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An elderly couple were rescued from a suspicious fire at their Ballajura home on Friday night.

Neighbours rescue elderly couple from suspicious fire

13 mins ago

Marron ceviche at Garrison Restaurant, Albany.

Meet the WA chefs and Great Southern farmers keeping it local

David Allan-Petale
31 mins ago

Travis Mills with his daughter Ruby.

Four sentenced to life in prison for brutal murder of young Perth father

Blue and white Police tape cordoning off broken fence area at a residential house like a crime scene, Australia 2016

Teenager stabbed by 14-year-old at Perth high school

Max Mironov has come under fire for hitting sharks with his kayak paddle.

Beat it! Kayaker slammed for paddle smacking of sharks

New figures reveal more than 370 WA greyhounds had to be euthanised last year.

WA greyhound industry seeks more adoptions after 371 dogs put down

Mitchell: I'm here for the long term...and a flag

State backflip: Yarloop Primary School set to be re-opened in 2017

IVF producing 'a new generation of infertile children'

Copper wire thieves strike Western Power 120 times since July

Curtin University cuts jobs, budgets as economy slows

Emma Young

Parkinson's Disease patients are using boxing to keep their symptoms at bay.

Parkinson's patients punching symptoms into submission

Adrian Beattie
41 mins ago

Plenty to prove: Steve Smith.

Australia five wickets down in second Test shocker in Hobart

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34 mins ago

2017 Honda NSX

Hot hybrid Honda worth $420,000 to hit the streets of Perth

Asra Q. Nomani voted for Trump.

I'm a Muslim, a woman and an immigrant. I voted for Trump

COMMENT

Tiger Lily Hutchence as she appears on the House of Khadi website.

Michael Hutchence's daughter makes her modelling debut

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Trump responds as protests continue

Green on the Go

Perth's best weekday coffee vans unveiled

Plataran Jetty.

Go West: Discover the wonders of Bali's other side

Zimbabwe court drops charges against hunter who ...

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Defamation, not 18C, the real threat to free ...

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Neighbours rescue elderly couple from suspicious ...

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63 Blencowe Street, West Leederville WA.

Seeking a coastal abode? Perth property to see this weekend

IKEA has used one of its display bedrooms as a fundraiser, building a replica of a Syrian home in its Norwegian flagship ...

Is this IKEA's most controversial display room yet?

The Beach Box in Cottesloe.

Amazing Perth houses open their doors ... to everyone

Stephanie Pegler

It's believed President Obama will move into this Washington DC home when he leaves office in January.

After the White House: Peek at the Obamas' next home

The Pink Moon Saloon, in Adelaide, picked up several gongs in this year's Eat Drink Awards.

Small bar in disused laneway wins big design award

Gives new meaning to 'grab a drink'...

Crack a tinny, start her up: all aboard Perth's picnic table cruiser

David Allan-Petale

First flag flown by Red Cross at Gallipoli back in WA

Giant hammerhead in Gero 'almost certainly died on release'

Emma Young

An artist's impression of the proposed Sorrento Plaza.

Property moguls push multistorey Sorrento beachfront plan

Emma Young

The dramatic end.

Dramatic spear-tackle end to police chase caught on camera

Hannah Barry

Police need help to identify this man in a search for a betting ticket thief.

Betting ticket stolen in Wanneroo after owner left to take a phone call

Joanna Delalande

Emma Buchanan started SheSafe after friends expressed concerns about travelling with male drivers.

Women-only ride sharing service SheSafe to bust Uber, taxis

Joanna Delalande

A man died after being shot in the neck at Baulkham Hills.

Man killed after being shot in neck

NSW
1 hr ago

The Pauline Hanson-led party is shaping up to be instrumental in deciding the outcome of the election in Queensland.

QLD election: Parties spooked by One Nation

QLD

Blue and white Police tape cordoning off broken fence area at a residential house like a crime scene, Australia 2016

Teenager stabbed by 14-year-old at high school

Mohammed Hamzy, 31, an alleged Brothers for Life member on trial for murder. He is accused of carrying out two shootings ...

Gang member attacked co-accused in court

NSW

Steve Bannon, campaign CEO for Donald Trump during a national security meeting with advisors at Trump Tower in October.

Who is Donald Trump's trusted adviser Steve Bannon?

Nick O'Malley
33 mins ago

Donald Trump points toward Mike Pence after Pence's acceptance speech.

Superstitious Trump dumps Christie as head of transition team

1 hr ago

President-elect Donald Trump's appointment will be closely watched.

What does a Donald Trump presidency mean for the world?

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough
1 hr ago

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has kept tight-lipped on speculation of a deal with the US.

