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Gary Baron who won Tatts Lotto and failed to disclose the win to the rest of his syndicate. Still supplied by Cam Houston

$16m lotto feud ends as winner pays out syndicate

Man caught on camera stealing a CCTV camera

Perth thief caught stealing a CCTV camera - on CCTV

WA has the highest indigenous imprisonment rate in Australia.

WA has Australia's highest indigenous prisoner rates

A woman who abused Centrelink payments of more than $90,000 has been jailed for two years.

Centrelink fraudster jailed, accused of faking a seizure in court

Millie Brown seen at the red carpet premiere of the Netflix original series Stranger Things.

Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown's phenomenal rise

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull addresses the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday.

Turnbull confirms $1.75m donation to Liberal election

With Trump in power, Australia must re-evaluate its US bases

COMMENT

Unmarked police car crashes into Dianella house during pursuit

Beware 'Bitumen Bandit' conmen targeting WA homes

Perth woman's car stolen and dumped twice in 24 hours

Non-compliant Perth Uber drivers face massive fines

Congestion in the pack during a Collingwood-Bulldogs game last season. The AFL feels it is increasing this year.

16-a-side: AFL's secret trials have the potential to revolutionise the game

Tziporah Malkah, more famously known as Kate Fischer, reveals a childhood secret on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.

Kate Fischer, now Tziporah Malkah tells of eating disorder

David Jones Fashion parade.

David Jones fashion show: three must have winter items revealed

'Please welcome my very good friend John Tra-valtaaaaaahhhh!': Winfrey is famous for her shouty guest introductions.

Is Oprah a bad fit for 60 Minutes?

COMMENT

Cameron White was named domestic player of the year at the Allan Border Medal.

Cameron White's career was not 'earth shattering': Trevor Hohns

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Perth's school zone speeders

Closeup of the Roasted Potatoes Baked potatoes with herbs for Owen Pidgeon's column March 2.

This just in: potatoes are not unhealthy

Sometimes a too clean house can be just as telling.

What your household clutter reveals about your psyche

Where is Jared Kushner?

12:56AM

Labor accuses Turnbull of 'buying' his way out of ...

12:13AM

'There is a major war brewing': Bannon in his own ...

10:55PM

An example of their signage.

Beware the 'Bitumen Bandits': conmen target WA homes

Hannah Barry

Twice in 24 hours: car stolen and dumped in Settlers Hill

Hannah Barry

Perth's most ironic crime: thief caught on camera stealing CCTV

Brendan Foster

The unmarked police car crashed into the front of the Dianella house.

Unmarked police car crashes into home

Heather McNeill

Jack and Charlotte are the most popular baby names in WA for 2016.

WA's top baby names for 2016 revealed

Heather McNeill

The firefighters car was broken into as he tackled the Waroona fire (file picture).

Two teens charged over car thefts in Perth's southern suburbs

Hannah Barry

New brand and logo for Perth Stadium unveiled

David Prestipino

Amirah Droudis, pictured at the Downing Centre in December 2014, is to spend at least 33 years in jail for murdering Man ...

Woman jailed for murder of Lindt gunman's ex-wife

NSW

The unmarked police car crashed into the front of the Dianella house.

Unmarked police car crashes into Perth home

Seven youths remain on the roof of the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre.

Detention centre fracas: Seven youths charged

QLD

The man started his planned, multi-day bushwalk alone in the Kosciuszko National Park Main Range on Tuesday.

Hiker rescued at Kosciuszko National Park

ACT

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: Malcolm Turnbull prepares to deliver his National Press Club address on February 1, ...

Turnbull reveals his $1.75 million donation to Liberals before election

UPDATED
Adam Gartrell

Coal could get clean-energy subsidy under new focus

Mark Kenny

Australia has not been given special 'exemption' from US visa ban

EXCLUSIVE
David Wroe

Charts

Six interactive tools that reveal who's funding political parties

Tony Nutt is the Liberals' national campaign director but also a Parakeelia director.

Liberal 'washing machine' makes record contribution

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has shares in funds that invest in cigarette companies.

PM's donations delay is not just foolish, it's also unconscionable

ANALYSIS

White House press secretary Sean Spicer earlier said the refugee deal with Australia would go ahead.

Confusion as Trump appears to backtrack on Turnbull deal

Jared Kushner was expected to be a moderate voice in the White House.

Where is Jared Kushner?

COMMENT
Frank Bruni
8 mins ago

Steve Bannon is turning long held ideas into policy.

'There is a major war brewing': Bannon in his own words

US Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, a former Harvard law school classmate of former president Barack Obama.

