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The tree now.

Vandals poison mature tree on Perth foreshore

British Prime Minister Theresa May faces another hurdle before she can pull Britain out of the EU.

Supreme Court ruling setback for Theresa May's Brexit push

A floral tribute for victims at Bourke Street Mall.

Bourke Street attack: Funeral for baby Zachary held

The sale of Coal & Allied represents the culmination of an extensive assessment of all strategic options, Rio said.

China becomes largest coal miner in Australia after $1.2bn Rio deal

The fire.

Fireys battle bush blaze in Balcatta, contain fire in City of Wanneroo

Artist's impression of the surf park on the Swan River in Alfred Cove.

Massive turn-out of residents delays Perth wave park vote

Homeowners out-of-pocket: Builder collapse could cost thousands

WA's own Trump? Business groups propping Pauline

COMMENT

The moment police could have stopped Bourke St driver

Uber driver stopped to buy condoms before rape, court hears

Failed WA One Nation candidate wants addicts dumped on 'ice island'

President Trump reinstates the Reagan-era ban on US aid donations to foreign health care providers that offer abortion ...

Photo of Trump enrages women around the world

Roger Federer celebrates with the crowd after his victory.

Australian Open: Roger Federer wins match, Zverev wins praise

Lei Wang said his research was partly inspired by Star Wars.

How Star wars inspired this Aussie physics breakthrough

The Hair Coach is fitted with a microphone that 'listens' for dryness, and sensors that analyse brushing and hair quality.

Nokia makes a come back... but this time it's all about brushes

While Airbnb asks hosts to tick a box saying they are allowed to let the property, its policy does not include checking ...

How Airbnb could shave up to 20 years off your house repayment

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The Boss wants an Oz Day BBQ

Potatoes: better than some say?

Potatoes get a bad rap. They don't deserve it

Sometimes a too clean house can be just as telling.

What your household clutter reveals about your psyche

The gutless American reaction to Russia and ...

2:41AM

Centrelink debt debacle failure rate much worse ...

2:38AM

Trump advances Dakota Access pipeline

2:02AM

Construction at Builton Group sites has been suspended after the company went into administration.

WA homeowners out-of-pocket: Perth builder Builton's collapse could cost thousands

Heather McNeill

Why are WA business groups making Pauline Hanson the kingmaker of the state?

COMMENT
Nic Hayes

Failed WA One Nation candidate wants addicts dumped on island

Brendan Foster

Nobody actually knows how many public servants are working in this isolated town. They're scattered across town, all ...

Kalgoorlie after the riots: pollies throw cash, how's their aim?

Emma Young

Need a house? This one In Busselton is going for free.

Free house up for grabs in Busselton - but there's a catch

Emma Kirk

WA builder Builton Group has gone into administration.

Builton Group becomes latest WA home builder to go bust

Heather McNeill

Swan River Seaplanes will charter day trips from Perth to Margaret River.

New one-hour flights from Perth to Margs come with hefty price tag

Heather McNeill

Mohammad Naveed approaches Downing Centre Courts where his trial begins today. Mohammad Naveed an Uber driver is accused ...

Uber driver 'bought condoms before rape'

NSW

School sends home worksheet with error that informs students they can "reuse a condom".

Gold Coast cleaner compensated for school sex prank

QLD

Brian Brightman wants to see drug addicts in WA dumped on an isolated island.

Dump addicts on island: failed One Nation candidate

The autism epidemic risk the sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme because of the unexpected number ...

Dramatic rise in autism blamed on one factor

People generally believe Bill Shorten has fewer positive characteristics than Malcolm Turnbull.

Trade wars: PM lines up Shorten over TPP retreat

Mark Kenny

Downer: China joining TPP would be 'desirable'

Latika Bourke
1 hr ago

Centrelink debt debacle failure rate much worse than thought

ANALYSIS
Peter Martin
3 mins ago

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says it is important to raise awareness about the risks of cyber attacks

'Irresponsible in the extreme': PM defends publicising secret briefings

"It's a great shame [but] it's not unexpected": Trade Minister Steve Ciobo.

Australia tries to salvage TPP deal after US formally withdraws

Australian government departments and companies are advised by cyber security experts not to be the "the low hanging fruit".

PM says foreign agents may use compromising material to target MPs

David Wroe

Malcolm Turnbull may well be talking up the TPP because he has little else to talk up.

TPP was never that good for jobs, never that good for growth

ANALYSIS

The FBI is currently investigating members of Mr Trump's team.

Trump plans to keep Comey as FBI Director

White House press secretary Sean Spicer speaks in the press briefing room at the White House.

Trump aide Sean Spicer turns briefing into therapy session

Paul McGeough

***LOW RES Victims of human trafficking Victim of human trafficking from Myanmar who was rescued from Ambon

'Remember us': chilling reality behind staple food of the West

Jewel Topsfield

Own course: Philippine Defence Minister Delfin Lorenzana.

