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The footage was filmed in the yard of a Rottnest chalet.

Two charged over Rottnest Island quokka kick

UPDATED

The tail snapped off the helicopter during a crash landing.

Tail snaps off helicopter during crash-landing at Jandakot Airport

BREAKING

Elizabeth Oliver is a Sydney GP.

GP: What I do for the $37.05 that no one wants to pay

COMMENT

Another Jetstar flight from Perth to Bali was cancelled after a crew member called in sick.

Jetstar cancels Perth to Bali flight after crew member calls in sick

EXCLUSIVE

In Perth, the petrol price cycles work like clockwork.

Revealed: How Perth petrol retailers pushed up prices and profits

Coles has been working hard to crack down on self-service checkout theft.

This is the proof the self-serve checkout experiment has failed

COMMENT

One Nation candidates angry at preference deal with the Liberals

Bike thief pulls knife on WA Labor leader's son after he took chase

Seven wins bid to silence lover after Twitter stoush

'I want to destroy him': Mundine wants Green rematch in Perth

Hayley Dodd murder accused seeks 'judge alone trial'

Water spills over the Oroville dam spillway on Friday.

'This is NOT a drill. I repeat this is not a drill': Up to 160,000 told to flee US dam

Rock carvings on the Burrup Peninsula, near Karratha.

Australia's 'most significant site' kept off UNESCO's World Heritage list

Technical issues didn't slow the winning pace for Adele at the Grammys where she won five awards, including album and ...

'I f--ked up': Adele swears twice during George Michael tribute

Bach flower remedies are said to "correct emotional imbalances where negative emotions are replaced with positive."

Pharmacies caught out giving 'deeply concerning' advice

More than 10,000 people flocked to Fremantle Oval to watch the first Dockers AFLW home game.

AFLW: Dockers fall short in front of packed Freo Oval

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Car crashes into the Swan River

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

30 years on: Freo's glorious defence of the America's Cup

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

Oprah's return to TV could prove to be a disaster

At least four killed in avalanche at Tignes ski ...

10:45PM

One Nation 'more economically responsible than ...

9:59PM

Major parties to blame for One Nation rise, says ...

8:31PM

Pauline Hansen and WA One Nation leader Colin Tincknell at the launch of One Nation in WA at Parliament House. The party ...

One Nation eyes to undermine Barnett's Western Power sale despite deal

It's a nice day for a wet wedding at Caversham House

Hannah Barry

Nationals, Liberals divided over preference deal with One Nation

Fergus Hunter

More than 40,000 people turned up to Kings Park to watch the lights show.

Stunning turnout as 40,000 flock to see Kings Park trees 'come alive'

Hannah Barry

Taylor Street bridge in the East Northam on February 11 after flooding reached its peak.

Flood warnings issued across WA following first fatality

Hannah Barry

WA Labor says mining royalties will pay down the state's debt if it's elected.

Labor promises iron ore royalties to go to WA debt

Where the man's body was found.

Body found in search for man swept away in Esperance floodwaters

Hannah Barry

An unidentified Afghan man leans against a chainlink fence of a refugee camp after arriving with other asylum seekers on ...

Push to target private firms on Nauru and Manus

Farmers battle a fire near Cassilis in the central west of New South Wales.

Heat to return after 'extremely rare' event

NSW

Crash on the Kings Highway, near Braidwood on February 11, 2017.

Bystanders flip upturned car after horror crash

ACT

Claudine and Dave Fitzgibbon?Dr Glenn Gardener

Surgeons operate on baby in womb for spinal defect

QLD

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has labelled Labor's approach to renewables "negligent" and "complacent".

PM dubs Labor's renewable policies mindless, negligent

Mark Kenny

Turnbull government ties welfare cuts to NDIS funding

Adam Gartrell

Memo Scott Morrison: there ain't no jam jars

COMMENT
Peter Martin
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Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has played politics over same-sex marriage but complains that the Coalition are doing the ...

Hypocrisy, thy name is politics

COMMENT

An unidentified Afghan man leans against a chainlink fence of a refugee camp after arriving with other asylum seekers on ...

Push to target private companies for alleged abuses on Nauru and Manus

Indigenous leader Noel Pearson became convinced that a proposal for a ban on racial discrimination in the constitution ...

Pearson's model for recognition wins support

Michael Gordon

SBS chair Bulent Hass Dellal.

Turnbull government appoints Bulent Hass Dellal as new SBS chair

Matthew Knott

Presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron listens as he visits the Entrepreneurs Fair in Paris.

France's Hollywood presidential candidate is gaining ground

Nick Miller

A dolphin performs for the crowd.

