Tragic death ‘Passionate’ Aussie killed by US cops

AN Australian spiritual healer has been shot dead by US police after calling 911. With no video footage of the shooting so far, her family is furious and searching for answers.

Fatal crash Man dies after car rolled 'several times'

The car after it crashed in Yanchep last night.

A MAN has died after a car rolled several times in Yanchep overnight.

Body found Police search for 'dangerous' man

Police are searching for Shawn Newton.

POLICE are searching for a man who is 'armed and extremely dangerous' in relation to the death of a woman whose body was found in a car on the Mitchell Freeway.

Connection issues Poor suburbs getting 'poor broadband'

The NBN is increasing the technology divide in suburbs.

LIVE in a poorer suburb? You're getting second-rate broadband, while the wealthier neighbourhoods benefit from superior fibre-to-the-home technology.

Tributes flow Henry was 'one of a kind'

Henry Cusack

THE man who fell to his death from the balcony of a Fremantle pub has been named as 28-year-old Henry Cusack, a much-loved Perth man. 

Tour around the new Fremantle Dockers facility in Cockburn. PICTURED - Fremantle Dockers captain Nathan Fyfe inside the new players change rooms Picture: Daniel Wilkins

Done deal Six more years! Fyfe commits to Fremantle

FREMANTLE captain Nat Fyfe has signed a new six-year deal, tying him to the club through to the end of season 2023.

Cost of living Desperate choice to eat or heat

Stress alzheimers - Senior woman covering face with her hands

CHOOSING between eating and heating their homes is a crushing reality for many West Australians this winter.

Depraved Cop’s son sexually abused dead cat

Supplied Editorial Robert Roy Farmer. Picture: Elmwood Correctional Facility

THE son of a US police captain will spend 16 years in jail for killing 21 cats and sexually abusing a dead one. WARNING: Disturbing.

Bigger penalties Crackdown on demerit dodgers

Demerit dodgers are facing a crackdown.

MEASURES are being considered by the State Government in a bid to close a loophole that allows thousands of drivers every year to dodge demerit point penalties.  

Mental health Why teens are more depressed than ever

Jared Stone is a Youth Focus ambassador in his early 20s who suffered mental health issues when he was younger, he has overcome them to become the Australian Apprentice of the Year. He plays drums in a band called Sail On! Sail On! Picture: Daniel Wilkins

THEY’RE healthier, better educated and more connected to a world of opportunity, but this generation’s teenagers are more depressed than ever.

New sensation INXS daughter to inherit millions

THE once-shy daughter of Michael Hutchence has reportedly started modelling nude — and is about to inherit a fortune.

Making history ‘Man babies’ can’t accept Dr Who shake-up

JODIE Whittaker will become the first woman to play the Time Lord in Doctor Who, and she wants fans not to be ‘scared’ by her gender. But not everyone is convinced.

Troubled star Aaron Carter arrested on drugs charges

SINGER Aaron Carter has been busted on drink driving and drugs charges on his way to perform a show in the US.

New home Multicultural Perth now rivals Melbourne

MIGRANTS now comprise up to 60 per cent of residents in some Perth suburbs as the city continues to be transformed by new arrivals, census figures show.

New restaurant Relief for shell-shucked diners

ELIZABETH Quay visitors will get a taste of the high life without shelling out a fortune.

Cheap fuel Petrol at 90c a litre? Yes please

PERTH petrol prices have dropped below $1 a litre for the first time since October — and bargain hunters can fill up for as little as 90¢ a litre tomorrow.    

War on drugs Local meth war ramped up

WA POLICE are ramping up their war on ice, targeting organised crime syndicates and drug suppliers by tracking money trails and creating a central meth intelligence desk.  

Supplied Editorial Mena Massoud has been cast as Aladdin in the live action movie.

Disney finds its Aladdin, Jasmine

DISNEY has finally found the actors who will play Aladdin and Jasmine alongside Will Smith’s Genie after months of looking.

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Dean Smith 'A facet of who I am - not the foundation'

Dean Smith (WA Liberal senator) is an openly gay WA Federal Liberal senator who is fighting for same sex marriage pictured in Mt Lawley, Perth. 17 June 2017. Picture: Ross Swanborough.

