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Fireworks are back on the agenda for Australia Day in Fremantle.

Reclaim Australia planning Freo Australia Day rally

1 hr ago

Four people were killed after a car ran down pedestrians in Bourke Street.

Melbourne horror: Police defend CBD pursuit decisions

Live

U.S. President Donald Trump sings along with the music as he dances with First Lady Melania Trump during the Liberty ...

My way: Trump dances to Sinatra as he celebrates presidency

Live

A man attacks Richard Spencer during the ABC's live interview.

US white nationalist punched during Trump inauguration interview

Demonstrators protest the election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States of America.

The distrustful nation: Australians are losing faith in institutions

Police dog Slam tracked down a 10-year-old boy near a Welshpool building site on Friday night. The boy and a man have ...

Police dog nabs 10yo boy found with bolt cutters at a Perth building site

Labor's Environment spokesman"counselled" for broking party policy

Another WA builder under threat of collapse with 80 homes in limbo

Jacob's Ladder to remain open 24/7 despite noise complaints from locals

Cyclist thrown to the ground in confrontation with pedestrian

Man dragged from his car near Perth Airport during wild police chase

EXCLUSIVE

The new 4D Brachytherapy treatment will be available to Brisbane prostate cancers sufferers soon

MRI scans being used to reduce the pain of men's prostate investigations

Police chase driver in Melbourne's CBD, pedestrians hit, reports shots fired in Bourke Street Mall.

Photos: Melbourne's CBD horror

My eyes! The goggles do nothing!

Labor's 'headache-inducing word bomb' to win over voters

COMMENT

Sir David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough is about to come to Australia and release Planet Earth II.

Attenborough on adoration

Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive to ...

Prince William quits pilot job as the Queen reduces her duties

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President Trump, Melania share 'first dance'

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

Trump sworn in as president, gives ominous speech ...

2:18PM

Reclaim Australia planning Freo Australia Day ...

12:25PM

Donald Trump Inauguration Live: US President ...

10:56AM

WA builder Builton Group could be headed for insolvency.

Another WA home builder could be under threat of collapse

Heather McNeill

New Perth childrens TV show to address disability diversity issues

Stephanie Garnaut

New St John Ambulance education program set to reach WA kids

Phil Hickey

Zim Withers.

Freo man to meet Good Samaritan who returned $2000 of lost cash

Heather McNeill and Hannah Barry

Nat Fyfe.

Nat Fyfe looks set to become Fremantle's next captain

Kim Hagdorn

The man lifts the rear wheel of the bike, flipping the woman onto the ground, causing minor injuries.

Cyclist flipped over after confrontation in Barrack Square

James Mooney

Exercisers will continue to have unrestricted access to Jacob's Ladder.

Jacob's Ladder to remain open 24/7 despite complaints

Heather McNeill

Nationals electorates at state and federal level were the biggest winners in the first four years of Gonski funding.

Electorates that receive the most Gonski cash

EXCLUSIVE

Gladys Berejiklian says her strength is that she gets things done.

Premier shake-up: Gladys Berejiklian hits back at critics

NSW

A former ACT public servant alleged her boss subjected her to an expletive-laden 'barrage' of abuse during a counselling ...

'Counselling session left me damaged'

ACT

Fire crews were battling the blaze threatening homes at Coolum.

'Leaving the safest option for': fire threatening homes

QLD

Three insurers declined total permanent disability claims at rates as high as 37 per cent, compared to an industry ...

Government announces review into NDIS costs, sustainability

The distrustful nation: how Australians view media, pollies

Michael Koziol

Parliament is returning but why bother? PM's agenda is threadbare

COMMENT
Adam Gartrell

Anguish in Beijing as relatives learn MH370 has gone missing on March 9, 2014.

When do you give up on a mystery? The torturous question

Fergus Hunter

Incoming US President Donald Trump's approach to world affairs is likely to be driven by external events rather than any ...

Don't panic, don't relax: how Australia must respond to Trump

Adam Gartrell

Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (L) listens as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to reporters after a ...

'Give him a go': Rudd's advice for Trump and Turnbull

Michael Koziol

"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

President Donald Trump dances with first lady Melania Trump at the Liberty Ball in Washington.

