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Of course the idea of a four-day working week is popular. Who does not want to work less?

Should Australia move to a four-day working week?

Mike Nahan has revealed the Liberal party expected Colin Barnett to step down prior to the state election.

Barnett bombshell: Meant to quit, cost Libs election, says Nahan

The Gumtree advertisement has since been changed- but its original contents are still available on other recruitment ...

Perth business cops flak for Gumtree job ad for '457 visa workers only'

Grandfather James Bradley, 92, and his granddaughter Karis Town, 9, at home in Croydon.

'He could not survive deportation': 92yo war veteran denied visa

EXCLUSIVE

German Chancellor Angela Merkel listens as President Donald Trump speaks during their joint news conference.

After awkward chat with German leader, Trump hurls abuse from afar

Nine News Perth caught the moment the teen was apprehended by WA Police.

Doh! Dead-end street stops teens in their tracks on police chase

Man arrested after armed hold-up at Clarkson Mini Mart

Beetlemania? Man tries to smuggle 4226 native insects out of Perth

Indian legend undone by optical illusion after fierce attack on Smith

Broome woman's death 'suspicious' as police inspect car park vehicles

'He leaped out of the radio': Rock legends pay tribute to Chuck Berry

The test firing of a US nuclear weapon code-named Operation Hardtack was included in a new series of declassified ...

Declassified nuclear test videos are truly terrifying

Adele, performing at Etihad Stadium, felt compelled to point out her big-screen image had some flattering filters on it.

How the butt of Aussie jokes shocked a sweaty Adele

Dream return: Pat Cummins has been the pick of the Australian bowlers in the third Test.

Indian revival leaves Aussies vulnerable in Third Test

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Before the boom: a file photo of Curtis Island off Gladstone in 2009.

Before the boom... the biggest loser of our gas shortage

A shark breaches at Bennetts Beach.

The tourist hot-spot swarming with sharks

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Chuck Berry... a lifetime of rock

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: A general view of Hoy Piony at the Night Noodle Markets in Birrarung Marr on ...

Perth Night Noodle Markets - 20 dishes not to miss

Alex Riddell is sick of expectations on young women.

'Stop telling me I need a man to buy a house'

Frontrunner for East Timor presidency offers ...

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AFP 'sold me out': Australian terror suspect

5:36PM

Donald Trump, the working-class zero spewing ...

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Incoming Premier Mark McGowan has announced his new ministry.

Premier seeks advice to sack Perth council

Mr McGowan says his oath of office.

Mark McGowan sworn in as WA premier

WA Premier-elect Mark McGowan arrives at the state's swearing in ceremony with his family.

WA premier acts on promise to bring back state jobs

Incoming Premier Mark McGowan has announced his new ministry.

WA Labor announces new ministry, two big names miss out

There's rising speculation Liza Harvey will be chosen as leader, or at least be the deputy.

'I really need to go': Liza Harvey hoses down leadership speculation

The mood changes with the time of day and surrounds.

Hypnotic Sculpture by the Sea work a stand-out installation

Police investigate 'suspicious' death in Broome

South West asbestos removalists strike over '25%' pay cut

Marta Pascual Juanola

Mr Baz Bosch was planning to take his children to a birthday party on the day he was killed.

Family wants answers over murder of 'kind, generous' dad

Emma Young

The haul included spiders and scorpions. Don't worry - the fingers at the bottom are a reflection, the Border Force says.

Man smuggled beetles, spiders, scorpions from Perth: police

Emma Young

Indecent assault charges have been laid after a Morley massage.

Perth chiropractor banned 3 years for sexual misconduct

A New Zealand man has been accused of throwing a quokka off a jetty.

Rotto police make arrests after quokka thrown off jetty

David Allan-Petale

Dead calm: Snorkellers looking at bleaching corals off Port Douglas this week.

Reef tourism on the rocks as bleaching worsens

A swimmer braves grey clouds at Manly on Saturday morning as Sydney faces another week of rain.