WA Liberal Senator Dean Smith faces his toughest fight as he tries to bring about new laws that will allow same-sex marriage in our country.  

Bar design Local boy back to weave magic

STM Ashley Sutton Bar designer, pictured in his hometown Fremantle picture: Richard Hatherly

AFTER years of globetrotting, Ashley Sutton — the world’s top bar designer — is back in his hometown weaving his magic on Fremantle punters.

Portrait of former Greens Senator, Scott Ludlam, who resigned on Friday after he was found to be ineligible, as he holds New Zealand citizenship. pictured in Northbridge, Perth. 15 July 2017 Picture: Ross Swanborough.

Facing the future Ludlam plans his next move

SCOTT Ludlam says he will never rule out a return to politics, but for now he is facing an uncertain future because of an “avoidable” mistake.

Encryption Spies will get access to phones

Christopher Pyne on ABC show Q & A. Pic ABC

FEDERAL Cabinet member Christopher Pyne says he doesn’t expect a fight from Apple, Facebook and Google when the government introduces legislation to unlock encrypted messages.

Broad church Turnbull stands by Menzies speech

The Prime Minister hosts a "family fun day" at the his Canberra residence, The Lodge. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnball welcomes guests to the lodge... Photography by Andrew Taylor taken at the Lodge in Canberra on the 7th February 2016

PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has defended his speech on the Liberal Party as Pauline Hanson and Cory Bernardi used his comments to recruit members.

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Belle Taylor Mums the easy target of every ‘expert’

Whether real or reality, mums seem to be the easy target of every ‘expert’. 

Joe Spagnolo Courage, integrity on same-sex vote

Joe Spagnolo

IT is often said that there is no greater love, than that of a parent for their child. It is with this in mind that I would like to share part of a letter sent to WA Liberal Senator Dean Smith.

RendezView Women, we’re selling ourselves short

Having a quick cofee break

WE knew it was true, and now an entrepreneur has said it. The economy is built on women undervaluing themselves, writes Saman Shad.

Tough slog Hurn leads Eagles to gritty derby win

WEST Coast have climbed back into the top eight after holding off a wasteful Fremantle to win the final western derby at Domain Stadium by 30 points this afternoon.  

Analysis Studs and duds from Eagles' derby win

THERE was plenty to like - but also a lot to dislike - in a scrappy western derby win for West Coast.

Derby loss Wayward kicking costs Freo their chance

DOCKERS speedster Bradley Hill has lamented Fremantle’s wayward accuracy up forward – including his own – following the Dockers’ 30-point derby loss.  

Ninja Warrior disqualified. Picture: Nine/Ninja Warrior

Fan fury over deaf Ninja Warrior’s exit

VIEWERS have accused Channel Nine of humiliating a deaf contestant on Ninja Warrior after his dream ended on a technicality on last night’s episode.

Missing pieces in GoT you must know

game of thrones khaleesi

WINTER is here, bringing with it the penultimate season of Game of Thrones. But the show’s mysteries are still far from being solved.

‘Man babies’ can’t accept Dr Who shake-up

Stars attend the British Independent Film Awards 2016 in London

JODIE Whittaker will become the first woman to play the Time Lord in Doctor Who, and she wants fans not to be ‘scared’ by her gender. But not everyone is convinced.

RendezView How Game of Thrones blends fantasy with reality

Lena Headey in a scene from "Game of Thrones," produced by Time Warner unit HBO. PHOTO: /ASSOCIATED PRESS

JUST like in Game of Thrones, our “rulers” play their own kinds of brutal games and the lengths some of them go to are also appalling, writes Karen Brooks.

RendezView Why is consensual sex with the boss a problem?

Amber Harrison. Picture: Supplied

OFFICE affairs seriously damaged these high-profile careers but they shouldn’t have, writes Claire Harvey. Corporate giants should let the staff screw around.

The seven rules of flying I live by

The seven rules of flying I live by

SHE’S spent her fair share of time in airports and on planes - this frequent flyer’s top tips will change your next flight.

Stunning villas where you’ll save thousands

Stunning villas where you’ll save thousands

IF you like the look of this brand new Maldives resort, you’ll LOVE its opening special rates - especially when you realise flights are included.