Oblivious Missing man found playing bongos

A PERTH man feared missing after going on a Bali holiday with a woman he met on dating app Tinder has reportedly been found playing bongos on a Thailand beach.

Jobless capital WA unemployment nation's worst

Curtin University Outlook Series boardroom event. Pictured is Mike Nahan. Picture: Ian Munro The West Australian. 10/10/2016

THE unemployment rate in WA is now the nation's worst, with the state taking over from South Australia as the nation's jobs basket case.

Sickening blow Voges hit in head by bouncer

Adam Voges of the Warriors receives treatment after being struck in the head by a bouncer from Cameron Stevenson during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Tasmania at WACA. Picture: Gary Day/Getty Images

UPDATE: Adam Voges is resting comfortably but highly unlikely to return to the field after receiving a sickening blow to the head while batting. WATCH HERE  

Historic city Huge slice of old Freo heritage listed

Fremantle's West End precinct has been added to the State Register of  Heritage Places. Picture: City of Fremantle

THE West End of Fremantle has been heritage listed, making it the biggest single place on the Western Australian state register.

Economy woes Don't expect a pay rise any time soon

Generic Cash Pix. Money. Australian currency. Notes and coins.

WAGES across WA and the rest of the country are growing at their slowest rate on record, delivering another blow to the economy. 

Donna and Peter Fiorenza with baby Ella, 9 months at Fiona Stanley Hospital.  In the lead up to World Prematurity Day on November 17, mum Donna Fiorenza shares her story of how the Fiona Stanley Hospital neonatal unit saved her and her premature baby who was born at 31 weeks and spent 7 weeks in the unit.

Miracle bub 'She's a bit of miracle, seeing as I had my tubes tied'

HARVEY mum Donna Fiorenza is not exaggerating when she describes her nine-month-old baby Ella as “a miracle”.

Tougher laws Sex offender bail move no stunt: Mischin

Under pressure over the Evil 8 paedophile, Ryan Clegg, Attorney General, Michael Mischin announces changes to Western Australia's Bail Act to the media outside Parliament.    Picture: Bill Hatto   The West Australian

CHANGES to close a loophole in WA's bail laws, exposed as courts dealt with an Evil 8 paedophile ring member, can not pass until after the state election.

Murder trial Don't sacrifice Connor, Bali court told

David Taylor and Sara Connor as arrived to Denpasar District Court for their trial in Bali. They both accused on murdering Police in Kuta on last August. - BALI 16 NOVEMBER 2016 .. David Taylor and Sara Connor arrive at Denpasar District Court today. Picture: Lukman S. Bintoro

LAWYERS for accused murderer Sara Connor have argued the case against her seems "made up" and have called on the judges not to "sacrifice" her simply to save face.

'Evil 8' offender jailed for five years

Smart: The District Court complex in Hay Street, Perth. Pictures: John Mokrzycki

A MAN who had sex with a 12-year-old girl, who was pimped out by her own father, claims he was told she was older but a Perth judge has still jailed him.

Aboriginal youth suicide rate a crisis

Flag of Aborigines on brick wall Aboriginal indigenous flag

ABORIGINAL youth suicide rates in WA have worsened despite 40 inquiries over 15 years, a report has concluded.

Expensive taste The $100m wedding with 50,000 guests

AN Indian politician has infuriated many people in his poverty-stricken country by throwing a shockingly extravagant wedding for his daughter.

Earthquake Quake uncovers unusual life

NEW Zealand’s earthquake has left the sea bed high and dry, exposing alien-like rock formations as aftershocks continue.

Dodgy vote Kate Upton’s savage Twitter rant

KATE Upton has built a modelling career on her sweet, girl-next-door looks. But don’t mess with her man. WARNING: Offensive language.

Esperance bushfire 'Some blazes simply cannot be stopped'

WA Premier Colin Barnett is yet to digest a privately-commissioned report criticising the response to the deadly Esperance bushfires a year ago but says some blazes simply cannot be stopped. 

Ram-raid bandits Trio charged for series of ATM thefts

THREE men have been charged and one man is being questioned by police after they allegedly stole five ATMs from shopping centres in Perth's north.

Sex assault Man charged over 2010 attack on teen

A 32-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenager in Perth's south six years ago.

Terror fears WA teachers to get extremist risk training

STAFF at all WA schools will be trained how to see warning signs that their students could be at risk of violent extremism.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Recording artist Justin Timberlake attends the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 28, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Mandy Moore ‘emotionally scarred’ by JT comment

MANDY Moore has forgiven Justin Timberlake but hasn’t forgotten what he said to her back in 1999.

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Bar review Raise a glass at Meat Candy

Raise a glass at Meat Candy

WHILE Meat Candy’s Nashville-style fried chicken has (rightfully) commanded plenty of attention, it’s not the only aspect of the restaurant worthy of praise.

Nat Locke Stress less over life’s tests

Stress less over life’s tests

SOME advice to remember: You’ll notice, as you get older, Year 12 students, that hardly anyone actually cares what your ATAR score is.

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Roger Cook WA must embrace hi-tech ‘new health’

IT’S time WA’s patients enjoyed the benefits of a health system that embraces more innovation and technology.

Tom Percy Have they wrecked the races? You bet

Have they wrecked the races? You bet

ONE of my earliest memories of The Sunday Times was the turns-and-finishes photos of the previous day’s Perth races.

Peter van Onselen Poll axed by voter no-shows

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?

Sickening blow Voges hit in head by bouncer

UPDATE: Adam Voges is resting comfortably but highly unlikely to return to the field after receiving a sickening blow to the head while batting. WATCH HERE  

Hip injury Harold in doubt for Reds clash

Perth Glory wingman Chris Harold is in doubt for Friday night’s crunch clash against reigning A-League champions Adelaide United at nib Stadium.

Aussie pride Luck gives Spieth a lesson in composure

JORDAN Spieth, who was a touch rusty on day one of the Australian Open after six weeks off, has credited Australia’s Curtis Luck for showing him a lesson in composure.

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Sad truth behind the Gilmore Girls reunion

TIME might have stood still in Stars Hollow since we last said goodbye to Gilmore Girls, but there was one major absence that really rocked the cast.

Carrie defends Hamish and Zoe

Carrie defends Hamish and Zoe

CARRIE Bickmore has defended Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster-Blake, after the famous couple came under fire for posting too many photos of their toddler son.

Ricky Martin set to marry boyfriend

Ricky Martin set to marry boyfriend

RICKY Martin has told Ellen DeGeneres that he popped the question to boyfriend, Jwan Yosef — in the most awkward way.

RendezView Why Kendall Jenner is the best Kardashian

Why Kendall Jenner is the best Kardashian

Kendall Jenner’s reaction to everyone else’s reaction following her deleting her Instagram account has made me realise that I, dare I say it, like her.

RendezView Is childhood learning about education or indoctrination?

Is childhood learning about education or indoctrination?

An obsession with force-feeding our youngest generation with unpalatable “facts” about diversity has sparked one of our most ridiculous school programs to date.

The reality of a $9 Tigerair flight

The reality of a $9 Tigerair flight

IT’S hard to argue with a chance to get away on a holiday for less than the cost of a meal out. But is there a catch?

Why it pays to be Aussie at world’s best hotel

Why it pays to be Aussie at world’s best hotel

IT’S exclusive and expensive, but just 50-minutes from Bali lies one of the best hotels in the world and it’s luring Aussies with this cheap trick.