War footing North Korea fires multiple missiles

NORTH Korea has launched a number of projectiles off its east coast that are believed to be land-to-sea missiles in the latest provocation by the rogue nation.

‘Angel’ remembered Sara Zelenak’s mum confirms her death

Sara Zelenak’s mum confirms her death

TRIBUTES are flowing for the Aussie victims of the London terrorist attacks with Prince Harry among those sending his thoughts to the family and friends of Kirsty Boden and Sara Zelenak.

Hostage reports Iran slams Saudi Arabia over IS attack

Iran slams Saudi Arabia over IS attack

IRAN has blamed Saudi Arabia for an IS attack on its parliament after its foreign minister reportedly said the country needed to be punished.

Competition Nine new Aldi stores about to hit WA

Aldi to sell its low-priced wine, beer and spirits.

THE Aldi revolution will hit several suburbs in Perth's south in the coming weeks before turning its sights north. And regional WA isn't going to miss out either.

Immunisation shame Rich suburbs vaccinate least

South Perth has been identified as the suburb with WA's lowest vaccination rate.

A LEAFY riverside suburb has the unenviable title of home of the lowest number of fully vaccinated five-year-old children in WA.

Perth Stadium. LED Advertising Signage Board Testing. Image sourced by Peter Law.

Perth Stadium Naming rights: To sell or not to sell

NAMING rights to Perth Stadium may not be sold off by the McGowan Government, despite an election promise to the contrary, while the debate over full-strength beer continues. POLL

Terror threat ‘Our freedom, our lives are under threat’

‘Our freedom, our lives are under threat’

AUSTRALIA’S Multicultural Affairs Minister has called on the Muslim community to ‘rise up against’ Islamic extremism, in the strongest comments yet from the Turnbull government.

Bad mix Freo small bar causes big stir

Clinical psychologist Rachael O'Byrne and consultant psychiatrist Dr Kevin O'Daly oppose the bar's proposed location. Picture: Nic Ellis.

A ROW is brewing in Fremantle over a bid by popular drinking venue to open a “sister” bar next to a psychiatric clinic that deals with drug, alcohol and suicide issues.

Drug operation Meth, heroin worth $7m seized in raids

Detective Sergeant Andy Elliott from Organised Crime with the seized items

METHAMPHETAMINE and heroin valued at $7 million and $370,000 cash have been seized after police allegedly cracked a WA drug distribution ring. 

No fear 'I was angry, I wanted to get him'

Teal Smith is thinking about a career as a cop after tackling an intruder, Picture: Seven News.

A PERTH  teenager has chased an alleged intruder out of her home and pinned him to the ground until police arrived.

Massive snake Up close and personal with a python

That ain’t a snake. THIS... is a snake.

Media land This is why everything on TV sucks

IF YOU ever wondered why the rubbish you see on television and in advertising doesn’t reflect normal Australians, this is why.

Sydney visit Intern Pete blows his moment with Prince Harry

KIIS FM prankster Intern Pete blew his million-dollar moment with Prince Harry after the royal stopped to speak to him in a meet and greet line up.

Perth Stadium Premier wants stadium full strength beer ban

FULL strength beer should be banned in corporate boxes at the new Perth Stadium, according to Mark McGowan.

Sponsorship PCC puts fashion ahead of sport

A CITY OF Perth decision to move $25,000 sponsorship from the Hopman Cup to the Perth Fashion Festival has concerned some councillors.

'Pie in face' Man faces court over 'pie incident'

A MAN charged with smashing a cream pie into Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce’s face during a keynote address has appeared briefly in court. 

Keeping up Cappuccino buzz high in Claremont

CLAREMONT is keeping up as Perth's office workforce is decentralised, while Subiaco is falling behind. How do we know this? The cappuccino co-efficient.

Lionel Richie April 27 2016 Photos By Denise Truscello

Lionel Richie touring Oz with Chic

YOU’LL get twice the hits when Lionel Richie tours Australia with disco pioneers Nile Rodgers and Chic later this year.

