'baby bear' has an incredible head of hair.

Adorable baby has the best bouffant hair

Cat Rodie

Daisy Edmonds, 8, was far from impressed when she noticed the differences between the boys' and girls' clothing in Tesco.

Eight-year-old perfectly explains what is wrong with kids' clothing

Cat Rodie

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Student's heartbreaking response to "What I wish my teacher knew"

Ariane Beeston

Flight attendants travel more than most, so can offer expert tips.

Secrets of pilots, flight attendants and travel insiders revealed

Nina Karnikowski

Worth every penny: A dish from Arzak.

Why I spent a ridiculous amount of money on one meal

Ben Groundwater

Australians travellers can now earn Qantas frequent flyer points when they stay with Airbnb.

You can now earn Qantas points on Airbnb bookings

Annie Dang

Renders leaked by Carphone Warehouse show the Pixel and Pixel XL, which appear to have a two-tone gloss and matte finish ...

Google's Pixel phones apparently leaked early

Hayley Tsukayama

LED is the underdog in the television wars, but Sony's Z9D Ultra HD Android television might be a winner in your lounge room.

Sony's latest Android TV a premiership contender

COMMENT
Adam Turner

Phoneys are little blue stickers with phrases that you place in your conversation, and on your contact's phone it will ...

The iMessage stickers Apple is not happy about

Christina Warren

Insta

How to keep trolls out of Instagram comments

Gizmodo

Rosetta prepares to drop its landing probe over a fast-moving comet.

Rosetta lands on comet, ending historic mission

Mercedes-AMG E43

Driven: Mercedes-AMG E43

Daniel DeGasperi

Ford Australia employee Andrew Higginbotham.

Ford Australia: The faces of manufacturing

David McCowen

2016 Range Rover SVAutobiography.

Range Rover: The 'king' of SUVs

Kez Casey

Hyundai is preparing a range of performance cars.

Hyundai plans three-car N Performance range

David McCowen

Volkswagen's new Tiguan takes on two of its key rivals - Mazda's CX-5 and Hyundai's Tucson.

Which is the best mid-size SUV?

Andrew MacLean

Renault Clio RS 16.

Renault Sport's future plans revealed

Stephen Corby

Matt de Boer has been delisted by the Dockers.

Dockers axe six more as Freo heads to the draft for 'rebuild'

David Prestipino
44 mins ago

Chris Fagan during his time at Hawthorn

Brisbane Lions unveil new AFL coach

Andrew Stafford, Ronny Lerner, Stathi Paxinos

Staying a Demon: Jesse Hogan.

Hogan turns his back on WA, re-signs with Demons

UPDATED
Ronny Lerner

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and Bob Murphy embrace.

Bevo and Bob: let's let 'that' moment live forever

COMMENT

Garry Lyon

Future for AFL commentator Garry Lyon still unclear

Jon Pierik

Ty Vickery will leave to go to Hawthorn as a free agent unless something untoward happens.

AFL trade and draft period: What your team needs

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge.

Bulldogs hit the books for AFL inspiration

Anywhere on the floor: Ben Simmons said he can play anywhere on the court for the 76ers.

Simmons may miss entire NBA season with foot injury: report

Des Bieler