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A City of Perth rubbish truck driver has died in hospital after being hit by a car on Monday morning.

Man charged over Perth rubbish truck driver death

25 mins ago

Kwinana council.

Man kicked out from council meeting had knife in bag

Billy Amez beneath the horse.

Police horses trample Roe 8 protesters as cops make dozens of arrests

1 hr ago

CCTV footage shows the children being led away from the child care centre by a man.

Guilty plea in North Perth childcare sex offences

Pauline Hanson spoke to Fairfax Media at a cafe in East Perth.

One Nation's assault on WA will be bigger than predicted, says Hanson

WA Treasurer Mike Nahan.

WA unemployment falls slightly to 6.6 per cent, down from 6.9

36 mins ago

Freo man searches for Good Samaritan who returned $2000 cash

1 hr ago

Tigerair all set to resume flights to Bali after February 3

More than 70 Crime Stoppers calls received about 1997 murder case

Brazen thief snatches purse from elderly woman's trolley

No jobs, no hope: WA's economy desperately needs to change

COMMENT

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts in his second round match against Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan.

Australian Open 2017: Shock as wildcard Istomin upsets Djokovic in five sets

BREAKING
Greg Baum
15 mins ago

Caught in the middle: Ben Laughlin.

Cricket Australia angry at Channel Ten's tips during live game

Portrait of British pop group The Beatles (L-R) Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr and John ...

I want to hold your copyright: Paul McCartney sues for music rights

Australian captain Steve Smith.

Australia look for revenge against Pakistan in third ODI at the WACA

Live

It was an unhappy night for Kyrgios.

'15 minutes a day': Kyrgios barely bothers to train, says ex-coach

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Pauline Hanson on WA issues

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

Amorous kangaroos help WA tour guide win photo comp

Falls festival

Music lovers hit Fremantle for WA's first Falls Festival

Italy avalanche: 'Many dead' at Rigopiano hotel ...

5:07PM

P-plater charged with manslaughter as crew mourn ...

4:55PM

WA unemployment falls slightly to 6.6%

4:44PM

twenty-five years of playing Lotto finally paid off for two Perth mates.

Two lifelong Perth mates become millionaires after 25 years of playing Lotto

Fran Rimrod

Cold case rapist jailed for 12 years over 1994 Scarborough sex attack

EXCLUSIVE
Phil Hickey

Premier Colin Barnett: Muslims should not wear the burqa in public

Brendan Foster

The home in Fountain Way being searched by officers in relation to the Claremont serial killings

Police search home alleged Claremont serial killer lived in

Brendan Foster

UWA was WA's top-performing university for course completion.

WA's higher education report card: Uni drop-out rate increases

Hannah Barry

The suspect.

Burglar pulls knife on neighbour and son in Applecross

Hannah Barry

Oliver Peterson will host Perth Live, on 6PR weekdays from 3pm-6pm.

Perth's worst kept radio secret confirmed as 6PR announce host

David Prestipino

As Mike Baird has acknowledged, 2016 has been his annus horribilis.

From hero to near-zero: How downfall was predicted

COMMENT
Sean Nicholls

The company faced charges over bribery.

Church ban for pastor's son after rape charges

QLD

twenty-five years of playing Lotto finally paid off for two Perth mates.

Mates become millionaires after 25 years of Lotto

Brisbane Grammar School, where the abuse took place.

Sex abuse victim named in error by royal commission

QLD

"So, which issue of genuine personal concern did the party force you to betray this week?"

Why Mike Baird's departure is bad news for Malcolm Turnbull

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

Dutton's verdict on Muslim Australia Day billboard: 'It's great'

Michael Koziol
1 hr ago

Vietnam veteran issues demand to colleagues over expense scandal

Heath Aston

The injuries of two Iranian refugees, allegedly bashed by local authorities on Manus Island. Photo: Supplied

UN 'gravely concerned' about Manus bashing claims

Centrelink is deliberately ripping off thousands of Australians, alleges whistleblower.

Centrelink deliberately ripping off clients: whistleblower

Former One Nation senator Rod Culleton outside the High Court in December.

'Gone fishing': 'Senator' tries to dodge impersonation claims

Michael Koziol
1 hr ago

Newly appointed Minister for Health and Sport Greg Hunt has a number of urgent issues on his plate.

The family battle that shaped new Health Minister Greg Hunt

President-elect Donald Trump faces questions about money from abroad.

US agencies probe suspected Kremlin-Trump election funding

Paul McGeough

Donald Trump's pick for US commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, giving testimony before the Senate on January 18.

Trump nominee slams China as 'most protectionist'

Coal burnt for steelmaking and power generation is a major source of pollution in China.

