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Australia recently notched up a record trade surplus, driven by surging mining exports.

This resources boom will be less fun than the last

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Australind man 'hid in bushes, planned to kill housemate'

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

Animal advocates 'horrified' at Rottnest quokka kicking video

UPDATED

Iron ore Mount Tom Price, Pilbara.

Are we ore-right? Big price jump but analysts doubt rally will last

The former executive assistant at Pacific Magazines, Amber Harrison.

Twitter gags Seven West CEO's mistress of after 'embarrassing' leaks

Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie was involved in a heated exchange with Yassmin Abdel-Magied on Q&A on Monday night.

'Your ban got lifted. Get over it': Lambie in Q&A shouting match

COMMENT

Tail snaps off helicopter during crash-landing at Jandakot Airport

Pair stabbed in domestic brawl in Perth's eastern suburbs

Diesel spill as car crashes into school bus near Mandurah

'This is NOT a drill': Up to 160,000 told to flee US dam

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

EXCLUSIVE

The former executive assistant at Pacific Magazines, Amber Harrison.

Most women would cut their losses and walk away. Amber took to Twitter

COMMENT

Sandcastles, City Beach, was the result of owner Tani Richards' vision to build a home for three generations.

Once upon a time there was a sandcastle home for sale in Perth

Valentine's Day: a capitalist spectacle so obscene it makes Black Friday look like a roadside honesty box.

Valentine's Day: love as public, competitive sport

COMMENT

Reigning captain David Mundy and Nathan Fyfe are expected to be a two-horse race to be Fremantle's skipper in 2017 on ...

Dockers boss positive he can keep high-priced Fyfe

Critics were quick to point out the typo in US President Donald Trump's inauguration poster.

Trump poster pulled over embarrassing spelling mistake

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Donald Trump's tweets make great emo lyrics, apparently

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

Bernardi, Macdonald team up to boot former PMs ...

12:30PM

Failure on six of seven Closing the Gap targets

12:16PM

US National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigns

12:09PM

Kevin Scott (right) remembers Charles Boyes as a fun-loving larrikin.

Tribute paid to man lost in Esperance flood

Sam Gibbs
1 hr ago

New research reveals how petrol retailers pushed up Perth prices

David Byrne

One Nation eyes to undermine Barnett's Western Power sale

Mark McGowan's son Samuel had a knife pulled on him at the weekend.

Thief pulls knife on WA Labor leader Mark McGowan's son

The vehicle being pulled from the Swan River on Monday.

Second car crashes into Swan River in the past two weeks

Heather McNeill

In a photograph taken by Mr Gordon's assistant, the extent of the flooding is clear to see.

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

Hannah Barry

Margaret Dodd, the mother of murdered teen Hayley Dood, has been a strong campaigner for "no body no parole" laws.

One Nation candidates angry at preference deal with the Liberals

Police at the crime scene in Pine Street, Yennora, in western Sydney.

Body at factory site with suspected gunshot wound

NSW

A Walking Wounded volunteer rows to raise money

War veterans' group stripped of charity status

QLD

The federal government's child support payment system is emerging as the scene of the latest Commonwealth tech wreck.

Child Support 'tech wreck' costing us $100k a day

ACT

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

RSPCA 'horrified' by quokka kicking on Rottnest Island

UPDATED

Paralympics co-captain Kurt Fearnley.

Political opportunism: Paralympian rips into Coalition over NDIS move

Live
Stephanie Peatling
21 mins ago

PM 'saddened and disappointed' by lack of progress on child mortality

Fergus Hunter
20 mins ago

Ex-minister privately pushed for bank royal commission

Latika Bourke

Neither side of politics has come to grips with needs-based school funding, according to Gonski Review panelist Ken Boston.

'On a path to nowhere': Gonski architect blasts school funding failure

Matthew Knott

Treasurer Scott Morrison at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 13 February 2017. Photo: Andrew Meares

Memo to Scott Morrison: there ain't no jam jars

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Senator Glenn Lazarus Senator David Leyonhjelm and Senator Nick Xenophon addressed the National Press Club in Canberra ...

Xenophon blocks $4 billion omnibus bill

Fergus Hunter, Tom McIlroy

Steve Ciobo says One Nation is more economically responsible than Labor.

One Nation 'more economically responsible than Labor': Minister

Michael Koziol

An armed police officer stands guard as the festive stalls remain closed at Berlin Christmas market in Berlin, Germany ...

