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The man's computer was seized at his Lockeridge home.

Perth man caught with girl, 15, in the backseat of his car

A freedom of information request by Labor revealed there were more than 10,000 defects with the construction at the site.

'Stop whingeing': Nahan reacts to scores of defects at hospital

22 mins ago

Nick Lindahl beat teenage sensation Bernard Tomic in the Australian Open play-offs in 2009.

Seven-year ban: Aussie tennis players guilty as fixing fears grow

Former Essendon coach James Hird.

'Thugs and bullies': James Hird's father slams AFL heavies

The bus driver was spat in the face in mid December.

Police hunt man who spat in bus driver's face and racially abused him

1 hr ago

Stuart MacGill has been served with an apprehended domestic violence order.

Former cricketer Stuart MacGill ordered to stay away from girlfriend

Secret paradise? Warning issued to Red Hill Quarry 'trespassers'

In his attack on Streep, Trump just lied about lying about a lie

ANALYSIS

Perth man fights for his life after being stabbed in the neck

Firefighters still battling Upper Swan blaze

'One of a kind': Tributes for young man who drowned in Kununurra

Michelle McGagh with the round of drinks she bought at the end of her no-spend year.

Michelle bought nothing for a year... and saved $37k

1 hr ago

Sam Barksy does Stonehenge.

Sam sweats it out... wooling the world with his nifty knitwear

47 mins ago

Centrelink's main workplace union warns there may be worse to come for the agency's customers.

People pursued by Centrelink advised to become corporations

Satire

Another German shepherd.

Why I hate your dog now, tomorrow and forever

COMMENT

Brad Pitt has made his first public appearance since his split from wife Angelina Jolie.

Hollywood takes sides in divorce as Brad Pitt makes comeback

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Roe 8 protester chained to drill

Sean Blocksidge's Sunset Kangaroos snap took out first prize in a national photography competition.

Amorous kangaroos help WA tour guide win national photo competition

Falls festival

Music lovers hit Fremantle for WA's first Falls Festival

Rohingya exodus swells amid reports of Myanmar ...

11:29AM

'Stop whingeing': Nahan reacts to scores of ...

11:19AM

Sam Barsky makes sweaters of places, then takes ...

10:55AM

Protesters outside the court on Friday.

Woman locks herself to Roe 8 rig as new court case starts

Emma Young

Sadly, it's time to throw in the music festival towel

Brendan Foster

High hazard: Stopping sharks without the slaughter

Siham and Mirwan Carollisen's small idea to help the homeless has grown into an army of volunteers.

Meet the Perth siblings building an army to help the homeless

Heather McNeill

WA Labor leader Mark McGowan said the state had the highest methamphetamine use in the country, with one in 25 people ...

WA Labor's 'radical plan' to battle state's meth epidemic

Claremont victims Ciara Glennon (left) and Jane Rimmer (right). Investigation into the disappearance of Sarah Spiers ...

Claremont murders investigation: Police seize white Holden

Adrian Beattie

Marcos Flaxman, 38.

Missing father and sons found safe after search in regional WA

A woman wields an axe in an attack at a service station in Enmore on Saturday morning.

61-second axe attack on strangers caught on camera

NSW

A number of truck drivers had called into the RSPCA letting them know about the muzzled dog.

Drivers raise alarm over dog with mouth taped shut

QLD

Sydney's weather is expected to heat up for the rest of the week.

Asthma alert as NSW heatwave to top 47 degrees

NSW

This is the second time a woman has been bitten by a wild green tree snake at Australia Zoo.

Second snakebite in a week at Australia Zoo

QLD

Sussan Ley with Queensland businesswoman Sarina Russo at a party in 2015.

Ley billed taxpayers to travel to party with 'job queen' and donor

Matthew Knott

Hanson must sack Ashby: dumped candidate

Ombudsman slams government handling of visa cancellations, deportations

Tom McIlroy

Former senator Bob Day.

A-G to examine $2m grant to former senator Bob Day

Former speaker Bronwyn Bishop

Socialists to blame for Ley scrutiny: Bronwyn Bishop

Centrelink's main workplace union warns there may be worse to come for the agency's customers.

Centrelink's debt debacle: It's going to get worse, says union

Sarina Russo is one of Australia's richest women.

Sussan Ley travel scandal: Who is Sarina Russo?

The US guided missile destroyer USS Mahan fired at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps boats after it had established ...

US Navy destroyer fires at Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz

47 mins ago

President-elect Donald Trump with son-in-law Jared Kushner, who is set to become a senior adviser at the White House.

Trump on dicey ground with choice of son-in-law for top job

ANALYSIS
Aaron Blake

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu with his wife Sara in December 2013.

Netanyahu in hot seat over free cigars and pink champagne

Ruth Eglash and William Booth

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is aiming for a fourth term in September.

Germany probes Russian fake news campaigns in lead-up to elections

What was I thinking?

Falls in Freo: Sadly, it's time to throw in the music festival towel

Brendan Foster

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange published material stolen from Democratic National Committee computers by ...