Democrats face 'nuclear option' on Supreme Court nominee

ANALYSIS
Paul McGeough

A page from the notebook of Alan Turing is displayed in front of his portrait at an auction preview in Hong Kong.

Britain pardons thousands of gay men for convictions under abolished laws

More than 15,000 people turned out for the One Day in Fremantle event.

One Day in Freo could change the date of the nation forever

COMMENT
Brendan Foster

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

Our society is fraying. And the damage starts at the top

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

The reality for girls is that the real world is not yet a fair and gender-equal co-ed playing field.

Why you really should send your daughter to an all-girls school

COMMENT
Loren Bridge

High tide begins to impact on damaged beachfront homes along Pittwater Road at Collaroy on the northern beaches of Sydney.

Suncorp, a company where the price isn't right

COMMENT
Julien Vincent

Bean counters are worried about losing business as more Aussies self-lodge tax returns.

Bye bye bean counters, hello business consultant

Sally McManus Dinkus FILED 10/03/2014 updated photos of Ms Sally McManus, Australian Services Union NSW/ACT Secretary. ...

A woman is likely to head ACTU for the first time

Illustration: John Shakespeare

Is Tory 'godfather' Hintze warming to the Liberal Party?

Colin Kruger, CBD

National office vacancy inches ahead with new developments

Solar uptake more popular in outer suburbs

Unions slam Coca-Cola's approach to workforce

Bakers Delight caves to pressure and scraps 'unfair' agreement

Steve Williams lived in the same block of flats as his landlord. It was a big mistake.

How to negotiate living in the same building as your tenant

It takes more than an extra blanket to adapt to a changing climate.

Simple ways update your home decor for every season

The former Tone River wilderness cottages in south-west WA are for sale. Lot 83 Radburn Road (Strachan), Manjimup WA 6258

This south-west village could be yours for around $1 million

Skyrocketing rents in Hong Kong have seen a rise in the number of people living in "coffin" homes.

'Coffin' homes become increasingly popular in Hong Kong

The Seventh Room in Sweden.

Architects build luxury cabin high up in the trees in Sweden

The 2017 HSV GTSR W1.

Holden's $170k beast and seven more cars with serious grunt

Cars
Toby Hagon

Maintaining a healthy exercise routine is essential to living a better quality life.

Getting fit in February? Follow these 10 commandments

Boot Camp

You can start changing your life any day of the year.

New year, new me? Forget that!

Melissa Browne

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Life's simple pleasures will make you rich

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Jackie Bull, CEO, Sidekicker - a world class HR website that is disrupting the temp industry in Australia and New Zealand

Seven surprising mistakes Australian entrepreneurs make

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

Otis and Sarah Frizzell used a crowdfunding strategist for their business.

Do you need a crowdfunding strategist?

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Trump picks Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court

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Ben Affleck dumps directing role

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Billionaire reported kidnapped in Hong Kong

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Apple reports blockbuster quarter

An Olive-backed Sunbird feeds an insect to its two chicks in their nest in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

World of Photos

Sherlock

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

Stan - Billions

Binge every episode of Billions before the brand new season - 20th Feb

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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Hit the road and escape the city

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Tziporah Malkah, more famously known as Kate Fischer, reveals a childhood secret on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.

Kate Fischer, now Tziporah Malkah tells of eating disorder

Aja Styles

I'll scratch your back, Kyle, if you scratch mine, purrs Bek on Wednesday night's MKR.

MKR cranks up the procreation theme between the singles

Aja Styles

'Please welcome my very good friend John Tra-valtaaaaaahhhh!': Winfrey is famous for her shouty guest introductions.

Is Oprah a bad fit for 60 Minutes?

COMMENT
Michael Lallo

I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here hosts Chris Brown, Julia Morris.

Behind the scenes in the jungle: What makes celebs crack

Ebony Bowden

Use your words, Matthew: McConaughey in <i>True Detective</i>.

Speak up! How 'mumble acting' is ruining TV and film

COMMENT
Michael Lallo

Millie Bobby Brown arrives at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, ...

How Stranger Things' actor became a phenomenon

Affleck's standalone Batman film is due to hit cinemas at the end of 2018.

Ben Affleck pulls out of directing Batman

Ebony Bowden

Watch out Ash, Kris Smith loves a good bangle.

Ash Pollard ups her bid for Kris Smith's heart on I'm A Celebrity

Aja Styles

The Kookaburra boats are towed out to compete in the America's Cup.

