Technology
Thousands stung as jellyfish invade beach
IN JUST two months, almost 23,000 people in this tourist hot spot have been stung by jellyfish. Now, you can’t even escape them by getting out of the water.
Smartphone addiction is killing romance
ROMANCE is on the way out as Aussies complain their partners are putting their smartphone first on date night and even in more intimate moments.
Lonely fisherman’s big catch and new buddy
A WIDOWED pensioner who put a heartfelt plea for a fishing buddy onto an advertising site not only landed a fishing mate but also a trip of a lifetime.
iPhone apps vulnerable to hackers
SECURITY experts have detected a major flaw in dozens of iPhone apps that could let hackers gain access to sensitive data, including banking details.
Uber looks to the sky with flying cars
FORGET about getting an Uber ride home – now the company that transformed the transport industry is looking to take to the skies.
Telstra text messages are lost forever
YOU know that witty, insightful text message you sent during Telstra’s network meltdown? Well it’s not coming back.
‘I’ve never known that to happen before’
TELSTRA’S CEO apologises for national network meltdown which disrupted rail and flight travel, and caused a weird text messaging malfunction.
AROUND THE SITE
Winner, winner WA's latest Lotto multi-millionaire
One lucky WA Oz Lotto player has claimed a share of tonight’s $30m draw.
Perth father Ellenbrook pub fight victim dies in hospital
THE 37-year-old father who was attacked in Ellenbrook on Friday night has died at Royal Perth Hospital this afternoon.
Smiles all round Movin' Melvin Brown spreads joy at RPH
HE'S performed at Oprah Winfrey's Birthday and appeared alongside Stevie Wonder and James Brown, but today Movin' Melvin Brown was at Royal Perth Hospital.
Ocean Reef Marina development for Perth's north
A MARINA in Perth's north is a sure thing after the WA Liberals pledged $105 million to its development, weeks after Labor committed $40 million to a similar project.
Animal cruelty RSPCA probe death of dog left in car
ANIMAL welfare authorities have launched an investigation into a dog's death after claims it was left in a car on a 42 degree day.
Tribunal Scaffidi admits disclosure failure
PERTH Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi has officially admitted she failed to disclose junkets to the Beijing Olympics and the Broome Cup as the public hearings into allegations of undeclared gifts got underway today.
Iron clad Rio Tinto set for strong return to profit
MINING giant Rio Tinto is set to unveil a rebound in profitability at its full-year results, tracking the bounce in iron ore prices in recent months.
RBA Reserve keeps interest rates on hold
THE Reserve Bank of Australia has held official interest rates at their equal 50-year low at its first meeting of the year.
Science
Comet ‘unequivocally’ home to alien life
THIS ghostly comet is home to lakes of ice, craters and massive boulders. But two leading scientists say that’s not all.
Tablets
Apple’s split-screen iPad ‘on way’
IT’S not here yet but experts believe Apple’s next big thing could be finally is on its way — split screen multi-tasking for the iPad.
Smartphones
How to kill germs on your phone
TAKE your smartphone into the loo? Sneeze on its screen? A tech company has launched a germ-killing phone screen to protect you from yourself.
Gaming
‘Tis the season to go virtual
IT’S shaping up as the top tech trend of Christmas but Australians are divided over the best way to view virtual reality: smartphone, console, or PC.
TechKnow
Five smartphones for every budget
SMARTPHONES are more accessible than ever with internet-savvy, touch-friendly models at all prices. Here’s a guide to five of the best to suit any budget.