From traitor to patriot: how the US right fell for Julian Assange

COMMENT
Nick O'Malley

The mission of Equal Voices is to ensure that the church is one "which acknowledges, respects and utilises the gifts of ...

Growing up gay, Catholic school was a haven for me

COMMENT
Joel Meares

Primary Health Care boss Peter Gregg has been hit by proposed government cuts to pathology and imaging tests.

Calls for Primary boss to stand aside while charges heard

56 mins ago

Investors are expected to adopt a more cautious tone today after yesterday's heroics.

Markets Live: Investors turn cautious

Live
Patrick Commins

FILE - This Tuesday, July 19, 2016 photo shows a Yahoo sign at the company's headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif. On ...

How Yahoo came up with its new name

1 hr ago

MACAU, CHINA - MAY 12: Australian entertainment giant James Packer attends the casino hotel Crown Macau's official ...

Packer returns to Crown board after horror year

From M&Ms to doggie day care: Mars makes $10.5b bet on pets

Retail sales 'stumble' in November

1 hr ago

Risk factor: Property price boom creates new problems

This woman bought nothing for a year and saved $37,100

1 hr ago

The house at 31 Malcolm Street, West Perth, that once housed two of WA's most influential women - Edith Cowan and Ruth ...

How one old house built the history of two influential WA women

Dedicating a space that is specific to your work is instrumental to working from home.

How to work from home without losing your mind

Ben Wigley Photohub and Royston Wilson Design.

A royal flush: Tips for choosing the right toilet for your home

As far as moving mistakes go, mixing up your dates is one of the worst.

I moved 11 times in 13 years ... and this is what I learnt

Living with fewer possessions can help you to feel happier and less psychologically weighed down

Live with less and embrace minimalism at home

The Lavazza Cafe.

A new breed of VIP bars are coming to the tennis

Lifestyle
1 hr ago

Set yourself new running goals in 2017.

Finish line: 10 goals every runner should aim for in 2017

The lifestyle of many retirees is underpinned by home ownership

A roof of your own is secret to retirement

John Collett
49 mins ago

Alex Henderson, age 11, launched an online paddle boarding retail business after graduating from Lemonade Stand - The ...

Meet the pint-size entrepreneurs moving beyond money basics

Nina Hendy

Simon Ward of Bali Food Safari: "We sold our house in Australia after 12 months – we're all in."

How to start a boutique business in Bali

Larissa Ham

Wing La Cakes owner Wing La expects fellow existing businesses to adapt to the newcomers.

'We need the hipsters': Asian small business leader

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

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Russia hacks: Intel chief pushes back at Trump

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Government denies elderly of public mental health services

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Misbah: Aussie spinners could struggle in India

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Multiple people dead in Florida airport shooting

SUMMER HERALD. FORGOTTEN SYDNEY. The Glow Worm Tunnel in Newnes was originally built in 1907 as part of the rail network ...

Forgotten Sydney

10 mins ago

Good Behaviour

Lady Mary Crawley (Michelle Dockery) as you've never seen her before. Good Behaviour now streaming only on Stan.

Sherlock

Brand new season of Sherlock now streaming, Only on Stan.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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'I choose violence' ... Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) maybe ready to burn King's Landing to the ground if she is found ...

HBO shut out at Golden Globes for first time in 26 years

Rob Moran
59 mins ago

Sherilyn Fenn and Kyle MacLachlan in the original <i>Twin Peaks</I>. Both have returned for the new series.

The airdate for the Twin Peaks reboot has been confirmed

Michael Idato

Christine Baranski plays Diane Lockhart.

The Good Wife reboots but one key character won't return

Michael Idato

Emma Watson can sing just fine in the latest trailer for <i>Beauty and the Beast</i>.

Emma Watson reveals singing abilities

Ebony Bowden

Mariah Carey has announced she is stepping out of the spotlight for a while after the NYE fiasco.

Mariah Carey retreats from spotlight following NYE fiasco

Rob Moran

Brad Pitt has made his first public appearance since his split from wife Angelina Jolie.

Hollywood takes sides in divorce as Brad Pitt film makes comeback

Staff Writers

"There was one performance this year that stunned me - it sank its hooks in my heart," Meryl Streep said as she accepted ...

Meryl Streep targets Trump in passionate Golden Globes speech

Ebony Bowden

Ryan Gosling with the award for best actor in a motion picture musical or comedy for <i>La La Land</i>.

Ryan Gosling's tribute to Eva Mendes in touching speech

Nathanael Cooper

Triage!

Fringe World Festival Perth 2017: Top 10 picks

Emma Young

Slate Cafe's French toast ($17) - one of many amazing breakfast dishes in the Swan Valley.

The Swan Valley... Perth's new go-to hot spot for breakfasts

Liz Sheehan

The Currambine Bar & Bistro is one of eight finalists competing to be named Radio 6PR Pub of the Year.

