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Community protests against the Perth Freight Link project have continued for months.

Roe 9 could cost up to $8.5 billion, documents reveal

7 mins ago

Australia Post CEO Ahmed Fahour.

Australia Post chief resigns amid furore over $5.6m pay increase

BREAKING
20 mins ago

The penalty rates decision will anger Australia's union movement, which has invested heavily in a massive campaign to ...

Sunday penalty rates slashed in landmark ruling

1 min ago

Senator Pauline Hanson at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 15 February 2017. Photo: Andrew Meares

'Babies for money': Hanson slams paid parental leave

Trevor Nisbett.

West Coast Eagles push for access to academy recruits

The first Qantas Dreamliner flights will take to the skies late next year.

Qantas profit slides as international competition heats up

Western Power v Faith: Tame leaders' debate shows no clear winner

'I'm sick of it': Deputy Premier defends WA cafe facing a $1m fine

The eerie 'shovel man' story that's become more than a joke

RBA's hands tied as wage growth hits new record low

Kevin Rudd scolds Benjamin Netanyahu amid Australia visit

The blaze caused an estimated $1 million damage to the 10 storey Ingress building on Adelaide Terrace.

Million dollar blaze rips through Perth building

1 hr ago

Sam Mitchell is part oft the Eagles leadership group.

Eagles put Mitchell in leadership group, Hurn skippers another year

An artist's conception of the view from the fifth planet of the TRAPPIST-1 system.

'Seven sisters': star system with multiple Earth-like planets found

Harley Bennell is yet to play a home and away match for the Dockers.

Dockers recruit Harley Bennell impatient to get on the field

Gwyneth Paltrow: Lifestyle blogger or peddler of "fake luxury news"?

Gwyneth Paltrow releases new book to promote 'clean sleeping'

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Jackman: 'I'm no spring chicken'

Samia Lila dragged the goanna from the restaurant.

'I thought it was a dog': Waitress drags goanna from eatery

Chris and Grant, the gay couple on Seven's reality series <i>Bride & Prejudice</I>.

Bride & Prejudice star adds twist after powerful TV moment

Roe 9 could cost up to $8.5 billion, government ...

10:29AM

Cut the company tax rate and push up the GST, ...

10:24AM

Australia Post chief Ahmed Fahour resigns

10:16AM

Mark McGowan and Colin Barnett

Tame WA election leaders' debate shows no clear winner

Pauline Hanson has angered Muslims in the past and now it seems Colin Barnett has too.

Barnett wants WA Muslims to 'judge fairly' despite One Nation deal

Who is the better leader? Mark McGowan and Colin Barnett face off in what's expected to be the only formal debate of the ...

Who performed better? Recap the leaders' debate blow by blow

Live

What are WA's big issues?

Roe8, Western Power and crime: Key issues of the WA state election

ANALYSIS

First punches have been thrown by WA's incumbent Premier Colin Barnett.

Colin Barnett ready to rumble ahead of leaders' election debate

Young mother Peta Fairhead died after being found dumped outside the emergency unit of Joondalup Health Campus.

Accused trio deny killing mother Peta Fairhead

Heather McNeill

Perth's iconic 'Vegan Van' seen at protests is now up for sale

Pest halts east coast export of West Australian spuds

South Freo local Pip Darvall would like a carpet python to visit his roof for a good feed on rats.

Freo man offers to swap snags for a python loan to deal with rats

Fran Rimrod

A man was jailed for 11 months after bashing a kangaroo in near Bunbury.

Man jailed 11 months for bashing a kangaroo to death in Bunbury

Brendan Foster

Freo players take in the view of their new digs.

New Cockburn home for Fremantle Dockers bolsters spirits for 2017

Parents gather to discuss their concerns.

Perth 10-year-old rapist will not return to school

Heather McNeill

Black smoke is seen billowing from the factory fire in Chullora.

Firefighters battle massive factory fire in Sydney

NSW
1 hr ago

NSW had a near miss earlier this month as heatwave conditions strained the state's electricity supplies.

Victorian cities faced power cuts to keep NSW cool

EXCLUSIVE

Young mother Peta Fairhead died after being found dumped outside the emergency unit of Joondalup Health Campus.

Trio deny killing. kidnapping young mother of three

Accused: PE teacher Kurt Majoor.

'Keep this quiet': Teacher accused of sex with student

NSW

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Immigration Minister Peter Dutton

Dutton backs down on swap comments after Bishop correction

Tom McIlroy
1 hr ago

'They get pregnant for the money': Hanson opposes leave changes

Fergus Hunter

Expect more foreign fighters to return as IS struggles: Bishop

Tom McIlroy

Senator Pauline Hanson has suggested women are getting pregnant just to receive paid parental leave.

Hanson is out of touch when it comes to the cost of raising children

COMMENT
Stephanie Peatling
1 hr ago

Cane farmer (and director of the local sugar cane farming collective) Paula Langdon on her farm near Ayr, North ...

The 'Erin Brockovich scenario' behind MP's threat to quit

Calls for early intervention: Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has backed a justice target.

