Joondalup fatal Motorbike rider’s death tops 2015 toll
A YOUNG motorbike rider has died after his machine collided with a truck and trailer which was doing a U-turn in Joondalup — taking the state’s road toll past the 2015 total.
Police emergency Airport shooting ‘wasn’t random’
POLICE said the fatal shooting of NFL player James Winchester’s father at an Oklahoma airport check-in was “premeditated”.
Humiliation Six vacancies: Immediate start required
UP to six players face the axe as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the Australian Test team, which will be decided by a Sheffield Shield shootout.
Foreign workers Hanson supports backpacker tax cut
PAULINE Hanson will support a move to cut a proposed tax on foreign workers, but there’s no guarantees they’ll come to Australia any more.
Scandal Dodgy South African ploy exposed
AN EXPLOSIVE video of South African captain Faf du Plessis during the second Test has exposed his dodgy tactic.
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”.
Shane Yarran faces assault charge
FREMANTLE Docker Shane Yarran has been charged with aggravated common assault, allegedly against a family member.
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.
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.
Meghan’s brother tips she’ll marry Harry
A ROYAL wedding could be on the cards, if Prince Harry’s girlfriend Meghan Markle’s brother is to be believed. He says their relationship is the real deal.
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.
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.
Ivanka Trump Ivanka’s awkward fashion fail
IVANKA Trump is in hot water after using her dad’s first interview as president-elect to promote her own jewellery line.
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.
Tinder adds 37 gender options
INSTEAD of simply choosing between male and female, Tinder users now have a really wide range of gender identities to choose from.
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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