Commuter drop What's wrong with Perth transport?

PERTH commuters are abandoning buses and trains at an unprecedented rate.

Bloody war They are dropping bombs on babies

They are dropping bombs on babies

GRAPHIC: Harrowing footage shows nurses at Aleppo’s only remaining children's hospital crying as they evacuate babies during an air strike.

Global affair Australia close to another refugee deal

Australia close to another refugee deal

LESS than a month after reaching a deal with the US to resettle asylum seekers, Australia is expected to come to a similar agreement with Malaysia.

Drug treatment How MDMA changed my life

How MDMA changed my life

IT’S an illicit drug that can have a devastating impact on people’s lives. But this man took the risk, just once, and he was glad he did.

Facing prison Child porn on Survivor contestant’s laptop

Child porn on Survivor contestant’s laptop

A SURVIVOR contestant who fell into a campfire during filming in the Aussie Outback has been convicted of possessing child pornography.

Rejected payment linked to bank attack

Suburban horror Rejected payment linked to bank attack

UPDATE: A MAN who set fire to himself at a Commonwealth bank may have been reacting to his welfare payment being rejected, a community source has revealed.

Heavy penalties Schoolies unaware of alcohol supply fines

The Pilbara, Goldfields, Mid-West and Kimberley are the top four areas in the state for alcohol-related hospitalisations. Picture: Cameron Myles Drinking alcohol is embedded within our society. Man drinking a bottle of beer.

WITH a big proportion of leavers aged 18, there are calls for greater awareness about WA's secondary supply laws and heavy fines for providing alcohol to minors.

Chemist Warehouse Chemist Warehouse is killing it

Chemist Warehouse is killing it

IT STARTED with a single store, now Chemist Warehouse is Australia’s biggest health and beauty retailer — and its secretive owner is rolling in cash.

Man 'stabbed' at Coolbellup bus stop

High Speed Chase: The driver is taken away in an ambulance. Pic: Michael Wilson, The West Australian.

A MAN is in a critical condition and facing surgery after a suspected stabbing outside a southern suburbs shopping centre on Saturday morning.

Diver drowns off Garden Island

An eighth ambulance arrives to park outside Royal Perth Hospital Emergency Department. Doctors are worried by rampant ambulance ramping at Perth hospitals, more than 630 hours in the past 9 days, despite the mild winter flu season so far. Picture: Megan Powell The West Australian.

A MAN in his 50s died suddenly this morning while diving with friends off Garden Island.

Royal tells Prince William: ‘I’ve struggled’

PRINCE William has given a candid interview where he admitted that becoming a husband and parent hasn’t been easy for him.

Obituary Singer Sharon Jones dead at 60

THE American soul star and lead singer of The Dap-Kings has passed away today.

Fitness The Aussie getting Hollywood in shape

IT TURNS out not all celebrity bodies come from a diet of kale smoothies and good genes. There is also an Aussie trainer whipping them into shape.

Order breach Sex offender in strife over meth

A DANGEROUS sex offender could be charged after allegedly breaching his strict supervision order by taking meth, a Perth court has heard.

Patrick Slater Boys in station murder to face adult court

THREE boys charged with murdering Patrick Slater at Elizabeth Quay train station will be tried in the WA Supreme Court with their five adult co-accused.

Merry-go-round Carousel to charm Elizabeth Quay

A HANDCRAFTED Venetian carousel fit for Mary Poppins is set to charm visitors to Perth's Elizabeth Quay.

One Nation Culleton may attend High Court hearing

ONE Nation senator Rod Culleton may attend his High Court hearing in Canberra next week after previously saying it would have to be adjourned because parliament is sitting.

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‘Scary Spice is still the real me. I’m still annoying!’

GLOBAL star Melanie B never forgets the events that shaped her, writes Jonathon Moran.

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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?

Ferguson fluffs Test chance at Gabba

CALLUM Ferguson has has blown a final chance to impress Test selectors, falling cheaply again at the Gabba. Rolling Sheffield Shield coverage ...

Numbers Dockers reveal new playing numbers

HARLEY Bennell will wear No.13 at Fremantle next year after the Dockers revealed the new playing numbers of the club’s most recent recruits.

Ball tampering ‘Lollygate’: Faf charged by ICC

SOUTH African captain Faf du Plessis is facing suspension from the third Test match in Adelaide after being charged with ball tampering by the ICC.

Actress in a Drama Series "Game of Thrones" Emilia Clarke arrives for the 68th Emmy Awards on September 18, 2016 at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. / AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck

Game of Thrones star joins Star Wars spin-off

CLARKE may be best known for playing the fire-resistant, dragon mother in Game of Thrones but she’s set her sights on a new fantasy.

Leonard Cohen ‘fell’ before his death

Leonard Cohen ‘fell’ before his death

LEONARD Cohen’s manager has released more details about what happened the night the legendary singer-songwriter died.

Bobbi’s ex to pay over wrongful death

Bobbi’s ex to pay over wrongful death

AN emotional Bobby Brown looked on as a judge ordered Nick Gordon to pay $49 million in a court case over the tragic death of Bobbi Kristina Brown.

RendezView Kids need unstructured play. Not forced learning

Kids need unstructured play. Not forced learning

Government funding is being pumped into programs for preschoolers to teach them new languages and diversity. Can’t we just let them be children?

RendezView Three reasons why men should get paid more than women

Three reasons why men should get paid more than women

Women on average are still earning nearly $27,000 a year less than men, despite making up half the workforce. Let’s look at why this is happening.

Secret Aussie spot hits the limelight

Secret Aussie spot hits the limelight

FORGET the Opera House or Uluru. This little-known site takes centre stage in Lonely Planet’s newest book. So, where is it?

Win a cruise on-board Norwegian Jewel

Win a cruise on-board Norwegian Jewel

YOU could win a cruise on-board Norwegian Jewel worth over $10K including exclusive access to its private accommodation enclave — The Haven.