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Is the Premier feeling the flutters of defeat?

Barnett snaps as stench of defeat rises from Libs

COMMENT
9 mins ago

Ian Gordon Tower was originally fined $4000 and granted a spent conviction after being found guilty of using the device.

WA cop who illegally tracked mate's partner wins appeal

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A woman carries a rainbow-colored umbrella as she walks during a rain shower in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. ...

Perth's disappointing, damp summer draws to a close, but heat to stay

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Vino 4 votes: WA Liberal hands out free wine to voters... and an 11yo boy

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The premier has genuine affection for former Treasury Troy Buswell.

'My darkest hour': Barnett's regrets about Troy Buswell

EXCLUSIVE

West Australian man didn't know drugs were 'such a big crime' in Bali

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Casey Affleck accepts the Best Actor award for Manchester by the Sea from Brie Larson.

Brie Larson refused to clap when presenting to Casey Affleck

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Live your life James, but please, spare us the platitudes

COMMENT

Scarlett

Johansson calls out Seacrest's 'ridiculous question'

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I would have handed over

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

Welfare crackdowns a $270 million flop: audit

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Canberra to Armidale "it's challenging" says ...

3:19PM

Barnett snaps as stench of defeat emanates from ...

3:17PM

Is the Premier feeling the flutters of defeat?

Barnett snaps as stench of defeat eminates from the Liberal party

COMMENT
9 mins ago

Lily Chen's self-branded wine she was giving residents in Mirrabooka, the seat she hopes to win off Labor at the state ...

Liberal hopeful gives free wine to potential voters

Tourism is a growing, vibrant sector that is important to WA's economy.

The future of WA's economy: Tourism can lead the way

ANALYSIS
50 mins ago

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

Libs candidate creates alias to grill McGowan on talkback radio

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

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

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

Libs candidate creates alias to grill Mark McGowan on talkback radio

Heather McNeill

The future of WA's economy: Tourism can lead the way

ANALYSIS
David Allan-Petale
50 mins ago

Swimmer bitten by bull shark in Coral Bay

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

A stroll with Colin Barnett: Up close and personal with Premier

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The crowd in Fremantle.

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

Emma Young

A punter at a Marvel versus DC party hosted by Respawn earlier this year.

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

Labor says it will move on abortion reform in the next term of Parliament.

Abortion reform on hold after MP withdraws bills

QLD

Lily Chen's self-branded wine she was giving residents in Mirrabooka, the seat she hopes to win off Labor at the state ...

Liberal hopeful gives free wine to potential voters

Church

Accused priest was moved to next to primary schools

ACT
46 mins ago

Mr Baird previously worked for NAB during a banking career prior to entering politics.

Former NSW premier to be paid $2m in NAB job

NSW

Ahmed Fahour outgoing MD and CEO of Australia Post and Chairman John Stanhope appeared before Senate estimates at ...

Outgoing Australia Post boss slams Hanson over religion innuendo

Matthew Knott

'We will continue to defy these terrorists': PM on 'missiles' raid

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Stephanie Peatling
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'Too outspoken': George Christensen quits government role

James Massola

George Christensen has resigned as the National Party Chief Whip at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 27 February ...

George Christensen will miss his whip now he's quitting as whip

Tony Wright
1 hr ago

Enemy combatants: Liberal Eric Abetz

'Symbol of a hostile nation': Eric Abetz objects to rainbow flag

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38 mins ago

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during a suspension of standing orders at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 27 ...

The dangerous fantasy that could bring down the government

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

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

Former Thai Police General and Palace Grand Chamberlain Jumpol Manmai in a photo from his Facebook page.

Thai palace removes 'extremely evil' official

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Guiseppe "Joe" Serafino with his lawyer Desi Widyantari at Denpasar District Court on Thursday.

Serafino didn't know drugs were 'such a big crime' in Bali

Jewel Topsfield

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen does not believe Trump will wish to engage in wars.

Cambodia cancels exercise, rejecting Western help

Lindsay Murdoch

Chinese women hold plastic babies at the Ayi University which teaches childcare, early education in preparation for ...

China may offer rewards for second child

James O'Connor

Live your life James, but spare us empty words

COMMENT
Georgina Robinson

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Forget the banks, this is the real rip-off

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Malcolm Turnbull and Indonesia President Joko Widodo at Admiralty House in Sydney on Sunday.

Why Australia has never been so popular

COMMENT
Peter Hartcher

Sarah Harrison of Little Miss Melbourne believes in the power of word-of-mouth marketing.

The rules of winning friends and influencing people

Cara Waters

Australians spend more on vitamins than prescription drugs.

Do we pay more for hope than health?

Georgina Dent

The market's tone was hesitant as investors awaited Mr Trump's address to the US Congress.

Investors hold breath ahead of Trump speech

Jens Meyer and Myriam Robin
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Martha Ruiz, left, and Brian Cullinan from PwC: Cullinan accidentally handed presenter Warren Beatty a duplicate of the ...

'You had one job!': Oscars snafu sparks brand crisis for PwC

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Colin Kruger, CBD

Cameron says board spill good for Bellamy's, expects fast turnaround

Madeleine Heffernan

Baird set for $2m pay packet with new NAB job

Current deficit account narrows sharply

Eryk Bagshaw
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Young professionals with a sense of adventure are making the switch to Darwin.

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Hiring a professional organiser helped me regain control of my bedroom clutter.

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Smart cities map community preferences to improve services and infrastructure, using technology such as smart phones.

What the world's best smart cities do to stay ahead

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Lifestyle

Moving rural has some surprising advantages.

The surprising way you can fast-track your career

Success

Katy Perry's Apple watch on her Instagram feed.

The Tax Office may be reading your social media

Melissa Browne

If you're trying to be "smarter than average", like Yogi Bear, it won't be a smooth ride.