Kevin Rudd scolds Benjamin Netanyahu amid Australia visit

RBA governor Phil Lowe is unhappy with the prospect of continued low wages growth.

It's what they wanted, but it hurts

COMMENT
Peter Martin

Investors rushed to buy stocks after Trump's win in the belief that taxes will be slashed and infrastructure spending ...

Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms

Kim Jong-nam, left, and his half-brother, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.

North Korea says Malaysia is to blame for death of its citizen

McDonald’s

McDonald's in Italy offers side of McHistory

People walk through toppled graves at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in University City, Missouri.

US Muslims raise $100K for vandalised Jewish cemetery

Donald Trump: A hard man to ignore.

I ignored Donald Trump news for a week. Here's what I learnt

COMMENT
Farhad Manjoo

Following Donald Trump is literally like flicking through TV stations or sitting on Twitter – a whir of opinions, issues ...

Reckless Trump is living in a bubble, and it's causing chaos

COMMENT
Josephine Tovey

Which sane country would wager its national security on the sanity of the mad king?

Australia can't trust its ally with the 'mad king' in power

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

"Half of business leaders say a lack of a clear plan for Australia's economic future is holding them back from making ...

Cut the company tax rate and push up the GST, says Henry

Peter Martin
12 mins ago

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Markets Live: Dollar slips on weak capex

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Patrick Commins, Jens Meyer
17 mins ago

Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar made the decision early on to sell all of their software ...

Why we need to stop bagging the young and rich

Tony Featherstone

Australia Post CEO Ahmed Fahour.

Australia Post chief resigns

BREAKING
Lucy Battersby
20 mins ago

James Packer hits $489 million Crown casino jackpot

COMMENT
1 hr ago

Business investment set to fall for fifth consecutive year

Peter Martin
33 mins ago

'Bad day for working Australians': Sunday penalty rates slashed

Nick Toscano
1 min ago

Dreamworld drags Ardent to $50m loss

Carolyn Cummins

Holy opportunity: The church-like house at 47A Birdwood Circus, Bicton will go under the hammer on February 25.

Bicton's church house set to bless a new owner

Stephanie Pegler

You may not know this but Australians are a force in the interiors world.

Five things Australians do best in the world of home design

Each apartment of the Dynamic Tower, planned for Dubai, would be able to rotate independently.

World's first rotating skyscraper planned for Dubai

The exterior of a Windsor townhouse by Pleysier Perkins shows the effectiveness of black.

Beyond trends: The architectural styles that never date

The chateau was built in the 18th century on behalf of the Marquis de Gudanes.

The Australian couple restoring an 18th century French chateau

The weird and wonderful Gucci AW17 collection.

Gucci raises eyebrows with its latest gender-bending collection

Men's Style
Lisa Armstrong
5 mins ago

When our guard goes down at work, we can get in all sorts of trouble.

11 topics you should never, ever talk about at work

Success

DIY versus large super funds - industry funds hit back.

DIY funds with less than $2 million not viable, say industry funds

John Collett

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Will we lose our health care card?

Noel Whittaker

Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar topped last year's BRW Young Rich List.

Why we need to stop bagging the young and rich

Tony Featherstone

Kate Ritchie, founder and principal lawyer at Ethikate, says mum doesn't know best when it comes to legal issues.

Five legal mistakes that could destroy your business

Kate Ritchie

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Video reveals Harrison Ford plane mishap

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Philippines set to be eco-tourism destination

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Iraqi hipsters put Erbil on fashion map

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Trump expected to revoke rules on transgender bathrooms

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Coldplay's Chris Martin performs at the Brits.

Chris Martin cops it over George Michael tribute

Rob Moran

Sir Elton John was reported to command more than $1 million for a show.

Elton John tour under cloud of controversy over public money

Felicity Caldwell

Actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney arrive at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California ...

George Clooney slings 'Hollywood elitist' label back at Donald Trump

Rob Moran
1 hr ago

Hugh Jackman is Logan, a man tormented by a failing physique but also a conflicted conscience.

Here's hoping Logan is Jackman's last Wolverine movie

COMMENT
Karl Quinn

Keira Maguire's screams were heard across the jungle on I'm A Celebrity.

Is this the making of Keira Maguire on I'm A Celeb?

Christine Sams

Robert Carlyle channels the Begbie rage again. He stayed away from his wife and children during the shoot: "You don’t ...

T2 Trainspotting meets fans' high expectations and more: review

Paul Byrnes

Surprise winner: Alex Russell and Aaron Pedersen in <i>Goldstone</i>.

Surprise triumph for Goldstone over Hacksaw Ridge at awards

Garry Maddox

Kit Harington has been enduring sub-zero temperatures while filming the latest season of <i>Game of Thrones</i>.

Game of Thrones actors endure cyclonic winds, freezing temps

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 fluids should really run wild, and be good, on Valentines Day.

What the romantics should drink on Valentine's Day

David Prestipino

The special salad made an impression on Valentine's Day.

Has this Perth woman penned WA's funniest Valentine's Day letter?

