War on terror Putin starts raining bombs on Syria
JUST a day after Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin vowed to fight terrorism together, Russia has unleashed a major offensive against the country.
Police emergency NFL player’s dad shot dead at airport
UPDATE: It’s emerged a baggage handler shot dead at an Oklahoma airport check-in counter is the father of NFL player James Winchester.
Joondalup fatal Motorbike rider, 24, dies in U-turn collision
A YOUNG motorbike rider has died after his machine collided with a truck and trailer which was doing a U-turn in Joondalup.
Sorry affair Mayor resigns over racist Obama slur
UPDATE: A West Virginia mayor has resigned following a backlash after describing America’s First Lady Michelle Obama as an “Ape in heels”.
Death shock Two young footballers die suddenly
A FOOTBALL club in Melbourne’s outer east is reeling following the sudden deaths of two young footballers in a week.
Wheels ‘Close to seriously damaging our brand’
HIDDEN behind Max Verstappen’s impeccable drive in Brazil was a damaging situation F1 official’s narrowly dodged, writes Martin Brundle.
Fires contained, cold front helps out
BUSHFIRES which were threatening lives and homes in the south of the state have been contained and controlled — and a cold front has helped firefighters.
WA school leavers warned to stay safe
WEST Australian police are warning school leavers to stay smart and safe — and not do anything they will regret.
Travel Pack Up: A Perth expat in Afghanistan
PERTH’S Sam Brophy-Williams went to Afghanistan to work in a hospital and, despite the restrictions, has found a country with a rich culture and a determined people.
Bar review Bar Fly: More the merrier at Hamptons City Beach
THE cellar cracks the hundred-bottles mark and ranges from dry rosé to pink blushed pinot gris. Surprising is the level of wine engagement behind the bar. Grape juice is Hamptons’ strong suit.
Peter van Onselen Poll axed by voter no-shows
WITH few exceptions, commentators and pollsters expected Hillary Clinton to defeat Donald Trump. It didn’t happen, which begs the question why?
Liam Bartlett Gable Tostee has the right to have his say
BEFORE a single frame of the full story has been broadcast, the knee-jerkers and the ignorant have been lining up to decry the rights of Gable Tostee to have his say.
People’s new Sexiest Man Alive
THIS 44-year-old hunk is crushing it this year. The world’s highest paid actor can now add another title to his list.
Action hero ‘not so hot in bed’
STAR Wars actress Carrie Fisher has finally dished on her booze-fuelled romps with her fellow megastar Harrison Ford.
RendezView Petitions can save lives. That’s nothing to yawn about
Calling to ban all petitions just because you disagree with one, is like calling to ban all tweets from Twitter because one offended you. Freedom of speech is when everyone can have their say.
RendezView Stuff the sexist film industry. I don’t need them
Sick of the treatment of young women in Australia’s film industry, Sophie Mathisen went it alone and made her own independent feature film.
Overseas travel How to score cheap flight deals
JETSETTERS planning their overseas jaunts can save hundreds of dollars on airfares by carefully choosing their first travel destination.
Woman of the Year Bono first man to win ‘Woman of the Year’ award
STEP aside ladies, because U2 frontman Bono has just become Glamour’s Woman of the Year, in what he’s described as “ridiculous”.
Architecture awards State Buildings trophy collection grows
THE dream team of architects behind the State Buildings revitalisation have added a National Architecture Award to their growing collection.
America offered escape route from Trump
A BUNCH of states didn’t vote for Donald Trump, and they’re being offered a way to escape his rule. Don’t expect them to use it though.
The hidden meanings behind Asian dining
FOOD holds extra significance in many Asian countries. It’s something that’s important for exporters to understand as Asian demand for WA produce increases.
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