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Jordan Horowitz, producer of "La La Land," shows the envelope revealing Moonlight as the true winner of best picture, ...

Accountants take the blame for Oscars blunder

Rosie Batty, whose son Luke, 11, was killed by his father in 2014.

The horrible bombshell that Rosie Batty didn't see coming

Upper house Liberal candidate Wade De Campo has been sprung on live radio calling in to talk to WA Labor leader Mark ...

'John from Collie': Liberal candidate caught in a lie

John Neal's bonus was cut by $550,000 after not informing the company's board of his relationship with his executive ...

QBE chief's $550k pay cut after relationship with secretary

A person has escaped serous injury after being bitten by a bull shark.

Warning issued after woman bitten by bull shark in Coral Bay

Rock carvings on the Burrup Peninsula, near Karratha.

Bid to give unique Pilbara rock art World Heritage status

What WA can learn from places that survived a busted resources boom

ANALYSIS

Libs, Labor campaign in the regions as election day gets closer

'Gatecrashers jumped in': Perth party host in induced coma

'Not everyone hates me': WA Premier shows humorous, human side

Missing WA man's kayak found, police divers called in

"People have different elements to their dress and their culture that they embrace": Peter Dutton defends Islamic dress.

Why Dutton could be your next prime minister

COMMENT
Andrew P Street

Oscars stuff-up: In Memoriam segment used wrong picture of Janet Patterson.

The other Oscars stuff-up: Wrong picture used in tribute

Emma Stone has been a red carpet darling for years now, as a 2017 nominee all eyes will be on her.

Oscars 2017: Stars hit the red carpet for the big event

Bill Paxton has died at the age of 61.

Actor Bill Paxton, known for roles in Big Love, Titanic, dies at 61

George Clooney can't stop gushing about his impending parenthood.

Amal Clooney debuts her baby bump on the red carpet

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A stroll with Col

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

Saudi king reported to be taking 459 tons of ...

3:13AM

Fresh wave of bomb threats for US Jewish centres: ...

3:01AM

Donald Trump seeks 'historic' 9 per cent jump in ...

2:36AM

Colin Barnett is swamped by "fans" at Elizabeth Quay.

A stroll with Col: Up close and personal with WA's Premier

Who do we want to be? A question Western Australia has to ask itself.

The future of WA's economy: Life beyond mining

ANALYSIS

Unhappy with the "political stunt": Premier Colin Barnett.

Premier Colin Barnett criticises opponents and the media

An unfortunate photo for the Premier.

WA Premier gets cosy with Roe 8 protesters at Rotto swim

The number of methamphetamine seizures has risen 22.2 per cent in the past financial year.

'High income not the cause for WA's drug epidemic': Top cop

Colin Barnett is swamped by "fans" at Elizabeth Quay.

A stroll with Colin Barnett: Up close and personal with WA's incumbent Premier

Brendan Foster

'Barnett's legacy of devastation:' thousands gather in Fremantle

Emma Young

Perth gamers launch nightclub 'without all the douchebags'

Emma Young

In hot water: James O'Connor has reportedly been arrested.

Former Wallaby and Force star caught up in cocaine bust

UPDATED

A new WA study says over-hunting sharks is detrimental for fish at every level of the food chain.

Sharks guardians of biodiversity: WA study

Rebecca Gredley

Pauline Hanson has dumped two One Nation candidates in WA for criticising a preference deal with the Liberals.

Hanson dumps One Nation WA candidates

Police want to interview Adrian Hill over a spate of burglaries.

Police hunt for man wanted over burglary spree

Adrian Beattie

Four men have been injured after a golf buggy crash on Hamilton Island, with two victims airlifted to Mackay Base Hospital.

Three injured in golf buggy crash on Hamilton Island

QLD

A person has escaped serous injury after being bitten by a bull shark.

Woman bitten by bull shark while snorkelling

Domestic violence offenders are five times more likely to be male than female in the ACT.

Family violence charges up 30 per cent in 12 months

ACT

Gordon Wood arrives to the Supreme Court for his case against the State of NSW on February 24.

Gordon Wood describes goodbye to girlfriend

NSW

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull points the finger on Monday.

Source of PM's poll problems far bigger than Abbott

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Green bank receives $1.2 billion coal power plant funding request

Adam Morton

Government ignores panel advice, appoints Minerals boss to ABC

Adam Gartrell

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the company tax cut is key to the government's agenda.

Company profits surge to record highs as wages go backwards

Immigration secretary Michael Pezzullo took aim at the "unworldly" audit office after another critical report.

Border Force warned over 'unlawful' and 'inappropriate' airport searches

The Asia Excellence transported the maiden cargo from Chevron's Gorgon LNG project in Western Australia.

AWU calls on Turnbull to renegotiate contracts with gas exporters

Mr Turnbull on Monday.

'Calculated attack': Turnbull blames Abbott for poll slump

Undated image made from militant video shows German hostage Jurgen Kantner at an undisclosed location.