Animal activists call for a ban on dolphins on planes in Indonesia

Jessie Chiang

Alejandro Toledo is accused of receiving millions of dollars in bribes from a Brazilian conglomerate in return for ...

Peru asks Trump to consider deporting wanted ex-leader

A gay-rights protester holds a banner in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2009.

Homosexuality ruled not a crime, but persecution continues

Farid Farid

We know that there are almost 10,000 people homeless in our state.

No political will to tackle WA's growing housing crisis

COMMENT
Lynn MacLaren

Conservative senator Cory Bernardi speaks at the anti-halal fundraiser in Melbourne.

Small-l liberal voters have been abandoned in the race to the right

COMMENT
Tim Dick

The obsession with getting women back to work risks overshadowing the major benefit of investments in childcare: ...

What every parent needs to know about the childcare changes

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Allan Fels

Fels calls for compensation scheme for Domino's workers

Accommodation and food services has the highest rate of underemployment.

Labour 'flexibility' has come at a cost: underemployment

COMMENT
Clancy Yeates

Might a Mexican wall prove a financial saviour for one of the worst takeovers in Australian corporate history?

Trump's wall might salvage worst deal in Australian history

Colin Kruger, CBD

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Whistleblower bounties could give billions to budget

Sarah Danckert

Heavy Toll: Transport giant axes 200 staff in job cut drive

Nick Toscano

We'll shift work to the US if Trump makes us, says Ansell

Patrick Hatch

Senate inquiry told ABCC law will not 'level the playing field'

Anna Patty

Little Creatures spearheads Lion's push into craft beers abroad

Brian Robins

Seemingly harmless items in your home could pose the greatest danger.

The most dangerous decor items in your home

Photo: Noah Darnell | Lauren Bryan Knight

Working from home? How to maintain a work-life balance

Auctioneer

Tide turns against investors as bank scraps negative gearing when lending

This former chapel turned art gallery in Carlton, Melbourne is suited to a variety of uses.?

Could these buildings be the answer to your property prayers?

Europe's first vertical forest, the Bosco Verticale, was completed in 2014 in Milan.

Five of the coolest vertical forests in the world

Herringbone and Rhodes & Beckett have confirmed that seven of their stores will close immediately.

Retail reapers: Seven stores close as administrators show no mercy

Men's Style

The Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955.

An old-school Swiss watch legend finally joins the digital age

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Nicole helps… identify a good financial adviser

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Superannuation is a safe place to keep your cash if you have a partner who gambles.

How to plan for the future if your partner gambles

George Cochrane

Adore Beauty founder Kate Morris decided that "the interests of the company are best served by being independent again".

Adore Beauty sells stake to Woolworths then buys it back

Cara Waters

Laser technician Hilary Quinn says tattooing is back in fashion leading to steady business.

In the business of tattoo regret

Cara Waters

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Liberals to direct preferences to One Nation

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Usain Bolt's All-Stars sweep Nitro series

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Wild weather continues across Australia

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Stoke continue Crystal Palace's woes

An animatronic baby is displayed during the press preview for the 'Robots' exhibition at the Science Museum in London.

World of Photos.

Stan - Billions

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

Stan - Trainspotting

Ahead of the reunion, choose life with Trainspotting - now streaming on Stan

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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Surprise: Cheryl's Scottish and Andrew is Is caomh leam thu (I like you).

Married At First Sight turns into First Dates Australia

Aja Styles

Adele collects the Grammy for Song of the Year for <i>Hello</i>.

Black lives matter; English ones matter, and win, more

Bernard Zuel

Carol Lloyd performs with Railroad Gin in 1974.

A Matter of Time singer Carol Lloyd dies

Tony Moore

James Hetfield of Metallica is forced to share Lady Gaga's mic during the Grammys 2017.

Adele's blunder is nothing given Metallica's meltdown

Karl Quinn

In a display of regal brilliance, a heavily pregnant Beyonce performs at the Grammys.

Pregnant Beyonce wows Grammys with gilded ode to motherhood

Broede Carmody

Nicole Kidman attends the British Academy Film Awards.

Sorry Nic, La La Land continues awards season domination

Broede Carmody

Adele's tribute to Beyonce at Grammys 2017.

Blog: Adele dedicates Grammy to Beyonce: 'We f---ing adore you'

Rob Moran

Alan Jones is set to return to the airwaves in March.

Jones set to return to work, details 'unbelievable pain'

Broede Carmody

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

How the 1987 America's Cup defence changed Perth forever

The entree was my personal favourite: incredible avocado ice-cream with a duo of salmon, cucumber, tomato and baby ...

It's all about the avo in this unique Perth dining experience

Stephanie Garnaut

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

Nayser Ahmed, a Rohingya refugee, is currently in Manus Island's detention center after being separated from his family ...

