Emergency Hakea in lockdown as fire breaks out

HAKEA Prison has gone into lockdown this evening with police and emergency services responding to a fire in five cells.

Long wait Morale at PMH hits 'rock bottom'

Exterior only of Princess Margaret Hospital.. Picture by Gerald Moscarda      The West Australian   09 April  2013                                .

MORALE at Princess Margaret Hospital is low as maintenance work slows and supplies run short in anticipation of the move to the long-delayed new children's hospital.

Federal threat 'Freo council needs to pull its head in'

Australia Day in Fremantle.

THE Federal Government has threatened to "revoke" citizenship ceremonies from Fremantle City Council over its plan to can Australia Day in favour of a "culturally sensitive" celebration two days later.

Drug death Australian tourist’s decomposing body found

Australian tourist’s decomposing body found

THE body of Australian man Mark Allen has been found in a guesthouse in Cambodia after an apparent drug overdose.

Summer scorcher Perth set for 40C next week - or is it?

Summer

ACCORDING to one forecast, Perth's first sizzler of the season is just around the corner, while rain remains a distinct possibility on Saturday evening.

Police on the scene in Westminster Street in Victoria Park where a vehicle was stolen with a 3 year old on board. Police officers return the little child home.

Reunited Relieved: Mum says little Joe 'safe and well'

UPDATE: The mother of the three-year-old WA boy who was inside a car which was allegedly stolen from East Victoria Park has thanked those involved in the search adding her little boy is safe at home and 'already pestering his sister'.

Free agency Blues back away from Nat Fyfe bid

Fremantle Dockers training at Fremantle Oval. Pictured is Nat Fyfe. Picture: Ian Munro The West Australian 28/11/16

Carlton are chasing some marquee signings in 2017, but say they don't expect Dockers free agent Nat Fyfe to listen to rival offers.

In court WA psych admits to child porn charges

Aaron Voon leaving court. Pic Mogens Johansen, The West Australian

UPDATE: A Perth child psychiatrist arrested in Canada in May accused of filming a boy in a public toilet has pleaded guilty to a string of child pornography charges.

MP bags out Safe Schools to help campaign

Sam Menezes hands over the final petition on secondary supply of alcohol laws to present to parliament to Peter Abetz (on the steps of parliament). 11/06/13 Picture : Lincoln Baker/The West Australian.

SOUTHERN River MP Peter Abetz has taken to speaking out against the Safe Schools Coalition program - a support program for LGBTIQ students - as part of his State Election campaign. 

South Perth high-rise on its way

The South Perth Lumiere tower.

A DEVELOPER is going ahead with a 34-storey South Perth apartment development after losing a Supreme Court appeal to reinstate its 29-storey version.

Aldi's Christmas dinner. Picture: Aldi

Festive fight Christmas grocery battle heats up

THE Christmas grocery war is set to reach new heights this festive season, with newcomer Aldi looking to provide stern competition for traditional WA retailers.

Social phenomenon 25 million girls who don’t exist

THEY are China’s missing generation. Twenty-five million girls who technically don’t exist all because of their gender.

Opinion ‘That dress makes your thighs look smaller’

YOU know those compliments that are really insults? Well these are some the worst and they cut to the bone.

‘Chuffed’ ‘I’m very proudly Jesinta Franklin’

Jesinta and Buddy Franklin have publicly stepped out as husband and wife, and are ‘proudly’ basking in wedded bliss.

'Inadmissable' 'Evil 8' accused released on bail

A WA man charged over the Evil 8 case in which a girl was pimped out by her own father has been released on bail amid claims he was unlawfully detained.  

Horrific attack Ex-partner charged over stabbing

UPDATE: A man accused of severing the jugular vein of his ex-partner in Geraldton on Wednesday night has been charged with attempted murder.

Banksia Hill Jail "strain" on police resources

WA’s top cop has told prison bosses to “get their act together” and fix problems at the troubled Banksia Hill juvenile detention centre.

Festive crackdown Christmas drink-drivers on notice

POLICE will target Christmas drink-driving after a man was allegedly caught driving home from a work function more than five times the legal blood-alcohol limit.

