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.
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.
Big guns return Eagles' cavalry set for Geraldton
WEST Coast coach Adam Simpson has promised to pick a near full-strength line-up in Saturday’s pre-season derby showdown with Fremantle in Geraldton.
River rescue 'He’s bloody lucky. He was close to going'
A MAN is lucky to be alive after he foolishly jumped into a raging river for a swim, but was sucked out into the ocean and rescued semi-conscious by a mate on a surfboard. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES, VIDEO
Head-on collision One dead in fiery Capel crash
ONE person died and another was left fighting for his life after a horror head-on collision between two cars at Capel in WA’s South-West.
Critical condition Shark victim saved by his mates
THE hero mates of a young Queensland dad have been credited with saving his life after he was attacked by a shark while spear fishing at a remote reef.
McGowan unfazed by unflattering poll
OPPOSITION leader Mark McGowan has shrugged off reports that suggested the Liberals are running neck-and-neck with Labor.
Man injured after tavern 'scuffle'
A 22-YEAR-OLD man was left with head injuries after a scuffle with security staff at a Thornlie tavern Friday night.
Political force Liza Harvey: Leader in waiting
LIZA Harvey has gone from busy suburban mum to, potentially, the most powerful woman in the state. This is the story behind WA's down to earth deputy premier.
Online dating A love connection
THE world wide web does more than connect us with information. Meet three couples who found international love in cyberspace.
RendezView We’ve reached charity capacity. Let’s cap them
New charities raising money for the same causes as existing charities are popping up every week, writes Jill Poulsen. It makes absolutely no sense.
RendezView We can’t use the ‘ancient history’ excuse. It’s not over
Racial discrimination against the indigenous community went unchallenged until the 1970s, writes Meg Perkins. And that has a long lasting impact.
Campaign help 'Never good idea to attack the media'
UPDATE: FORMER Prime Minister John Howard says while he doesn't think people should jump to conclusions about Donald Trump, he didn't think it was wise to attack the media.
'Redundant promise' Barnett rejects Birnie-based parole call
SERIAL killers or mass murderers as bad as Catherine Birnie will never be released in WA, the premier says, labelling the opposition's promise to end parole reviews for people of her ilk redundant.
Midnight Oil prepare to take on Trump
POLITICALLY, there’s never been a better time for Midnight Oil to reform their band. But how Donald Trump will react to their message remains to be seen.
Jen showcases Myer’s autumn trends
FROM frayed denim to luxurious glamour gowns, here are Myer’s must-have trends from the Autumn/Winter runway writes Prue Lewington.
RendezView Labor blew it on marriage equality
If Labor hadn’t claimed gay people were too fragile to handle debate, same-sex marriage might have been legalised this week, writes Miranda Devine.
RendezView Sharia apologist’s tour a disgrace
Many Muslim Australians escaped oppressive Islamist regimes, so why did we pay for Yassmin Abdel-Magied to tour Saudi Arabia and Sudan, asks Miranda Devine.
Financial advice Investment rules for couples
INVESTING for couples requires more thought than simply making sure the assets are evenly spread.
Real life ‘Please, please don’t let me die’
AN EXTRAORDINARY medical journey revolved around two young men, in side-by-side operating rooms. Warning: Graphic
No guarantees Don't bet the house on location
LOCATION, location, location is what the traditional property spruiker mantra says. But too much focus on location can send you broke.
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.
