Mental illness Staffer ‘insanity’ claim rejected

A FORMER WA deputy parliamentary clerk has been fined $2300 but granted a spent conviction for carrying a bat and wearing a disguise near his boss’ home after a magistrate rejected his insanity claim.

Restructure Jiggling Jenneke’s crushing post-Olympics fall

Jiggling Jenneke’s crushing post-Olympics fall

HER raunchy routine made her an internet phenomenon, but Michelle Jenneke’s failure to live up to the hype at the Olympics has cost her big time.

Drug addiction ‘Project Enabler’: Dick Smith’s fatal mistake

‘Project Enabler’: Dick Smith’s fatal mistake

DICK Smith’s “drug addiction”, which ultimately killed the business, was kicked off under an internal scheme called “Project Enabler”.

Tech help Homes set for virtual PAs: study

Homes set for virtual PAs: study

AUSSIES are likely to have a different virtual personal assistant in almost every room in their house with an explosion in Siri-like servants.

No thanks Rio, BHP reject iron ore fee proposal

Rio, BHP reject iron ore fee proposal

RIO Tinto and BHP Billiton say they have no intention of taking up the WA Government’s offer to change one of the fees they pay for mining iron ore in the state.

A technician during preparations for the launch of Sky Muster II. Picture: Supplied

Internet revolution Second NBN satellite set for take off

HALF a million Aussies living in remote areas will be the first to have a completed NBN service with the launch of the second NBN satellite.

Kim Kardashian Kim attack ‘reeks of inside job’

Kim attack ‘reeks of inside job’

THE Kardashian family believes the men who robbed Kim at gunpoint were tipped off that it was the right time to strike.

Indecent exposure ‘Budgie Nine’ could face six months

‘Budgie Nine’ could face six months

A STAFFER for Christopher Pyne is one of nine young Aussies who could face six months in prison after they stripped down to their swimmers at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Man shot after ‘knife threat’ to police

Man shot after ‘knife threat’ to police

A MAN who was shot by police in Broome had slashed three tyres on a taxi and allegedly threatened officers with a knife before being brought down.

Cops call for calm after 17 cars stolen

Cops call for calm after 17 cars stolen

WA POLICE have called for calm in Kununurra after 17 cars were stolen from a dealership prompting threats of vigilante action by angry locals.

Clown spotted ‘Clown panic’ escalates after viral video

YOU’VE heard the stories of clowns lurking in the woods, but now there’s video evidence. If it’s a hoax, it’s a good one.

Maldives Inside world’s hottest beach party

INTERNATIONAL DJs, billionaires and the who’s who of the fashion world. This is how the rich and famous do a beach party.

Lord of the Jungle How ‘real Tarzan’ is coping

HE SPENT 40 years in the deepest jungles, but now this real life Tarzan has been forced to re-enter civilisation.

Car park terror Willagee ‘knife bandit’ charged

UPDATE: A PERTH man caught on camera kicking a man to the ground in a parking lot and brandishing a knife in his face has been charged over the incident.

Exclusive Role reverse: students to grade teachers

CHILDREN will get to rate the performance of their teachers under a major shake-up of WA public schools proposed for 2017.

Behind bars Perth mum jailed for killing baby son

A PERTH mother who admitted unlawfully killing her five-month-old son Lochlan has been jailed for eight years.

Gallery Wreckers reduce Taj-on-Swan to rubble

THE wreckers have reduced the once infamous “Taj-on-Swan’’ to rubble within hours of moving on the controversial Perth palace.

(FILE) Prince Reportedly Dies At 57 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards - Show

Prince’s death: The two big questions still unanswered

MORE than five months after Prince’s fatal drug overdose, investigators have narrowed their focus to two main questions.

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Nat Locke Online stupidity — the proof is in the posting

Online stupidity — the proof is in the posting

SPARE a thought for the millennials and Gen Ys who are compelled to take a picture or video of every single thing they do. There is evidence of their stupidity everywhere. And it stays around forever.

Food review Eating Out: Manuka Woodfire Kitchen, Fremantle

Eating Out: Manuka Woodfire Kitchen, Fremantle

SATISFYING food in warm and welcoming surroundings with cluey staff. If you worship woodsmoke and simplicity, you’ll be at home here.

Staying put ‘It probably got to about 50-50’: Hogan

JESSE Hogan has admitted he was “50-50” earlier this year on a decision to return to his home state of WA before recommitting to Melbourne.

Starting over Sharapova doping ban reduced on appeal

FORMER world No.1 Maria Sharapova has welcomed the nine-month reduction of her two-year doping ban and vowed to hit the court again in April 2017.

Delistings Dockers swing axe after horror season

UPDATE: THE Fremantle Dockers have swung the axe after a horror 2016 campaign, delisting nine players including three 100-gamers. FULL LIST CHANGES

(FILES) This file photo taken on August 29, 2016 shows Kim Kardashian West attending the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York. Kardashian was held at gunpoint in a Paris hotel on September 3, 2016 but was unharmed. / AFP PHOTO / Angela Weiss

Most valuable thing Kim’s thieves stole

THE armed thieves who robbed Kim Kardashian of $14 million in jewels also stole something far more valuable - and dangerous for her reputation.

Bieber finally announces Aussie tour

Bieber finally announces Aussie tour

AFTER leaving fans waiting all weekend, Justin Bieber has confirmed the dates and venues for his stadium tour Down Under in March.

Unanswered questions after Kim’s trauma

Unanswered questions after Kim’s trauma

KIM Kardashian has fled Paris following her traumatic attack, while unanswered questions and conspiracy theories keep mounting.

RendezView My childhood home — the scene of my nightmares

My childhood home — the scene of my nightmares

My mother’s violence was always cruel and heartless. She had no empathy for the pain she inflicted on my tiny body. Mine is only one of many stories that deserves to be heard.

RendezView Don’t rely on politicians. Just do it yourself

Don’t rely on politicians. Just do it yourself

Measure the achievements of everyday Australians against our politicians in Canberra and the results are clear: if you want something done, do it yourself.

A New Year’s Eve party like no other

A New Year’s Eve party like no other

A PROCESSION of torch-bearers dressed as Vikings, a dip in a freezing river and mass dance-a-longs — welcome to NYE Hogmanay style.

Win a luxury Europe river cruise

Win a luxury Europe river cruise

ENTER now to win a luxury 15-day Jewels of Europe river cruise worth over $25K including return flights thanks to Scenic.