Technology
Pokemon Go unleashes new monsters
THE makers of Pokemon Go hope to reignite the game that sent the world into a frenzy, releasing a new batch of monsters. Can you catch ‘em all?
Zuckerberg writes FB’s 10-year plan
FACEBOOK founder Mark Zuckerberg has released a 5500-word manifesto on how FB and the world will look in 10 years — and it’s compelling reading.
Redback spider attacks brown snake
TWO of the grossest, deadliest animals on the planet went head-to-head as a redback spider attacked a brown snake. A camera captured the whole thing.
Stuff-up blacks out 60k homes
SOUTH Australia’s power distributor has apologised for accidentally cutting power to 60,000 extra customers during last week’s heatwave blackout.
Cheeky weather pattern spotted
RESIDENTS have been left in stitches after an unusual-shaped weather system was seen over Queensland.
Massive video change on facebook
THE world’s biggest social media channel is switching on sound for autoplay videos whether you like it or not. Here’s the hack to get around it.
Fix coming for iPhone’s biggest flaw
AMID all the rumours about the iPhone 8 at last here is the news that iPhone users have been waiting for.
Smartphones finally rival cameras
YOU might not need a compact camera after all. Professional photographers say smartphone cameras finally match some of their point-and-shoot peers.
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Bundle of joy Amazing Race duo's amazing new arrival
AMAZING Race Australia’s Sally Yamamoto-Smith and Tyson Smith have welcomed a baby girl with an amazing mop of hair.
Child sex abuse 'As a leader in the church I am ashamed'
A WA Anglican Bishop believes it will take a generation before trust in the church is restored in the wake of the child sex abuse scandal.
Exclusive MAFS' twin spotted with Premier's son
MARRIED at First Sight twin Michelle Marsh has been spending time with the son of Premier Colin Barnett since wrapping up the main filming for the reality show.
WA fires Firebird a potential lifesaver in blazes
NEW high-resolution imagery of bushfires taken from space will be used by WA’s emergency authorities to help save lives and aid firefighting.
MP's claim Burqa row: Veil 'contrary to our culture'
THE Muslim full-face veil the burqa could be banned if the security risk in Australia escalates, a Liberal MP contesting a seat crucial to the State election has suggested.
Financial bonuses Liberals cash in to boost apprentices
EMPLOYERS in every industry in WA will be paid cash bonuses to take on apprentices under a Liberal promise to create 15,000 new apprenticeships in the next two years.
Election pledge Labor eyes 4pc foreign buyer surcharge
FOREIGN buyers of residential property in WA will be hit with a 4 per cent surcharge on property taxes if Labor wins next month’s State election.
Nation's worst Boozy admissions flood WA hospitals
DRUNKS are flooding WA hospitals, with one in five admissions to emergency departments booze related, a snapshot survey reveals.
News
Top gadgets for the great outdoors
WHEN it’s time to leave that screen and explore the great outdoors, here are five great gadgets to add to the adventure.
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.