China cans 103 coal plants to curb smog and reduce oversupply

Lee Jae-yong, a vice-chairman of Samsung Electronics, gets into a car as he leaves after a Seoul court denied a request ...

Court says no reason to arrest Samsung heir in corruption probe

Just the lamb, thanks, spare me the race relations lecture.

I'll have lamb without the lecture, thanks

COMMENT
Richard Ralphsmith

Why doesn't he try being nice for a change?

How Trump could stop being such a jerk

COMMENT
Thomas Friedman

Gareth Collins is NSW President of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects

Big ideas for the post-Boomers

COMMENT
Gareth Collins

Mike Baird

Australia's top business leaders react, reflect to Mike Baird's exit

1 hr ago

Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte administers a cannabis-based treatment to Pearl the whippet.

Pot for pooch? Medical cannabis being used to treat doggy anxiety

Pascale Helyar-Moray whose business sells customisable jewelry is worried about Amazon's expansion.

Will Amazon in Australia destroy your business?

19 people were killed in the Samarco disaster.

BHP, Vale, Samarco set deadline for multibillion dollar claims

Deutsche Bank drastically cuts bonuses

Bellamy's comes out swinging against dissident shareholders

Job creation hit three-year low in 2016

Is Bega biting off more than it can chew with Vegemite deal?

COMMENT
Brian Robins
1 hr ago

The 150-year-old Rose Hotel in Bunbury has undergone significant renovations as part of a sweeping makeover.

The historic pubs helping drive WA town's tourism revival

Humming Puppy yoga studio by Karen Abernathy

No bones about it: The buildings that expose themselves to you

The Mirror Houses, designed by architect Peter Pilcher, are twin guest houses near Bozen in South Tyrol, Italy. A ...

Cloak of invisibility: 12 of the most stunning mirror buildings

The sloping and curving design of the house and the low shingled roof is completely unique.

Fairytale living: Snow White's cottage is for sale

White Home Exterior.

The five best materials you can use to to pave a driveway

What cars do CEOs really drive? It's not what you might think.

What cars do CEOs really drive? It's not what you might think

Cars

You might be keen to see some gains, but are you doing more harm than good?

Hidden health hazards lurking in your workout supplements

Fitness
Dr Simon Hendel

Many homeowners choose to sell in spring to show off their property at the nicest time of year.

The ideal time of year to buy or sell property

Bianca Hartge-Hazelman

The new Low Income Superannuation Tax offset will give a modest boost to some nest eggs.

What happens if both spouses have $1.6m in super and one dies?

ASK NOEL
Noel Whittaker

Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte administers a cannabis-based treatment to Pearl the whippet.

How this Australian-listed cannabis company is treating dogs

Liam Mannix

Shoplifters wouldn't have had a hard time in last year's Christmas rush.

How Christmas retail was a shoplifters delight

Tony Featherstone

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WA Premier says burqas should not be worn in Australia

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Darren Lehmann on Chris Lynn

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New Health minister opens up

Federal Politics

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Super Bowl Gaga wants to sing from the roof

A Palestinian family warm themselves up with a fire outside their makeshift house during a power cut in a poor ...

World of Photos

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Brand new season of Mozart In The Jungle - now streaming 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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News/Film. The real life mother & son from the movie Lion. Sue Brierley and Saroo. (one minute portrait) Photo by Edwina ...

20 times later, the man behind Lion still cries on watching film

Garry Maddox

Singer Jay Kay of Jamiroquai in concert at Newcastle Entertainment Centre. November 30th 2005.

Return of the Space Cowboy: Jamiroquai back after seven years

Ebony Bowden
1 hr ago

Portrait of British pop group The Beatles (L-R) Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr and John ...

I want to hold your copyright: McCartney sues Sony over Beatles

Steve Carell perfectly trolled Office fans.

Steve Carell brutally pranks The Office fans with ‘typo’ on Twitter

Rob Moran

Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill in 'Sad Affleck'.

Ben Affleck breaks 'sound of silence' on viral Sad Affleck meme

Rob Moran

Madeleine West (who plays Dee Bliss) in Neighbours. Her character is coming back from the grave after a 13-year hiatus.

Honeymoon over: Neighbours' dead bride Dee Bliss returns

Craig Mathieson

The <i>SVU</i> episode inspired by Donald Trump was originally set to air in October.

Donald Trump-themed Law & Order episode in limbo

Michael Idato

Zoe and Alex on <i>Married At First Sight</i>

Married at First Sight first look: Supersized reality drama

Ebony Bowden

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

Anthony Bell and Kelly Landry arrive at Catalina Restaurant in February 2011 for their surprise wedding party.