If we're angered by the 'Muslim ban,' why not the slaughter of Muslims?

Ruby Hamad

In a display of regal brilliance, a heavily pregnant Beyonce performs at the Grammys.

The Baftas and Grammys: A tale of two red carpets

COMMENT
Jenna Clarke

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the 70th EE British Academy Film Awards ...

Photos: Duchess of Cambridge shines on BAFTAs red carpet

Meryl Streep arrives at the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Sunday, Jan. ...

'Catastrophic': Meryl Streep in fresh attack on Trump

Model walks for Creatures of Comfort wearing a 'We are all Human Beings' sweater, expressing unity of all people.

Political statements might be the biggest trend of NYFW

Victoria Beckham after her show at New York Fashion Week.

Team Beckham show unity in face of email scandal at NYFW

Annie Brown

Portrait of Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 29 August 2016. Photo: Alex ...

Sarah Hanson-Young on what it's like to be a 'fly in, fly out' mum

Joanne Brookfield

Blue Ivy Carter and Jay Z waiting for Beyonce to perform at the Grammys on February 12 in LA.

Why Blue Ivy was the best dressed at the Grammy Awards

Amy Croffey

Mergler and Hazelden finish their day with the run leg. They welcome supporters joining in.

Illness and heatwave don't stop couple's marathon effort

Sarah Berry

Bodyweight exercises are good, hand taping optional

Determining workout depending on your age

Lindsey Metrus

A supplement that may be able to give you a kick-start.

Could this anti-ageing supplement help prevent diabetes?

Paula Goodyer

Snapper in crazy water Photograph by William Meppem

No-red-meat weekly meal planner

Chocolate bark by Hungry Happenings.

Last minute Valentine's Day gifts: Aphrodisiac desserts and drinks

Pete Evans' paleo butter chicken with cauliflower rice

Pete Evans's healthy butter chicken without the butter

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'Women should have to take their husband's surname': study

Expat life

10 best countries to raise your children in

She is still a mother who just always wants the very best for her child.

A note from the mother of 'that' child

Sasso Barisano, topped by Matera's cathedral.

Before Rome and Athens: Italy's 9000-year-old city

Andrew Bain

The Premium Economy offering from Qantas.

Flight test: There's a reason why Qantas premium is in high demand

Alison Stewart

The real cost of plane of turnarounds - it's not just about angry passengers.

The reason why fast turnarounds are essential for airlines

Samsung said it retrieved 96 per cent of the more than three million Note 7s it had sold and activated.

Who owns your phone: you or its manufacturer?

Be sure that your dreams of romance don't turn into a nightmare this Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day: beware lonely hearts scammers

LoL OPL 2017

Esports: all the latest action from LoL's Aussie league

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Google's test of AI's killer instinct

Gizmodo

Magic Leap promises to overlay interactive graphics onto real life.

Magic Leap device spotted for first time

BMW Australia has confirmed the X2 is coming to local showrooms

BMW confirms X2, X7 SUVs for Oz

Drive Staff

2017 Isuzu D-Max.

Isuzu's new HiLux rival reviewed

Drive Staff

2017 Volkswagen Golf.

New high-tech VW Golf revealed

David McCowen

Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet ;*Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert: 17,0 l/100 km, CO2-Emissionen kombiniert: 397 g/km ...

Mercedes' million-dollar bush basher

Greg Kable

Car column: Aston Martin DB11
Photographer: supplied by manufacturer.
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motoring October ...

Aston Martin DB11 road test

Andrew MacLean

2017 Maserati Levante.

Maserati Levante to double local sales

Jez Spinks

Dodging traffic: Brisbane's Shaleise Law finds an opening.

Lions unbeaten after win over Dockers in Fremantle

Andrea Petkovic said the incident was "the epitome of ignorance".

Germans outraged after Nazi-era version of anthem played

Casey Prather scored 26 points in the victory to maintain the Wildcats post-season streak.

Wildcats qualify for 31st straight NBL finals series

Willie Rioli has torn his hamstring.

Eagles ace recruit Willie Rioli rips hamstring, out for three months

EXCLUSIVE
Kim Hagdorn

The best of times: Essendon beat Hawthorn early in 2015.

Has there ever been a greater unknown quantity about a team?

Daniel Cherny

Sarah Jolly and Daisy Pearce celebrate a goal.

Demons too good by half as Magpies run hot then cold in AFL Women's

Larissa Nicholson

Stuart MacGill in action during an Australia-Sri Lanka Test at the Gabba, in 2007.

MacGill a no-show in $2.6 million injury case against Cricket Australia

Jon Pierik

Carlton v Adelaide

AFLW: Blues charge home, at home

Daniel Cherny