Ride tragedy Thomas gives $167,500 to charity
UPDATE: Ardent Leisure chief executive Deborah Thomas will give her yearly bonus of $167,500 to the Australian Red Cross.
Murder mystery Bali cop murder suspects to face trial
AUSTRALIAN woman Sara Connor and her British boyfriend David Taylor could face up to 15 years in jail if found guilty under a murder trial in Denpasar next month.
Disturbing comment Host’s shocking Dreamworld joke
TASSIE radio host suspended after making a shocking joke about the Dreamworld tragedy on-air during a Secret Sound segment.
Ordered out Murder trial witness threatens accused
THE friend of a mother killed in a shooting was ordered to finish giving evidence via video link after he made a threatening gesture to the accused.
DFES crackdown False fire alarms total $1m in fines
PERTH premises have been billed for more than $1 million this year as part of a crackdown on false fire alarms.
Health alert Measles brought back from Tokyo holiday
HEALTH authorities have warned West Australians to be on alert for measles after a passenger flying from Tokyo to Perth, via Singapore, was struck down.
Penguin Island declared rat-free
UP to 5000 predatory black rats have been eliminated from WA’s Penguin Island, which has now been declared rat-free.
Hazy morning looms after backburning
PERTH can expect to wake up to another hazy morning on Friday after more prescribed burns were carried out on Thursday.
Bar review Bar Fly: South Beach Hotel, South Fremantle
MORE than a century since being built, this corner pub remains a treasured member of the community, albeit one that’s had the occasional nip and tuck.
Nat Locke Embracing the naughty pleasure of pain
THE main attraction of other people’s misfortune is that it’s not happening to us. It turns out that misery is not nearly as much fun if you’re the sufferer.
Heidi Anderson Time to come clean about those lines
I KNOW I’ve spent years telling everyone to love themselves and rock what they’ve got. But now I have to get something off my chest.
James Packer and Mariah Carey ‘split’
CASINO mogul James Packer and Mariah Carey have reportedly ended their engagement, as the singer’s extravagant spending is blamed for their break-up.
Celebrity photo dividing the internet
TAKE a good look at this photo and answer one simple question: Are you looking at Bill Murray, or Tom Hanks?
RendezView True love exists — even on reality TV
Having worked in media for a long time, I’m cynical, especially when it comes to reality TV. But I honestly believe that the Bachelor and Bachelorette are there to find true love.
RendezView Online bullying: ‘I don’t know what we can do’
Working out how to handle online death threats and cyber-bullying is a huge task. But we need the police to know how to handle these issues, especially for our children’s sakes.
Financial markets Keeping a financial eye on politics
IT’S a small world after all, which is why economists say thrifty Australians should keep an eye on politics when making financial decisions.
Theme parks Why I’m still taking my three kids to Dreamworld
DESPITE the horrific tragedy at Dreamworld Renee Golland, her husband Matthew and three kids will still be flying to the Gold Coast for a family holiday. This is why.
Eco-friendly A retro-fitting way to add value
LIVING in harmony with the natural environment can be beneficial for the hip pocket and property values.
Bad news for online pirates
THE war on piracy just had a major win, with one of the world’s most popular illegal streaming sites going offline.
Food: WA’s going for growth
AS Asian demand increases, Western Australia’s status as a clean, safe food producer may be its ticket to a strong economic future.
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