Nauru and Manus centres to close by 2019 under secret deal

EXCLUSIVE
Peter Hartcher

Don't panic: Turnbull is the best man to deal with Trump

COMMENT
Michael Gordon

'Betrayed' residents prepare to flee from Trump

Fergus Hunter

Supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage are considering their options for when the dust settles.

The same-sex marriage plebiscite is dead. Now what?

Michael Koziol

The Pauline Hanson-led party is shaping up to be instrumental in deciding the outcome of the election in Queensland.

Labor, LNP spooked by One Nation as Queensland poll looms

Amy Remeikis

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott

Abbott praises Turnbull for shift to the right, dismisses polls

Fergus Hunter

Former treasurer Joe Hockey is now Australia's ambassador to the US.

Hockey now has one of Asia's most important jobs - handling Trump

Undated photo provided by the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, Cecil the lion rests in Hwange National Park, in ...

Zimbabwe court drops charges against hunter who helped kill Cecil

9 mins ago

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad.

What a Donald Trump presidency means for the war in Syria

ANALYSIS

An Egyptian policeman watches Tahrir Square in Cairo on Friday.

Armoured cars on the streets of Cairo in security crackdown

A participant wears a sticker on his cheek during a gay and lesbian parade in Taipei, Taiwan.

Taiwan set to legalise gay marriage

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Trump win is disastrous for Australia

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Really, America?

I am woman, hear me sob

COMMENT
Wendy Squires

As the victor, Donald Trump's challenge will be to become a president for all Americans and all nations.

A new era and not just for America

COMMENT

Losing streak: Billionaire investor Warren Buffett.

Warren Buffett just made $7.7b, and he has Trump to thank for it

1 hr ago

Black Milk's founder and designer James Lillis wants to keep on trending.

Geek-chic: How Black Milk became a global phenomenon

1 hr ago

CIMIC executive chairman Marcelino Fernandez Verdes.

Construction bosses investigated over multimillion bribery scandal

EXCLUSIVE

Markets have embraced Donald Trump's fiscal stimulus plans, but will the markets really benefit?

The good, the bad and the ugly: The six Trump risks for markets

ANALYSIS

Phony Tough or Crazy Brave: it won't be Trump who runs the USA

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

'Wonderful news': Woolworths and SPC strike three-year deal

S&P halts rally, small caps surge as election winners sought

America's gift to the Australian economy: Donald Trump

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Top watches 2016.

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Watches
1 hr ago

When it comes to cocktails, American whiskey is fantastic for mixing.

American-style whiskies that will make you love the USA

Smart Sipping

The rules on how long age pensioners can spend overseas are changing.

Can I get the age pension and move overseas?

George Cochrane

Beginner investors need to be willing to "skin their knee" just like novice bike riders.

The five things stopping you investing

Scott Phillips

Ishan Dan, founder of the Mr Tradie app.

Got an idea for an app? Be warned: you get what you pay for

Adam Turner

Little girl having fun at the beach in a sunny day Being playful, for Daily Life article?

Why you should go outside today

James Adonis

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De Niro stunned by Trump win

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Leonard Cohen: The songwriter's songwriter

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Online outrage as Kayaker paddles sharks

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Stop Trump 'whinge-o-rama': Boris Johnson

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Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Anthony Bourdain demonstrating his appetites ahead of his book Appetites.

Bourdain: 'Bad boy, coke-snorting, man-slut' no more

Andrew Purcell

Syephen Fry has hailed Robert Vaughn "one of the greatest Columbo villains and [an] utterly charming man".

Man from UNCLE star Robert Vaughn dead at 83

1 hr ago

Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has passed away. He was 82 years old.

What is Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah really about?

Chris Johnston

Smiling in the face of life and death, Leonard Cohen's new album has wisdom and great songs.

Review of Leonard Cohen's final "noble, brilliant" album

Bernard Zuel

Nicci Wilks and Kate Sherman in <i>Animal</i>, which aims to be shocking and violent.

Enough is enough: What happens when women fight back?

Kerrie O'Brien

Gary Cole as a Trump-inspired wealthy politician in the episode.

Millionaire on sexual harrassment charges - sound familiar?

Rob Moran

Nocturnal Animals starring Amy Adams and Jake?Gyllenhaal

Tipped for an Oscar, Amy Adams says goodbye to the ingenue

Stephanie Bunbury

Elaine Way in Fitzroy.

Melbourne has an 'Elaine Way', a tribute to Seinfeld's Elaine

Rob Moran

Guildford Hotel after its long refurbishment.

Most expensive schooner in Perth? Guildford prices slammed

Heather McNeill

Cakeage fees are becoming the norm in Perth.

Have your cake, but can you afford to eat it? ... $25 cakeage hits Perth

David Prestipino

WA reality TV stars Rachel and Sue with Tyler and Riley Nelson at Ronald McDonald House.