Sydney's miserable March: the wet just keeps coming

NSW

Henry Palaszczuk has shared childhood photos of his daughter, Annastacia Palaszczuk, the Premier of Queensland, on ...

Even Premiers can't escape their embarrassing dads

QLD

The man was charged with two counts of growing a trafficable quantity of cannabis.

Lost passport leads to charge over 375 cannabis plants

ACT

Cormac Farrell at his home in Evatt with one of the beehives he will be moving to Parliament House.

Parliament House abuzz with plan for new beehives

Tom McIlroy

'He could not survive deportation': 92-year-old denied visa on costs

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Koziol

Same-sex marriage 'resolved': Turnbull government minister

Stephanie Peatling

Lesson learnt: Arts Minister Mitch Fifield has taken the axe to George Brandis' arts funding vehicle Catalyst.

Arts sector 'delighted' as government axes 'slush fund'

Michael Koziol

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton warned the Turnbull government was "not going to be bullied" by chief executives "or ...

'There is no pathway at this stage': Liberal MPs in marriage backdown

Michael Koziol

'We aren't going to be bullied by CEOs or anyone else': Immigration Minister Peter Dutton.

We 'won't be bullied' by CEOs on same-sex marriage: Dutton

Michael Koziol

Outgoing ABC chairman Jim Spigelman.

ABC boss delivers home truths about the broadcaster

EXCLUSIVE
Matthew Knott

John Zakhariev told an Australian TV network he only went to a couple of ranges in Sofia and had help from an instructor ...

AFP 'sold me out', Australian terror suspect says

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US Secret Service officers stand in the cordoned off Lafayette Park after a security incident near the fence of the ...

Driver arrested after vehicle approaches White House gates

Francisco "Lu-Olo" Guterres: "Better prospects" for agreement with Australia.

Frontrunner for East Timor presidency offers Australia hope on oil

Lindsay Murdoch
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in the Great Hall of the ...

Xi talks up 'friendly' ties after Trump's Twitter strike

Pat Cummins took four wickets, three of which were with short-pitched balls.

Cummins quickens Australian hearts

ANALYSIS
Greg Baum

It would make sense to see the Cats Mitch Duncan (left) spend more time as the high half forward.

Which pre-season fixes will stick?

Jimmy Bartel

Illustration: Glen Le Lievre

Two-speed economy worm has turned for WA

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Gladstone's main thoroughfare, Goondoon Street, sits empty as the city struggles to adjust to the aftermath of the LNG boom.

The biggest loser from gas shortage is city sucking it all up

Amy Mitchell-Whittington

Illustration: Glen Le Lievre

How the two-speed economy worm has turned

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Illustration: Simon Bosch

Game of phones: Telstra's regional roaming rage

Lucy Battersby

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Dishonest, illegal and fraudulent 'bad apples' still at large

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Banks are itching to increase your mortgage interest rate

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

A lawyer's love for all creatures great and small

Mark Hawthorne

Boom time for the box out the back of Bourke

Lucy Battersby

Big gun malls in the billion-dollar sales club

Carolyn Cummins

Budgeting can be overwhelming, especially on a low income. Start by setting yourself specific targets.

Money Minder: I don't earn a lot. Can ever own a house?

Darren Palmer's guide for people with no time to renovate

7 Var Terrace, Hillarys WA.

Three tri-level houses to view in Perth this weekend

The operators of a childcare centre at World Tower in Sydney, complained that more than 500 cigarette butts were found ...

Butts, smoke and foodscraps: How to beat balcony bombers

Devil's Ivy, Boston fern and zygocactus. Photographer Jennifer Soo Produced by Nadine Bush Shot on location at Koskela ...

Green scene grows as a 1970s trend flourishes again

The Porsche Mission E.

The future of driving: Self-driving cars are just the beginning

Cars

In his 50s, George Clooney sets the benchmark for aging gracefully.