'Spectre of fear' falls over Europe: poll

Nick Miller

Sweden's feminist trade minister Ann Linde dons the hijab and wears a black cloak like her Iranian counterpart.

'Walk of shame': Sweden's 'feminist' government under fire

A girl carries a water jug in Kutapalong Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

Rohingya sentenced to death while atrocities continue

Lindsay Murdoch
56 mins ago

Donald Trump

Trump's meeting on North Korean missile launch shared on Facebook

Former Liberal MP and Sky News host Ross Cameron at the Sydney fundraiser on Thursday night.

The best reaction to bigotry and hatred isn't anger

COMMENT
Joel Meares

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

We already have Donald Trump 2.0, thanks to Turnbull

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

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

Former Masters stores will be relaunched as homeware retail outlets.

Signs down, lights out on Masters. Now the rebirth

Simon Johanson

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Markets Live: ASX rally out of puff

Live
Patrick Commins and Jens Meyer
30 mins ago

Geoff Wilson's call for an equal access buy-out has been rejected by Hunter Hall Global Value.

Wilson presses 'go' on button for board spill at Hunter Hall fund

Brian Robins
48 mins ago

Managers reportedly manipulated injury rate data to secure bonuses.

Australia Post staff accused of manipulating injury rates

Trump's wall might salvage worst deal in Australian history

Colin Kruger, CBD

Business confidence unexpectedly soars

Jens Meyer
50 mins ago

Wesfarmers elevates Scott as Goyder successor

Catie Low

When power and print embrace

COMMENT

Sandcastles, City Beach, was the result of owner Tani Richards' vision to build a home for three generations.

Extravagant City Beach 'sandcastle' comes with its own moat

The Furphy water cart is one of the many items being auctioned in Hay on February 18. Photo: Supplied

Collectors hunt for Aussie treasures hiding in old country sheds

The house is described "as one of the finest examples of the Victorian Filigree style of architecture in Newcastle".

It's a cracker: The Arnotts family home hits the market

Jane Hall says given her interests, she doesn't make too many furniture and design mistakes.

Why actor Jane Hall prefers living by herself

The 1980s brick house is often deemed ugly and placed in the "too hard basket" by prospective buyers.

Before and after: Renovating the ugliest house on the street

This beast is based on the iconic G-Wagen military-inspired four-wheel drive that first appeared in 1979.

Meet the world's most expensive, powerful and outrageous SUV

Cars

Don't ruin Valentine's Day with another pair of jocks.

The drool-worthy gift guide for men who hate Valentine's Day

Handsome Things

Australia recently notched up a record trade surplus, driven by surging mining exports.

Why this resources boom will be less fun than the last

Clancy Yeates

A good relationship involves having awkward conversations about money.

The awkward Valentine conversation you need to have

Melissa Browne

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

Ryan Nelson (left) and Ryan Touliatos of Brewquets use Instagram to get their message across.

Nothing says Valentine's Day like a bouquet of beer

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

A mural of a Sunderland football hero, Raich Carter adorns the wall of the Blue Bell Pub in Hendon, his former home ...

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

Stan - Grimbsby

Sacha Baron Cohen stars in hilarious action comedy Grimsby - now streaming

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Wander through ancient landscapes in WA

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Emo Donald Trump.

Viral clip proves Trump's tweets are lyrics from 2000s emo anthem

Rob Moran
1 hr ago

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

Pregnant Beyonce shows up in Melbourne carpark

Broede Carmody

Solange and Beyonce at yesterday's Grammys.

Solange leads backlash following Beyonce's Album of the Year loss

Rob Moran

MKR's new villains, Matt and Alyse.

MKR's newest villain accused of sexism after nasty remarks

Rob Moran

John Oliver's Last Week Tonight is back.

Oliver's back with a plan to enter President Trump's info-stream

Steve Johnson

Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie was involved in a heated exchange with Yassmin Abdel-Magied on Q&A on Monday night.

Q&A; recap: Jacqui Lambie gives two bob watches a bad name

COMMENT
Neil McMahon

Carol Lloyd performs with Railroad Gin in 1974.

A Matter of Time singer Carol Lloyd dies

Tony Moore

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

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

The former executive assistant at Pacific Magazines, Amber Harrison.

Amber Harrison refuses to quietly disappear, and I salute her

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

Emily Ratajkowski will not stand for casual slut shaming.

Ratajkowski defends Melania Trump against 'hooker' comment

Annie Brown

SPECTRUM. Film Stills. Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke in Before Sunrise. Supplied

Why people always remember their first date outfit

Melissa Singer

Hugh Jackman had his sixth skin cancer removed from his face.