How the 1987 America's Cup defence changed Perth forever

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

Karlie Kloss walk in the David Jones autumn winter collections launch in Sydney on Wednesday.

Karlie Kloss, Jesinta Campbell make a splash on the DJs runway

'It's crazy': Rihanna.

These are the celebrities who have spoken out against Trump

I think three near-misses in water is enough for me to gain my wisdom badge.

I almost ended up in the drowning statistics this summer

Jennifer Morton

Mad Men's Joan Holloway and Peggy Olsen.

The two ways women cope in very male work environments

COMMENT
Jane Caro

Diane von Furstenberg has spoken out against the ban.

Few in fashion have spoken out against Trump's ban

Annie Brown

Demonstrators gather during a protest against President Donald Trump's executive order banning travel to the United ...

Placards at 'Muslim ban' protests are doubling as prayer mats

Arielle De Bono

Ellen DeGeneres has addressed President Trump's decision to screen her film, <i>Finding Dory</i>.

Ellen uses Finding Dory plot to take subtle dig at Trump

Jill Serjeant

The trio looking suave in the campaign.

Get the fire emojis ready for the new Kenzo Campaign

Annie Brown

Nathan Helberg does the "crawl".

The crucial element missing from your exercise regime

Sarah Berry

Many kids are consuming sugar from before they're born.

We need a war on secondhand sugar

Michael I. Goran and Emily Ventura

Light and noise affect our sleep

How good are your sleeping habits? These tips can help

Olivia Parker

Healthy school lunches by Wholefood Simply.

Easiest lunch ever: Four-ingredient quiche

Spices can play a key part of good health.

Four spices that should be in every kitchen (for flavour and health)

Chia pots with fresh fruit

Healthy school lunches that your children will actually eat

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Will these be the trendiest baby names of 2017?

One teacher gave her class a very special welcome.

Aussie teacher nails it on first day of school

It's a universal truth that shopping with kids - and sometimes husbands - can be a total nightmare.

Mum shares hilarious tale of hellish family shopping trip

One type of traveller falls for scams more than others.

Travel's biggest suckers: The people who fall for travel scams

Ben Groundwater

The Cathay Pacific A350 arrives in Melbourne for the first time.

Cathay Airbus A350 arrives in Australia for the first time

Craig Platt

Seat occupied: The 80 falcons in transport.

Saudi prince buys airline seats to transport his 80 pet falcons

By using software to block digital advertising, users are breaking an unwritten pact with websites and digital publishers.

Use of ad-blockers rises 30 per cent worldwide

Sales of the iPhone 7 were strong over the holidays.

Apple iPhone sales drought apparently over

Each year more and more children require high-tech gadgets for class, but we don't do enough to teach the parents.

Back to school: Keeping your kids (and their data) safe online

COMMENT

Pixel

How to make your phone into a Pixel

Lifehacker

The hosts of <i>Good Game</i> on ABC2.

Gamers 'put controllers out' for axed Good Game

2017 HSV GTSR W1.

Driven: HSV GTSR W1

Stephen Ottley

2017 BMW 5-Series Touring.

BMW 5-Series Touring revealed

Dom Tripolone

2017 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline.

2017 Commodore range revealed

Dom Tripolone

Opening lap at Bathurst 12 Hour

Why you can't miss this weekend's Bathurst 12 Hour

David McCowen

911 Carrera 4 GTS 2017 Porsche 911 GTS.

Driven: Porsche's new 911 GTS

Toby Hagon

Toyota Australia has confirmed it will close its Altona production plant on October 3, 2017

Toyota's local shut down confirmed

Questions: Bernard Tomic is under fire for his no-show in the Davis Cup.

No reason for Tomic Czech-out, says Kyrgios

Linda Pearce

Mitchell Johnson is happy not to have been selected for Australia.

No Australian return for Johnson in Twenty20s

Trent Sainsbury will play the rest of the season at Italian giants Inter Milan.

WA Socceroo star joins Italian giants Inter Milan on loan

Dominic Bossi

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and Murphy embrace.

Injured Bob Murphy to stay top Dog in 2017

Stathi Paxinos

Danny Green with an Indigenous fan and his daughter ahead of Friday's fight.

Green slams Mundine for anthem stance

David Prestipino

Jack Darling has signed a three year extension to his Eagle's contract.

Eagles lock in Darling and Barrass

David Allan-Petale

Bloodied and beaten: Ronda Rousey leaves the Octagon after her loss in December.

UFC boss tips Rousey to ride off into the sunset

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson is worried by the direction of Donald Trump's presidency.

Magic compares Trump to a dictator

Helena Andrews-Dyer