Want to look great at 50 and beyond? Start doing this now

Grooming

Digital native Elizabeth Barry can't remember the last time she logged on for internet banking.

Smartphones set to dominate digital payments

John Collett

Savers are bearing the brunt of sharp cuts in deposit interest rates.

Nicole helps… find the best savings rate

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Rob Deutsch, the founder and owner of F45 Training, has relocated to the United States.

The fastest growing franchise you've never heard of

Cara Waters

Call centres are often denigrated, ridiculed, avoided and despised.

Life in a call centre: could you handle it?

James Adonis

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Cummins takes four as Pujara holds fast

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Police probe continues on Coolbellup murder

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French shooting suspect known to authorities

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Trump ignores Merkel's handshake offer

National Zoo and Aquarium Jura, Cheetah.

Wild Side: Building a zoo

Stan - Billions

Brand new season of Billions - now streaming. Only on Stan.

STAN - better call saul

Criminal. Lawyer. Better Call Saul returns April 11 on Stan

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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Pete Evans face said it all on MKR.

Pete Evans' face said it all on My Kitchen Rules

Aja Styles
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Flawless and seemingly effortless.

What Adele boasted over Justin Bieber while in Australia

Hannah Francis

Australian actress Melissa George and former husband Jean=David Blanc in happier times.

Teary Melissa George promos signal lifting of Seven PR fatwa

Andrew Hornery

US rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry.

Tributes flow for Mr. Rock'n'roll Music, Chuck Berry

Kate Aubusson

Amy Shark.

Niggling fear Triple J darling Amy Shark may be one-hit wonder

Reviewed by George Palathingal

Adele, performing at Etihad Stadium, felt compelled to point out her big-screen image had some flattering filters on it.

Adele gets shock about Melbourne that's usually butt of jokes

Hannah Francis

This is not the first time Hasbro has used a public marketing campaign to update the game's pieces.

Booted: Hasbro ditches 'tokens' and unveils new Monopoly

Michael Idato

HAMBURG, GERMANY - MAY 10: Adele performs at Barclaycard Arena on May 10, 2016 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Joern ...

Give it up, Australia. You've been owned by Adele

Bernard Zuel

Ku De Ta Perth invited selected guests to an exclusive preview on Thursday.

First taste of Ku De Ta: Perth's most anticipated restaurant

David Prestipino

Gelato Messina will debut in Perth for the markets and feature this one-off fried icecream dish.

Perth gets first lick of Gelato Messina at 2017 Night Noodle Markets

David Prestipino

The Kookaburra boats are towed out to compete in the America's Cup.

How the 1987 America's Cup defence changed Perth forever

"I'm living out my rebellious side on set."

How teen actor Tiarnie Coupland is living out her 'rebellious side'

Cosima Marriner

Natalie Reilly and her best friend

I don't like how I look, and I'm OK with that

COMMENT
Natalie Reilly

Pia Miller wearing a $3000 bodysuit by Steven Khalil for her new spread in Elle Australia.

Home and Away star's 'zealous' control almost cost her an Elle profile

Jenna Clarke

Last year's The Bachelor Richie Strahan with contestants, including Keira Maguire (in the front, second from left).

STD tests, critique a stranger: The Bachelor's odd casting process

Amy Croffey

Jenny Eclair.

Why Jenny Eclair's partner rejected her marriage proposal

Robyn Doreian

All of a sudden, you're back in the middle of that school yard surrounded by people you don't know.

There’s always room for new friendships, even as a grown-up

Nicola Moriarty

Brooke Hogan.

A Day on a Plate: Mum's cooking tops Brooke Hogan's food diary

Kyle Sandilands with Michael and Kyly Clarke's baby, Kelsey Lee, last year.

A clucky Kyle Sandilands will have to wait for a baby says girlfriend

Amy Croffey

Breakfast: it's worth the effort.

Breakfast, fasting, snacking: the verdict on meal-timing

Amby Burfoot

Fuel your mood with happy foods.