Kelly Landry turns to domestic violence campaigner

Arielle De Bono

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 18: Actress Kristen Bell attends the People's Choice Awards 2017 at Microsoft Theater on ...

People's Choice red carpet filled with frock shocks

Gladys Berejiklian speaking at The Treasurers post-Budget Lunch in June 2016.

Here are five reasons to give Gladys the top job

COMMENT
Jenna Price

Baird meme

Baird resigns and Twitter lights up with memes

If I ever fall in love again, it will be because I meet a man in person under natural, pressure-free circumstances.

The difficulty of finding love as an ambivert

Chelsey Drysdale

The original image used in the controversial billboard was taken at Docklands on Australian Day 2016, and featured on ...

Surprise backlash after billboard campaign raises $100,000

Jenny Noyes

Observing hijab is meant to be a choice for individual women to make according to their own faith.

How young is too young to observe female 'modesty'?

Ruby Hamad

Felicity Jones portrays Jyn Erso in <i>Rogue One: A Star Wars Story</i>.

Why it's not enough to have a great female lead

COMMENT
Clem Bastow

Stress or challenge?

Who needs stress? We all do. Here's why

Leslie Barker

Vegan athlete Rich Roll.

Power is no problem for vegan athletes

Kristen Hartke

Get your greens - conventional or organic.

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweighs the risks of pesticides

Cara Rosenbloom

Adam Liaw's coconut and coriander chicken curry.

We've got a lovely bunch of coconut recipes

Cocktails at Henry Deane at Hotel Palisade, Sydney.

Australia's best rooftop bars

Roast vegetable and lentil salad.

The rise of the sometimes vegetarians

Kimberley and Jason Smylie with their sons Sam and Jack.

Trying for five years - then two babies in 10 months

A new film shows all Disney movies movies are linked in some way.

We knew it! New Disney Pixar video shows how all their movies are linked

Xia rocks Swift's hair toss and nails the facial expressions.

Seven-year-old's Taylor Swift impersonation labelled 'inappropriate'

In this Friday, June 3, 2016, photo, an American Airlines passenger jet takes off from Miami International Airport in ...

The best airlines for flying from Australia to the US

Michael Gebicki

Marina Piro is adventuring across the world with her labradoodle Odie in her very own custom-fitted travel van.

Why I quit my job to travel the world with my dog

Hannah Meltzer

Jetstar 787 Dreamliner economy class.

$159 to Vietnam: Jetstar to launch direct flights from Australia

The security reputation of Australian online retailers has been tarnished by a spate of data breaches.

How Aussies feel about using credit cards online

The Forest app helps users resist all urges to use their phone.

New Year's willpower bolstered by your phone

Gravity Rush 2

Gravity Rush 2 game review: fun with falling

This image from Olixar shows off its upcoming clear protective case for the Galaxy S8, but is this what the phone will ...

Samsung Galaxy S8: what we know so far

Snap has promised to deliver more devices such as the Spectacles video camera sunglasses.

Seven predictions for Snapchat in 2017

2017 Holden Commodore Motorsport, Magnum and Director limited editions. EMBARGO: 19/1/2017 2pm

Limited Edition Commodores reviewed

Andrew MacLean

2012 Mazda MX-5.

What used sports car should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

Alfa Romeo Stelvio First Edition.

Alfa's four-cylinder Audi Q5 rival revealed

David McCowen

Lessons learned on the track will be applied to McLaren's next road car.

Geneva debut for McLaren's Ferrari fighter

David McCowen

2018 Ford Mustang.

New Ford Mustang officially revealed

David McCowen

2017 Toyota Kluger.

New Toyota Kluger reviewed

Daniel DeGasperi

It was an unhappy night for Kyrgios.

Kyrgios' emotions get the better of him again

COMMENT

Andy Murray grimaces after rolling his ankle.

Andy Murray through to third round after injury scare

Rare occurrence: The Australians celebrate their series win in India in 2004.

The changes Australia need to make for success in India

Everything was going smoothly at two sets up, when Nick Kyrgios inexplicably derailed.

Nick Kyrgios' checks out' in bizarre five-set loss

The crash on the M1 on Wednesday night.

NRL star seriously injured in seven-car smash

Megan Levy, Georgina Mitchell

Booted out: Jeonbuk will not compete in the 2017 Asian Champions League.

Asian champions disqualified over bribery case

AFLW players.

Which AFLW team should you support? Take our quiz...

The crowd leaving Rod Laver Arena on Monday night.

Spectators caught in 'dangerous crowd crush' after Federer match

Marissa Calligeros