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Police wait for the pair on the other side and take the man into custody.

Perth cop swims down a suspect trying to flee

Labor senator Anne Aly says the Essential poll's questions about Muslims were too negatively worded.

'Let's disrupt': WA MP's blistering feminism speech

Troye Sivan accepts an ARIA for Best Video during the 30th Annual ARIA Awards.

Perth's Troye Sivan dedicates ARIA to 'every LGBT kid in Australia'

A burst water pipe is causing traffic chaos on Wanneroo Road.

Burst water pipe, hole in road causes traffic chaos north of Perth

Buddy was seen limping after being punched by Bahmani.

Perth's animal cruelty hot-spots: The suburbs with the worst records

Could Nat Fyfe line-up with the Saints in 2018.

'A nice fit in red, black and white': Ex-Saint fuels Fyfe rumours

Companies fight for survival as battle rages over mining wages

Incredible dash cam footage of two Perth cars running a red light

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School's 'Cinderella Project' to cut the cost of frocks at the ball

Call it what it is but... Western Australia is heading for a recession

CCTV shows drug search of WA teen at Kuta nightclub

Australian teenager Jamie Murphy is searched by security at the entrance to the Sky Garden club in Bali.

White powder appeared 'like magic,' says relieved WA teenager in Bali

50 mins ago

To say Hilton Cartwright was a surprise inclusion in the Australian ODI team would be an understatement.

To say Cartwright's ODI selection is a 'shock' is an understatement

COMMENT

Hortense in the corner of the letterbox before the egg sac expanded.

Huntsman Hortense's letterbox nursery is web sensation

The Omeo ship wreck is the trail's starting point.

Perth snorkel trail set to feature underwater art gallery

Mandurah is likely to see a resurgence in property sales in the coming 12 months.

How Mandurah is being tipped to lead the property resurgance

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CCTV: Perth teen at Bali club

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23: Robbie Williams arrives for the 30th Annual ARIA Awards 2016 at The Star on November ...

The stars of Aussie music hit the ARIAs 2016 red carpet

Gigi Hadid arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, November 20, 2016, in Los Angeles.

Sheer talent and sheer skirts at the AMAs red carpet 2016

Nazi-obsessed killer of Jo Cox sentenced to life ...

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Incredible dashcam footage of two Perth cars ...

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Aussie teen released as white powder test is ...

9:49PM

"The insane rise at the start of the week was irrational and is unlikely to continue," said Huang Huiwen, an analyst at ...

Call it what it is: Western Australia is heading for a recession

Conrad Liveris

School launches 'Cinderella Project' to cut the cost of the ball

Hannah Barry

Perth boy, 15, is kingpin of Northam's meth trade: police

Emma Young

The slowest law-breaker ever.

Incredible dashcam footage of two Perth cars running a red light

30 mins ago

One WA lotto player has won $2 million.

Mystery West Aussie is $2 million richer after scooping OZ Lotto pool

Perth is set for a long run of hot, sunny days.

Perth set for hot streak of 30-plus days as summer weather arrives

David Allan-Petale

Firefighters rushed to the scene to check if there were people in the burning homes.

Two homes engulfed in flames in Mount Hawthorn fire

David Baker

Ben Cousins has reportedly been hospitalised after a car crash.

Ben Cousins under police guard in hospital after crash

Police cordon off a footpath in Campsie where a man was stabbed to death.

Man stabbed to death on Sydney street

NSW

Criminologist Paul Wilson has been found guilty of child sex abuse.

Criminologist found guilty of sex abuse of girl

QLD

A 29-year-old man died after falling two floors from the QT Hotel in New Acton on Sunday, November 13.

Police investigate man's fall from hotel balcony

ACT

Former prime minister Tony Abbott says he won't write a book 'unless I have got something worthwhile to say'.

Battlescars? Abbott in talks for Battlelines sequel

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Put women in the room with men and we are invisible, says Aly

Tom McIlroy

Dreyfus threatened Shorten with resignation over Kitching Senate post

James Massola

Empolyment minister Senator Michaelia Cash during a press conference at Parliament House Canberra on Tuesday 22 November ...

Senator likens black and white-dressed female minister to zebra

Heath Aston

Labor MP Emma Husar speaks about her personal experience with family violence in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

'For many years I was embarrassed and ashamed'

Matthew Knott

SMH. Still Portraits of deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce as part of the Politicains for the Instagram Fairfax ...

We don't like health shaming. But let's talk about Barnaby

Tony Wright

Senator Pauline Hanson at Parliament House.

One Nation senators heal rift - for now

British lawmaker Jo Cox was killed in June.

Nazi-obsessed killer of Jo Cox sentenced to life in prison

24 mins ago

President-elect Donald Trump wants the media to fall in line.

Donald Trump still doesn't get the First Amendment

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier on a mission in the Mediterranean.