Perth's top 8 watering holes revealed in Radio 6PR Pub of the Year

Heather McNeill

Katy Perry campaigned for Hillary Clinton during the presidential campaign and is part of the "Artist Table" for the ...

These are the celebs set to headline the Women's March on Washington

Helena Andrews-Dyer
1 hr ago

Meryl Streep tore into Donald Trump in her Golden Globes acceptance speech.

Twitter is listing things Trump finds 'overrated' after his weak rebuttal of Meryl Streep

Jenny Noyes

BLACK-ISH - "Being Bow-racial" - Bow must address unresolved feelings about her own biracial identity when Junior brings ...

The most believable wife and mother on television

Natalie Reilly

Actress Lola Kirke arrives to the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017.

5 powerful political statements made at the Golden Globes

Arielle De Bono

Aren't they adorable? Yet Helen Pitt is not afraid to admit she is no fan of Nippers.

Why I hate Nippers and their four-wheel-driving parents

COMMENT
Helen Pitt

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 08: Actress Sofia Vergara attends the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton ...

When will awards shows quit using unfunny cultural stereotypes as gags?

Bethonie Butler

Viola Davis and Tracee Ellis Ross at the InStyle and Warner Bros party.

Golden Globes: 14 things you missed after the show ended

FILE - In this May 16, 2016 file photo, Kim Kardashian West attends the 20th Annual Webby Awards in New York. Kardashian ...

Kardashian driver among 17 suspects held over jewellery robbery

Moments that matter are often simple.

The beautiful benefits of baking cookies

Sarah Berry

Find your fit... even if it's only on the weekend.

Weekend warriors are winning with health outcomes

Sarah Berry

Ruby Tandoh at home in Sheffield, England, Dec. 19, 2016. Tandoh, a food writer with a cult following in Britain, ...

Why we should eat what we love

TEJAL RAO

Adam Liaw's chicken Nicoise salad.

19 cool salads for hot days

These tacos are filled with the vegan version of "pulled pork" - young jackfruit.

Why you should turn vegan in 2017

COMMENT
Heather Moore

Matt Sinclair with his chicken parmigiana sliders.

Matt Sinclair's fried parma sliders

Annabel Smith

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Modern baby 'essentials' that would baffle our ancestors

55 mins ago

'I have watched my son stand at the window and wait, I have watched him cry.'

An open letter to absent parents on behalf of their children

A game of hide and seek can be stretched into at least 10 minutes of alone time.

Nine clever ways to take time out from your kids at home

Generic. A Delta Airlines plane flies into Portland International Airport in Portland, Ore., Monday, July 20, 2009. ...

Want to arrive on time? Here are the airlines you need to avoid

Celebrity Equinox pool.

Cruise ship insider secrets revealed: 25 things you never knew about

Sally Macmillan

Thor in Nairobi, Kenya, the most recent stop on his round-the-world trip.

No flying: The man who has travelled to 122 countries for free

Soo Kim

Framed

How Aussie games could be our next big export

Tim Biggs
33 mins ago

Internet Explorer is no longer a popular choice.

2016 the year Chrome became most popular

A prototype Lenovo VR headset at CES 2017 that tracks head movements using cameras.

Lenovo 'upscales' movies, games into VR experiences

1 hr ago

The original iPhone.

Apple's iPhone marks 10th anniversary

From pocket-sized smartphones to giant OLED televisions, Dolby Atmos sound is extending into our homes.

CES 2017: Dolby targets the small screen

COMMENT

2018 Toyota Camry.

The new Toyota Camry revealed

Daniel DeGasperi

Chevrolet wont replace the SS when Holden stops production in 2017.

Chevrolet SS to die with Aussie Commodore

Stephen Ottley

2017 Audi Q8 Concept

Audi reveals Q8 SUV

Greg Kable

2016.12.23 2018 Lexus LS.

All-new Lexus LS unveiled

Daniel DeGasperi

2017 Kia Stinger

Kia's Commodore rival unveiled

Andrew MacLean

1983 Ford Bronco 1983 Ford Bronco.

Bronco returns - with a little help from Down Under

Andrew MacLean

"I think I'm improving every day": Nick Kyrgios.

Kyrgios takes aim at Donald Trump with political statement

Eagles v Giants

West Coast superstar Nic Naitanui back on the training track

Andy Murray: The one to beat at the Australian Open, says Pat Cash.

Andy Murray the man to beat at the Australian Open, says Cash

Tough ride: Dante Exum has struggled getting up to speed in the NBA.

Utah Jazz drop Aussie Dante Exum to NBA D-League

On top of the world: Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo scoops another accolade with FIFA player of the year award

Steve O'Keefe will play Futures League cricket in the lead-up to the India tour.

Juggling three formats? Here's an idea; play cricket in cricket season

Greg Baum

Lionel Messi celebrates his stunner with teammates.

Lionel Messi scores a last-gasp screamer against Villarreal

Richard Martin

Striking problems: Ronda Rousey was visibly outmatched in her boxing skills against Amanda Nunes.

The reason Ronda Rousey's sparring partners aren't talking

Marissa Payne