After TPP, a superpower rivalry in South-east Asia?

ANALYSIS
Lindsay Murdoch

Women are fed up with stupid questions about their marital status and child-rearing capabilities.

Whether we plan to marry or have kids is none of your business

COMMENT
Sophie Hawkins

The floral tribute at Bourke Street Mall.

Bail – putting a bandage on a broken pipe

COMMENT
John Silvester

Illustration: Dionne Gain

Donald Trump's bluster a stark contract to China

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Sally McDow: lawyer and former senior compliance manager at Origin.

Origin whistleblower paid a heavy price to speak up

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson
10 mins ago

Australians who were underpaid their super had balances $19,709 or 47 per cent lower than those who had received it.

How your nest egg drops by thousands due to unpaid super

The sale of Coal & Allied represents the culmination of an extensive assessment of all strategic options, Rio said.

Rio Tinto raises $US2.5 billion from sale of NSW coal assets

The New York Times is opening an office in Sydney, Australia, with a small team looking for local stories.

New York Times opening Sydney office

'Back to the drawing board' on trade after Trump dumps TPP

Hunter Hall fund rebuffs Wilson's call for buy-out

ASIC asks court to investigate Crystal Car Wash insolvencies

This is not the main game in Donald Trump's trick bag

Elizabeth Quay, Perth. House prices in the WA capital have dipped but the steep decline is easing, according to new ...

Moderate Perth house price dip shows decline easing: new report

Get your home summer-ready with these quick DIY projects.

How to get your home DIY-ready for a summer sale

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: Generic photos for Brisbane Times - crowds/Queen Street Mall/people/shopping/Brisbane ...

Time to rethink 'isolating' Aussie city design, experts suggest

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Ruona (Nora) Yuan is a student and she is hoping to buy property in Barangaroo on ...

Agents gear up for influx of interest during Chinese New Year

IКЕА living room.

It's not your imagination, furniture is getting bigger

Smaller distilleries across the United States have been able to carve out a niche for themselves by producing single ...

Do you know your whisky from your whiskey?

Fine Drinks

The Michael 'Fux Blue' Rolls-Royce Pebble Beach Dawn.

Private cars of the world's wealthiest billionaires

Cars

Interest rates are low in Britain.

How can we help our disabled son?

George Cochrane

The only way seems up for interest rates.

The most effective debt reduction strategy for you

ANALYSIS
Darryl Dixon

Ben Thompson, founder and CEO of Employment Booth, says virtual reality has multiple benefits.

What's this year's big business trend?

Alexandra Cain

Owner operator Jack Chadwick of Chadwick Electrical Contracting is juggling a new business and contract work.

The top suburbs for business growth revealed

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Famous movie stunt fatalities

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Sci-Fi holograms a step closer

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Trade is critical: Turnbull

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Birthday bash for Tricia the elephant

Isabella Busse , 6, walks through floodwater near the Seal Beach Pier during a storm in Seal Beach, Calif., Sunday, Jan. ...

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

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Gripping escape thriller Underground - all episodes now streaming. Only on Stan.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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Break-out role: Australian actress Danielle Macdonald as aspiring New Jersey rapper Patricia Dombrowski in <i>Patti ...

You've never heard of her but Hollywood says she's next J-Law

Amber Wilkinson

The Rings prank video has gone viral.

This horror prank has a sick sense of humour

ANALYSIS
Aja Styles

Donald Trump embraces his son Barron Trump after he delivered his speech on the fourth day of the Republican National ...

SNL suspends writer for "insensitive" Barron Trump tweet

Michael Idato

Ben Stiller's <i>Zoolander 2</i> leads Razzie nominations.

The surprising and unsurprising nods in bloated Razzies

Kati Garnett with her partner Johann Ofner, who died on set while filming a Bliss n Eso film clip in Brisbane.

Margot Robbie's brother pay tribute Bliss N Eso stuntman

Jorge Branco

Eddie McGuire hosts the new hour-long Millionaire Hot Seat.

Eddie McGuire calls past media scandals 'storms in a teacup'

Rob Moran

The last Jedi? Daisy Ridley as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

The Last Jedi: next Star Wars film gets title

Michael Idato

Johann Ofner died after he was shot in the chest during the filming in Brisbane.

Bliss N Eso death tragedy a rarity but reality in entertainment

COMMENT
Karl Quinn

The Boss kicked off his Australia and New Zealand tour with a politically-charged setlist.

Bruce bites back with a political setlist for the ages at Perth Arena

David Prestipino

The Average Joe stars WA-born iOTA, whose at the height of his powers as a performance artist.