Russian tankers defy EU ban to smuggle jet fuel to Syria: sources

The Dalai Lama is keen to meet US President-elect Donald Trump.

Dalai Lama set to meet Trump in a move likely to anger China

Trent Cotchin and Sam Mitchell say they won't contact Jobe Watson.

AFL in a muddle over Brownlow presentation

Caroline Wilson

Nearly half of Australians say they're avoiding sugar from beverages such as soft drinks, fruit juices and flavoured ...

We have nothing to fear from the 'nanny state'

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Those hurling abuse towards Muslim women or damaging property are destroying our society as surely as those who are ...

There isn't a 'silent majority' of racists

COMMENT
Tim Soutphommasane

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: A young male wolf, one of five that has recently arrived, looks out from its enclosure at ...

New 'Wolf'? Another finance website in ASIC's sights

John McGrath listens to chairman Cass O'Connor at the McGrath AGM in Sydney.

John McGrath shares property 'pain'

James Packer

Why James Packer's casino wounds have been re-opened

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Shareholders are expected to grill Woolworths over the future of Big W at the annual meeting.

Woolworths to face grilling over Big W

Why learning Chinese should be compulsory in our schools

COMMENT
Alex Malley
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McGrath chair champions housing affordability

Colin Kruger, CBD

A woman is one step closer to being RBA governor

The man who took Apple's business in China

Housing stress is a common reality for people in the rental market.

New apartments sit empty while thousands sleep rough

The fabric on Melbourne's Metro trains.

Why are the seats on our buses and trains so ugly?

Our landlord ran a colony for "clothing optional" enthusiasts.

Five important lessons I learnt living next to a nudist colony

Not a bad view to wake up to each morning.

The best modern beachfront homes in Australia

10 ways to get started with your organisation station.

The best home hacks to keep your tech stuff organised

Hipsters before it was even hip, The Rolling Stones even invented the awkward lean.

Original hipsters: Is this the most stylish rock band of all time?

Culture

The GLC Coupe is ready for all terrain.

Our love affair with the SUV rolls on with this new high rider

Cars

Netflix has original series such as The Crown.

TV streaming service Presto is closing. These are the best-value replacements

Gold Coast accommodation costs skyrocket during peak holiday times.

Holiday spots with worst 'Christmas tax'

Jenny Brockis is a brain specialist.

Exhausted? Three tips to fire up your brain

Alexandra Cain

Trov on-demand insurance app

Millennial-aimed insurance startup moves to UK market

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Perth teen could face 12 years in a Bali jail

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Clip - Mad Max: Fury Road: Black and Chrome

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Rinehart backs 'exciting' Trump

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Rowling's magical Potter profit

Queenie the Elephant elephant handler Henry Maynard (on the left) at the media preview of Circus 1903, a modern take on ...

Circus 1903

Good Behaviour

Michelle Dockery as you've never seen her before. Good Behaviour now streaming on Stan.

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Every single episode of Seinfeld now streaming. Only on Stan.

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Troye Sivan accepts an ARIA for Best Video during the 30th Annual ARIA Awards.

Sivan, Sia and Kylie call for marriage equality at ARIAs

Rob Moran

Montaigne accepts an ARIA for Breakthrough Artist during the 30th Annual ARIA Awards 2016 at The Star on November 23, ...

ARIA winners go after Casino Mike's lockout laws

Rob Moran

Sydney producer and songwriter Flume, aka Harley Streten, dominated the 2016 ARIA Awards.

He's not The Voice but it didn't matter for ARIA winner Flume

Bernard Zuel

Amber Heard will be donating her divorce settlement to charity.

Amber Heard sued for $13 million over sabotage claims

Ebony Bowden

This image released by Warner Bros. shows Colin Farrell, in a scene from, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." ...

Rowling hints at Fantastic Beasts film series finale

Emily Smith

Cam Pascoe, the beloved bartender on First Dates Australia.

First Dates' Cam The Barman on handling flirty contestants

Rob Moran

Portrait of actor Devon Terrell in the QT Hotel promoting his new movire Barry where he plays the role of a young Barack ...

Aussie actor lands first big role as most powerful man in world

Sarah Thomas

Adele may have revealed she is expecting her second child during a concert in Arizona.

Adele's cryptic pregnancy 'announcement'

Tim Doutré

Cakeage fees are becoming the norm in Perth.

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

David Prestipino

The Boab Tavern was praised by Karl Langdon in his search for Perth's best pub.

6PR Pub of the Year: Boab passes the test with parmigianas

Brendan tackles the 45cm baguette, while I battle the 1kg angus beef burger.

Northbridge brewery dares Perth's big eaters with Man v Food menu

David Prestipino

Robbie Williams avoided the downpours at the ARIA Awards in Sydney on Wednesday.

Robbie Williams can't hack the rain at the 'cursed' ARIAs

Amy Croffey

Ellen DeGeneres tears up as President Obama presents her with the 2016 Presidential Medal Of Freedom.

