Aus Day scorcher Perth sizzles to 42 degrees
PERTH has recorded the hottest Australia Day in almost four decades reaching a scorching 42 just after 2pm.
Cricket Live: Tourists dig in for monster chase
AUSTRALIA is in a strong position in the fifth one-day international against Pakistan, thanks to tons from David Warner and Travis Head, and an early wicket from Mitchell Starc. LIVE BLOG!
Watch and act Forest fire burning out of control
UPDATE: POLICE are investigating the circumstances of an out-of-control fire burning in state forest north-east of Perth which has destroyed 310 hectares. One man is assisting police with inquiries.
‘Invasion Day’ Australia Day protesters ‘can’t win’
PROTESTERS have descended on Parliament House with a message for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who has refused to change the date of Australia Day.
New move President Trump’s rare admissions
IN his first presidential TV interview, Donald Trump revealed what scares him, his relationship with Barack Obama and what keeps him awake at night.
Scary moment Family foils Kings Park kidnap attempt
POLICE are looking for a man who attempted to abduct a four-year-old boy as he played at Perth's Kings Park with his family earlier this week.
'Our own tropical paradise'
THE WA government is in talks with the Commonwealth about making Cocos and Keeling islands part of the state.
WA Queen to hit the airwaves
THE Queen of Queens, WA's Constance Hall has a new gig. And the Perth blogger says she is over the moon about the national role.
Morning meals Say goodbye to boring brekkies
MAKING the most of the morning meal has had a comeback, with more people turfing traditional breakfasts for taste sensations.
McCafe to runway Hot model out of Africa
YOUNG, beautiful and statuesque, everyone except Ajok Madel thought she could make it as a model.
Peter van Onselen Privately, the Libs are predicting a bloodbath
WITH just over six weeks left before the WA election, a macro survey suggests a change of government is on the cards. But formal campaigns are always risky for oppositions. Just ask Barnett.
RendezView I’m a size 14. Are you calling me a freak?
I’m not skinny but I’m by no means big, writes radio host Bianca Dye. And yet I was fat-shamed by a clothing store because I didn’t fit a size 12. Go figure.
“Don’t drink too much lean”
Laneway Festival successfully completed its Singapore leg, will you get through a whole day on your feet? This guide will help, written with love and *wisdom by Mikey Cahill. *citation needed
Aussies score big in Oscar noms
MEL Gibson and Nicole Kidman led the Aussie charge as this year’s Oscar nominations were announced.
RendezView This could be the last Australia Day Hottest 100
Will Triple J move the Hottest 100? A new date could open some minds about why this is an issue at all. But it could also, ironically, cause many to feel something they love dearly has been taken off them.
RendezView No one deserves to be punched. No one
The sucker punch delivered to Nazi and white nationalist Richard Spencer on camera last week was wrong. There is never an excuse for violence.
Financial advice Beware family and finance: Kochie
IT’S well established that there are no friends in business. David Koch explains what to consider before going guarantor for a loved one.
Young Australian of Year Fashion trailblazer does it in style
GLOBAL fashion brand Paolo Sebastian’s creator Paul Vasileff hopes being named Young Australian of the Year inspires other youth to take on the world.
Expensive Perth homes pricey on a global scale
PERTH has been named as one of the least-affordable major housing markets in the world, while Sydney's median house price has climbed to a cool $1.12 million.
Planets boost hope of alien life
THE discovery of two new nearby ‘Goldilocks’ planets have raised fresh hopes of finding alien life. We’ve even detected air around one of them.
