Volatile market Westpac increases interest rates

WESTPAC, ING and National Australia Bank’s online division are raising home loan interest rates — with more banks expected to follow.

Bail granted Coughing Cousins 'Is this all for show?'

Former West Coast Eagles Ben Cousins leaves court today.
Picture: Ian Munro The West Australian
25/11/16

Ben Cousins gets bail after missing court appearance due to what his lawyer says was 'stomach cramps and diarrhoea.'

Siege end TRG storm Golden Bay home

Police stormed a home in Golden Bay after a five-hour siege. picture: Seven News

THE Tactical Response Group had to storm a Golden Bay home on Friday to stop a man allegedly threatening to burn down the property. 

'Dirty Harry' Weygers and WA's top cop in random meeting

Peter Weygers

Ex-Claremont mayor says he told Karl O'Callaghan that Claremont Serial Killer investigation 'ruined his life.'

Freo switch PM: Aus Day should stay January 26

Australia Day in Fremantle.

FREMANTLE might be intent on moving its Australia Day celebrations back two days - but it won't get support at the highest level from Canberra.

Griffin Logue poses with Ross Lyon after being selected by the Fremantle Dockers during the 2016 AFL Draft. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

AFL Draft Logue set to thrill Dockers fans

FREMANTLE fans have plenty to be excited about by top draft pick Griffin Logue. EAGLES ANALYSIS | DE BOER GETS LIFELINE | FULL DRAFT WRAP

Climate change Pauline Hanson’s PR disaster

Pauline Hanson’s PR disaster

PAULINE Hanson has set out to prove climate change “untruths” on the Great Barrier Reef ... but she was about 1300km off.

Bali ordeal Murphy family: 'respect our privacy'

Teenager Jamie Murphy walks with his father and mother (behind) to depart to Perth at Bali International Airport, Bali, Indonesia, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016.

THE family of a Perth teen arrested in Bali for having a bag of what turned out to be Paracetamol, say he’s a “great lad” and have made a plea for privacy.

Father jailed for killing mate in crash

Close-up. Arrested man handcuffed man in handcuffs

A PERTH father-of-four who was speeding when he crashed into another car, killing his friend and injuring two people in another car, has been jailed for five years.

Mischin denies federal 'deal'

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

UPDATE: WA's Attorney-General has denied he had a deal with the Commonwealth to keep out of the State Government's bid to claw back $1 billion from Alan Bond's collapsed Bell Group.  

World economy China is on borrowed time

THE good times might be coming to an end for China. The superpower is facing a whole gauntlet of new threats.

iPhone 8 iPhone 8 rumoured to have 3D camera

SPECULATION about the iPhone 8 suggests LG and Apple have seriously big plans for the phone’s next generation camera.

TV review Gilmore Girls is here — what you should expect

IT’S finally here — the Gilmore Girls revival that you have been waiting nine years for. Here’s what you should expect (spoiler free).

Prison officer charged with 'selling dexies'

Prison officer to face court over allegations of intending to sell and supply dexamphetamine pills.

Treatment 'Cannabis may help sick kids': PMH doctor

USING medicinal cannabis to help some of WA's sickest children could be on the cards from next year, says Princess Margaret Hospital's top neurologist.   

Head injury Motorcyclist, 21, fighting for life after crash

A YOUNG motorcyclist is in a critical condition, with significant head injuries, at Royal Perth Hospital following a collision in Tapping.

Ongoing inquiry Woman charged with murder

POLICE have charged a Kenwick woman in relation to the murder of father-of-two Malcolm Benjamin Boyd Taylor.

Troye Sivan

Perth pop artist wins two ARIA awards

YOUTH triumphed over experience at the 30th Annual ARIA Awards in Sydney. 

STM

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.

PerthNow columnist Heidi Anderson was thrilled to meet entertainer Robbie Williams.

Heidi Anderson It's never too late to chase dreams

A DECADE after seeing him in concert, Heidi Anderson fulfilled a dream to interview the entertainer who inspired her radio career. She was just a touch excited.

Peter van Onselen Bell tolls for governments of the day

01/01/2000 AFL: 01/01/2000 AFL: 01/01/2000 AFL: Senior journalists from The Australian, Chris Kenny and Peter Van Onselen, after the launch of a Sky News analysis program featuring the two. Pic: Tom Hancock (Sunday Telegraph) Pic. Hancock NA034161 Pic. Hancock NA034161 Pic. Hancock NA034161

AS we count down to next year’s State election we can officially declare the once-great advantage of incumbency dead, buried and cremated.  

Gary Adshead Is deportation fair for Liyanage?

Dr Chamari Liyanage and the deceased Dr Dinendra Athukorala.

VIOLENT, merciless, manipulative, cold, demeaning, belittling, controlling, abusive.

AFL Draft Logue set to thrill Dockers fans

FREMANTLE fans have plenty to be excited about by top draft pick Griffin Logue. EAGLES ANALYSIS | DE BOER GETS LIFELINE | FULL DRAFT WRAP

Eagles analysis West Coast resists ruck temptation

WEST Coast is intent on bolstering their ruck department, but the Eagles need quick fixes, not a long-term development project.

Draft dux McGrath can be part of Bombers revival

ESSENDON believes No.1 draft pick Andy McGrath can walk into its best 22 next season along with the 10 superstars returning from drug bans. SEE THE TOP 10

Florence Henderson Ardmona Duo launch at Concrete Blonde, Kings Cross.

Farewell to world’s best TV mum

TRIBUTES are flowing in for the much-loved Brady Bunch mum, Florence Henderson, who has died age 82.

ARIAs: hook ups, fights and frivolities

ARIAs: hook ups, fights and frivolities

AUSTRALIA’S music A-list lived up to the partying like a rock star term as they partied into the early hours of this morning after the ARIA Awards.

Kanye a victim of the Kardashian curse?

Kanye a victim of the Kardashian curse?

Rehab, drugs, booze battles, prostitutes and breakdowns – Scott, Lamar, Bruce and now Kanye, just couldn’t keep up with the Kardashians.

RendezView Arrogant elites in ivory towers don’t fool me

Arrogant elites in ivory towers don’t fool me

Show me an elite politician with a genuine understanding of just how hard life can be... No wonder the average Joe and Joanna are so embittered.

RendezView Your ultimate work Christmas party survival guide

Your ultimate work Christmas party survival guide

As fun as work Chrissie parties can be, they’re fraught with danger. So, here’s a definitive how-to guide that if followed should prevent you from making an absolute tit of yourself.

The secret codes of Qantas flight attendants

The secret codes of Qantas flight attendants

YOU’VE heard these words spoken on every flight you’ve been with, but what to they really mean? Wonder no more.

‘The plane that will make flying fun again’

‘The plane that will make flying fun again’

THE newest addition to the Airbus fleet is the longest aircraft in the world and you can expect to fly in it very soon.