Philippines condemns 'barbaric beheading' of German hostage

President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull talk to a father carrying his eight-week-old baby.

Malcolm Turnbull to make surprise visit to Jakarta next week

Jewel Topsfield

'We don't seem to have a long-term strategy': Former US ambassador to China Max Baucus.

Don't let Beijing push US around, warns former ambassador

A Christian woman who fled northern Sinai months ago as IS embarked on a string of sectarian killings.

Muslims help Egyptian Christians flee from IS violence in Sinai

Many of the victims described the university administration's response as being equally appalling, some even referring ...

Sixteen of my students told me they were raped

COMMENT
Nina Funnell

The nation has about $2.3 trillion in superannuation of which about $650 billion is held in self managed super funds.

The $1.96b we waste on junk insurance

COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Minister for Employment Michaelia Cash and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull distanced themselves from the rates decision, ...

The rise of blah-blah politics

COMMENT
Michael Gordon

John Neal was fined $550,000 after not disclosing soon enough that he was in a relationship with his executive assistant.

Seven, QBE bosses pay heavy price for office romances

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight
1 hr ago

Australians seem to be better at whingeing about their credit card rather than shopping around and getting a better deal.

Are you smart enough for a better credit card?

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Rain and a mild winter have coloured company profits this season.

Warning: Wild weather blows through earnings season

ANALYSIS
Vesna Poljak

A publicly funded class action vehicle would promote access to justice, says Vince Morabito.

Government fund needed for class actions

Mathew Dunckley

Seven faces more rogue website allegations

Lucy Battersby

Fair Work Commission deputy issues his last judgement

Anna Patty

Australia set for first current account surplus since 1970s

Myriam Robin

How prepared are university students for the future?

Anna Patty

The kitchen is often the first room you notice when you walk into a house.

How the kitchen became the most important room in the home

Thirsty Merc members Rai Thistlethwayte, Phil Stack and Matt Smith

Thirsty Merc lead singer's frank views on home, possessions

432 Park Avenue 432 Park Avenue

Jaw-dropping penthouse in NYC's tallest residential building

Some creative ways to display your books, that don't just involve colour-coding.

Decorating for bibliophiles: Creative book display

Kent Street, styled by Simone Haag.

Australian designers reveal their creative muses

Writer Phil Barker with partner Jayde.

My partner and I are breaking an outdated relationship taboo

Life On Mars

Riz Ahmed at the Oscars.

Men in black, boys in blue: The best dressed blokes at the Oscars

Men's Style

Australians spend more on vitamins than prescription drugs.

Do we pay more for hope than health?

Georgina Dent

We all need a house, but buying one is not so cheap.

The case for letting first home buyers use super

Daryl Dixon

With the passing of the small business entity tax and capital gains tax concessions, small business owners are now ...

Can I still run my business and get the age pension?

Max Newnham

Melany McBride and Amy Parfett had 'nothing to lose' when they started WedShed in their 20s.

Why starting a business in your 20s is the way to go

Cara Waters

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Dozens hurt at Mardi Gras parade

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Stan Grant to host new ABC show

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Jaguares outclass Kings

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Lions claim narrow win over Cheetahs

People react as a sculpture is burning at the Maslenitsa festival at the Nikola-Lenivets art park in Nikola-Lenivets ...

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Gripping escape thriller Underground - all episodes now streaming. Only on Stan.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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And the winner isn't: Faye Dunaway, left, and Warren Beatty present the award for best picture to the wrong film.

La La Land-Moonlight late plot twist saves dull Oscars

COMMENT
Karl Quinn

Mahershala Ali won for his role in Best Picture winner Moonlight.

Mahershala Ali becomes first Muslim actor to win an Oscar

Ryan Gosling, right, stands with his arms folded as Emma Stone, center, congratulates Mahershala Ali, for winning the ...

How two cards created biggest fiasco in Oscars history

Garry Maddox

Oscars stuff-up: In Memoriam segment used wrong picture of Janet Patterson.

Other Oscars stuff-up: Aussie 'devastated' at wrong picture

Garry Maddox

Jordan Horowitz, left, of "La La Land", mistakenly accepts the award for best picture at the Oscars.

World reacts to 'awkward' Academy Awards

Broede Carmody

Emma Stone at the 89th Academy Awards

As it happened: Oscars wrong best picture announced

Karl Quinn

Bill Paxton's initials were formed in GPS over Tornado Alley.

Storm chasers honour Twister star Bill Paxton with GPS tribute

Megan Levy

Iranian director Asghar Farhadi's <i>The Salesman </i> was awarded Best Foreign Language Film.

Absent Oscar winner slams Trump's travel ban as 'inhumane'

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

There'll be four days of epic music at the Port Beach Weekender from March 9-12.

Neil Finn headlines four days of epic music at Port Beach Weekender

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

What wine romantics should drink

David Prestipino

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Executive Chairman of 21st Century Fox Lachlan Murdoch (L) and actress Sarah Murdoch ...