Motley Fool: The joy of being average

Scott Phillips

Sarah Harrison of Little Miss Melbourne believes in the power of word-of-mouth marketing.

The rules of winning friends and influencing people

Cara Waters

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

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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

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Martha L. Ruiz and Brian Cullinan from PricewaterhouseCoopers arrive at the Oscars.

Accountant responsible for Oscar mix-up 'very upset': PWC boss

Michael Idato
1 hr ago

<i>La La Land</i> producer Jordan Horowitz, left, hands over the best picture award to <i>Moonlight</i> writer-director ...

How La La Land's Jordan Horowitz became the Oscar's humble hero

Rob Moran

President Donald Trump has blamed a focus on politics.

Trump blames Oscars 'sad' ending on Hollywood's focus on politics

Michael Idato

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

Wrong winners and awkward moments: history of Oscar gaffes

Michael Idato

Producers Jeremy Kleiner, left, and Adele Romanski and director Barry Jenkins pose after <i>Moonlight</i> was awarded ...

What did Moonlight's director say after the Oscars gaffe?

Michael Idato

Coalition minister Scott Ryan said Abbott's comments weren't helpful.

Q&A; debates whether 'hypocrite' Abbott is braying for a comeback

ANALYSIS
Neil McMahon

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

Martha L. Ruiz, left, and Brian Cullinan from PricewaterhouseCoopers arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at ...

Stuff-up: How accountants ruined the Oscars

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

The partners of men caught with child abuse material get little support, and are often shamed as if they committed the ...

The women left behind when men are caught with child porn

Jenna Price

Caro Daur, left, with her DIY bum bag.

The bum bag might have made a return, just not as you'd expect it

Annie Brown

Communicating with your partner during intimacy is also a strong predictor of orgasm, the study found.

How the 'orgasm gap' can be solved for straight women

Heidi Stevens

A model wears a creation part of the Moschino women's Fall-Winter 2017-18 collection, that was presented in Milan, ...

Milan fashion week takes a bizarre turn thanks to Moschino

Annie Brown

Emma Stone arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Evan ...

Photos: Emma Stone's nod to the pyjamas as party attire trend

Scarlett

Johansson calls out Seacrest for 'ridiculous' question

Amy Croffey

Diane Kruger is seen in Soho on February 24, 2017 in New York City.

Street style: Diane Kruger perfects the trans-seasonal outfit

Emma Roberts arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard ...

The Oscars red carpet brought old Hollywood glamour back

Melissa Singer

Run for good health not for weight loss.

Why is exercise useless for weight loss?

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

Exercise: It's important for all of us, regardless of our weight.

Exercise to reduce your cancer risk, regardless of your weight

Sarah Berry

Jill Dupleix's cherry cheesecake pancakes.

Crepes, blinis, pikelets, flapjacks: A guide to pancakes of the world

Chickpea biryani.

Anjum Anand's Indian vegetarian biryani, burgers and more

Good Food.
Great Aunty Three
115 Enmore Rd, Enmore.
Pho tai nam (combination of cooked and uncooked.
Photo: Edwina ...

Comment: The problem with 'authentic' food experiences

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

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

Image via: dax.holt / Facebook

'Dad grows a lot of weed': little girl's hilarious confession

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

Female pilot Eser Aksan Erdogan's glamorous life has become an Instagram hit.

Female pilot's glamorous lifestyle becomes Instagram hit

Natalie Paris

Attending a live sex show is something a lot of tourists do when visiting Amsterdam.

Why I won't be going back to sex shows, coffee shops in Amsterdam

Ben Groundwater

Performers from the Uniao da Ilha samba school parade during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, ...

Photos: Rio explodes in colour as Carnival climaxes

1 hr ago

The company expects to begin rolling out the service in the first half of 2018.

NBN reveals first fibre-to-the-curb suburbs

Dual rear facing cameras by Leica sit on the back of the Huawei P10.

MWC:Huawei's P10 lands in a flourish of colours

The game's look is an interesting mix of primitive and sci-fi.

Review: Horizon Zero Dawn is a beautiful post-apocalypse

The Xperia XZ Premium has a lot going on.

Chrome phone has a super slow-mo camera

The LG is covered front and back with a new kind of Gorilla Glass.

Hands on with LG's newly-announced G6

2017 Haval H6.

China's newest SUV revealed

Dom Tripolone

The Hack Rod team is using artificial intelligence to design cars.

How AI could design your next car

David McCowen

2017 Citroen C4 Cactus.

What stylish small car should I buy?

Cameron McGavin

2017 Ford Escape.

Ford's new CX-5 rival reviewed

Andrew MacLean

2018 Hyundai Ioniq.

Hyundai's Prius rival reviewed

Daniel DeGasperi

Porsche 911 R

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

David McCowen

Daniel Ricciardo logged 50 laps.

Ricciardo has car trouble but Hamilton quickest on F1 test day

Boilover: The Australians celebrate winning the first Test against India in Pune.

Shock Aussie success leaves India's pitch doctors guessing

Andrew Wu

AFL football boss named new chief of Gold Coast Suns

Breakthrough: Steve O'Keefe celebrates the wicket of Virat Kohli.

Kohli down, but not out yet as India looks to square Test series

Greg Baum

Classy: Dayne Beams is the new Brisbane skipper.

Dayne Beams the new Lion king

Caroline Wilson

Headed for a difficult meeting: James O'Connor.

O'Connor set to pay the price for cocaine bust

The Lions are currently undefeated and would want to play a home grand final at the Gabba.

AFLW mulls options for grand final venues

Jaeger master: Jaeger O'Meara was impressive again.

O'Meara confident he can play all year

Michael Gleeson