Eating your broccoli can make you feel less stressed

Sarah Berry

Taryn Brumfitt believes that there has been a shift in the way many people view the "perfect" body; it no longer has to ...

Taryn Brumfitt on stripping down to shape up

Sarah Berry

Yotam Ottolenghi's rosemary, olive oil and orange cake with crystalised rosemary sprigs.

Yotam Ottolenghi on baking with citrus

Adam Liaw's classic roast chicken with bread and butter stuffing.

15 things you should be able to cook by the time you're 30

Martin Benn and Vicki Wild on tour.

How three-hatted Sepia restaurateurs do Hong Kong

Jo Alderdice saved a 3-year-old child from attempted abduction.

'I thought I would have to stab him': mum stops child abduction

Five siblings seeking a forever home have sparked a viral response.

Five siblings on the search for their 'forever family'

Jason Momoa with his two children with Lisa Bonet, Nakoa Wolf, 8, (left) and Lola, 9.

Jason Momoa's photo of daughter with 'naked' rock star causes outrage

Qantas A380 QF2 is stranded in Dubai due to technical difficulties.

Traveller letters: Qantas flight delay results in five-star stay

Bondi Beach girls ... but can anyone become one?

What it's like to be a Bondi chick for a weekend

Annie Dang

Cathedral Gorge, Purnululu National Park. Western Australia. must credit: Sean Scott Photography, supplied by Western ...

Photos: Stunning images of the Kimberley's record-breaking wet

The S8 would be the first to use the technology to verify financial payment applications.

Samsung S8 users to pay with their faces

This wanted poster provided by the FBI shows Dmitry Aleksandrovich Dokuchaev, 33, a Russian national and resident. The ...

What the Yahoo case says about Russian spies

COMMENT

Quantum physicist Professor David Reilly in his lab at the University of Sydney.

The Australian helping Microsoft deliver its billion-dollar project

A screenshot from the first instalment of the game.

Video game banned by Australian censors over 'ritualistic' sex scene

LoL

The League of Legends team house that folded

Kotaku

Which is the best dual-cab ute: Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline, Ford Ranger XLT, Toyota HiLux SR5 and Holden Colorado Z71.

What is the best dual-cab ute?

Stephen Ottley

The Australian consumer watchdog is continuing its investigation into Volkswagen Australia.

Aussies slow to grab VW's diesel fix

David McCowen

KTM X-Bow.

The $170k four-wheeled motorcycle

Andrew MacLean

Mobileye suppliers sensor technology to car companies including BMW.

The Breakdown: Intel buys Mobileye

David McCowen

Lexus LC500 Coupe.

Is this the best looking car on sale?

David McCowen

Hyundai has been refining its i30N hot hatch.

Too cool: Hyundai tests new hot hatch on ice

David McCowen

Breakthrough: Smith congratulates Glenn Maxwell on his maiden Test century.

The optical illusion that prompted VVS Laxman's rant at Smith

Richmond captain Trent Cotchin and Carlton captain Marc Murphy at the AFL Captain's Day at the MCG in Melbourne. ...

AFL 2017 special interactive... club-by-club breakdown

Robert Murphy

Murphy reveals how close he came to retirement

Virat Kohli claps Steve Smith after failed DRS call.

Kohli's mocking claps reignite DRS fury for Australia

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Sam Mitchell of the Eagles looks to handball during the JLT Community Series AFL match ...

AFL 2017 season: Our experts have their say

Pat Cummins took four wickets, three of which were with short-pitched balls.

Cummins quickens Australian hearts

ANALYSIS
Greg Baum

Jaya Taki has revealed why she lifted the lid on Tim Simona's string of bets on opposition players.

NRL scandal: Abortion Friday... party Saturday

EXCLUSIVE
Danny Weidler

(From left) Deanna Berry, Alyssa Mifsud and Elise O'Dea of the Demons celebrate.

Demons thrash Dockers with record AFLW score

Scott Spits