British pop star George Michael (L) smiles with his partner Kenny Goss at a reception after the Japan premiere of his autobiographical movie &George Michael, A Different Story& at a restaurant in Tokyo. George Michael said he will attend next week's wedding of fellow gay pop icon Elton John and will probably tie the knot himself in June under Britain's new civil partnership law. AFP PHOTO / Yoshikazu TSUNO

George Michael ‘back with ex-boyfriend’

SINGER George Michael has reportedly become close again with the love of his life Kenny Goss, after suffering years of hell since the split.

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Barfly Julio's an ideal after-work drink spot

Photo for a bar review in STM at Julios in West Perth. Pictured is Alessio Rinaudo - bartender  holding a bottle of Henschke - Hill of Grace 2002 or A tray with Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz & Campari Negroni.  Unfortunately they don't have a bar where people are served drinks ... they have table service with dining.

WELCOME to West Perth, home of the Falcons, mining businesses and stubborn long lunchers and now, the Sage Hotel. 

Eating Out Falling in love with inner-city style

Young Love Mess Hall  175 William Street. Perth pictured Japanese Succotache  picture Richard Hatherly

YOUNG Love Mess Hall is the sort of sanctuary you’ll want to spend all day in. Its surrounds are as seductive as its original share dishes.

Yawn. Just another day in the outrage machine

RendezView Yawn. Just another day in the outrage machine

Placing golliwogs under a ‘white Christmas’ sign was a bit stupid. But a terrible, racist crime that uncovers the deep-seated hatred toward Aborigines? That’s political correctness gone mad.

RendezView Reading, writing, mental health. Let’s get it right

Reading, writing, mental health. Let’s get it right

We obsess over school literacy and numeracy rankings but are failing the emotional intelligence test. Mental health programs must be implemented in our schools.

Marny Lishman The key to being who you want to be

Dr Marny Lishman

I HAVE recently started watching an intriguing series called Rectify.

Free agency Blues back away from Nat Fyfe bid

Carlton are chasing some marquee signings in 2017, but say they don't expect Dockers free agent Nat Fyfe to listen to rival offers.

New recruit Vardy impresses at Eagles training

RUCK recruit Nathan Vardy is making early strides towards forcing his way into West Coast's round one line-up.

Miracle recovery Knight cleared of serious injury, could face 36ers

Wildcats big man prepares to fly east despite being carried off the court in horrible fall last night.

Models Bella Hadid, left, and Gigi Hadid pose during the after party photocall after the Victoria's Secret fashion show Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 in Paris. The Victoria's Secret fashion show took place in Paris with performances by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Victoria’s Secret $50m catwalk

KER-CHING. The world’s top supermodels have strutted a seriously cashed up Victoria’s Secret runway in Paris.

Steve Jacobs quits Today show

Steve Jacobs quits Today show

AFTER 12 years, Today weather presenter Steve Jacobs has announced he’s moving on to a new gig in the Nine Network.

Expect a long wait for more GoT

Expect a long wait for more GoT

George RR Martin admits next Game Of Thrones book Winds Of Winter won’t be out until the second half of next year — at least.

RendezView Yawn. Just another day in the outrage machine

Yawn. Just another day in the outrage machine

Placing golliwogs under a ‘white Christmas’ sign was a bit stupid. But a terrible, racist crime that uncovers the deep-seated hatred toward Aborigines? That’s political correctness gone mad.

RendezView Remembering Dolly: Bad poetry and all

Remembering Dolly: Bad poetry and all

Dolly helped me navigate my way through puberty. It taught me how to talk to boys... and it helped me publish my really bad poetry.

The 10 coolest places to be in Australia

The 10 coolest places to be in Australia

INSTAGRAM has revealed Australia’s most popular picture-posting places of 2016. Some of the locations will really surprise you.

Our biggest ship just got bigger

Our biggest ship just got bigger

IT hasn’t even reached Aussie shores yet, but the nation’s newest and largest cruise ship has just clocked up a new world record.