Trump sworn in as president, gives ominous speech

3 mins ago

The identity card of murdered woman Enja. She was accused of being a sorceress by her brother-in-law.

'I killed her to stop it': troubled villagers hunt 'witches'

Jewel Topsfield

An American cow.

Mars probes mystery 'cattle' US Skittles

Candice Choi

President-elect Donald Trump pauses as he waits to be introduced on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Friday, Jan. ...

Trump's 'Day One' agenda: five major pledges of action

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

Inside the OR everything was done with calm professionalism.

How WA's public health got our birth right

COMMENT
David Allan-Petale

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

Women march

Nobody noticed Australia's million woman march

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

President-elect Donald Trump arrives for his presidential inauguration on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, ...

Trump breaks 50-year drought for Wall Street

Vincent Candrawinata thinks his generation needs to change its debt habits.

Millennials need to go on a 'financial diet'

ANALYSIS

Two Wrights made a wrong.

Two Wrights make a wrong: A case of financial mistaken identity

A capital moment: Companies to refrain from flashing cash

ANALYSIS

Ridesharing revolution: Uber's only competition running out of gas?

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Acland open cut mine project one step closer

The one question to start every job interview with

42 Oxcliffe Road, Doubleview WA 6018

Perth property: What to see this weekend

Stephanie Pegler

Make your own drawer diffusers with your favourite dried herbs, flowers and spices.

Simple hacks to make your house smell fresh and clean

According to a recent survey the "peak'' or most common age of IKEA shoppers is 24.

Is this the age people stop shopping at IKEA?

A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference.

Ten things to splurge on when renovating to sell

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Airbnb is one of the biggest players in the growing sharing economy.

Seven secrets to becoming Airbnb's most desired: the superhost

Good Heavens in Melbourne has become a popular jaunt.

Hot spots: 14 of the best new summer bars

Fine Drinks

The McLaren F1 inspired watch worth more than a million dollars.

Eight amazing new watches to put on your wish list

Watches

The only way seems up for interest rates.

The most effective debt reduction strategy for you

ANALYSIS
Darryl Dixon

Bianca Hartge-Hazelman

The ideal time of year to buy or sell property

Bianca Hartge-Hazelman

Workplaces need to do more to address the road toll, says James Adonis.

The road toll: are employers to blame?

When a business is operated through a trust everything must be done in the name of the trustee.

Help: Which bank account should I be using?

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

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Thousands protest Trump at Sydney 'sister march'

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Trump's inauguration: how it happened

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CBD horror: police want to charge driver today

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Mlebourne CBD chaos: how it unfolded

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama,

Farewell President Barack Obama

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

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President Donald Trump pumps his fist after delivering his inaugural address.

Pomp and ceremony: Trump's 'coronation' pure political theatre

Michael Idato

Sir David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough is about to come to Australia and release Planet Earth II.

'I'm just like anybody else': David Attenborough on global adoration

Author Margaret Atwood sits for a portait while promoting her new books "Angel Catbird" and "Hag-Seed" in Toronto on ...

Why you face a long wait to read the books of The Future Library

Gaby Wood

Paul Hogan as Crocodile Dundee (NO CAPTION INFORMATION PROVIDED)

Australia Day: What our screen heroes tell us about ourselves

Stephanie Bunbury

Rusciano says she doesn't feel the ratings pressure.

2Day FM's Em Rusciano on why it doesn't matter where she lives

Sarah Thomas

Richard Finlayson, director of television the ABC, has stood down.

ABC director of television Richard Finlayson quits

Ebony Bowden

Carrie Bickmore arrives at the 2015 Logie Awards.

Carrie Bickmore announces surprise return to radio

Ebony Bowden

The film is facing a boycott after leaked footage show's alleged cruelty to a German Shepherd.

A Dog's Purpose faces boycott over dog cruelty footage

Rob Moran

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

Dominic and Araceli Adams brought their daughter Carmela, 10 months, with a "Nasty Girl" sign strapped to her sling. ...

Thousands of protesters turn out for Women's March in Australia

GALLERY
51 mins ago

First lady Michelle Obama, flanked by President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump, greets Melania Trump at ...

Melania and Michelle's awkward gift exchange

Mary Ward

U.S. President Donald Trump sings along with the music as he dances with First Lady Melania Trump during the Liberty ...