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Budding actress Twiggy's daughter a star in her own right

STM. Sophia Forrest. Picture Richard Hatherly

SHE is 22, has movie star looks, a role in a hit TV show and is the daughter of one of Australia’s richest men. 

Exam stress 'Your marks do not define you'

'13 Reasons Why' star Katherine Langford, second from right, chats with current students at her old high school, Perth Modern. L-R Georgia Burden, Jane Pankhurst, Caitlin Revell Katherine Langford & Kiran Tibballs. Michael Wilson The West Australian

AS HOLLYWOOD’S latest “it girl”, Netflix star Katherine Langford doesn’t have to worry about exams.

Premier Mark McGowan says he stands by Labor's election commitments but fees and charges will increase. Picture: Steve Ferrier.

Taxpayers' money McGowan ministers to keep cash

DOUBLE-DIPPING McGowan Government ministers won’t be told to repay thousands of dollars in car allowances they pocketed before the payments were axed last month.

Reform talks Australian media bosses meet PM

Australian media bosses meet PM

THE head’s of Australia’s major news organisations have banded together in an unprecedented call for action on media law reforms.

Facebook live Premier tries to get into the groove

Heidi, Will and Woody with Premier Mark McGowan.

IN A BID to appeal to younger voters, Premier Mark McGowan let the Hit 92.9 crew live stream a DJ set on Facebook in his office. But was this the best move?

Peter van Onselen.

Peter van Onselen Labor knew there was a cash crisis

ON February 12 this column predicted that “not spelling out a tough plan for reducing debt before the election carries risks” for Mark McGowan.  

Gary Adshead School shift proving an awkward problem

Portrait of staff writer Gary Adshead. Pic Michael O'Brien - 4th January 2011 - The West Australian -

THERE are whispers doing the rounds that the State Government might be preparing to put its relocation of Perth Modern School into reverse.

Opinion Captain McGowan battens down hatches

Joe Spagnolo

LOOSE lips sink ships, though Premier Mark McGowan need not worry — yet. Ship McGowan is still sailing quite nicely.  

Duff and Quarters Podcast: Stadium stoush solved

HOW should we decide who creates history at the new Perth Stadium?

Holding hope Nic Nat could know 2017 fate this week

WEST Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui says his recovery from a long-term knee injury is coming along “really well” and he hasn’t lost hope of taking the field in 2017.

Giving up? ‘This is tank city’: McEnroe on Djokovic exit

PUNTED out of the world’s top two for the first time since 2011, Novak Djokovic has also been accused of giving up in his stunning French Open exit at the hands of Dominic Thiem.

Lionel Richie April 27 2016 Photos By Denise Truscello

Lionel Richie touring Oz with Chic

YOU’LL get twice the hits when Lionel Richie tours Australia with disco pioneers Nile Rodgers and Chic later this year.

New U2 snub angers Australian fans

New U2 snub angers Australian fans

AUSTRALIAN U2 fans are furious the band have extended their Joshua Tree 30th anniversary tour — without adding a leg Down Under.

George, Amal Clooney welcome twins

George and Amal Clooney

FIRST-TIME parents George and Amal Clooney have welcomed twins, a boy and girl, with the actor joking he is "recovering well".

RendezView Come on, Sam. You should know better

Come on, Sam. You should know better

IN the past, Samantha Armytage has accused the media of bullying and fat-shaming. And yet she had no qualms in skinny-shaming Amal Clooney, writes Lucy Carne.

RendezView Our parole system is a joke. Enough is enough

Our parole system is a joke. Enough is enough

AUSTRALIA’S parole system has always been broken. Let’s use the terror threat to fix it, once and for all, writes Kylie Lang.

Like Paris, but better and cheaper

Like Paris, but better and cheaper

CHECK out the European city that’s been likened to the French capital - except with $2 beers and bargain last-minute flights up for grabs.

Qantas dragged into Qatar crisis

Qantas dragged into Qatar crisis

FLIGHT bans and airspace closures have created a difficult situation and Qantas is the latest airline to be involved. Where does it leave Australian travellers?