David Prestipino

These captured moments had served as a reminder that life was not static, no experience or pain permanent, but now I ...

Why I took a photo of myself every day after my marriage ended

Olivia Clement

Tobi Pearce and Kayla Itsines.

Kayla Itsines' partner charged with prescription drug possession

Gwyneth Paltrow: Lifestyle blogger or peddler of "fake luxury news"?

Gwyneth is back with a new book - and it's a doozy

Jenna Clarke

I always give the person an easy way to reject me.

The one rule I have given myself when asking someone out

Zachary Zane

Katy Perry opted for a futuristic galaxy-inspired look, perhaps heavily influenced by her new disco-pop song Chained to ...

Brit Awards red carpet brought more shocks than frocks

1 hr ago

Chris Brown (L) and Karrueche Tran are seen during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015 at Lincoln Center for the ...

Ex-girlfriend takes out restraining order against Chris Brown

Outfits on display at "Diana: Her Fashion Story" at Kensington Palace.

Exhibition of Princess Diana's dresses opens in London

Nick Miller

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

Why motherhood is worth making a fuss about - even for Beyonce

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

Why the eat less, move more message doesn't work: Michael Mosley

What Michael Mosley has learnt since the 5:2 diet

Sarah Berry
1 hr ago

Step in to perk up.

Take the plunge - an icy dip is so restorative

Jenny Landreth

Experts claim eating fruit regularly makes you 10 per cent less likely to be obese.

Fat chance fruit makes you fat, study says

Sarah Berry

Char-grilled calzone stuffed with ajvar and slow-cooked pork.

Video: Stuff it, throw a pizza pocket on the barbecue

If your bin ever begins to smell, you know it's long overdue for a clean.

How to deep-clean your kitchen like a pro

Pineapple on pizza: It's a divisive question.

Iceland's president wants to ban pineapple from pizza

Actress Amber Tamblyn just cornered the market on weird celebrity baby names.

Is this celebrity baby name for real? (Let's hope not)

1 hr ago

"Whoops!" Mum, Jessica Gianoni, was shamed for sending cake to school with her daughter.

'You're in trouble, Mum': school's narky note over packed lunch

20 mins ago

The survey gives insights into the private lives of parents.

Mums prefer sleep over sex, new survey finds

1: Sancho Bay, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil.

Australia fails to make top 10 in annual world's best beaches list

Kylie McLaughlin
2 mins ago

Thew new Qantas premium economy seat for the 787 Dreamliner.

Qantas unveils new premium seat for long-haul Dreamliners

Craig Platt

The overwater villas at Per Aquum Niyama, Maldives.

Among hundreds of paradise resorts, this one is a stand out

Tracey Spicer

Instances of sexism and harassment of women in Silicon Valley do not appear to be isolated incidents.

Uber sexism charges sound a wake-up call

The Love turntable: tech breakthrough or gimmick?

Radical digital turntable sends sound wirelessly

COMMENT

An artist's conception of the view from the fifth planet of the TRAPPIST-1 system.

'Seven sisters': star system with multiple Earth-like planets found

Huawei is jumping into the deep end of the phone pool with the Mate 9.

Review: Huawei's Mate 9 flags a change

Optus' new network will provide faster internet connection speeds to compatible handsets, which will release this year.

Optus switches on 4.5G mobile network

2017 Toyota C-HR.

New Toyota C-HR prices revealed

David McCowen

The new i30 Wagon will make its official debut at the 2017 Geneva motor show.

New Hyundai i30 wagon revealed

Dom Tripolone

Mercedes' new ute has made a trip to Australia.

Mercedes-Benz ute spotted in Oz

David McCowen

Mercedes will debut a stretched version of its GT performance car to target the Porsche Panamera.

Mercedes planning Porsche Panamera rival

Greg Kable

Range Rover is set to introduce a fourth model named the Velar.

New Range Rover Velar revealed

David McCowen

2017 Toyota Kluger

New Toyota Kluger prices revealed

Dom Tripolone

Trevor Nisbett.

West Coast Eagles push for access to academy recruits

Caroline Wilson

GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron poses with the number two draft pick TIm Taranto.

Giants hopeful AFL doesn't adjust recruitment zones

James Buckley

Sam Mitchell is part oft the Eagles leadership group.

Mitchell in Eagles leadership group, Hurn skippers another year

Fran Rimrod

Flashback: Jason Gillespie salutes the crowd, back in 2004.

Australia out to rewrite the India story

ANALYSIS
Greg Baum

(FILE PHOTO) Former Australia Rugby Player Dan Vickerman Dies At 37. TWICKENHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 27: Daniel ...

'We've all been talking of golden days, how much we miss them'

COMMENT
Peter FitzSimons

A bare patch is visible at one end of the pitch.

'It will take spin from ball one': Australia's mighty challenge in India

Andrew Wu

Freo players take in the view of their new digs.

New Cockburn home bolsters spirits of Dockers in 2017

Impact player: Dayne Beams.

The forgotten few: footballers making a quiet comeback in 2017

Sam McClure