Not your average Joe: Why iOTA is the star of this year's Fringe

David Prestipino

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

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The photo of Trump that enraged women around the world

Arielle De Bono

Why is Taylor Swift’s tweet about the Women’s March so controversial?

Taylor Swift stirs controversy with Women's March tweet. But why?

Emily Yahr

The words we use can have a lasting impact.

Why boys are 'cheeky' and girls are 'difficult'

Shevonne Hunt

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 21: Kendall Jenner is seen on January 21, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/GC Images)

Why wear discreet nipple pasties when you can have cosmic boobs?

Kevin Hart, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Karen Gillan and Jack Black in the Jumanji remake.

Karen Gillan defends 'skimpy' Jumanji outfit

Mary Ward

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 06: Rosalind Ross and Mel Gibson attend the 17th Annual AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los ...

Mel Gibson just welcomed his ninth child at age 61

Amy Croffey

Channel Nine's Julie Snook in an off-white gown at the Allan Border Medal on January 23 in Sydney.

Allan Border Medal: Nine's Julie Snook will wear white if she likes

Amy Croffey

"I have no intention of sharing my bikini photos ... they don't tell the whole story, far from it."

Is your exfoliating scrub really damaging your skin?

Natalie Reilly

When you eat may make a difference.

How much does meal-timing matter?

Sarah Berry

Potatoes: better than some say?

Potatoes get a bad rap. They don't deserve it

Tamar Haspel

Fitness can help the fight to regain health.

Being fit and working out with cancer

Lori Nickel

Yang rou chuan.

Fire up the barbie: Three flame-licked recipes from Adam Liaw

Adam Liaw

Coconut Smoothie Cup with Cinnamon

What new snack will bump kale off its mantle for 2017?

Sinead Pearson

No-cook party plates.

11 delicious no-cook plates to bring to a party

Dani Valent

Kalani (left) and her twin sister, Jarani.

Meet Kalani and Jarani, the unique twin girls

Mum, Alicia Holder, has taken to Facebook to warn parents about her batch of Children's Nurofen.

Mum warns parents to 'taste test' children's Nurofen after daughter's reaction

Colour by Disney - the adult colouring app of your childhood dreams.

Colour by Disney is the adult colouring app of your childhood dreams

Read the warning signs and you can avoid a bad restaurant meal.

Ten signs the restaurant you've chosen is terrible

David Whitley

Anth?or, France, September 27, 2014 : A french high speed train TGV running over a viaduct alongside mediterranean ...

The 10 things you need to know about train travel in Europe

Louise Southerden

Getting naked with strangers is different in Japan.

Surrounded by creepy, naked strangers: Aussie onsen feels wrong

Ben Groundwater

Lei Wang said his research was partly inspired by Star Wars.

Star Wars spurs ANU hologram breakthrough

Jukedeck’s computers tap tools like artificial neural networks, modeled on the brain, that allow the machines to learn ...

Can AI make real music? Jukedeck thinks so

The Hair Coach is fitted with a microphone that 'listens' for dryness, and sensors that analyse brushing and hair quality.

Smart hairbrush starts hopeful Nokia comeback

Large-scale battery testing of the Note7 being conducted by Samsung and third-party researchers.

Samsung explains what went wrong with Note7

Light

Scientists observe 'sonic boom' of light

Isuzu MU-X tackled the Flinders Ranges with aplomb.

Pushing the limits at 4km/h

Lucas Kennedy

2016 Subaru XV concept previews the second-generation hatch due to be revealed at the 2017 Geneva motor show.

New Subaru XV teased

Drive Staff

2017 Mazda CX-9 Azami.

What seven-seat SUV should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

2017 Kia Rio SLi.

Driven: New Kia Rio

Andrew MacLean

2017 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works.

The not so mini Mini revealed

Dom Tripolone

2017 Peugeot 2008.

2017 Peugeot 2008 revealed

Dom Tripolone

Bernie Ecclestone will be "chairman emeritus".

Bernie Ecclestone replaced as Formula One boss

Jason Day is in top shape heading into his 30s, says Tiger Woods.

Tiger Woods talks up Jason Day as future of world golf

On the hop: Neil Wagner is run out after his bat got caught in the turf.

Black Caps call for overhaul of run-out rule

Nick Kyrgios is unlikely to have Mark Philippoussis as a coach any time soon.

Mark Philippoussis rules out coaching Nick Kyrgios

Sam McClure

Not counting his chickens: Tiger Oleg Markov

Markov 'gifted' games for Richmond in 2016

Daniel Cherny

Carlton's Marc Murphy.

Blue Murphy flags more time as deep forward

Daniel Cherny

Growth: It has been strongest BBL season yet.

The proposal to take the BBL around the world

James Buckley

Touk Miller's work has been recognised by his teammates with elevation into the leadership group.

Ablett missing from Suns leadership group