Hugh Jackman has sixth skin cancer removed

Amy Croffey

If you can't be bothered with Date Night beauty, we've got your back.

The lazy, busy person's guide to Date Night beauty

Natalie Reilly

Why not send a Valentine to Immigration Minister Peter Dutton?

Here's why the Women's March want you to send Peter Dutton a Valentine

Mary Ward
1 hr ago

If men credit women's housework – or he reports she does more but she says they share equally – women report better ...

Sharing housework the key to success in relationships

Leah Ruppanner
55 mins ago

The ancient Greeks described several different types of love. Following the Greeks, the sociologist and activist John ...

There are six styles of love, so which one are you?

Rachel Grieve

An experiment in human potential: Rich Roll.

From 'couch potato' to one of the world's fittest men

Sarah Berry

Be careful while running backwards.

Is running backward good exercise?

GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

French cyclist Robert Marchand, 105, reacts after setting a record for distance cycled in one hour.

Lessons on ageing well, from a 105-year-old cyclist

Gretchen Reynolds

Internationally acclaimed chefs including #1 Massimo Bottura
head Down Under.

World's 50 Best Restaurants: meet the top chefs heading to Australia

4 mins ago

A good pantry should include the building blocks to an almost infinite number of dishes.

Cooking for one: How to stock a single person's pantry

1 hr ago

Pete Evans' paleo butter chicken with cauliflower rice

Pete Evans's healthy butter chicken without the butter

Jamie Oliver cooking with his six-month-old baby, River.

Photo of Jamie Oliver cooking while holding baby prompts backlash

Oldest siblings are the smartest - science says so.

Study finds firstborns are smarter - and there's a logical reason why

Expat life

10 best countries to raise your children in

Don't despair, here's where to get a coffee over Christmas.

The unsung hero of the world's greatest coffee

Rob McFarland

Celebrate the act of travel with a glass of champers at the airport.

The one thing I now do at the start of every trip

Ben Groundwater

Sasso Barisano, topped by Matera's cathedral.

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

Andrew Bain

The ACCC will begin monitoring providers' speed claims.

How fast exactly? ACCC tackles speed confusion

59 mins ago

This render from graphic designer Thadeu Brandão visualises one of the most persistent rumours: that the new iPhone ...

Speculation mounting over 'iPhone X'

Apple's iPhone isn't thew sure yet it used to be for many consumers.

Aussie phone loyalty is wavering in Apple v Samsung fight

Roger Pocock and his team discovered a gene in worms that triggers a feeling of fullness.

How worm brain could help tackle obesity

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

Valentine's Day: beware lonely hearts scammers

Hyundai's RN30 Concept offered a glimpse at the new N performance division's i30-based hot hatch.

Hyundai confirms 200kW hot hatch

Stephen Ottley and Daniel DeGasperi

BMW is offering a special Performance Edition of its M140i.

2017 BMW M140i Performance Edition revealed

Dom Tripolone

Aston Martin Vanquish S.

Driven: Aston Martin Vanquish S

David McCowen

2017 Mini Countryman.

New Mini Countryman priced under $40k

Drive

Maserati's Alfieri concept car, a prototype of which was shown at the Geneva car show in 2014.

Alfieri sports car could go hybrid

Jez Spinks

2017 BMW Range Day. Duneira Estate, Mount Macedon, Victoria, Australia. Thursday 9th February 2017. World Copyright: BMW ...

New BMW 740e reviewed

Drive Staff

Reigning captain David Mundy and Nathan Fyfe are expected to be a two-horse race to be Fremantle's skipper in 2017 on ...

Dockers boss positive he can keep high-priced Fyfe

Kim Hagdorn

FFA Chairman Steven Lowy confers with CEO David Gallop.

FFA opposes more cash for clubs

Michael Lynch

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: Boxer Jeff Horn poses for a photo on January 12, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo ...

Pacquiao dealmakers play piggy in the middle

Phil Lutton

Upswing: Revenue from gate takings, merchandise, memberships and sponsorship grew in 2016.

Money trail unlikely to placate clubs as NRL posts $2.6m loss

Roy Masters

Desperate act: Jockey Josh Cartwright has been suspended for 18 months following a reckless riding charge.

Jockey suspended for 18 months over reckless riding at Morphettville

Patrick Bartley

Showcase: Winx is paraded in the Theatre of the Horse prior to the Apollo Stakes.

Tradies, suits and celebrities flock to watch Winx

Andrew Webster

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