Ellen DeGeneres shares a teary moment with a friend

Nicole Economos

Swedish singer Tove Lo in a "uterus dress" at the ARIA Awards in Sydney on Wednesday.

Best and most creatively dressed at the ARIAs

Jenna Clarke

Taryn Brumfitt, found of The Body Image Movement, has released a documentary called Embrace

The question from my seven-year-old daughter that shook me

Taryn Brumfitt

Former Coalition MP Dr Sharman Stone retired from the House of Representatives this year after deciding not to contest ...

Shrewd move: New appointment for women and girls

Jenna Clarke

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23: Peking Duck arrive for the 30th Annual ARIA Awards 2016 at The Star on November 23, ...

Celebrities still manage to shine on ARIAs soggy red carpet

A couple of disagreements is no bar to happiness for Dallas Baird and Lucinda Crossley Meates, pictured on their wedding ...

What my bipartisan marriage can teach us about living in harmony

COMMENT
Dallas Baird

These days, you can hardly talk about narcissism without the president-elect coming up.

I fell for a narcissist, and this is what we can now all expect

Jon Shadel

Strong , serious looking soldier

An exercise in mindset: Lessons from a special forces trainer

Sarah Berry

From fancy footwear to injury?

Runners who wear hi-tech trainers more at risk of injury

Henry Bodkin

Running towards better mental fitness.

How exercise might keep depression at bay

Gretchen Reynolds

Flavoured kombucha.

Kombucha: How to brew this superstar health drink at home

Adam Liaw's easy cheeseburgers.

Adam Liaw shows you how to make the easiest-ever cheeseburgers

Adam Liaw's healthier baked banana and pistachio splits.

Cure mid-week blues with this quick recipe for baked banana splits

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Photo shows mum's delivery room shock

Mum's taxi is now earning her money

Mums are embracing Uber as a family friendly career option

Bridgette Veneris, 10, is on her way to NASA thanks to her invention.

How this 10-year-old Australian girl won her way to NASA

Live 'la dolce vita' in Italy.

The eight countries where locals enjoy life the most

Ben Groundwater

Hydon, Australia - August 4, 2013: Wave Rock is a natural rock formation located east of the small town of Hyden in ...

Australia's six most incredible, must-see rocks (besides Uluru)

Brian Johnston

Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley.

How airline Emirates created a perfect resort in Australia

Jane Reddy

The mp4 video that causes iPhones to crash when viewed in Safari.

Corrupt video can cause any iPhone to freeze

Tim Biggs

"In 2016, people no longer go online, they are online," said the UN report.

Half the world will be online by end of 2016

The Touch Bar is great in some apps, a little clunky in others.

The new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is a worthy upgrade

The Note 7 was recalled because it battery could overheat.

Despite disaster, people still love Samsung

Lifehacker

VicHyper's prototype Hyperloop rail pod.

Aussie students unveil Hyperloop prototype

Walkinshaw Performance has unveiled its W407 tuning package.

Walkinshaw unveils HSV rival

David McCowen

2017 Suzuki S-Cross Turbo Prestige.

New Suzuki S-Cross prices revealed

Dom Tripolone

The Ford Focus ST is back to defend its Best Performance Car under $60,000 title against two of its stablemates the Ford ...

Best Performance Car Under $60k

Stephen Ottley

Exotic cars including the Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 will hit Bathurst this weekend.

Supercars set for Challenge Bathurst

David McCowen

Can the new Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class or Volvo S90 knock the Tesla Model S off its perch in the 2016 Drive Car of ...

Best Luxury Car over $80,000

David McCowen

2015 Chrysler 300 SRT

Chrysler to stay in Australia

Peter McKay

To say Hilton Cartwright was a surprise inclusion in the Australian ODI team would be an understatement.

Hilton who? West Australian bolter named in ODI squad

Andrew Wu

The AFL will consult coaches over the definition of correct disposal. Here Bernie Vince prepares to handpass as Andrew ...

AFL asks coaches: decide how you want game umpired

Andrew Tate

Will hard times help Steve Smith develop as a captain?

Lehmann: Losing streak will make Smith a better captain

Jon Pierik

Faf Du Plessis of South Africa.

No sympathy for du Plessis after 'obvious' tampering: ICC boss

New Australian opener Matt Renshaw at the Adelaide Oval.

Smith given a big say in new-look Test team: Waugh

WATFORD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Chris Wood of England hits his tee shot on the third hole during the third round of the ...

Golfer Westwood in awkward selection bid

Adam Pengilly

Jobe Watson and John Worsfold at pre-season training session Tuesday.

Fresh doubts over Watson's future

Sam McClure

Trent Cotchin and Sam Mitchell say they won't contact Jobe Watson.

AFL in a muddle over Brownlow presentation

Caroline Wilson