Perth reality TV stars join forces for sick kids on McHappy Day 2016

Lorna Jane promotional image.

Lorna Jane leaves fans guessing after rare body positive post

Nicole Economos

A picture of a smiling Hillary Clinton after the election has gone viral on Facebook.

Worried about how Hillary is feeling? Look at this

Cosplayers can often be the victims of unwanted attention when attending conventions.

Bum pinchers and booth babes: the battle that's still not won

Clem Bastow

Jennifer Lawrence.

Jennifer Lawrence channels Katniss in post-election message

Mary Ward

First Lady Michelle Obama meets with Melania Trump for tea in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House, November 10, 2016.

Michelle and Melania meet for tea at the White House

Mary Ward

Tracey Spicer has recently begun weaning herself off the extreme grooming demanded throughout her TV career.

Why 2016 was red letter year for women in media

Tracey Spicer

THE GOOD: The Duchess of Cambridge could be strutting about in $10k gowns on a daily basis if she wanted to, so kudos to ...

Best and worst dressed: A thigh-high split for the Duchess

Ruby Hamad.

White women voted for Trump in droves and it's time we asked why

COMMENT
Ruby Hamad

Burger? Not as you know it.

Top five nutrition trends for 2017

Sarah Berry

Anxiety about sleep may be causing you sleepless nights.

Do you have sleep anxiety?

Evelyn Reich

Do fitness trackers work? Only if we use them.

Fitness trackers might help us if we did this

GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

Jatz at Acme restaurant in Sydney.

You will only remember these foods if you're an '80s child

Celebrity chef Shannon Bennett has sold a majority stake in his hospitality empire, which includes his Burnham Beeches ...

Shannon Bennett sells stake in restaurant empire for $15 million

Roslyn Grundy, Cameron Houston, Chris Vedelago

Jill Dupleix's mac 'n' cheese frittata.

The ultimate Mac n Cheese recipe collection

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There's a new (unusually named) Kardashian baby

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Husband exlpains why you don't love 'only one woman' in moving post

A special moment for Nora Davis, 4, in memory of her late mother Amber.

Nora, 4, wears late mother's wedding dress in emotional tribute

Four Mile Beach and aerial view of resort Sheraton Mirage Resort Port Douglas.

Australia's escape for the rich and famous is back in fashion

Angie Kelly

She's back there somewhere: crowds viewing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre.

Traveller letters: Put your phone away or stay home and use Google

Donald Trump's private plane.

Trump doesn't need Air Force One, he has the 'T-Bird' private jet

James Rothwell

Ishan Dan, founder of the Mr Tradie app.

Got an idea for an app? You get what you pay for

Adam Turner

With Jamboard, Google has entered the smart whiteboard race.

Google, Microsoft race to reinvent whiteboard

Steven Overly

<i>Infinite Warfare</i>'s space-faring campaign is nothing if not a spectacle.

Review: is Call of Duty still king of the shooter genre?

Tim Biggs

Tennis

Melbourne mixing tennis with esports

Kotaku

The Geelong Star has been the target of much media attention after reportedly killing marine life caught in its net.

Streaming video could keep an eye on boats

Andrew Colley

Tesla has made groundbreaking claims about the driver aids available in its Model X.

New Tesla Model X reviewed

David McCowen

2016 Drive Car of the Year Best People Mover.

2016 Drive Car of the Year: Best People Mover

Stephen Ottley

Can the Ford Focus Trend defend its small car crown against the new Honda Civic, Renault Megane, Holden Astra and Kia ...

Which is the best small car?

Kez Casey

2016 Holden Astra RS-V

2016 Holden Astra new car review

David McCowen

2017 Volkswagen Golf R.

New Volkswagen Golf revealed

Greg Kable

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

Driven: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Andrew MacLean

Rough and smooth: Josh Hazlewood.

Australia bowlers search for reverse answers

Rob Forsaith

New Maverick Andrew Bogut.

Andrew Bogut says the NBA is 'two-faced' and 'fake'

Claire Siracusa

UFC president Dana White separates Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez during the UFC 205 press conference.

Chairs fly in chaotic UFC press conference with McGregor

Marissa Payne

Good to go: Adam Voges.

Voges passed fit but Mitch Marsh looks to the heavens

Andrew Wu

Rockliff still wants to lead despite a tough year with Brisbane.

Rockliff opens up on tough times with Lions

Ronny Lerner

Australian skipper Steve Smith is under pressure after defeat in the first Test.

Nine's ratings plummet as Aussies struggle

Chris Barrett

Nathan Lyon

I thought I bowled okay at the WACA

COMMENT
Nathan Lyon

World's best: Winx wins the Cox Plate last month.

Winx named the world's best horse on turf

Chris Roots