Melania Trump is already doing a better job than her husband

Jenna Clarke
15 mins ago

Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrive for a church service at St. John's Episcopal Church across from the White House ...

Ralph Lauren defends decision to dress Melania Trump

COMMENT
Jenna Clarke

Former Presidential Bill Clinton and wife Hillary Clinton arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Friday, ...

'I'm here today to honour our democracy': Clinton attends Inauguration

Mary Ward

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump descend the stairs to review troops on the East Front of the Capitol ...

The best looks from Donald Trump's Inauguration

16 mins ago

I am working for my daughter's future.

My daughter is the reason I'm marching on Saturday

Erin Riley

Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive to ...

Prince William quits pilot job, will move family to London

Michael Holden

Let go of the diet for better health.

Taking the diet out of 'diet' books

Sarah Berry

Can we feel each other too much? Yes, argues Paul Bloom.

Is empathy overrated?

Paul Bloom

Peace with your body and food doesn't always come with age.

I still have a teenage eating disorder

Candida Crewe

Roasted mushrooms with poached eggs, confit garlic and chilli kale.

25 savoury breakfast recipes for people who hate cereal

Beware of dietary advice that is not based on any scientific evidence.

Fact or fad: Why clean eating is bad for you

Dr Giles Yeo

Delicate balance: Tuna tataki at Sokyo in Sydney.

Step away from the soy: How not to embarrass yourself at a sushi bar

"The worst thing in OB history just happened to me."

Mum shares hilariously awful ultrasound story

The school holiday finish line is almost in sight.

Seven sure signs that the end of the school holidays is near

12-year-old Brooke's mum threw her a first "period party" - complete with cake.

Mum throws her daughter a 'first period party'

Passengers always board and disembark planes from the left hand side.

The reason why you always board a plane from the left side

Michael Gebicki

Chef Gaggan Anand plates for service.

Indian restaurant named Asia's best three times, but it's not in India

Katrina Lobley

It's not hard to ask the person behind you before reclining your seat.

Traveller letters: Stop reclining your seat when I'm trying to eat

The case between the Privacy Commissioner and Telstra was sparked two years ago when the former ordered the telco to ...

Ben Grubb metadata case comes to dull end

Tim Biggs

The Hydrao smart showerhead uses an LED light system to show how much water is being used.

From toilets to showers, homes get smarter

emoji. Love.

Why researchers think we should study emojis

Fire Emblem Heroes

Nintendo's next mobile game coming Feb 2

Kotaku

Meitu

Is this viral photo filter app spying on you?

Toyota C-HR leaked images

Cars of 2017: Every model revealed

David McCowen, Stephen Ottley

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

Limited Edition Commodores reviewed

Andrew MacLean

2017 BMW M240i Convertible.

Road test: BMW M240i Convertible

Stephen Ottley

2012 Mazda MX-5.

What used sports car should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

Alfa Romeo Stelvio First Edition.

Alfa's Audi Q5 rival revealed

David McCowen

2018 Ford Mustang.

New Mustang officially revealed

David McCowen

Another one: Alex Brosque's sharp finish opened the scoring against Adelaide.

'It's a must win for Melbourne Victory, not us', says Brosque

Dominic Bossi
1 hr ago

British star: Dan Evans

British ace given cold shoulder

Sam McClure

Winners: Australia captaijn Allan Border holds the 1987 World Cup trophy aloft in Kolkata.

1987 World Cup triumph is proof success in India is possible

Andrew Wu

Novak Djokovic reacts after losing to Denis Istomin.

Boris Becker slams Djokovic after shock Open loss

Big shock: Brent Stanton says the first six weeks following the CAS verdict to ban the Essendon players was the toughest ...

Stanton: The initial shock will never go away

Ronny Lerner

Golden summer: Australia skipper Steve Smith on his way to an unbeaten ton at the WACA on Thursday.

Smith century leads Australia to easy WACA win

Andrew Wu

Serena Williams shakes hands at the net after victory in her second round match against Lucie Safarova

'Are you serious?': Stunned Serena clashes with reporter

Liam Mannix

Nothing to lose: Ashleigh Barty.

Barty on a roll at Australian Open