Is Sarah Murdoch reliving her Top Model nightmare the Vanity Fair Oscars party?

Scarlett

Scarlett v Seacrest: The most awkward red carpet moments

Amy Croffey

Emma Stone collects the Oscar for best actress for her performance in <i>La La Land</i>.

Emma Stone accessorised with a subtle political statement

Jenna Clarke

Meryl Streep (with Javier Bardem) wore Elie Saab to the Oscars after cancelling an order for a Chanel couture gown.

Meryl v Chanel: Streep gets the last word at the Oscars

Melissa Singer

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban arrive at the Oscars on Sunday.

Oscars red carpet as it happened

Jenna Clarke

Halle Berry arrives at the Oscars.

Halle Berry channels Whitney, sets tongues wagging

Ruth Negga wears an ACLU ribbon as she arrives at the Oscars.

Why the stars are wearing a blue ribbon

Annie Brown

George Clooney can't stop gushing about his impending parenthood.

Amal Clooney debuts her baby bump

Annie Brown

I found out my emotional and physical capabilities.

How the 18km mark of a half-marathon showed me what I'm made of

Sarah Berry

The Annie Effect tells about the experiences that lead Annie Crawford to create Can Too.

The Annie Effect: How one woman got people moving

Paula Goodyer

Too much exercise can leave no energy or desire for sex.

Intense exercise lowers men's libido, study finds

Sarah Berry

Bistrode food for Feb 23. Eggplant. Italian eggplant and vegetable bake. SMH Good Living. Pix by Quentin Jones. Styling ...

Ditch the wheat but not the taste: the gluten-free weekly meal plan

Jody Allen: "I learnt all the tricks to save money at the supermarket."

A week of groceries for under $50? How one woman does it

Jody Allen

Salmon seasoned with salt, cashews, walnuts, sliced avocado, and olive oil, garnished with parsley.

Why anti-inflammatory eating is in

Sam Bailey

Aisha Modu breastfed her granddaughter to keep her alive after fleeing insurgents.

Grandma saves baby's life by breastfeeding after mum's death

Marley Oster sustained a serious neck injury when her hat cord became caught in the slippery dip.

Mum shares warning about school hat after daughter's near miss

15 year old girl's face lit up by an iPhone at a bus stop

Dad's clever 'X-plan' for getting teens out of bad situations

Women wade in a pool of mud during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Street" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, ...

Photos: Revellers get dirty at Brazil's filthiest Carnival party

Etihad's multicultural flight team are friendly, professional and efficient.

Flight test: Etihad economy impresses after 22-hour long haul

Louise Southerden

St Michael's Mount, Cornwall: A medieval abbey-fortress.

This part of England is like a whole other country

Steve McKenna

Playstation VR virtual reality headset. Tech Know by Adam Turner. Pub date: Oct 30, 2016. M Mag.

Really? Popularity of Sony VR surprises all

The matte black Stealth is as beautiful (and fingerprint-hungry) as ever.

Razer's MacBook killer gets even better

KEYone

MWC 2017: Blackberry is back, but does anybody care?

nbn

NBN updates its online 'address checker'

Gizmodo

AMD's new CPU has accomplished 52 per cent performance increase per core.

AMD Ryzen to challenge Intel for CPU throne

Porsche 911 R

Porsche owner looks to make $800,000 in a month

David McCowen

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia QV.

Alfa Romeo's plans to take on German luxury kings

Stephen Ottley

Dynamic photo,
Colour: Tango Red 2016 Audi Q2.

Audi's new SUV for millennials reviewed

Drive Staff

Ford has unveiled its replacement for the Fiesta ST hot hatch.

Three-cylinder power for next Fiesta ST

David McCowen

Ford Edge, Scotland. July 2016

Photo James Lipman / jameslipman.com 2016 Ford Edge (overseas model shown).

2018 Ford Edge badge still up in the air

Andrew MacLean

2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.

850Nm flagship Porsche Panamera revealed

Dom Tripolone

Dockers big man Aaron Sandilands is going to back in action for the season opener against Geelong.

Dockers big man back for season opener against Geelong

Kim Hagdorn

Suns' Will Brodie celebrates kicking a goal.

Suns hold off the Bombers in the heat

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo.

Red Bull unveil Daniel Ricciardo's car to take on Mercedes

Philip Duncan

Australia's captain Steve Smith, left, and David Warner, second left, celebrate after winning the first Test against ...

Indian greats want flat pitches prepared for remaining Tests

Andrew Wu

Adelaide are unbeaten at the top of the ladder.

Unbeaten Adelaide closer to AFLW grand final

Jason Day: Illness has forced him out of the Mexico City event.

Jason Day pulls out of Mexico World Golf Championship event

Evin Priest

Round one return: Richmond's Bachar Houli missed much of the 2016 season.

Bachar Houli comeback on the cards for round one

Val Febbo

Harbhajan Singh

'Have to see him bowl on a good pitch': Harbhajan takes aim

Val Febbo